Ariane Branigan
Ariane is a linguistics student at the University of Edinburgh. In her free time, you can find her learning Thai and doomscrolling Twitter.
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Heathers
Problematic themes tarnish an otherwise-excellent take on an 80s classic
Charlie’s a Clepto
A woman desperately tries – and fails – to keep out of trouble for 24 hours, with amusing and moving results
Cash Point Meet [ONLINE]
A prescient insight into the lives of Irish online sex workers
We Missed You
A touching and delicate balancing act of introspection and clowning
EGG
Pregnancy, motherhood and 80s hits all make an appearance in this dynamic solo show
Bard Overboard: A Global Pandemic Special [ONLINE]
An amusing examination of corporate entertainment in the age of Coronavirus
Duologues: Four Minute Warning [ONLINE]
An enjoyable albeit meandering riff on nuclear apocalypse
Fringe of Colour: One Day Summer Collapses Into Autumn
Poignant short film examining the nature of home – or lack thereof
Five Encounters on a Site Called Craigslist [ONLINE]
Thought-provoking exploration of intimacy in the digital age
Lola and Jo: Escape
Clues and laughs aplenty in this escape room sketch show
Dylan Dodds and Friends (Friends Not Included)
Interesting comedy concept lacks direction
Feed Wolf Ice Cream: A Comedy Show About Death
Humorous examination of death and the afterlife
Luke Rollason’s Infinite Content
Clowning meets technology in this absurdist comedy show
Susie McCabe: Domestic Disaster
Another triumph from the Scottish Queen of comedy
Daniel Nils Roberts: The History of the World in 1 Hour
Talented comedian tries to cover the entirety of world history in one hour
Police Cops: Badass Be Thy Name
Another hit show from the creators of Police Cops, but this time it’s 1999