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REVIEW: Dick

Reading Time: 2 minutesDick is not for everyone. It has a strong start but the climax is a bit of a let down. “Dick” at Riverside Studios is a play that captivates with its sharp wit and compelling performances in…

REVIEW: Union Shorts

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn its third edition, the Union Theatre presents Union Shorts. This evening showcases eight emerging playwrights, all vying to pique our interests with a short piece to show their stuff. The standard is impeccably high this year with writing that ranges from the comedic to dramatic, the political to the personal. 

REVIEW: Starter Pack

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re going to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, save yourself some time deliberating over the programme and get a ticket to Starter Pack. 

This crispy one-hour comedy relay - shared cutely and generously by two up-and-coming comedians and good friends, Michael McPheat and Lianna Holston - is proof that all that’s required of a good night of comedy (or a good night of anything, really) is a healthy dose of self-awareness and a secret handshake.