Alli Caine

Alli Caine

REVIEW: Reasons To Be Pretty

Reading Time: 2 minutesReasons to be Pretty brings out the ugly side in relationships and highlights our own struggle with self-esteem and half-truths Emerging theatre company Locked-in-Thought presented Neil LaBute’s Tony-nominated play, Reasons To Be Pretty, which ran from the 1st-4th of…

REVIEW: The Wood Paths

Reading Time: 2 minutesStrangely compelling and whimsical, carving out far deeper concepts from the wood working process The highly anticipated Manipulate festival, which ran from the 4th to the 10th of February, is known for its awesome array of boundary-pushing…

REVIEW: Hercules the Bear

Reading Time: 2 minutesFun and lighthearted, Hercules the Bear is a unique production of a unbelievable true story. Take the kids! The tale of a couple raising a grizzly bear in their home who would go on to become somewhat of…

REVIEW: Ballet Black

Reading Time: 2 minutesBallet Black presents Chanel DaSilva’s A Shadow Work, a (literal) dance and struggle between our “undesirable” self and our “pristine” self, and Cassa Panchos newest tour de force, ‘My Sister, The Serial Killer’, a gorgeous book to dance theater adaptation of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s best selling novel.

REVIEW: Acolyte at the Soundhouse Winter Festival

Reading Time: 2 minutesAcolyte's performance at the Soundhouse Winter Festival in Edinburgh blends spoken word and psychedelic music, led by Iona Lee's compelling narration. The ensemble features intricate bass loops, harmonious vocals, and varied percussion. Their genre-defying approach captures themes of inner turmoil and surrealism, creating a transportive experience, promising an exciting EP release next year.