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. A recent graduate from the University of Edinburgh, James is looking for paid writing gigs so he doesn't fall into the endless abyss of graduate unemployment. he can be contacted at: jhantonwriter@gmail.com
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Police Cops: Badass Be Thy Name
A hilarious, stylish romp that reaffirms why Police Cops are one of the best comedy acts around
Miss DQ Live!
A fun, colourful and celebratory hour of fun from the UK’s only dwarf drag queen, the delectable Miss DQ
It’s Fraser Brown, I’m Afraid
A mixed bag that won’t be for everyone, but Fraser Brown just about does enough to show why comedy is his calling
Press
A witty, intelligent and unmissable satire of the movie industry starring a clever storyline and two outstanding performances
Thunderstruck
An unbelievable, seismic performance that brings together comedy, drama, and some outstanding musical talent for an outstanding combination
Screen 9
An essential, unmissable deep dive into trauma and how we come together to try and heal from unbearable moments of tragedy
Radio 69
A clever, tense and unbelievably funny play that perfects satire, balancing comedy and drama in the best possible way
Absolutely Burlesque
A predictably accomplished night of burlesque featuring an ensemble of talented, charismatic dancers doing what they do best
Sex Education Xplorers (S.E.X.)
Mamoru Iriguchi and Afton Moran shine in a show fuelled by science and complete with a wonderful sense of fun
Tropicana
A wonderfully camp, energetic and moving hour of music and comedy, featuring an absolute tornado of a cabaret star
Funbox: Back to the Fringe
A joyous, sing-a-long hour of theatre that sees some of the most experienced figures in children’s entertainment work their magic
Moonlight on Leith
A finely tuned and loving ode to the vibrant community of Leith, brought to life by a talented cast of graduates
Swallow The Sea Caravan Theatre
A polished piece of immersive theatre that throws you into a weird and wonderful world complete with charm and intrigue
Fear of Roses
A slick, tense and intelligent crime thriller that might just leave you wanting to get one up on your manipulative boss
Neu! Reekie!
A crowd-pleasing, deeply impressive evening of poetry and music that showcases some of the Scotland’s best talent
Little Shop of Horrors
Brilliantly performed, with equal measures of wit and style, Little Shop of Horrors defies expectations to offer a thunderously good time
Blind Mirth presents Sex with Me?
An often hilarious, always strange improv show that manages to transform the mundane into something very peculiar indeed
Double Drop
Affectionate and nostalgic, Double Drop blends rave culture and Welsh druids in a way you wouldn’t expect to be possible
Shiva’s Camino
An eclectic, passionate reminder of how dance unifies people across the world, blending different styles to wonderful effect
The Big Show from Monkey Barrel Comedy
Riotous reminder from the Monkey Barrel about what live comedy is all about
Kathryn Joseph
A magical show of high musical quality, Kathryn Joseph is a master at crafting stunning musical landscapes
Ciara Harvie – Cinema Paradiso
A powerful, mesmerising display of singing talent from a singer who relishes the emotional power of music and cinema
Roald Dahl’s The Twits
John Kirk’s take on Roald Dahl’s story makes up for a lack of invention with a playful, interactive performance
Isabelle Farah: Ellipsis
A moving, honest show that blends a deeply personal account with canny observations and a great sense of humour