Genre: Spoken Word
Review: Greenfinch
Pete Strong maps his life through walks in nature in a poetic exploration of how we lift ourselves up and move on
Review: Door to Door Poetry: Nationwide
Don’t slam the door. Don’t be nervous. The door to door poet is at your service.
Review: Spill Your Drink – A Deaf Cabaret
A rude, riotous celebration of Scottish deaf talent for everyone to enjoy.
Review: Romantics
As ever consummate, fine performances, and probing memorably into women Romantic poets
Review: Just Like Giving Blood
Upton’s notches of logic are nudged with brilliance, the actual narrative a granular run-up to an enormous yes.
Review: The Butcher, The Brewer, The Baker…… and the Commentator
Scary look at the economic challenges facing a pre (and post) Britain.
Review: Drone
An affecting and challenging experience of the Trans world within our communities mixed with a fascinating back track and technology mixed right in front of our eyes.
Review: Deer Woman
A rightfully angry production that gives voice to a story that needs to be more widely heard
Review: Umbrella Man
Start your Fringe day with a bang in the hands of a very talented poet and storyteller
Review: Encyclopedia of Kitchen Comedy Essays by Larry Tadlock
"No matter what combination of stories each show will deliver, I have no doubt that they will be as engaging as the ones I thoroughly enjoyed."
Review: Suffering from Scottishness
Citizen Scotland’s Joseph McDaid takes us through a funny, engaging and erudite consultation on what it is like to be Scottish, for the non Scots who might want to be Scots.
Review: John Greening The Silence
The Crypt organisers as well as John Greening really have hit on an ideal recitation.
Review: #Hypocrisy
A Poetic, Personal Reflection on White Privilege, Terrorism and Instagram Activism
Review: Forgotten Dialogue
A beautifully realised, genre-crossing show that stands out from the crowd
Review: Enough
A violent attack on the social norms which drive self-harm in its many and varied forms.
Review: Hamish Henderson: On the Radical Road
A selection of the political songs and writings of the great Scottish folklorist
Review: How to Keep Time: A Drum Solo for Dementia
There are no words to describe the power or impact of this show
Review: Gie’s Peace
Inspiring Stories of Courageous Women - An Exploration of War Through Storytelling and Music
Review: The Naked Blind Data Show
Fascinating talk on how data is managed and used in science and medicine
Review: Everything Wrong With You Is Beautiful
An intimate and polished performance from an accomplished storyteller and poet.
Review: The String Quartet’s Guide to Sex and Anxiety
A melange of music, spoken word and performance, musing on mental health.
Review: Wandering Bones
The true tale of an unpleasant 19th century Lothario and the murder of his unwitting wife.
Review: The Etiquette Show : Much Ado About Everything!
Helpful advice on where to stick your oyster fork. And other culinary implements.
Review: The Secret Life of Your Mobile Phone
Compulsive stuff for any phone owner. That’s all of us then.
Review: In Conversation With : John McDonnell
An hour of straight talking from the Labour Shadow Chancellor.
Review: Chris Mullin – In Conversation
A lesson in history from one of the Labour Party’s largely unsung MPs.
Review: The Magnetic Diaries
An intelligent and challenging poetic narrative exploring modern day female depression.
Review: The Moira Monologues by Alan Bissett
Humour and pathos from one of Scotland’s foremost comedic performers.
Review: John Prescott – In Conversation
An hour of rapid-fire conversation with this most engaging of Labour politicians.
Review: Stunning The Punters
Arguably, no single person in English theatre has a better understanding and presents a fuller expression of physical theatre than George Dillon. His vocal range is phenomenal whilst his physical presence is captivating. Superlatives become redundant.
Review: Haim: In the Light of a Violin
Mesmerising, heart-rending concert-cum-narration of a child’s journey through violin lessons to auditioning in Auschwitz, and beyond as told through his eyes.
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: Loud Poets
Bold, loud, passionate and engaging – poetry for the masses with a wonderful energy
Review: Outside the Box: A Live Show about Death
A thought provoking, funny and moving performance by a masterful story teller, requiring us to think carefully about death and dying before it is too late.
Review: Peter York : How To Become A Nicer Type of Person
A man intent on slaying the emotional incontinence in twenty-first century society.
Review: Blofeld and Baxter : Rogues on the Road
Two dear old things in an hour of delightful nostalgia.
Review: Dial Medicine for Murder
Chilling tale of one convicted serial killer. And another one that got away.
Review: Festival of the Spoken Nerd – Just For Graphs
Spreadsheets, flaming parabolas and frequent, strong nerdity
Review: The Adventures Of Nellie Bly
Stop the press! Follow life in the fast (Lois) Lane with this interpid girl reporter!
Review: Dan Simpson: Nerdsmith
Science, maths and tech combine in a nerdish symphony of meta-poetry.
