Reading Time: 5 minutesMegan Prescott – or Katie Fitch from Channel 4’s Skins, as some may remember her – is bringing her thought-provoking and deeply personal new show Really Good Exposure to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.
Reading Time: 2 minutesShowstopper! The Improvised Musical is a captivating improvised musical that attracts a large audience with its boundless creativity and originality. This performance showcases the extraordinary improvisational skills and musical talent of its actors, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained. Although it is an improvised performance, Showstopper! does not merely mimic musical theatre genres or descend into comedic antics. Instead, it seriously tries to present itself as a meticulously rehearsed musical. Each performance features six actors dressed in red and black, along with a host-like actor, The Writer. At the beginning, The Writer sets the scene for the musical: he is in need of a musical but has nothing to start with, requiring the audience’s help to provide the theme, title, and musical style. Thus, an unknown adventure begins.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDarkfield's Flight redefines immersive theatre, plunging the audience into an experience so vivid and all-encompassing that you will question your very existence. From the moment you step into the meticulously recreated airplane cabin, complete with familiar seats, overhead lockers, and attentive air hostesses, you are transported into a world that feels unnervingly real. The genius of Flight lies in its ability to lull you into a false sense of security. As you fasten your seatbelt, peruse the safety information, and mentally accept refreshments, the calm, settled atmosphere serves as the perfect counterpoint to the turbulence that lies ahead – both literal and metaphysical.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn an intimate performance space in the basement of Summerhall is a one woman show like no other. We are introduced to Don Murphy, a stoic cockerel who has been raised as a strong Irish lad, expertly played by Rosa Bowden.
Reading Time: 3 minutesVyte Garriga is bringing her debut play Paper Swans to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMESSY FRIENDS is bizarre, chaotic and messy. The “drag-u-mentary” has taken the drag and burlesque scene by storm, sweeping up awards in Australia.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Pleasance Courtyard, found in the Cabaret Bar, Sophie Duker energetically bursts into the crowd hyping up an already excited audience. From the moment she appeared on stage she had the audience captivated and it wasn’t long before we were all laughing.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBlack Velvet is a dark exploration of the effects of loss on two young adults.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Fringe Stage welcomed Australian throuple Sam, Magnus and Justin with their internationally acclaimed Adults Only Magic Show.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a brilliant move to marry classic cinema and physical theatre, Hold Onto Your Butts is a must see at this year’s Fringe Festival.