It's refreshing to see such a complex, most-often unlikeable female character in a production that puts our gender expectations to the test: Coriolanus Vanishes is a good catch this Fringe. Chris (Irene Allan) speaks to the …
A beautifully directed and acted adaptation by Fringe First-winning playwright Gbolahan Obisesan, The Fishermen builds on the power of Chigozie Obioma's acclaimed novel - allowing us to experience two dynamic performances as this story of brotherhood, tragedy …
Queens of Sheba is a hymn to resilience, a song of resistance and a celebration of blackness and femininity. This mix of theatre and slam poetry at Underbelly Cowgate is unmissable. Four black women in black …
Maddie Rice's one-woman tragi-comedy (and self-written debut play) Pickle Jar is a beautifully human gem of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Pickle Jar's a one-woman tragi-comedy following a hilarious and clumsy teacher, played by Fleabag star …
Tom Lenk steals the show as the ethereal Oscar-winning actress causing chaos, in Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist at The Bubble (Assembly George Square Theatre). Hit American comedy Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist opens …
It’s never been so good to witness three unstoppable Australian women belt out feminist anthems while making consistent reference to vulvas. Fringe Wives Club: Glittery Clittery feels defiant, but it shouldn’t. It feels empowering, because …
A dystopian look at the counter-cultural alt-right phenomenon in a world with no digital technology, The Abode is a well-crafted ensemble piece by Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland. “Welcome to the subconscious fantasy realm of oppressed …
Marieke Dermul's European Citizen Popsong reflects people's feelings about Europe but fails to interrogate them, with content which seems more suited to a film project. Although Swedish artist Marieke Dermul acknowledges that the current state of affairs …
A timely, psychological drama about people hurting others out of fear, Black and White Tea Room's excellent writing and strong performances ensure it really ought to be on your Fringe schedule. Black and White Tea Room …
Claire Sullivan’s I Wish I Owned A Hotel For Dogs, at Gilded Balloon Teviot, is endearing in its absurdity but often leaves the audience searching for a punch line. The theme of the night is the …
Talented emerging company Ephemeral Ensemble's Offstage explores the loneliness of the theatre, in this debut production at the Pleasance Dome. It's not perfect, but a worthy watch created by people whose future work I'm keen …
Charming and absurd caricatures highlight an underrated comedic book in Oak Grove High School Theatre's 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Central Hall. Contemporary musical 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows the inner turmoil of …