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Edinburgh Fringe 2013
Poignant and wonderfully crafted piece on the families that support the brave men and women we sometimes take for granted
A Glee Inspired Romeo and Juliet
An original take on a classic that just fails to ignite but carries us along pleasantly
This was a friendly accessible and fun comedy performed by a bold gutsy likeable female cast, not afraid to look a bit silly, wearing men’s trousers and teenage boys baseball caps as effectively as they did high heels maternity bras and strap on pregnancy bumps.
Aaaand now for Something Completely Improvised
High quality improvisation in a style of Victoriana that is nothing short of spiffing wonderful
Albert Einstein: Relatively Speaking
Come for the physics, stay for the insights into the human condition
A patchy exploration of the two sides of neighbourliness including the intervention of the authorities
there is something a little wondrous in this sweet, funny and at times melancholy journey
The exploration of the artistic conflict that exists between those that have a method and those whose methods are more materialistic; all played out between two actors on a film set
A slightly flawed one man show about being a bloke and having a pregnancy that does not end well but a tale that kind of does
A retake on the Red Riding Hood story that gets them up and dancing as well as keeping them entertained
An accomplished and highly polished heist that is a fantastic piece of theatre as well
Choose Your Own Documentary by Nathan Penlington
Multiple choice documentary creation, with a twist.
Cinderella and the Flower Fairies
An enchanting ballet from the feet of a young company that just delights
Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model
A gutsy heartfelt, inspiring performance. Unique, original and thought provoking.
This show was a great example of how cabaret can be – fun and stylish, sassy and inventive with a talented performer..
David Sedaris: An evening with David Sedaris
A highly amusing trip through the mind of a slightly twisted comic genius
Absurdly Silly Good Times
Drama Workshops for 5 – 12 year olds.
These drama workshops are gentle and fun, awakening children’s imaginative play and improving confidence, for all children 5 – 12, no performing experience needed.
A family friendly interactive African drumming show sure to warm your cockles on even the wettest and greyest of days.
Festival of the Spoken Nerd – Full Frontal Nerdity
Spreadsheets, exploding pickles, flaming tornadoes and full on nerdity.
Doing for WWI with a pen, or iMac possibly, what John Singer Sargent did for the conflict in oils.
An incredibly effective horse puppet and reflections on death make for a moving show
French chanteuse and upper class socialite charms the prols with her wit and vocal dexterity
Gardening: for the Unfulfilled and Alienated
An intimate theatre experience in a garden shed. Lyrical writing and a beautifully paced performance.
A fantastic little piece on how being a Scottish actor is not all the glitz and glamour it appears
A sizzling four hander that analyses what happens when two sets of parents agree to resolve their children’s differences
A highly interesting and very poignant, simple story of one young boy and his 13th birthday that he will never forget
This children’s show was a beautifully crafted and well thought out adaptation of Michael Morpugo’s book I Believe in Unicorns.
A young female cast of talented performers holding a challenging and high energy zany physical piece at a level of high professional quality.
An original idea involving an illness called immortality that turns out not to be the gift you expected in an assured twist of fate
Theatre designed to explore the possibilities of why Pan Am 103 came down on Lockerbie that is patchy but worth a visit.
A master class in the art of writing and delivery from a trio at the top of their game.
Claire Cunningham, with all the trickery of theatricality as well as a fantastic narrative and performance takes us into the intimate world of living with two crutches
Rob’s beaming smile flattering and making all of us want him to be our best friend in the playground
Mrs Moneypenny’s Money Clinic Live
Interesting guests but not a lot of superscrimpers in the audience.
A form of Witness theatre takes the audience through a powerfully emotional journey exploring rape and violence towards women; women around the world are given a voice through the fearless honesty of these performers.
An odd collection of a story that keeps you involved in the physicality of it all and works well through its odd narrative
A highly effective exploration of how a faceless society deals with people who simply can’t fit in
What it would have been like if Scooch had won the Eurovision and flown the flag over a department store
An absurdist view of an apocalyptic time when a family have much to consider when structure has failed and the future is wholly uncertain
A searching play in which a young Muslim woman goes on Pole Factor and starts winning but ends up on the losing side
An incredible theatrical experience that deals with the issue of being young in an imaginative and powerful fashion
Rosie Wilby: Is Monogamy Dead?
A one woman stand up exploring her attitudes towards individuality and freedom in contemporary relationships; a gently funny and feel good show.
A healing and uplifting piece of theatre, the best family show in the Fringe.
An extraordinary, bold and inventive performance – delivered by two calm and collected actresses, whose on stage composure alone makes this worth watching.
If you like Sinatra you will love this musical journey through a back catalogue that has authentic voices in tune with his fans
The rest of us have gone out blackberrying and Seward’s come back with a unicorn’s feather.
Something There That’s Missing
This show is smart enough for parents, fun enough for kids and so very good to share.
A lovely story for older children, funny and bittersweet with red capes and superhero friends, whose 'magic powers' turn out to be less about impressive stunts and more about the art of living.
The 63rd International Choreographers’ Showcase
This was a bite size assortment of performances and an interesting introduction to dance for theatre goers interested in learning more about different forms of artistic expression.
A decent attempt to bring this clunky play to the stage and make it make sense
The Break-Up of Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect have been inseparable for several millennia, but Cause wants out.
The Donny Donkins ‘As (hopefully soon to be) Seen On TV’ Show
A highly entertaining hour for a fiver; not bad in August in Edinburgh...
The Full Bronte; A Literary cabaret
A highly entertaining run through the Bronte’s with music and audience participation that is hard to lick
An elegant and lucid exploration of early twentieth century female explorer Gertrude Bell
Like a 'Turner Classic Movies', golden era of Hollywood RomCom gem, spiced to 21st century palates
A play that examines, graphically at times, the idea of a twin government cover up in Lockerbie
An outstanding theatre experience which fuses all of the theatre arts into one fine performance
The Weegies Have Stolen The One O’Clock Gun
Morningside Malcolm is a man on a mission – to return the One O’Clock Gun to where it rightfully belongs.
This Is Soap : the Improvised Soap Opera
Intelligent, witty character and plot development in a unique edition of ‘Galloway Towers’
This was a thought provoking, heartfelt attempt, through Verbatim theatre, to articulate urgent sociological issues around current issues with NHS cuts and privatisation.
Tollpuddle Martyrs Story: We Will be Free
Through song, rhyme and traditional storytelling we hear of one of the most significant stories of the early trade union movement, all delivered with consummate skill
Sumptuous harmonies and exquisite vocal percussion from a sextet to remember.
A musing on suicide that has laughs and neat plot devices to keep us safe, unless you go to Uganda...
What happens to hope at the end of the night
Deceptively quiet, thrillingly invigorating, making space for questions
Why is John Lennon Wearing a Skirt
An intriguing run round growing up in a skirt whilst really wanting to be a Beatle and always being a boy
You All Know Me, I’m Jack Ruby
"Barry inhabits the skin of Ruby entirely, from teeth to clutching fists"
