EDINBURGH 2026 Review: THEY'RE JUST SMALL TOWN (NORTHERN) LADS, Summerhall
While the first part of the show is endearing and entertaining, featuring a healthy dose of cheesy comedy and coming-of-age humour, it could be tightened. It does make Jonathan’s change of demeanour more evident, but it also dilutes the core of the play. The build-up could be more tense, more frantic. Still, Jonathan’s message is uncompromising. He’s done the work and is willing to stick his neck out to educate more men. “The path you inherit isn’t the path you have to stay on” he observes.







