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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Reviews: 179
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The Standard Short Long Drop
A captivating play about death and justice, The Standard Short Long Drop is as heartbreaking as it is gripping
Baby Belle: Young, Dumb and Full of Autism
Funny and moving exploration of intersectional identity, Baby Belle is a shining star able to hold their audience’s hands on a journey of understanding and joy
Fabulett 1933
A fantastic, queer musical show from Michael Trauffer that deserves a captive audience, balancing celebration with commiseration.
Ruth Hunter: The Ruth is on Fire
An acquired but potentially addictive taste, Ruth Hunter’s brand of absurdism is a unique comedy experience that compels a willing audience
The Revel Puck Circus: The Wing Scuffle Spectacular
A few missteps and disjointed pacing don’t derail a charming and impressive display
Tree Woman Tales
Holly Penfield’s show is a fine demonstration of her talents and an invitation to share in her seasoned perspective
Sigmund the Viking: Valhalla Calling
Not the barrel of laughs that it could be, but Sigmund the Viking’s performance has its moments and for the right crowd can prove to be a riot.
Troll
A funny, strange, and heartwarming hour of clowning that rewrites history in the name of the troll
Leila Navabi: Composition
A masterful, emotional, and awesomely funny punk cabaret from the incredible Welsh comedian
Dizney in Drag: Once Upon a Parody
Disney as you will not have likely seen it before in a brilliantly-performed re-imagination of stale stories and characters for the modern age
Bowjangles: Dracula in Space
Bowjangles’ latest show is an absolute riot from start to finish, with the quartet’s musical and comedic prowess on full display
Coral Bevan: Wayne Wayneson’s Rock Hard
While it may leave you wanting more, Coral Bevan’s show is still a rockin’ hour of smoothly done character comedy
Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty to Me
Eleanor Conway’s return to the Fringe is a triumph, built upon the call for equality in and out of the bedroom
FOOD
A funny, inventive, and colourful mockery of our obsession with what we eat
Billie Marten
An irresistable, enveloping concert from North Yorkshire’s finest singer-songwriter of the moment
Glass Slippers and Silver Bullets: An 18+ Panto
An inconsistent but strong hour of Halloween panto that promises something a bit different.
The Crooked Path
Inés Álvarez Villa’s debut solo show is a fine showcase of spooky stories that hits an ideal Halloween tone.
The Marvellous Monster Musical Revue (With Some History Too!)
A one-man extravaganza that feels stubbornly unsure about who its audience is
Midnight Snacks
An uneven but enjoyable show, pioneering a new way of delivering stand up comedy in the name of a good cause
Circus Abyssinia: Tulu
A majestic and breathtaking experience, Circus Abyssinia transforms the potential of circus and has a riot of a time doing so
La Clique
A stunning show that takes traditional circus and pushes its to its limit, resulting in an affecting, sensational hour
Josh Glanc: Vrooom Vrooom
Silly, sensational and cleverly organised hour of farce and laughter