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Continue reading →: Hamstrung-at The Glitch.
“Alas poor Yorick I knew him well”. Most people will recognise this quote from Hamlet with the protagonist holding a scull of his late court jester in the graveyard scene. The basis of George Rennie’s on hour comedy is the supposition that Yoric is not dead or if he were…
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Continue reading →: Lizzy Sunshine-Edinburgh Fringe-Part of July Challenge.Lizzy Sunshine took some time out to answer some questions in the run up to her first Edinburgh Fringe. What’s your show called for Edinburgh Fringe 2025? Lizzy Sunshine! How long have you been doing the Edinburgh Fringe? This is my first year doing the Edinburgh Fringe! I am eager,…
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Continue reading →: NewsRevue-Edinburgh Fringe-Part of the July Challenge.What’s your show called for Edinburgh Fringe 2025? This year’s subtitle for NewsRevue is The Fiasco 4, a pun on this year’s The Fantastic Four Marvel movie and the theme of our parodied publicity. How long have you been doing the Edinburgh Fringe? A while…producing NewsRevue…
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Continue reading →: GODZ-Sadlers Wells Peacock Theatre.This week the Peacock Theatre welcomes the riotous acrobatic comedy troupe from Australia, Head First with their West End Debut of GODZ. It’s an adult-only show for a very good reason, featuring male nudity, swearing and homoerotic poses. Not one for your maiden aunt! The show focuses on four notable…
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Continue reading →: Sherlock Holmes and the Theif of Antiquity presented by Blue Apple.One of the great privileges of reviewing theatre productions has been spending the past eight years reviewing the Blue Apple Theatre productions. I have watched many of the performers over the years take on a variety of roles. My biggest observation is how as a group they have grown in…
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Continue reading →: Quadrophenia A Mod Ballet at Festival Theatre.Much like Pete Townsend’s windmill, the Mods unravel like street peacocks against the backdrop of the ocean. Their sharp suits, designed by Paul Smith, are a colourful explosion in the opening, moody atmosphere. Paris Fitzpatrick follows in the footsteps of Phil Daniels as the disaffected mod Jimmy. His fishtail parka…
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Continue reading →: Nick Hornedo-Edinburgh Fringe 2025-Part of July Challenge.Nick Hornedo joins the Edinburgh Fringe this year with his debut comedy performance “Watch This When You Get Home”. Is this your first time at Edinburgh Fringe? My first time performing, yes. Last year, I visited for a week to check things out before I applied. Saw so many amazing…
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Continue reading →: Susan Harrison-Edinburgh Fringe 2025-Part of July Challenge.Showstopper regular performer Susan Harrison returns to Edinburgh Fringe this year flying solo in her new show “Should I Still Be Doing This”. When were you last performing at the Edinburgh Fringe? I performed at the fringe last year with Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. I’ve been in Edinburgh most years…
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Continue reading →: Jessie Nixon-Edinburgh Fringe 2025-Part of July Challenge.Jessie Nixon brings her first solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe this year although it’s not her first performance there. Here’s what Jessie told me about her plans this year. Is this your first time at the Edinburgh Fringe? No, it’s not technically, but it is my first proper solo…
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Continue reading →: Henning Nilsen & Valeria Vulpe present-1 and None-Edinburgh Fringe 2025 part of July Challenge.Double-bill comedians Henning Nilsen and Valeria Vulpe are bringing their show to Just the Tonic at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. I’ve caught up with them before they head off to Edinburgh. What’s your show called for Edinburgh Fringe 2025? 1 And Done. It’s a split-bill standup show with Norwegian comedian…











