Review: The Dreamer – Live
Be inspired by James Phelan, who is living his dream through a brilliantly-staged magic and mentalism production. It is a magic show but so much more.
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Review: The Martyrs
any zeitgeisty theatre director should jump at the chance to produce this play fully staged.
Review: The Wizard of Oz
Follow the Yellow Brick Road ….to this fun and imaginative production of a favourite musical.
Review: Natalie Palamides: WEER
Incredibly unique and pitched to perfection, yet another show that only Natalie Palamides could do.
Review: Sitting on a Cornflake: Songs of Lennon-McCartney
A wholesome show for likeminded Beatles fans
Review: Captain Zak’s Space Pirate Problems
Eden Ballantyne’s patient and warm dynamic as his Captain Zak character make this is a fun experience for all, especially the very young..
A musically riveting, dramatically rather episodic production where the dancers and singers make the best of it
Review: Read the F***ing Manual
Thought provoking theatre on the importance of taking care of yourself and others in a hostile world. The potential to be a play for our times.
Review: Ten Thousand Hours
Eight highly-skilled athletes defy gravity and stun the audience with incredible feats of strength and agility in a mesmerizing performance.
Review: Orchestra of Sound
Innovation…entertainment…imagination….you won’t believe your eyes and ears!
Review: Gruppo Corpo Dance Company
Gruppo Corpo Dance Company summons Brazilian history, culture and spirituality in two joyful UK premieres
Review: Limbo: A Sonata for Acrobatic Violinist
An entirely unique and daring pair of acrobats, one of them playing a complex violin concerto at the same time
Review: An American Love Letter to Edinburgh
An unassuming American storyteller comes to the stage with the story of another American in Edinburgh two hundred and fifty years earlier. Charming and informative!
Review: Nobody Meets Nobody
A relationship like no other - an experiment of the best kind. Emotive. Powerful. Relatable.
Review: An Unexpected Hiccup
Absurdist knockabout comedy with sinister undertones showcasing local talent from established Edinburgh company Lung Ha
Review: I Am Not Black
This play must be seen. Look out for it and if if pops up anywhere near you. Make sure you catch it.
Review: Ghost Light: Between Fall and Flight
Simple beauty between flying and falling with a lot more than grace.
Review: St Nicholas Sylvia Akagi and Peter Golden Recital
A wonderful afternoon, and in its way fortuitous, necessary, and healing.
Review: Look at Them!
A visceral spectacle of metaphorical artistry not to be missed. Breath-taking physical theatre, not to be missed!
Review: My Mother’s Funeral: The Show
A powerful piece of sharp, witty and, at times painful, theatre
Review: I Know a Guy
Hilarious stand up with an unbelievable tale to believe and she convinces you, because you couldn’t make this up!
Review: The Last Incel
A fantastically executed complex drama which negotiates a dangerous topic with creative skill.
Review: Fit Ye Sayin’ Quine?
A poetically beautiful piece of Doric wonder that tells the myths of a generation passing on the tales to the one two below with craft and creative joy.
Review: Pure Imagination – A Willy Wonka Parody and Comedy Magic Show
Standard magic enjoyed by the kids.
Review: Across a Love Locked Bridge
A poignant recording of a journey from innocence through the discovery of love, arriving at the knowledge of love, after all what else is there?
Review: The Birds
Enthusiastic, melodramatic teenage version of a Greek classic which hits the mark. This is a faithful adaptation with a nice cultural twist. It is emblematic rather than naturalistic but enchants whilst it drives the story forward. The use of recognisable music helps keep us entertained whilst making additional comment upon the action and thus enhances the production.
Review: PENTHESILEA
A bold and sensual retelling of this dramatic story of Penthesilea, the Queen of the Amazons.
Review: Paper Swans
A superbly performed physical, surreal performance, rooted in the theatre of the absurd
Review: 2 Concerts, 2 Artists, 2 Premieres
An exciting new voice on the opera scene, both as a dramatic performer and as a composer.
