EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: ENDLESS SECOND, Pleasance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 27, 2019
A new play about consent within a relationship. A young couple at university have fallen in love. They listen to each other. They respect each other. But everything changes after a drunken evening with their friends. On this night, when he takes off her underwear and his boxers, she says, 'No'. But he doesn't stop. She struggles to assimilate the rape for what it was, because how could it be rape? He loves her. He couldn't have done that. Endless Second explores how two people deal with a trauma that fundamentally alters the nature of their relationship.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 27, 2019
A new play about consent within a relationship. A young couple at university have fallen in love. They listen to each other. They respect each other. But everything changes after a drunken evening with their friends. On this night, when he takes off her underwear and his boxers, she says, 'No'. But he doesn't stop. She struggles to assimilate the rape for what it was, because how could it be rape? He loves her. He couldn't have done that. Endless Second explores how two people deal with a trauma that fundamentally alters the nature of their relationship.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: THE CLAIM, Summerhall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 27, 2019
The Claim by Tim Cowbury, directed by Mark Maughan. A comically absurd and quietly shattering journey to the heart of our tolerant and fair society. Serge stands before us. He has a performance to give. But why is he here? What is he claiming has happened to him? And what has Willy Wonka got to do with it? A bold, imaginative response to the stories of those seeking refuge in the UK, The Claim asks what happens when your life is at stake and all you have to save it are your words.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 27, 2019
The Claim by Tim Cowbury, directed by Mark Maughan. A comically absurd and quietly shattering journey to the heart of our tolerant and fair society. Serge stands before us. He has a performance to give. But why is he here? What is he claiming has happened to him? And what has Willy Wonka got to do with it? A bold, imaginative response to the stories of those seeking refuge in the UK, The Claim asks what happens when your life is at stake and all you have to save it are your words.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: TIFF STEVENSON: MOTHER, Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 27, 2019
Person of interest on Mock The Week, People Just Do Nothing and The Bugle squats and delivers a show about the extreme sport of womanhood. Birthing her vision of the future before your eyes, how she hopes it will be... free from class war, poverty and consent issues. Also dragging the overdue spectre of what it is more likely to be: t-shirt feminism, Jordan Peterson and corporate wokeness from her loins. All without an epidural.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 27, 2019
Person of interest on Mock The Week, People Just Do Nothing and The Bugle squats and delivers a show about the extreme sport of womanhood. Birthing her vision of the future before your eyes, how she hopes it will be... free from class war, poverty and consent issues. Also dragging the overdue spectre of what it is more likely to be: t-shirt feminism, Jordan Peterson and corporate wokeness from her loins. All without an epidural.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: LEAVE A MESSAGE, Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 27, 2019
Two friends, Ed and Sarah, travel to the small squalid bedsit where Ed's father passed away a few days earlier. As they wade through the debris, the fragments of one lost life begin to coalesce, just as another starts to show signs of cracking. Will we be remembered for anything more than the mess we leave behind? Either way, the carpet is beyond saving. A brand-new play, based on an actual afternoon.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 27, 2019
Two friends, Ed and Sarah, travel to the small squalid bedsit where Ed's father passed away a few days earlier. As they wade through the debris, the fragments of one lost life begin to coalesce, just as another starts to show signs of cracking. Will we be remembered for anything more than the mess we leave behind? Either way, the carpet is beyond saving. A brand-new play, based on an actual afternoon.
Virgin Money Fireworks Concert Brings Edinburgh's Summer Festival Season To A Spectacular Close!
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Virgin Money Fireworks Concert brings Edinburgh's summer festival season to a spectacular close!
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Virgin Money Fireworks Concert brings Edinburgh's summer festival season to a spectacular close!
Underbelly Celebrates Its 20th Successful Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
In its 20th Fringe Underbelly invested more than ever in 26 productions and co-productions, providing over £500,000 of financial assistance to companies in 2019.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
In its 20th Fringe Underbelly invested more than ever in 26 productions and co-productions, providing over £500,000 of financial assistance to companies in 2019.
