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EDINBURGH 2023: Review: SOPHIE SUCKS FACE at Underbelly, Bristo Square

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: SOPHIE SUCKS FACE at Underbelly, Bristo Square

by Mark Carnochan — August 18, 2023
Sophie Zucker presents a beautifully messed up one woman show.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE DEAD DUCKS, TheSpace @ Surgeon's Hall

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE DEAD DUCKS, TheSpace @ Surgeon's Hall

by Mark Carnochan — August 18, 2023
The brilliant Dead Ducks disappoint in their latest show but between the cracks are some good performers and ideas.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: AARON SIMMONDS: BABY STEPS, Pleasance

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: AARON SIMMONDS: BABY STEPS, Pleasance

by Natalie O'Donoghue — August 18, 2023
Aaron has been doing stand-up comedy without standing up for eight years now, and it's time for that to change! So he's attempting to do something he's never done before.
EDINBURGH 2023: SCIENCE ADVENTURES: DEEP SEA, The Pleasance Courtyard

EDINBURGH 2023: SCIENCE ADVENTURES: DEEP SEA, The Pleasance Courtyard

by Christiana Rose — August 18, 2023
Science Adventures: Deep Sea is a new show by Coppice Theatre, who return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 with their third science themed storytelling show.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: PITCH, Pleasance Courtyard, Pleasance Above

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: PITCH, Pleasance Courtyard, Pleasance Above

by Kat Mokrynski — August 18, 2023
Pitch is an interesting and heartfelt show that illustrates the connections that sports like football can create in the queer community.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE MAN WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW TOO MUCH, Pleasance Courtyard, Fo

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE MAN WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW TOO MUCH, Pleasance Courtyard, Forth

by Kat Mokrynski — August 18, 2023
I must begin this review by admitting that I typically am not the biggest fan of clowning and physical theatre, so I went into The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much with a bit of skepticism.
EDINBURGH 2023: MAGIC GARETH: LEVEL UP! The Pleasance Courtyard

EDINBURGH 2023: MAGIC GARETH: LEVEL UP! The Pleasance Courtyard

by Christiana Rose — August 18, 2023
Magic Gareth: Level up! Is described as ‘kick-ass, eye-bending magic, and a whole load of nonsense!’ and this does not disappoint.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: GROW, Scottish Storytelling Centre, George Mackay Brown Libra

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: GROW, Scottish Storytelling Centre, George Mackay Brown Library

by Kat Mokrynski — August 18, 2023
The concept of Grow is simple, yet lovely - The audience is helping The Gardener look after their friend’s allotment, ensuring that the plants will grow.
EDINBURGH 2023: LINDSEY SANTORO, PINK TINGE, The Pleasance Courtyard

EDINBURGH 2023: LINDSEY SANTORO, PINK TINGE, The Pleasance Courtyard

by Christiana Rose — August 18, 2023
Lindsey Santoro, is bright, audacious and not afraid to discuss the realities of women’s experiences.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: WALKING HOME, Gilded Balloon Teviot – Wine Bar

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: WALKING HOME, Gilded Balloon Teviot – Wine Bar

by Jo Caruana — August 18, 2023
Almost every woman – and many men – will have felt the fear portrayed in Prickly Pear Production’s latest play, Walking Home.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: CHRIS TURNER: VEGAS, BABY!, Underbelly, Bristo Square, Butter

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: CHRIS TURNER: VEGAS, BABY!, Underbelly, Bristo Square, Buttercup

by Kat Mokrynski — August 18, 2023
Every comedian dreams of their big break, the one gig that will change their life.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: JEREMY SEGWAY: A LIFE OUT OF BALANCE, Bedlam Theatre

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: JEREMY SEGWAY: A LIFE OUT OF BALANCE, Bedlam Theatre

by Kat Mokrynski — August 18, 2023
If you know me, you know that I have a deep love for Segways.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: TED HILL: TRIES AND FAILS TO FIX CLIMATE CHANGE, Assembly Geo

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: TED HILL: TRIES AND FAILS TO FIX CLIMATE CHANGE, Assembly George Square, The Crate

by Fiona Scott — August 18, 2023
How do you fix climate change? Ted Hill thinks he has the answers.
Edinburgh Deaf Festival Brings Trident Nuclear Missile Debate to the Stage In FASLANE

