Reading Time: 2 minutesProduced by Half a String company, “Breathe” is a puppetry play combined with live music performances, uses real-time photography to present the story. The story follows a “Seedling” puppet as they hatch from and acorn and experience the hectic forest floor, explores the inner workings of trees.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWalking out after watching Darkside felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulder, as if I awoke from a deep slumber. In a comedy that would be a criticism, but for a surreal fever dream of a show trying to walk in the steps of “Pink Floyd – The Wall”, this is high praise.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMcKenzie jackets at the ready - Josh Jones’ new show takes us through things he holds dear, albeit with some twists along the way. Having had somewhat of an epiphany recently about spending life with those who matter, this engaging hour leaves you sharing his excitement about what’s coming next for him.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt takes only a few seconds for the show to start making you laugh, with the group ridiculing the prestige they’ve been given for “winning a bunch of awards 50 years ago” setting the tone for another absurdist, satirical, and unserious show, with some serious talent. Any fan of Monty Python will feel right at home, sketches are littered with absurdist punchlines, wordplay that makes you roll your eyes violently, and sight gags that make you feel like you’re going a little insane. Each of the actors has a great chemistry , selling whacky character and scenes nonchalantly.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Strange Affair of Paul is an entirely amusing affair. Callum Jones’ one-man parody show takes the overly-serious film noir style and turns it on its head. Conspiracy theories, an incredibly strange detective, and a never ending stream of metaphors and jokes; everything you need for an entertaining evening at the theatre.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Book of Margery Kempe, by writer and director Natalie Lines, takes a fresh look at a mediaeval work by the same name, which some believe to be the first known autobiography in the English language. The real Margery Kempe, according to the book she dictated in the early 1400’s, spent her life experiencing the agony and ecstasy of all-consuming religious visions. In this new student-led dramatisation of Margery’s tale, Lines explores what drives a person to document their life, as Margery seeks to defend herself against accusations of heresy and prove that she does indeed have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe best thing I can say is this show doesn't cut corners on either the Shrek or the burlesque parts. If you want powerful, sultry and graceful dances without Smash Mouth playing over the top, go somewhere else. If you want a comedy about Shrek without one of the characters stripping by the end of the scene, into a melodramatic and camp song - go somewhere else.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMark Thomas, the long acclaimed comic, sometimes journalist and investigative reporter, returns to the stage in wake of the British general election and he’s got a lot to talk about.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Tartan Tabletop crew has returned to the Fringe Festival stage with a new interactive adventure: Tartan Tabletop in a Dungeons & Dragon Comedy: The Never-Ending Quest-The Return.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFunny Guy by Patrick Nash directly challenges us to question our most intimate relationships and understanding of who we are.