Pippin

2 stars **

One of Stephen Schwartz’ lesser known shows, Pippin is really sounding dated now. The very young cast give their all and are clearly enjoying themselves however the singing is very weak and hard to make out even … Read More

Freak Show

4 stars ****

Freak show is being created by the same team as Forest boy yet they are quite complementary as completely different pieces of music theatre.

Set in a Victorian sideshow we see the public performances of the so-called … Read More

Avenue Q

5 stars *****

This is an outstandingly good production of Avenue Q by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s students, easily on a par with any professional touring production. There is nothing ‘Fringe’ about this, the cast, highly functional set, band … Read More

8 Storeys Up

4 stars ****

This is a fun romantic comedy musical featuring the intermingling stories of eight characters in an apartment block.

The characters are quite engaging and it’s good to see the character development throughout the piece – it’s thankfully … Read More

Forest Boy

4 stars ****

Excellent direction and choreography make what could easily be quite an average show a beautifully done and engaging piece of musical/physical theatre.

As is the norm with RCS shows, the singing and performances are spot on and … Read More

Kiss of the Spiderwoman

4 stars ****

It’s nice to see Kiss of the Spiderwoman back on the Fringe and this University College London group have produced a competent interpretation of Kander and Ebb’s rarely done work.

The ensemble have good vocals and projection, … Read More

Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision (Sarajevo) Wellington College 5 Star *****

Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision (Sarajevo) Wellington College 5 Star *****

I have to admit when I saw that this show was being staged in a small venue and abridged to an hour I almost didn’t go and see it. I … Read More

Lysistrata: The Disco, Vaudeville, Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical – Aurora/ WCSU 4 Stars ****

Over the years the Fringe has been graced by this company crossing the pond from America to stage their adaption of historical pieces and given the twist of making into a musical extravaganza.

The classical story of Lysistrata is … Read More