It’s Edinburgh in the 80s; a busy night at the cocktail bar, Shakers, with four waitresses – Adele, Carole, Mel, and Nicky running around trying to satisfy all their customers while allowing us a glimpse into their own lives. Written by John Godber and Jane Thornton, this revised version of the 1980s play is presented … More SHAKERS – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE
Kurwa. Kraków. Dzień Dobry. The most common words one can hear when they mention their Polish nationality. With Poland being one of the biggest minorities in the UK, it is no surprise that Gusła which is performed entirely in Polish, was invited to, and found an audience, at this year’s Fringe. You may not understand a single word … More GUSLA – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE
Deleting dating apps is hands down one of the proudest things I have done this year. I mean, the struggle of it! The uncomfortable feeling in your gut as you choose the best photos of yourself (grimace immediately appearing on my face as I type this), idiotic captions that you would NEVER, EVER start a … More STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY – REVIEW -EDINBURGH FRINGE
This show does not require an introduction. Approach anyone in Edinburgh right now and say, “Have you heard about the Viking one? Where they mix wrestling and Norse mythology” and chances are that people have either seen it or are planning to. In Mythos: Ragnarok, the show’s title tells you all you need to know. From the … More MYTHOS: RAGNAROK – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE
In true Scottish spirit, Me, Myself and Mary (Queen of Scots) starts and ends with banter, where both, Mary Fraser – our modern guide through this story, and Mary, Queen of Scots compete for laughter and the title of a most tragic life. Who will win? With a recent obsession with all things Scotland (Outlander, anyone?) and … More ME, MYSELF AND MARY (QUEEN OF SCOTS) – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE
I’d like to start by saying that I very rarely cry at shows. Whilst I went to see Rewind because it was recommended by a friend, and because I’m interested in anything that represents migrant and refugee voices – part of me gladly accepted the challenge after seeing many comments about people leaving the show in tears. … More REWIND – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE
As someone who has recently been thinking quite a lot about different scenarios for the future; with one’s thoughts often leading to starting a family, I couldn’t wait to see No Love Songs. Believing as it’s a musical, it was sure to bring in some warmth and reassurance to this extremely difficult decision many women … More NO LOVE SONGS – REVIEW – TRAVERSE THEATRE
Oh, the small-town family reunions. You can detest them, you can fear them, but you just must go. And this wedding is a rough one. The bride’s sister, Mairead, can’t stop drinking and saying what’s on her mind while Mairead’s husband, Mal, is searching for Jesus, or so he thinks. You’re invited and you may … More HEAVEN – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE
Dear Billy, you would laugh too. It must be a disgrace to go to a show called Dear Billy without knowing much more about Billy Connolly other than his name, I thought to myself whilst watching old YouTube clips in a hurry before leaving for the show. Arrival at the theatre quickly proves me right … More DEAR BILLY – REVIEW – KING’S THEATRE GLASGOW
ChildMinder arrives at Traverse Theatre to shake minds and perceptions – enter this show at your own risk of being forced to investigate the darkest depths of your soul. This is a ghost story, only it isn’t; it’s about love, but not exactly. Guilt, redemption, shame, and hope – all these emotions spin across continents … More CHILDMINDER – REVIEW – TRAVERSE THEATRE
An Inspector Calls – and you’ll want to get the door. The timeless classic written by J.B. Priestley is back in this National Theatre production, directed by Stephen Daldry. First performed in the (then) Soviet Union in 1945, Priestley’s play is set in 1912 in the fictional English town of Brumley and follows a story … More AN INSPECTOR CALLS – REVIEW – THEATRE ROYAL GLASGOW
