Genre: Drama 0

Review: Merry Christmas Ms Meadows

An important show about trans* issues with a bit too much information

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Why is life like sparrows?

A tremendously witty run through life in Wales and from the perspective of three young women making their way out of it

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Looking For Paul

Paradoxical contemporary art roasting becomes the very pretensions it aims to skewer.

Published by Jack Holden

Review: Burton

Superb performance - an intimate hour with nearly the man himself

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: My Rabbi

A fascinating exploration of the Muslim/Jewish conflict

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Lippy

One of the most visually arresting and achingly atmospheric shows you'll see this August.

Published by Jack Holden

Review: Unfaithful

A well-performed show about relationships that felt a little trite at times

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Ablutions

A musically accompanied tale of sadness and alcoholism

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Gidion’s Knot

A taut two hander that portrays a meeting beyond comprehension

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Nothing

A brisk, bracing, form-breaking experience from this young and lively company.

Published by Jack Holden

Review: These Fragments

An incredibly moving and well observed drama that takes you from the conflict of WW1 to the Second World War before bringing us up to date with the conflict in Syria

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Running Into Me

Very real emotion, extraordinary passion, and no small amount of theatrical craft.

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: Disposable Darlings

Theatre Company debut's with style and a dash of Absurdist intrigue

Published by Skye Crawford

Review: Spoiling

Post Scottish independence political drama

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Sirens

Sirens is a beautifully simple and classy production which packs an almighty punch.

Published by Jack Holden

Review: Harriet – Teen Detective

A delightful and sympathetic play about autism that captures the challenges and suggests solutions

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Where Is She Now

If you love Shakespeare and you like it rare (yet crisply well done), you won’t find anything meatier this Fringe.

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: Darkle

A brilliant character led drama about vulnerability and those who can take advantage

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: 15% of The Seagull

Delightfully daft comedy

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Shrew

Pacy, energetic new writing

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: Enigma

A strong one woman exploration of a controversial historical figure

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: The Curing Room

" a powerful, visceral piece of theatre"

Published by Joan Kane

Review: Pushers

A good idea for a play with a stilted presentation.

Published by Skye Crawford

Review: Short and Curly whodunit?

A great duo taking the mickey and extracting plenty of laughs over our obsessions with murder mysteries

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Guttermouth

An electric love letter to Bristol’s nocturnal rave scene

Published by Daniel Solon

Review: Spine

Phenomenal writing and performance. Rosie Wyatt explodes on to the stage as ferocious, wise cracking teenager, Amy.

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: The Dirty Talk

The script is a witty dialogue that portrays the sensitive emotional essence of men in relationships.

Published by Joan Kane

Review: Upper Lip

Jeeves and Wooster, with a twist.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Hiraeth

A delightful quirky tale, with Welsh cakes.

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: St. Joan

Published by Joan Kane

Review: Cafe Ruse

They can help youse to have some silly good fun

Published by Joanna Matthews

Review: Bond!

Loaded with funny and clever physicality

Published by Paul Levy

Review: 3,000 Trees by George Gunn

Jimmy Chisholm is straight up Scotland’s greatest character actor.

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: Odd Shaped Balls

Compelling performance from Chris Sheridan that tackles a taboo head-on.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Tinderbox

An enjoyable, dark comedy

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Show 6

'Broken rhythms and slick performances make this secret show like an exciting, angry, tense tango'

Published by Jack Holden

Review: MacBheatha

A must see for anyone with an interest in Gaelic; no need to be fluent!

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: Harry the King

A subtle and superb retelling of Henry V that will hold you entranced.

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: What Do You Mean

"a quintessentially fringe play"

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Last Christmas

Beautifully lyrical storytelling, funny and poignant. A thoroughly life affirming piece of theatre.

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: The Tommy Cooper Show

Britain's favourite comedian realised very well indeed

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Goodbye Gunther

Tragicomic clownish genius

Published by Paul Levy

Review: 13 Sunken Years

A sweeping tragedy of immeasurable sadness with great strength in hope

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: The Man Who Would Be King

Impressive contemporary adaptation of Kipling's classic

Published by Nicholas Collett

Review: Bitesize Chekhov

Three of his most intricate one-act plays - expertly conserved, cleverly restored and inventively staged.

