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Review: The Alan, Manchester
Like many British cities over the last 30 years Manchester has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance thanks to huge injections from business, culture, sports and general urban renewal. Not having visited the city for 20 years, the first thing that struck me on approach was the sheer scale and height of the skyscrapers that now dominate…
Read MoreFringe Review: Jazz Emu, Knight Fever
Alister Tenneb says Archie Henderson’s production is the most creatively original he’s seen this year. ★★★★ I’m usually not a big musical comedy fan but thought I’d randomly give this show a go. I’m glad I did. Archie Henderson is the man behind Jazz Emu and Jazz wants to become a knight, badly. Very slick,…
Read MoreFringe Review: Harry Stachini – Grenade
Alister Tenneb on Harry Stachini’s polished performance. ★★★ Mancunian and very likeable Harry Stachini performed his show Grenade to another sell out show at The Underbelly, Bristo Square. Themes throughout the show included relationships, honestly in those relationships, being single and parental guidance. We all face moral dilemmas in the way we deal with people…
Read MoreWhere to live in the Scottish Highlands
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Read MoreFringe Review: Sisyphean Quick Fix
Sisyphean Quick Fix is a wonderful production, beautifully written and executes perfectly, says Jeremy Welch. ★★★★ The play starts with the noise of soothing soft waves lapping onto a beach in Malta. It’s not too long until these lapping waves are turned into a tempest and the waves crash over two daughters trying to look after…
Read MoreEverybody’s Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition
Ailsa Bath is impressed with this school production. ★★★★ Everyone’s Talking About Jamie is a fun, well-coordinated, energetic play about a young boy finding his place in the world. It is based on a true story and has been a hot show before coming to Edinburgh. What really stood out was the amazing vocal performance…
Read MoreFringe Review: Bark Bark
Bark Bark is a technically difficult production which serves up a wonderful story, says Jeremy Welch. ★★★ This is technically an ambitious production. Bark Bark tells the tale of two house sitters rekindling their love affair through the eyes of a bird killing dog called ‘It’. Although the dog is a bird killer ‘It’ charms…
Read MoreFringe Review: Margolyes & Dickens The Best Bits
Ailsa Bath enjoys this ‘brilliant’ performance from Miriam Margolyes. ★★★★ Knowing Miriam mainly from her salacious chat shows, Harry Potter cameo and regular appearances with Graham Norton, I wasn’t prepared for the incredible acting skills she brought to the stage in this bravura one-woman show. Despite being a solo performance, this enthralling show truly…
Read MoreFringe Review: Apricity
Apricity is much more than acrobatic circus with acts of seemingly impossible feats of bravery, says Jeremy Welch. ★★★★ Apricity is defined as ‘the warmth of sun in winter’ and the show is advertised as dance, physical theatre and circus. This show is all it’s advertised to be and more. The opening sequence of candle…
Read MoreFringe Review: The Dreamer
Fiona Tenneb praises James Phelan’s awe-inspiring show. ★★★★ ‘Surround yourself with the dreamers. The doers, the believers and the thinkers. But most of all surround yourself with those that see the greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself.’ Unlikely but beautiful words to start a thought provoking magic show that got my…
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