REVIEW: The Food Bank Show
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver 3 million people use food banks across the country today. How have we got here?
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REVIEW: The Sculptor
Reading Time: 3 minutesNestled in the Banshee Labyrinth, described as Scotland’s most haunted pub, The Sculptor makes up one of the performances at Edinburgh’s Horror Festival, a 4 day mini-Edinburgh Fringe, entirely focused on the grisly and macabre.
REVIEW: The Pirates of Penzance
Reading Time: 2 minutesSasha Regan’s production of "The Pirates of Penzance" is a lively, comedic take featuring an all-male cast. While some performances, particularly by Luke Garner-Greene and David McKechnie, shine, the lack of operatic prowess sometimes obscures lyrics. Though it entertains, there’s room for improvement in storytelling and clarity.
REVIEW: Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself, Edy Hurst draws on his newly uncovered ancestral ties to the Lancashire witch trials, mixing comedy, history, and a fascination with the Vengaboys into a one-of-a-kind journey of self-discovery.
FEATURE: Traverse Theatre announces December sessions with stories from Edinburgh’s writing talent
Reading Time: 3 minutesBold stories that question the world and give voice to fear and hope - from Edinburgh and far beyond - fill the Traverse stages and popular bar this December.
In Conversation with Alexis Gregory
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down with Alexis Gregory whose new comedy thriller Smoke comes to King's Head Theatre from 2nd-11th November.
REVIEW: Soliloquio (I woke up and hit my head against the wall)
Reading Time: 2 minutesIs it possible to find a place for true artistic expression in a world dominated by economic interests and systemic power imbalances? Soliloquio by Tiziano Cruz does more than pose this question—it invites us to sit in the tension between personal suffering and the structures that profit from it in a provocative anti-art project.
REVIEW: Emma Sidi is Sue Gray
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEmma Sidi's performance as Sue Gray at the Soho Theatre offers a funny and insightful take on the former Labour Chief of Staff’s recent journey.
REVIEW: Rebus: A Game Called Malice
Reading Time: 2 minutesRebus: A Game Called Malice is a thrilling stage adaptation of Ian Rankin's detective, Inspector John Rebus. Set in a luxurious Edinburgh mansion, it expertly intertwines suspense and drama, featuring an impressive cast. Strong performances, especially by Gray O’Brien and Jade Kennedy, coupled with effective staging, create a captivating mystery experience for all audiences.
In Conversation With Nana Antwi-Nyanin
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down with Nana Antwi-Nyanin to discuss Intermission Youth Theatre's upcoming show Much Ado About Nothing.