Alexandra Wingate
Reviews: 78
Other Articles: 48
The Comedy of Errors
Hilarity ensues in this all male production of Shakespeare’s comedy of misidentification from Propeller Theatre Company.
RENT
A revival of the 1996 hit musical that deals with the then taboo issues of homosexuality and HIV.
Kiss Me Honey, Honey
Fresh from this year’s Fringe, you’ll either love or hate this nostalgic comedy.
The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible
A chance to experience the grandeur of live performance at its very best.
Luke Wright: Essex Lion
Don’t be put off by the ‘spoken word’ listing – this is accessible, satirical and entertaining.
Brake
Tired clichés and an unsatisfying ending fail to define this film from other man-in-box thrillers.
Riding Zorro (Montando al zorro)
An alienating film that raises far more questions than it attempts to answer.
The Ambassador (Ambassadøren)
A complex, revealing, and highly commendable piece of investigative journalism.
Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal
A mad plot, plenty of gore and oodles of humour – all the makings of a cult classic.
Dr Seuss’ The Lorax
A fabular warning to take individual responsibility to protect all that is good in the world.
The Imposter
Full of twists and revelations, this is hair-raising stuff that has to be seen to be believed.
Him, Here After (Ini Avan)
This marks an important point in reconciliation and social understanding for Sri Lanka.
Pusher
A predictable plot and archetypal characters makes this otherwise strong film feel a little tired.
EIFF 2012: Focus on Denmark
Marginalisation, sibling identity and political corruption in this miniature collection of Danish documentaries.
EIFF 2012: Special Screenings
A selection of classics from the archives and exclusive one-off previews.
EIFF 2012: International Competition
An appropriately diverse mix which welcomes summertime beach scenes and rural settings.