Review: And the Rope Still Tugging Her Feet
Compelling, downright funny yet tragic true narrative of the Kerry Baby affair of 1984. Caroline Burns Cooke triumphs as writer and actor.
Genre: Solo Show
Review: Conductors Unbecoming: Scenes from Orchestral Life
Gavin Henderson Presents: Fascinating insight into how the best-known Director of the Brighton Festival got things done as an orchestral manager.
Review: Thorn
Tremendously energised one-man play about an Australian minister's son on a mission, but which one?
Review: Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl
Anthropology, jazz, romance and coffee. What's not to like?
Review: Hip
Hip is a must see show. A Brighton-spirited séance with tequila, nibbles, tenderness and laughter.
Review: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
feel the female power of Crookshank, representing the women in our century
Review: Mummy or The Art of Saying Goodbye
A brilliantly conceived, directed and performed piece of tragi-comic, food-for-thought theatre. If you get the chance to see it, jump at it.
Review: At least we can laugh about it
A full hour of laughter and fun from an Icelandic performer that tickles, amuses and makes you guffaw liberally.
Review: The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven
An alternative Jesus preaching love and forgiveness
Review: Touch
An intimate piece of theatre addressing questions of self worth and the possibility of true human connection.
Review: For the Love of Chocolate
Shake off the blues and let Conchita bring some passion, sweet stuff and free chocolate to you
Review: A Glass Half Full
Through anecdote, music, stand-up, cake and the unexpected, Amanda Waring explores how we may all lead a more fulfilling life
Review: A Fine Line
Previous Fringe First Award winner Ronnie Dorsey brings a wonderful story of love, family, intimacy and loss which is beautifully performed by Judith Paris.
Review: A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride
" wonderful words, masterfully adapted, brilliantly brought to life"
Review: Bug Bite
A brave and important piece of work exploring fractured relationships and breast cancer.
Review: Pip Utton: Playing Maggie
His artistry is the blurring of the lines between reality and theatricality
Review: Wild Bill: Sonnet of a Bardsterd
An intense performance that explores the origins of Shakespeare’s work and his legacy to date.
Review: butyou’reaman or: The Seven Men I Came Out to in India
"we are left itching for more, not wanting to leave this magical hour"
Review: My Name is Saoirse
The immense story of an Irish upbringing that is universally recognisable
Review: Scarlet Shambles: It Used To Be Me
Stunning physical noir performance from a Fringe newcomer to watch
Review: The Night Shift With Gloria Hole
An insightful telling of a drag queen’s life and her changing role within the community.
Review: Confessions Of A Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl
Lots of froth, not quite enough hit, with a very charming host.
Review: The Andromeda Paradox
X marks the spot. Make space for Tom Neenan's latest journey into the unknown ..
Review: It’s Only Words
An absurdly brilliant clown act that explores the nature of communication and language.
Review: The Deliverance
Big themes explored beautifully with rich writing, and a strong performance from Maureen Beattie.
Review: The Jennifer Tremblay Trilogy Part I: The List
A beautifully written, wonderfully performed depiction of regret, and obsession.
Review: Nell Gwyn: An Epilogue
No traditional monologue but stand-up comedy 17th Century style: bawdy and energetic, with an occasional social bite.
Review: Magdalen
Masterwork of a solo show, exploring the secrets behind the Magdalen nuns and the Irish workhouses
Review: Since Maggie Went Away
A tale of grief, loss and discovery. Family history at its most complex and interesting.
Review: The Adventures Of Nellie Bly
Stop the press! Follow life in the fast (Lois) Lane with this interpid girl reporter!
Review: Bat-Fan
An hilarious look at Bat-Man with his biggest fan and of course puppet Robin on a stick.
Review: Paul Zenon in Linking Rings
" a deeply authentic beautifully written, layered, and accessibly delivered hour"
Review: Normal/Madness
A one woman show that delves into the relationship between two people and many personalities
Review: O is for Houlet
Part lecture, part examination, partly wonderful exploration of Scots as a language and cultural tool
Review: The Gospel according to Jesus, Queen of Heaven
A one woman show that attempts to redefine the gospel in the context of today
Review: 3,000 trees: the murder of Willie McRae
A brilliant one man show of a troubled figure from the Scottish political afterlife
Review: 21st Century Poe, Moyamensing
A barnstorming performance from Edgar Allan Poe’s own words relating to a his nightmare in Moyamensing prison
Review: The Haunting Of Lopham House
Review: Andrew O’Neill’s History of Heavy Metal
A metal heads delight wrapped up in Rob Halford’s cod piece and delivered with riffs
Review: Simon Callow in Juvenelia
One man, one stage, the birth of satire and an impressive performance with ancient material
Review: Mental
Review: Pitiless Storm
An incredibly powerful insight into the questions that progressive politics need to address in light of the referendum
Review: High Vis
A one man show that seeks to lighten the bleakness of destiny with traffic management
Review: Echolalia
A universe of joy in one woman's struggle with autism, through dance, music, and humorous physical theatre.
Review: White Rabbit Red Rabbit
Powerful writing; an experience that challenges both audience and performer.
Review: An Extraordinary Light
The tragic story of the lady behind the men behind the double helix behind life itself
Review: When I Grow Up
An honest and humorous look at the concept of ‘growing up’ and all its misgivings.
