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 Freakeasy Cabaret – Hallowe’en Special
A strong start to this year’s Edinburgh Horror Festival
Thick Skin, Elastic Heart
A unique, absorbing and powerful insight into what living in today’s world can feel like
A Taste of Honey
Unnecessary humour detracts from superb staging and Delaney’s profound script
Grant Busé: Touché Busé
Brimming with bravado and sharp humour, Busé effortlessly wins over the crowd with his comedy masterclass
Rhod Gilbert: The Book of John
Darkly hilarious, and often remarkable, this is a comedic testimony to overcoming the most difficult of hurdles
Myra DuBois: Dead Funny
A class act in every sense, DuBois’ debauchery will have you laughing for days after you have been graced with her presence
Project X – Alternative Comedy Collective
A varied, hodge-podge marathon of alternative comedic talent
David Tieck: What Would Bill Murray Do?
Either too outlandish or not outlandish enough Tieck’s show is an hour of wonderfully absurd playtime
Simone Belshaw: Goblin and Fiends
A show in development that is easy to enjoy, led by a very funny comedy star
Daphna Baram: Cracking Up
A compelling life story told with good humour and zest by a talented comedian
Jarvis Cocker presents JARV IS…
Jarvis Cocker defies belief as a mouth-watering show ascends his audience to nirvana
Ivy Paige: Queen of the Swingers
Ivy Paige shines brightly in this absorbing musical set that tips its hat to the swinging past
Sasha Ellen: Pickle
A likeable show that doesn’t surprise but leaves you with plenty of smiles
Don’t Be Terrible
A fascinating play that needs work but has a strong idea and cast at its core
Vampire Hospital Waiting Room
Musical genius, horror tropes and humour of the highest order fuel this comedy whirlwind
Stephen Carlin: Post Rational Carlin
The jokes feel old, but Carlin’s clever writing shines through
Tarot
A magnificent, magical circus display with an incredible soundtrack and a look to die for
The Big Gay Storyslam
An inclusive, powerful and often funny showpiece of LGBT+ stories
Lolly Jones: I Believe in Merkels
Strong and stable leadership from Jones leads the way for this political debauchery
Bad Girls Upset by the Truth
A mixture of faith and fantasy underline this hugely enjoyable one-woman music show
Drag Queen Stole My Dress
A well-crafted story that is often hilarious, often moving, and always fixating
Joz Norris is Dead. Long Live Mr Fruit Salad
Unbelievably strange comedy, Joz Norris makes his case for most absurd show of the Fringe