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.
Review: Terry Pratchett’s Feet of Clay at Cymera
Featuring stellar acting, clever staging, and delightful musical numbers, this amateur production of Feet of Clay brilliantly captures the comedic fantasy charm of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld.
Review: Guy Masterson’s A Christmas Carol
Guy Masterson’s solo performance of “A Christmas Carol” at the Assembly Roxy is a powerful rendition of the classic, perfect for getting into the festive spirit, but may not hold the attention of young teens and comes with pricey bar costs.