Pleasance's Ambitions Grow At Edinburgh Fringe 2019
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
With over 560,000 festival goers enjoying 5,534 performances of 277 productions, the Pleasance Theatre Trust celebrated its 35th year on the Fringe in great company. With a trophy cabinet that once again include Fringe Firsts and both annual Edinburgh Comedy Awards, alongside a Total Theatre Award, this year's triumphant programme has welcomed the most exciting newcomers, game-changing international artists and Pleasance stalwarts who delight audiences year on year.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
With over 560,000 festival goers enjoying 5,534 performances of 277 productions, the Pleasance Theatre Trust celebrated its 35th year on the Fringe in great company. With a trophy cabinet that once again include Fringe Firsts and both annual Edinburgh Comedy Awards, alongside a Total Theatre Award, this year's triumphant programme has welcomed the most exciting newcomers, game-changing international artists and Pleasance stalwarts who delight audiences year on year.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: BIBLE JOHN, Pleasance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 26, 2019
1969 at the Barrowlands Ballroom in Glasgow, three women are murdered by an Old Testament-quoting serial killer, nicknamed Bible John. He's never been caught. 2019, four women bound by their obsession with true crime want to change that. Immersing themselves in the world of Bible John and his victims, they try to solve the case, once and for all. A riotous, furious, joyful exploration of violence, gender and one of Scotland's darkest mysteries.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 26, 2019
1969 at the Barrowlands Ballroom in Glasgow, three women are murdered by an Old Testament-quoting serial killer, nicknamed Bible John. He's never been caught. 2019, four women bound by their obsession with true crime want to change that. Immersing themselves in the world of Bible John and his victims, they try to solve the case, once and for all. A riotous, furious, joyful exploration of violence, gender and one of Scotland's darkest mysteries.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: THE WASP, Greenside
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 26, 2019
A gripping electric thriller, exploring the far-reaching, unexpected and devastating effect childhood bullying can wreak. Gasp-inducing moments between former schoolmates twist and turn in this tense, often darkly comedic, and ultimately shocking female two-hander.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 26, 2019
A gripping electric thriller, exploring the far-reaching, unexpected and devastating effect childhood bullying can wreak. Gasp-inducing moments between former schoolmates twist and turn in this tense, often darkly comedic, and ultimately shocking female two-hander.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: YUCK CIRCUS, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 26, 2019
Winner: Top-tier Fringe World Martin Sims Award 2019. Winner: Adelaide Tour-Ready Award 2019. Winner: Best Circus Fringe World Weekly 2019. Sugar, spice, and apparently 'nice'. With our bloody good sense of humour, we're going to rip into the uncomfortable using high-flying acrobatics, absurd confessions and groovy dancing. Get ready to witness a powerhouse of female circus performers kick art in the face.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 26, 2019
Winner: Top-tier Fringe World Martin Sims Award 2019. Winner: Adelaide Tour-Ready Award 2019. Winner: Best Circus Fringe World Weekly 2019. Sugar, spice, and apparently 'nice'. With our bloody good sense of humour, we're going to rip into the uncomfortable using high-flying acrobatics, absurd confessions and groovy dancing. Get ready to witness a powerhouse of female circus performers kick art in the face.
Edinburgh International Festival Celebrates European Collaboration
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Today Edinburgh International Festival closes its 73rd Festival, unveiling next year's dates of 7-31 August 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Today Edinburgh International Festival closes its 73rd Festival, unveiling next year's dates of 7-31 August 2020.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: ALI AND ALPO, Summerhall
by Daniel Perks - August 26, 2019
Ali Alawad had his visa application rejected two weeks before Ali and Alpo was due to premiere in Finland. Alpo Aaltokoski had to continue alone, with just a projection for company.
by Daniel Perks - August 26, 2019
Ali Alawad had his visa application rejected two weeks before Ali and Alpo was due to premiere in Finland. Alpo Aaltokoski had to continue alone, with just a projection for company.
