Posts by meganamato
Fringe Review: Afrique en Cirque
Afrique en Cirque is an exhilarating performance with a cohesive story that combines Guinea culture with classic circus acts, says Megan Amato. ★★★★★ Nature and bird calls fill the auditorium, cool purple lighting gently illuminating the beautifully decorated stage. The band enters – a saxophonist, drummer and a guitarist – to their respective spots under…
Read MoreFringe Review: Yoah
Japanese circus group Cirquework calls itself a contemporary circus and Yoah certainty deliveres, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ There is nothing like the anticipation of waiting for a circus to begin. What magic box full of wonders will they bring? What tricks do they have up their sequined sleeves? What story are they going to tell?…
Read MoreReview: Wuji Asian Circle, Edinburgh
I know what you’re thinking – why go out for BBQ when you could do it yourself at home? But that’s not the point. With BBQ, you’re not going for fan fare of a plated meal but for the selection of quality ingredients and the bonding experience with family, friends, and/or colleagues. And sometimes you…
Read MoreFringe Review: Love’s Concordia Bar
A clever piece of storytelling that’s often silly, sometimes tender and surprisingly heart-breaking, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ ‘Have I just unwittingly walked into a introvert’s nightmare?’ were my first thoughts when I walked into the venue and saw that I might be in for a more interactive show than I had anticipated at 9:20 pm.…
Read MoreFringe Review: ARI – The Spirit of Korea
ARI: The Spirit of Korea is a touching story about music’s capacity to connect us, says Megan Amato. ★★★★★ Some shows start and you know almost immediately that you are going to be taken for a ride. And what a ride ARI: The Spirit of Korea was. As the actors filled the stage in colourful…
Read MoreFringe Review: Taiwan Season, I Am The Boss
I Am The Boss demonstrates this childish power play as three siblings play cat-and-mouse with each other, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ Anyone with siblings will understand that feeling – that moment when your parents leave and the battle for dominance begins. Taiwan Season’s I Am The Boss demonstrates this childish power play with hilarity and…
Read MoreFringe Review: Comala, Comala
Comala, Comala will stay with you long after the performance, says Megan Amato ★★★★ A dimly lit room with warm lighting. Three tables set up with various props displayed, including candles, wooden bowls and bottles filled with mescal and water. Several music stands and one piano. These are the things I noticed as I found…
Read MoreInternational Festival Review: Grupo Corpo
Megan Amato enjoys this rhythmic dance performance by Brazilian Grupo Corpo. ★★★★ Brazilian Grupo Corpo are a magnetic dance force, their rhythmic and fluid fusion style an optical illusion that pulls you to its centre. Their doubled-billed International Festival dance promised to bring the flair and flavour of the diverse Brazilian people. Named after one…
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