Review: Never Get To Heaven In An Empty Shell
A delightfully droll journey into the depths of ourselves and the London Underground.
Review: Corpse Flower
A beautiful nod to the expressionistic silent movie era, just with words and words that will enchant you!
Review: BBC Prom 23 Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Busoni: Piano Concerto
The London Philharmonic Orchestra with Edward Gardner bring an electrifying, percussive justice to both. One to replay on BBC Sounds.
Review: Abrasion
If high school health class had been this entertaining, I would have paid far more attention.
Review: The Kate Bush Story
Hannah Richards brings emotion while exuding humility, embodying the essence of Kate Bush
Review: Fan/Girl
This is an entertaining and upbeat evocative show that is very well written and performed.
Review: Every Brilliant Thing
The dichotomy of innocence and suicide is fascinating, dealth with much nuance, without falling into cliches or stereotypes.
Review: The Last Beginning
A group of students fight their way to their new existential world! Expect physical theatre, lightsabers, silk acrobatics and a giant buckyball!
Review: Jessie Cave: An Ecstatic Display
The show exudes the multitude of Cave’s interests and talents as a writer, performer, illustrator and puppeteer.
Review: Of This Land On Which We Meet
Circus entertainment, land politics and compassion intertwine, and leave the audience breathless
Review: Tiny Little Town
A thrilling and triumphant musical return to the Fringe from Theatre Movement Bazaar
Review: Sushi Tap 2024
Mixing tap dance with clowning, juggling and crowd work, this is a fun show for all ages
Review: Forked
A thought-provoking, captivating, and emotionally layered exploration of culture, laced with laughter and skilled caricature.
Review: The Years
This production reminds us it’s often the least theatrical, least tractable works that break boundaries, glow with an authority that changes the order of things.
Review: All Saints Sussex Flutes
First-class and compelling, both compositions and performers. A gem.
Review: The Grapes of Wrath
Absorbing and essential, Grapes of Wrath is here as complete as you could wish.
Review: Yoon Seok Shin Piano Recital
One of the finest pianists to have played at St Nicholas in recent years.
Review: Gloria’s Gift
In a world where we're all so connected, how can we be more disconnected than we've ever been?
Review: The Promise
Clare Burt’s Wilkinson, racking asthmatically across the play, is indelible, crowning the evening in an arc of sacrifice, Essential theatre-going, an education.
Review: John Fowles adapted Mark Healy The French Lieutenant’s Woman
This is BLT. How they manage it might stupefy a newcomer. A must-see.
Review: Captain Zak’s Space Pirate Problems
Educational fun that captivated the kids and their gorwn-ups
Review: A Tapestry of Life
Iconic songs and touching poetry in the hands of a highly talented singer
Review: After Sex
Deservedly hugely popular. With uber-smart dialogue, Dromgoole ensures that under the brittle wrap, there’s an ache and overriding desire for connection.
Review: Brooklyn Magician
A fast-paced, funny and skillful young magician enthralls his audience from start to finale
Review: BED – A one man show
A solo comedy theatre storytelling stand-up tour de france (and beyond)
Review: Oliver!
There’s not a moment in this two-hours-40 where you’re not at the edge of your seat. The best musical revival this year. Don’t wait till it transfers to the West End.
Review: The Most Dangerous Animal in the World
An astonishing feat of absurd theatre that becomes an inspirational anthem for individuality and avoiding the herd mentality.
Review: ARRIVED
Impromptu, improving, impressive, street theatre with a subtle message told with exceptionally creative skill.
Review: Surge Festival
An explosion of culture, creativity and street artistry that shows the best of what we have to offer in the outdoors.
Review: The Hot Wing King
Hall, following Nottage in particular, emerges as one of the most exciting US dramatists.
Review: ECHO
Ultimately, the most telling line ”We are all immigrants across time” defines what remains an extraordinary experience
