The Genesis – 5*****

The Genesis fills the Main Hall at Assembly Hall with a world made from bodies, trust, and music. Copenhagen Collective brings 17 international artists for an hour of contemporary circus that grows from an empty stage. The idea is simple and strong: … Read More

Ta-Bamm!!! Tap Dance and Marimba – 5*****

This wordless Swiss duet, Wooden Impact, pairs Daniel Borak (tap dance, amongst other things) with Manuel Leuenberger (marimba, amongst other things) for a sleek, inventive hour where music and movement are equal leads, and yes, it features the only … Read More

Elements – 4.5****

We enter to find five young dancers already moving, as if the elements are waking before the lights go down. Elements trace air, water, fire and earth through bodies, light and a long silk that first reads as breeze or … Read More

Sophie’s Surprise 29th 5*****

I genuinely love this show, it’s been on my review list since it debuted and each year it just gets better and better.

Think Cirque du Soleil meets Brixton!  It’s the best party you’ll ever go to, Sophie gets plucked … Read More

Small Town Boys 5*****

Small Town Boys, produced by Shaper/Caper, is a vibrant, high-energy production that transforms the atmosphere of a 1980s queer nightclub into a powerful exploration of queer history, resilience, and the unbreakable strength of community.

In an electrifying blend of dance, … Read More

DOUBLE TAKE – 4****

This is a vibrant double bill at Dance Base that sees the coming together of different generations performing in this intriguing hour of speed, symmetry and reflection. We open with Lothian Youth Dance Company (LYDC), Dance Base’s in-house company for young … Read More

By a Thread – 5*****

Using just one rope to accomplish a simply incredible range of physical feats, By A Thread is a light-hearted yet at times intimate take on circus performance. From skilfully spinning through the air to tightrope-style walks and gravity-defying holds, the … Read More

Black Blues Brothers: Let’s Twist Again! – 5*****

The Black Blues Brothers return to Edinburgh with Let’s Twist Again! It’s listed as a brand-new show but is a bit more like an evolution of previous outings. Don’t fret; at no point will you be disappointed, and if you’ve … Read More