**** No Show Summerhall Until 27th August (4:15pm) No Show is a performance by an all female circus troupe consisting of performers Francesca Hyde, Kate McWilliam, Lisa Chudalla, Michelle Ross and Alice Gilmartin. As soon as you enter the black box space of Summerhall's Old Lab it becomes clear that this show is far from … Continue reading Review – No Show
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Review – The Inconvenience of Wings
** The Inconvenience of Wings Assembly George Square Theatre Until 27th August (3:10pm) The Inconvenience of Wings tells the story of married couple Paul (Andrew Buckland) and Sara (Jennifer Steyn) and their friend, psychiatry professor James (Mncedisi Shabangu) as they go backwards through time tracing the struggles they have had with Sara's mental health. For me … Continue reading Review – The Inconvenience of Wings
Review – Mental
Mental *** Assembly Roxy Until 27th August (5:05pm) Mental is a one-man show, performed by Kane Power, based on his experiences growing up with a mother with bipolar disorder. Whilst a one-man show might seem a surprising choice for Lady Parts, his mother, Kim helped write the show, and was present in every element of … Continue reading Review – Mental
Review – Cognitions
**** Greenside, Infirmary Street Until 19th August (6:40pm) Cognitions gives us a window into the world of Joanne (Charli Corrigan), and her daughter Niamh (Isabelle Kabban), who is preparing to leave for university. Joanne has bipolar disorder, and her faulty cognitions, brought to life by physical performance and dance, impact her ability to process change. … Continue reading Review – Cognitions
Review – Eggsistentialism
Joanne Ryan: Eggsistentialism **** Summerhall Until August 27th (1pm) 'When your heads in the sand, the world is your hat'. Joanne Ryan is in her mid-thirties and undecided on whether she wants to have children. She's not certain enough to have them, but worried that at some point in the future the opportunity may have … Continue reading Review – Eggsistentialism
Review – NSFW
**** The Space @ Niddry Street 21-26 August (11:25am) Shy intern Sam (Joe Callahan) begins work at lads mag 'Doghouse', under the leadership of imposing editor Aidan (Alexander Lopez), and alongside compromised feminist Charlotte (Laura Pieters) and 'banter' merchant Rupert (Chris Alldridge). Following the accidental publication of a topless image of a fourteen year old … Continue reading Review – NSFW
Review – Pulled
* C Royale (George Street) Until 28th August (9:55pm) Pulled introduces us to two best friends, Michelle (Andrea Bolger) and Andrea (Niamh Moroney) who, whilst suffering with a terrible hangover discuss conquests and birth control. The screen above them shows their selfies, and then later we see texts being sent from Michelle's phone. The … Continue reading Review – Pulled
Review – Pike Street
***** Paines Plough Roundabout at Summerhall August 19-21, 23-27 (3:00pm) Make no mistake - this show is a triumph. In the Lower East Side of New York, a hurricane fast approaches, and with her daughter Candi on life supporting equipment, Evelyn tries to mitigate the threat of a power cut. Nilaja Sun conjures a whole neighbourhood … Continue reading Review – Pike Street
Review – Action at a distance
Action at a Distance **** Zoo Southside Until 22nd August (10:10am) Action at a Distance tells the story of two strangers, whose paths intertwine after a meeting online. Chris (Rosa Caines) needs to make money fast and Josh (Dom Luck) seems to have a solution. If only it was that simple. From a small American … Continue reading Review – Action at a distance
Review – Kate O’Donnell: You’ve Changed
Kate O’Donnell: You’ve Changed **** Northern Stage at Summerhall Trans Creative and Contact 5-26 August (8:30pm) ‘Why pass when you can excel?’ You’ve Changed is a solo show from Kate O’Donnell, chronicling her experience of transitioning biological gender, and her experience of the world as a transgender woman. The performance uses music and styling from … Continue reading Review – Kate O’Donnell: You’ve Changed
