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Review: Henry IV Part 2 or Falstaff
The triumph of this newly-energized production is bringing the darker Falstaff to a diverse audience
Review: Paul Duncan McGarrity: A Practical Guide to Storming Castles
The most entertaining archaeologist since Indiana Jones
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Enormous clarity, much heart and more than a pinch of magic. With marvellous singing.
Review: Those Magnificent Men
Find out what happens to these Magnificent Men; for they were, and are.
Review: My Left Right Foot The Musical
An Outrageous and Genius Explosion of What Inclusion Actually Means in the Arts Carried on the Heroic Chariot of Musical Theatre
Review: Fannytasticals Cum Again
Brighton's rude, raucous and highly entertaining female comedy group
Review: Fix My Brain
A gag-packed storytelling sketch show about what happens when your brain won’t let you be happy
Review: Return to the Forbidden Planet
It’s a must-see. Whatever warp factors you have to go through.
Review: INK Festival Feast From the East
I’ve not seen a festival of short plays to compare with these.
Review: Double Bill: Mother Figure, A Cut in the Rates
If you enjoy Ayckbourn, catch this in Edinburgh.
Review: After Edward
This has to be the smartest debut from this venue since Jessica Swales’ Bluestockings: no wonder the playscripts sold out early.
Review: Loving Androids
A beautifully-constructed play, small in compass, big in scope and deft at managing the transitions
Review: Tim Ferguson – A fast life on wheels
An exceptional show, performed by an obviously talent performer
Review: Men with Coconuts
Australian premiere of Edinburgh Fringe favourite comedy improvisation troupe
Review: Don’t Dress for Dinner
For a farce there’s only one spot of monotony. That’s how uniformly outstanding this is.
Review: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Sparkling, a sassy, sexy, sure-footed revival. On its own terms, could it really be bettered?
Review: The Little French Lawyer
Make friends with this troubling, deeply fascinating, vitally sour play.
Review: The Wits
Exhilarating and fresh, this comedy shows just how singular Davenant is, deserving full-scale revival. You’d go far to find as spirited and sure-footed a cast as this.
Review: White
Exposing the lunacy of hate groups, the acerbic satire will have you crying with laughter.
Review: Justin Matson: Fatter Than You Think
Entertaining, compelling, provocative - and very funny!
Review: The Immaculate Big Bang
Entertaining, poignant, animated and humorous show with relatable topics!
Review: My Preferred Pronoun is We
Fascinating well crafted show with depth and humor – topical, very well performed, poignant + impactful!
Review: The Play That Goes Wrong
A play about amateurs no amateur company should even dare contemplate. There’s genius in the timing of all this. Outstanding.
Review: Mao That’s What I Call Music!
Des Kapital presents a strange brew of pop karaoke and Communist China
Review: Tom Neenan: It’s Always Infinity
An affecting tale about Tom's missing girlfriend: or more specifcally, how that affects Tom.
Review: (Even) Hotter
A hilarious expose of what is hot, in your body, for your body and with other bodies.
Review: Job-Cher
A funny drama based on what happens when a Dead Ringer Cher double act falls on hard times.
Review: Despite Everything, Price Still Includes Biscuits
Droll hour of gentle, inoffensive comedic stories and songs
Review: Ad Libido
A moving, painfully funny, brilliantly crafted one woman show that has everything from awkward sex scenes to teenage diaries to talking Yonis.
Review: Laurence Clarke: An Irresponsible Guide to Parenting
Wacky and wickedly funny side swipes at interfering You Tube do-gooders
Review: Heather and Harry
Stumble Trip Theatre smash it with wonderful hyper energetic Lecoq inspired madness
Review: Where the Hell is Bernard
In a world where reaching 50 signals the end, four workers escape the hive in a darkly comic physical show.
Review: Bowjangles: Excalibow
Outstanding music, vocals, comedy, movement, and innovation combine to create a remarkable performance.
Review: Helen Lederer: I Might as Well Say It
Fast paced, entertaining show with delicious dollops of wit, envy and self deprecation peppered here and there!
Review: Lucille and Cecilia
Two wacky sea lions with a tale to tell – and don’t forget the mackerel.
Review: Timpson The Musical
A pair of star-crossed lovers out to out-invent their foe, one Keypulet, the other Montashoe.
Review: Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody
An hour of delightful escapism for muggles, witches and wizards
Review: I’ll Have What She’s Having
A hilarious run through womanhoodwinked in the 21st Century straight from two women who know from either side of the picketed fence.
Review: Pamela’s Palace
A very entertaining theatrical experience - creative, well acted and lots of laughter!!!
Review: Gyles Brandreth : Break A Leg
Master class in comedic storytelling from a new national treasure
Review: A Joke
A joyful leap into the unknown. These incredible performers take you on masterclass of japery.
Review: The Incurable Optimist
Vicar of Dibley writer takes centre stage reflecting on a life in comedy and developing Parkinsons
Review: Appropriately Inappropriate
Thao fast becomes a new best friend – with whacky logic, comedy and sharp one-liners!
