James Hanton
@jameshanton4
James is a contributor to The Wee Review, Outtake Mag and Starburst Magazine UK. He is also the former Editor-in-Chief of The Student, the oldest student newspaper in the UK, and the Lead Film Editor at The Indiependent. James graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2019, and is currently studying towards a Masters Degree in Film Studies. He can be contacted at: jhantonwriter@gmail.com
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The Screen Test
Cannot quite stitch all the pieces together, but is worthy of Bebe Cave’s name making the front page.
Alex Franklin: Gurl Code
Alex Franklin: Gurl Code is a deeply affecting and incredibly funny hour of delightfully scattershot comedy that sees Franklin unleash herself on an avid crowd.
The Basement Entertainer
An imperfect show but one that proves impossible not to love, thanks largely to a very strong solo performance.
Jenny Tian: Chinese Australian
Brilliantly funny and contemporary show that feels just right for the current age of social media.
This Porno Does Not Pass the Bechdel Test
Funny but powerful look at the power dynamics of pornography and gendered violence in the real world
Mind Milk
An odd duck of a comedy show, Mind Milk is as wacky and eclectic as its name would suggest.
Dracula
New adaptation of Dracula can’t quite get to grips with the scale of Stoker’s novel, but is still compellingly performed and highly imaginative.
3HAMS
3HAMS can’t find the balance between its competing elements, but remains a powerful play about eating disorders with two accomplished lead performances.
The Hat of Many Hats
Debut show is something to be proud of and promises bigger, better, and stranger things to come.
Dance N’Speak Easy
Wanted Posse’s Fringe debut can feel muddled at times, but delivers on the dancing front with one spellbinding move after another.
Bad Clowns: HOSTAGE
Zany and incredibly entertaining improv romp will leave you guessing and exploits audience involvement to the max.
Sasha Ellen: My MILF-shake Brings All the Boys to the Yard
Sasha Ellen’s latest show is warm, immensely funny, and contains more than you would want to know about turtles
Chokeslam
An inconsistent but affecting and entertaining show that throws you off of the top rope and into the deep end of wrestling’s highs and lows.
Midsommar
Midsommar is a bewitching, impressively choreographed performance that explores femininity and nature with grace.
Confessions of a Teletubby
Nikki Smedley delivers a charismatic, funny, and eye-opening account of bringing one of TV’s most recognisable characters to life.
Please Right Back
An inventive and emotional production that explores how imagination can fill personal voids.
Afrique en Cirque
Afrique en Cirque is an unforgettable circus event featuring some stupendous stunt work and a rhythmic, jazz-infused soundtrack.
Clown Sex
Clown Sex sometimes leans too heavily on disturbing content to be a winner, but has plenty to offer those with a more twisted sense of humour.
Choo Choo! (Or… Have You Ever Thought About ****** **** *****? (Cos I Have))
A funny and affecting story about intrusive thoughts and their implications, demonstrating imagination and zest
John Cale
John Cale’s live performance is a demonstration of his dedication to experiment with music
Dr Bonk’s Macarbaret
The show might be a mixed bag of treats, but Dr Bonk is still able to fit you on his waiting list in yet another showcase of his absurdist entertainment.
Banana
A farcical, inventive, and funny hour of clowning from Michael Galligan that will make you look at bananas like you never have before.