Sam Rose in the Shadows 5*****

This was a beautiful story, told through, song, narrative and simple yet stunning puppetry. The cast were engaging and had the audience transfixed from the very start.

It is the story of Sam Rose and his box of sad things … Read More

Cinderella and The Flower Fairies 4****

Brought to us by the Burklyn Youth Ballet, this is the classic tale of Cinderella and is a perfect introduction to ballet performances for the young audience, although some of the younger members of the audience did seem to be … Read More

BLAM!

*****

Danish company Neander takes physical theatre to a spectacular high level of athletic and inventive performance. On entering the auditorium we see four guys working away at their computers in a large, open space office but separated into individual … Read More

Making News

***

Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky’s satirical drama takes as its themes financial irregularities and the suppression of news within the BBC. The comedy focusses on the split structure of the BBC and the inter-departmental feuding and lack of trust … Read More

Below the Belt

**

There is a claustrophobic and menacing feel about Richard Dresser’s play. It is set in an industrial complex in a desert land, producing thousands of units of what we are not told.

In the opening scene, Dobbitt (Tom Golding) … Read More

The Wrong Side of the Door

*****

I was so not up for this show. It turned out to be brilliant.

Three actors tell three short stories which are wacky, off the wall and literally feel as if you’ve stepped … Read More

Anna

****

You have to stand all the way through this show, and it’s hot, and it’s played out, at several points, inches in front of you, yelling in your ear. It’s visceral and horrific and truly … Read More

Gareth Morinan Is Playing the Numbers Game

**

This show started with a lot of promise, but ended up on the other side of surreal and didn’t manage to take the audience with it. Nominally, this show is about dating, relevant data and … Read More

Phill Jupitus is Porky the Poet in Zeitgeist Limbo

*****

Don’t go by the show title, or what the fringe blurb says, that’s not what this was – but as the man says, it’s a free show (also, he’s Phill Jupitus) so he can do … Read More

Bright Club: Scotland’s Fringe

****

My most favourite thing about this show was the compere, whose voice was like pouring cream. I also quite enjoyed the comedians, who range in experience, but who all delivered a competent and confident set.

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