Casting Announced For ON YOUR FEET The King's
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Casting has been confirmed for ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, which plays at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from Monday 2 until Saturday 7 March 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Casting has been confirmed for ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, which plays at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from Monday 2 until Saturday 7 March 2020.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: THE DESK, Summerhall
by Daniel Perks - August 26, 2019
Reeta Honkakoski spent time in a cult in the UK. The Desk is an allegory, alluding to that time. It's a hypnotic watch, if intentionally repetitive.
by Daniel Perks - August 26, 2019
Reeta Honkakoski spent time in a cult in the UK. The Desk is an allegory, alluding to that time. It's a hypnotic watch, if intentionally repetitive.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: COTTON FINGERS, Summerhall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 25, 2019
Aoife's hungry and bored. Cillian makes a mean cheese toastie. As boredom and hunger are satisfied by half an hour in Cillian's bed, Aoife's life changes forever. As social and political upheaval grips her country, what hope does Aoife have to regain control? A timely, politically-charged show written by award-winning writer Rachel Trezise at the time of the historic referendum of the eighth amendment in Ireland, Cotton Fingers takes us on a journey from Belfast to Cardiff.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 25, 2019
Aoife's hungry and bored. Cillian makes a mean cheese toastie. As boredom and hunger are satisfied by half an hour in Cillian's bed, Aoife's life changes forever. As social and political upheaval grips her country, what hope does Aoife have to regain control? A timely, politically-charged show written by award-winning writer Rachel Trezise at the time of the historic referendum of the eighth amendment in Ireland, Cotton Fingers takes us on a journey from Belfast to Cardiff.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: SASHA ELLEN: PICKLE, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 25, 2019
From disastrous dates, to ruining weddings, to causing whole islands to go into a state of emergency, Sasha Ellen chalks it all up to being a bit of a pickle. A storytelling stand-up show about romantic misadventures on an epic scale. A friendly romcom featuring an engagement, a missing person and a near catastrophe which explores love, loss and sexy, sexy helicopter pilots.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 25, 2019
From disastrous dates, to ruining weddings, to causing whole islands to go into a state of emergency, Sasha Ellen chalks it all up to being a bit of a pickle. A storytelling stand-up show about romantic misadventures on an epic scale. A friendly romcom featuring an engagement, a missing person and a near catastrophe which explores love, loss and sexy, sexy helicopter pilots.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: MAX AND IVAN: COMMITMENT, Pleasance Dome
by Emma Ainley-Walker - August 24, 2019
Comedy duo Max and Ivan are known for their character sketches, but Commitment weaves a true life narrative into an hour that's all about silly fun and best friendship.
by Emma Ainley-Walker - August 24, 2019
Comedy duo Max and Ivan are known for their character sketches, but Commitment weaves a true life narrative into an hour that's all about silly fun and best friendship.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: TOKYO ROSE, Underbelly Cowgate
by Emma Ainley-Walker - August 24, 2019
One of this year's Untapped Award winners, Burnt Lemon's Tokyo Rose tells the true story of an American citizen born to Japanese parents, Iva Toguri. Studying to become a doctor in California, Iva is sent to Japan to look after her sick aunt. When America join World War Two, she is refused entry to her home country and begins a journey of survival in Japan, eventually finding herself a disc jockey, broadcasting to Allied forces on Radio Tokyo.
by Emma Ainley-Walker - August 24, 2019
One of this year's Untapped Award winners, Burnt Lemon's Tokyo Rose tells the true story of an American citizen born to Japanese parents, Iva Toguri. Studying to become a doctor in California, Iva is sent to Japan to look after her sick aunt. When America join World War Two, she is refused entry to her home country and begins a journey of survival in Japan, eventually finding herself a disc jockey, broadcasting to Allied forces on Radio Tokyo.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: ELECTRIC, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 24, 2019
Baby wipes, glitter and cans at the ready, Joni and Scarlett head off on their respective weekends. From two sides of Dublin City, the pair unexpectedly meet in the neon fields of Irish music festival Electric Picnic. Hysterically riotous and soul-stirring, Electric probes our innate prejudices and preconceived notions of who we are while taking you on the session of a lifetime!
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 24, 2019
Baby wipes, glitter and cans at the ready, Joni and Scarlett head off on their respective weekends. From two sides of Dublin City, the pair unexpectedly meet in the neon fields of Irish music festival Electric Picnic. Hysterically riotous and soul-stirring, Electric probes our innate prejudices and preconceived notions of who we are while taking you on the session of a lifetime!
