The Shade Ain’t right

* * * 3 stars

This is the first play by Adiam Solomon, who has an Ethiopian background. It is an interesting take on racism. The setting is a dressing room in an American cabaret club during the Prohibition era. … Read More

Super Situation

* * * 3 stars

Dressed in a bright, yellow and blue outfit, and playing the part of Extraordinary Girl, Lois Tucker as the writer of the play has taken her inspiration from the style of comic books. She is … Read More

Bob’s Date

Bob is going on a date. The first time for nearly two years since he had his heart broken by some woman. Obviously there  are potential problems, but don’t worry, the guys are there to keep all in under … Read More

Facebook Fables

With the modern almost obsession of social networking sites I suppose that it is inevitable that a number of productions are being staged this Fringe. This one is pretty well done, there are only three actors playing the roles, … Read More

Lucky Dip

What happens when two saddo losers, who are desperate to become winners, come head to head? Surely something is gonna have to give! This is the story that is told in this three handed funny play staged as one … Read More

The Play About Charlotte

Cathy (Amy Marchant) is a prolific and award winning writer but recently her books have taken a complete change in direction. She seems to be drifting away from her partner Jamie (Pierre Thailleux) and more and more towards her … Read More

Unit  46

Fresh from successful productions in Sydney and Adelaide, this is a poignant, yet funny insight to the world of neighbours who don’t communicate living in Units, or apartments in Australia, Unit 46 occupant Tim played by Leof Kingston-Smith, dislikes … Read More

Burn

Theatre is a difficult medium to stage at the Fringe I always think. I am of the opinion that tried and tested favourites often don’t attract large audiences, new writing is often so hit and miss that it may … Read More

Fall of Man

Red Shift Theatre always bring with them their reputation of producing fine theatrical productions and this one is no exception. The Fall of Man is an adaptation of Milton’s Paradise Lost by Graham Holloway who also co-directs with performer … Read More

Manband – They’re Not A Boyband

StoppedClock may have been Fringe virgins but they have four productions on between us, Geoff and I had already seen 3 and thoroughly enjoyed them. With a spare hour at just the right time I made my way to … Read More