Chunky Jewellery is a deeply personal and technically brilliant piece of dance-theatre that successfully portrays the emotional burdens carried by women. Its central metaphor is powerful, though its raw, personal narrative is ultimately more impactful than its more surreal, high-art elements.
Review: Christian Dart – Gumshoe!, Fringe 2025
Christian Dart’s Gumshoe! is a delightful subversion of the murder mystery genre. An initially reluctant reviewer is won over by the high-energy, interactive, and charismatic performance, which trades traditional noir pacing for frenetic, clown-esque fun. A fantastic Fringe experience that will drag you along for the ride.
Review: 1457, The Boy at Rest, Fringe 2025
This review praises “1457, The Boy at Rest” as a powerful and polished slice of Korean history. It highlights the show’s Shakespearean qualities, the moral complexity of its villain, and the superb performances from the entire cast. The production’s beautiful music and costumes are noted, and while the show is condensed for the Fringe, it remains an absolutely enjoyable and compelling hour.
Review: Well Behaved Women, Fringe 2025
Well Behaved Women is a triumph. It expertly balances laugh-out-loud farce with a powerful, timely message about the joy and strength of female friendship.
Review: Dance Dance Involution, Fringe 2025
A surprising and spirited show that is less about dance and more about the vital cultural debate around work, life, and rebellion in modern Hong Kong. The three young performers are excellent in this comedic and emotional exploration of the ‘lying flat’ phenomenon. Highly recommended.
Review: Paratroopers, Fringe 2025
In the murky world of internal party politics, how does a candidate get selected to run for Parliament? Paratroopers is a sharp, timely two-hander that dives headfirst into the grubby reality of the Labour Party’s selection process.
Review: Consumed, Fringe 2025
Essential viewing at the Fringe, Consumed is a 5-star powerhouse. Set around a tense family gathering in Northern Ireland, this gripping drama features a quartet of actresses at the top of their game, unearthing devastating family secrets with nuance and ferocious power. It is an utterly bewitching and profoundly affecting theatrical triumph.
Review: Holly Street, Fringe 2025
There are moments at the Fringe when you stumble into a show with few expectations and walk out having discovered a gem. Holly Street, from the young and talented Longface Theatre, is one such moment.