Review: Cruel Intentions the 90s Musical at the Palais du Variete, Edinburgh Fringe

Writer: Roger Kumble, Jordan Ross & Lindsey Rosin Director: Jonathan O'Boyle The production debuted over in the states four years ago and this year Bill Kenright premiers the production in the UK during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This saucy, retro musical certainly goes down well with the crowd. Following very closely to the original film,... Continue Reading →

Review: Numbers at C Aquila, Edinburgh Fringe

Writer and Director: Alex Blanc Mercury Theatre presents a gripping, fascinating insight into masculinity and mental health. It lifts the stigma away and takes you through the life of Jack as he comes to turn with his own mental health. Henry Waddon plays Alex in the production and he pulls off an incredibly strong performance.... Continue Reading →

Review: Paradise Lodge at Dairy Room, Underbelly

Writer: Steve Cooper Paradise Lodge is based on the real experiences that Steve Cooper had during the time he cared for his mother in law. It's that stripped back raw emotion that shines through in this bittersweet comedy. Set as a care home entertainment package, the production works with war time songs and brief scenes... Continue Reading →

Five ways to save money at the Edinburgh Fringe

Its less than a month to go until the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. However, with hotel prices skyrocketing into the thousands per week, train tickets spiralling year on year a lot argue that the festival is inaccessible. Last year I attended my first fringe and I'll try my best to outline some ways I think will... Continue Reading →

Day Seven : The Final Curtain on My First Edinburgh Fringe

So, here we are. Eight months ago I booked my hotel to visit the fringe and this was my final day. The day started in glorious sunshine and so after dropping off bags, it was time for a quick wander around the city to get some final photos. It wasn't long until the penultimate show... Continue Reading →

Review: Kids Play at theSpace @ Niddry St , Edinburgh

Writer and Director: Glenn Chandler You go into Kids Play not too sure what to expect. The plot snippet is deliberately open and not too informative. Starting the play you would understandably think it was about something that is truly different to how it ends. The play promises twists and twists you do get. Some are... Continue Reading →

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