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW REVIEW: SERIOUS FACE, Laughing Horse @ The Free Sisters
by Daniel Perks - August 23, 2019
Amy Howerska: Serious Face attempts a heightened social commentary of living in a post-feminist society. But with all the technical hitches and audience hostility, it barely gets itself going.
by Daniel Perks - August 23, 2019
Amy Howerska: Serious Face attempts a heightened social commentary of living in a post-feminist society. But with all the technical hitches and audience hostility, it barely gets itself going.
KNOT Wins Total Theatre Award, Shortlisted For Carol Tambor Award
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
The highly acclaimed Knot, a debut show from circus artists Nikki & JD, has been named as the winner of the Total Theatre & Jacksons Lane Award for Circus in addition to being shortlisted for the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award. Part of the British Council Edinburgh Showcase 2019, Knot is a finely crafted journey through the struggles of commitment, exploring the absurdity, mundanity and joy of a very modern affair.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
The highly acclaimed Knot, a debut show from circus artists Nikki & JD, has been named as the winner of the Total Theatre & Jacksons Lane Award for Circus in addition to being shortlisted for the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award. Part of the British Council Edinburgh Showcase 2019, Knot is a finely crafted journey through the struggles of commitment, exploring the absurdity, mundanity and joy of a very modern affair.
MOUTHPIECE Earns Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation announces the winner of this year's The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award, the highest honor at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Chosen by Carol Tambor and members of her Foundation, along with The Scotsman Newspaper's Arts Writers Joyce McMillian, Jackie McGlone and Mark Fisher, Mouthpiece was announced as the winner at the Scotsman Award Ceremony during the closing ceremonies of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Friday, August 23.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation announces the winner of this year's The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award, the highest honor at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Chosen by Carol Tambor and members of her Foundation, along with The Scotsman Newspaper's Arts Writers Joyce McMillian, Jackie McGlone and Mark Fisher, Mouthpiece was announced as the winner at the Scotsman Award Ceremony during the closing ceremonies of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Friday, August 23.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: STIFF AND KITSCH: BRICKING IT, Pleasance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 23, 2019
Musical Comedy Award winners 2018 sing about everything keeping them awake at night: tax, wooden cutlery and the consequences of last night's eight double G&Ts. Each. From the creators of the hit show, Adele Is Younger Than Us, Stiff and Kitsch: Bricking It is a story of life's favourite fears, told through one big night out and one miserable morning after. Everyone's scared of something, but there's safety in numbers: maybe we'll be braver together.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 23, 2019
Musical Comedy Award winners 2018 sing about everything keeping them awake at night: tax, wooden cutlery and the consequences of last night's eight double G&Ts. Each. From the creators of the hit show, Adele Is Younger Than Us, Stiff and Kitsch: Bricking It is a story of life's favourite fears, told through one big night out and one miserable morning after. Everyone's scared of something, but there's safety in numbers: maybe we'll be braver together.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: THE PROFESSOR, Assembly Rooms
by Daniel Perks - August 23, 2019
The Professor is taking his final class, a variety of pop culture subjects to cram as much as possible into this swansong. But despite all the detail, this production has very little to say.
by Daniel Perks - August 23, 2019
The Professor is taking his final class, a variety of pop culture subjects to cram as much as possible into this swansong. But despite all the detail, this production has very little to say.
Extra Date Added For Fringe First Winning Show EVERYTHING I SEE I SWALLOW
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
An extra performance has been squeezed in for Everything I See I Swallow, the sell out Edinburgh Fringe hit from Shasha and Taylor Productions. In addition to its programmed performances at 18.00 daily to Sunday 25 August in Summerhall's Demonstration Room, the show, a groundbreaking multimedia blend of drama and aerial rope performance, can be seen at 10.30am in the same space on Friday 23 August.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
An extra performance has been squeezed in for Everything I See I Swallow, the sell out Edinburgh Fringe hit from Shasha and Taylor Productions. In addition to its programmed performances at 18.00 daily to Sunday 25 August in Summerhall's Demonstration Room, the show, a groundbreaking multimedia blend of drama and aerial rope performance, can be seen at 10.30am in the same space on Friday 23 August.
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