Edinburgh Deaf Festival Brings Trident Nuclear Missile Debate to the Stage In FASLANE

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2023
Among the highlights of the second annual Edinburgh Deaf Festival will be Faslane the award-winning play originally written and performed by Jenna Watt now specially adapted into British Sign Language (BSL).
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: DAZZLING, TheSpace

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: DAZZLING, TheSpace

by Katie Kirkpatrick — August 17, 2023
Falling into the depths of obsession and addiction, Holly Sewell’s play Dazzling is a personal, perceptive one-woman-show from a talented team.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: COWBOYS AND LESBIANS, Pleasance Dome

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: COWBOYS AND LESBIANS, Pleasance Dome

by Katie Kirkpatrick — August 17, 2023
Cowboys and Lesbians, quite simply, does what it says on the tin.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: BE MY GUEST, Assembly George Square, The Box

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: BE MY GUEST, Assembly George Square, The Box

by Kit Bromovsky — August 17, 2023
Be My Guest performed by Monia Baldini (a specialist in clowning and graduate of the esteemed Philippe Gaullier in Paris) has grabbed audiences from Europe, London and America.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE ST ANDREWS REVUE, Just The Tonic At The Caves

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE ST ANDREWS REVUE, Just The Tonic At The Caves

by Mark Carnochan — August 17, 2023
The St Andrews Revue's type of comedy may not be for everyone and the lack of variety may leave some disappointed but there is no denying that the cast have mastered the silliness they present before us.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: OLIVIA XING: PARTY SCHOOL, Just The Tonic At The Grassmarket

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: OLIVIA XING: PARTY SCHOOL, Just The Tonic At The Grassmarket Centre

by Mark Carnochan — August 17, 2023
Olivia Xing presents an underdeveloped hour of stand up.
Christopher Biggins Reveals Guests Joining Him in Edinburgh For His TEA WITH Chat Sho

Christopher Biggins Reveals Guests Joining Him in Edinburgh For His TEA WITH Chat Shows

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2023
Christopher Biggins, the much-loved actor, presenter and entertainer, has announced the line-up for TEA with Christopher Biggins & Guests at The Fringe at Prestonfield (venue 105) for fun, chat and fabulous musical entertainment when the new Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue opens its doors from Fri
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: COME DIE WITH ME, Just The Tonic At The Grassmarket Centre

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: COME DIE WITH ME, Just The Tonic At The Grassmarket Centre

by Helen Smith — August 17, 2023
Happy Sad Productions present a parody murder mystery musical with Come Die With Me.
EDINBURGH 2023: THE SLIGHTLY ANNOYING ELEPHANT, Debating Hall At Gilded Balloon Tevio

EDINBURGH 2023: THE SLIGHTLY ANNOYING ELEPHANT, Debating Hall At Gilded Balloon Teviot

by Christiana Rose — August 17, 2023
The Slightly Annoying Elephant has been adapted for stage by London's award-winning puppeteers, Little Angel Theatre from the David Walliams book of the same name, illustrated by Tony Ross.
EDINBURGH 2023: MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT, Underbelly, Bristo Square, McEwan Hall

EDINBURGH 2023: MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT, Underbelly, Bristo Square, McEwan Hall

by Christiana Rose — August 17, 2023
Mog meows, yowls and purrs, Goodchild moves convincingly with the true grace of a cat, truly embodying the movement and mannerisms and so we fully believe the action.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: YES-YA-YEBO!, Laughing Horse @ The Counting House

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: YES-YA-YEBO!, Laughing Horse @ The Counting House

by Kit Bromovsky — August 17, 2023
​​​​​​​All from the township areas of Lwandle/Nomzamo and areas from Macassar outside Cape Town.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: I HOPE YOUR FLOWERS BLOOM, Scottish Storytelling Centre

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: I HOPE YOUR FLOWERS BLOOM, Scottish Storytelling Centre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — August 16, 2023
Flitting between romantic obsession and botanical description, this semi-autobiographical piece by Raymond Wilson offers a raw, moving and genuinely humorous exploration of healthy masculinity, self-worth and working-class access to nature.

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