Review
I, Claudius
★★★★☆ Epic
Local company Strawmoddie, known for their series of Terry Pratchett stage adaptations, take on ancient Rome in an ambitious two-part production of I, Claudius, bringing the 1976 television series to the stage for the first time in this limited world-premiere run.
SQUAT!
★★★☆☆ Dynamic
SQUAT! is a lively and dynamic new play by Benedict Hoesl from Balancing Act Theatre at theSpace on the Mile, that delves into the different ways that men grieve.
Habits
★★☆☆☆ Rushed
Habits by Gooseneck Theatre Company is a clever but underbaked meta-comedy about a young woman, Rita, putting her OCD to the test: can she finish her show without peeing herself?
Clown Show (EIF)
★★★★☆ Disturbing fun
Clown Show, created and directed by absurdist, illusionist American theatre-maker Geoff Sobelle and at the King’s for the International Festival’s last weekend, is a boisterous and deeply troubling reflection of all of our lives and times.
After the Fact
★★★☆☆ Nuclear nostalgia
Blue Bird Productions bring Nina Cattanach’s new play After the Fact to theSpace @ Niddry St for the last week of the Fringe, set in the 1980s, in a world still living in the shadow of the Cold War.
Who We Are Now
★★★☆☆ Great Music
Who We Are Now from Thaddeus Buttrey at theSpace @ Niddry St is a naughties rock opera, complete with angst and emo eye makeup.
Moving On: A New Musical
★★★☆☆ Fun!
There’s something odd about this old house in Happy Sad Productions’ Moving On at Paradise in Augustines, a high-energy and accessible piece from a well-loved local company.
The Three Marias
★★★☆☆ Important
The Three Marias, from Voices Collective Company at Braw Venues at Grand Lodge, tells an important story that is completely unknown to British audiences. While it does so elegantly, it does not always convince as a drama.
A History Mystery
★★★★☆ Exuberant
A History Mystery, from Performing Arts Studio Scotland at Edinburgh College Granton Campus for the Fringe’s last few days, is a lovable and entertaining time-travelling family show with a wide appeal.
We Are All Florida Man
★★★★☆ Ridiculous
We Are All Florida Man is a piece of comedy absurdism whose own internal logic is sustained by humour, fine performances and energetic staging.
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