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: The Carousel

" many evocative moments – funny, bittersweet, violent, exciting, and sad"

Published by Joanna Matthews

Review: The Quant

A compelling and frightening piece of theatre.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Sister

An interesting exploration of femininity and sisterhood

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Bill Clinton Hercules

A consummate performance from Bob Paisley as Bill Clinton.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Eden Gate

Interactive, thought provoking and infectious fun

Published by Beth O'Leary

Review: Tea Time Story

A beautifully conjured tale of two people in love.

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: Smoking Ban

A first class solo show; Kate Goodfellow delivers a tour de force.

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: This is Living

An exceptional hour spent between living and dying and all that entails

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Hayani

A high energy coming of age story set in South Africa

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Dogs of War

An original and ambitious take on the Wars of the Roses plays.

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: Light

Theatre Ad Infinitum have remade theatre

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Art of Falling Apart, The

A f***ed-up underground version of Abigail’s Party

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: Great Artists Steal

A wacky but inventive invective on invention

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Lungs

Prenatal anxieties and a turbulent relationship make this hour of light-speed verbal tennis a draining experience.

Published by Jack Holden

Review: Your Fragrant Phantom

An exceptional run through the romance of the twenties and thirties that still keeps tongues wagging

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: The Sonneteer

A must for those who enjoy a creative take on Shakespeare

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: Pint Size

Pint Size entertainment with a twist

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Animal Farm

Moving adaptation of Orwell's classic

Published by Julia Katz

Review: X and Y

A fascinating insight into our LGBT community within a Commonwealth which demonstrates a Common Deficiency

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Eric and Little Ern

The closest to the real thing you are likely to find this side of heaven.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: The Egg Soup

" an effective physical storyteller "

Published by Jo Tomalin

Review: Little On The Inside

Powerful, lyrical writing and superb performances give a vivid insight into life for women in prison. Complacency busting theatre.

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: Lashings of GInger Beer

Jolly japes in this spoof Blytonesque mystery.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Contractions

Enough to make you wonder whether going into the office tomorrow really is a good idea.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Factor 9

An intense and compelling production that illuminates a very real Scottish and international scandal

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: And They Played Shang-A-Lang

A hilarious run through the decade that some of us want to avoid and forget

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Every Brilliant Thing

Johnny Donahoe brings this selfless, joyous hour of tenderness to life.

Published by Jack Holden

Review: Sins of Seven Tables

An amusing Interpretation of the Seven Sins

Published by Althea Stentiford

Review: Title and Deed

Lessons in how to be very solidly here

Published by Joanna Matthews

Review: Superfluous

Completely off the wall comic strip capers. No Fringe should be without a show like this.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Nick Hodder: Insert comedy here

An awkward hour in the presence of an awkward comedian performing a show off the internet

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Et Tu Elvie

Elvis - All Shook Up

Published by Althea Stentiford

Review: Product

A revivial which still has the power to provoke

Published by Joanna Matthews

Review: The Third Sector

Powerful take on the corporatisation of what was once a vocation

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: A LIttle Nonsense

Dark-edged comedy about a pair of performers. But who is the clown?

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Casting the Runes

An impressive horror hour performed with style and panache

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Jamaica Farewell

"a passionate, heartfelt coming of age, flying the nest story which packs a mean look and a Walther PPK."

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: He Had Hairy Hands

|"breathtaking physical theatre"

Published by Joanna Matthews

Review: Blood At The Root

Thought Provoking Theatre

Published by Althea Stentiford

Review: Tell me what giving up looks like

An incredible riposte to the feel good factor of the sporting excellence of the Commonwealth Games that is poignant, challenging and better than the Games

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Somenowhere

A vibrant and colourfully imaginative journey through the eyes of orphans in Jamaica

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Fragile State of Mind

A fantastic and eclectic mix of fantastic wry observations from this young company

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Wild Men

A real and highly evocative echo from the past to remind us of the devastating effects of war upon communities

Published by Donald C Stewart