Emma Lawson
@emma_claws
Emma grew up on Orkney and didn’t attend a proper gig until she was 18 - she’s been trying to make up for it since. A literature postgrad, she’s worked in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Berlin, but somehow always manages to be hanging around for Fringe.
Reviews: 28
Other Articles: 3
Robert Macfarlane: A Journey into Deep Time
An engrossing but sometimes troubling look at what’s beneath
Marjolein Robertson: Da Shetland Spree
The young Shetlandic comedian draws laughs with tales of her island youth
Niall Campbell & Roseanne Watt: Rising Stars of Scottish Poetry
Readings from two new collections open an intriguing conversation about writing and language
Kate Berlant: Communikate
Berlant’s comedy is impressive, but easier to admire than to love
Catherine Bohart: Immaculate
Unique anecdotes and thoughtful reflections make for a memorable hour of comedy.
Felicity Ward: Busting a Nut
Ward doesn’t falter in a family-themed hour of comedy
Lucille and Cecilia
Actors Susie Scott and Chloe Darke are ingenious sea lion impersonators.
Desiree Burch: Unf*ckable
Not for the easily shocked, but Burch is charismatic and hilarious
Albrecht Dürer: Renaissance Dude
Charming lecture about Dürer is amusing as well as informative
From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads
Dark play about a teenager’s obsessions made unforgettable by its vivid protagonist
Eleanor Morton: Angry Young Woman
Young comedian gives a refreshingly honest performance.
Gráinne Maguire: Great People Making Great Choices
Maguire is at her funniest when talking about herself and the Irish Taoiseach
Felicity Ward: 50% More Likely To Die
Ward’s assured stage presence and thoughtful material make her show a joy to watch
Bird
Produced by appropriately-named FERAL, this is a captivating production about wildness and need
Bilal Zafar: Cakes
This highlight of the Free Fringe mixes the topics of Islamophobia, Twitter and baking.
Naomi Petersen: I Am Telling You I’m Not Going
Young comedian presents a chaotic hour of sketches and songs at Pleasance
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
An entertaining choice for children, even if Kerr’s magically surreal atmosphere doesn’t translate to the stage.
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
An effective tribute to the fascinating 19th century journalist, Nellie Bly.
