Posts by meganamato
Fringe Review: It’s Not My Body/This Is
Megan Amato enjoys this titillating duo of performances. ★★★★ A tale of two contrasting shows, one that moved quickly and involved virtually every muscle in the human body and the second that paced itself, drawing from our consciousness. It’s Not My Body Chapter 3.5 came out with a bang. The simple stage with a singular…
Read MoreFringe Review: Forging the Swords
Adapted from Lu Xun’s novel, Forging the Swords tells the story of a naturally kind-hearted child, who is suddenly entrusted with the monumental task of avenging his father’s murder, says Megan Amato. ★★★★ One way actors can prove their mettle is to carry on in the face of adversity – and that is exactly what…
Read MoreFringe Review: Liminal
Megan Amato enjoys this contemporary dance production. ★★★★ If you didn’t see this show, I’m sad to say that you missed out on a gem. Combining traditional Erhu music with jazz dance, this blend of east meets west was nearly seamless as musician and dancer worked in conjunction to deliver a story about an astronomer’s…
Read MoreFringe Review: Sleeper
Megan Amato takes in the ‘unforgettable’ Korean dance performance Sleeper. ★★★★★ You know you’re in for a titillating performance when you walk into the theatre and a mysterious translucent stand is waiting for you on stage. It wasn’t until the lights dimmed and the show began – five minutes after we entered – that I realized…
Read MoreFringe Review: Taiwan Season, Lost Connection
Megan Amato on Taiwan Season, Lost Connection – a fast-paced and agile performance that speaks to the heart and reality of our relationships today. ★★★★ You best believe that when Taiwan Season come to town, my name will be on the list for every single one of their shows. Their talent recruitment team has not…
Read MoreFringe Review: Look At Them!
Megan Amato on one of her favourite performances of the Fringe so far, Look At Them! ★★★★★ This may be one of the best performances I’ve seen at the Fringe in years. Yes, it was that good. Look at Them! was the fifth piece of dance/physical theatre I had seen over that weekend, and like…
Read MoreBar + Block’s Mexican-Inspired Menu, Edinburgh
Located on Edinburgh’s Princes Street, Bar + Block is a steakhouse in a prime location. I have passed it a hundred times on the high street, usually in a rush to avoid the crowds and get my errands finished before my patience expires. However, my eyes always linger as I speed past, so I was…
Read MoreReview: The Gardener’s Cottage, Edinburgh
Nestled in a copse on Edinburgh’s London Road, only a few minutes walk from Toppings & Company Booksellers and The Playhouse, is The Gardener’s Cottage – a restaurant that feels pulled straight out of a countryside fairy tale. As you walk up the gravel path, trees, shrubs and various herbs line the walkway to the…
Read MoreReview: Tattu’s ‘Wisdom of Dragon Menu’, Edinburgh
It may have been been a few years since I graduated from university, but I can never say no to a celebration – especially a celebratory meal. The first step to creating that celebratory feeling is atmosphere, and Tattu has this in spades. Decorated in plush golds, purple lighting and the vibrant pinks from the…
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