Julie Dawson

Reviews: 182

Other Articles: 4

When We Embraced

Embrace the true spirit of the Fringe with this one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

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The Wardrobe Ensemble cement their reputation for inventive and thought-provoking theatre.

Captain Amazing

Alistair McDowall’s poignant glimpse into the behind-the-scenes life of a part-time superhero.

Briefs: The Second Coming

The boys are back in town with a riotous and diverse new show.

The Islanders

A low-fi musical which perfectly sums up the pains and pleasures of first love.

Company Man

You don’t have to be mad to work in this Japanese office – but it helps!

Fright or Flight

Award-winning Australian circus company 3 is a Crowd present an aviary of very strange ducks indeed.

Long Live the Little Knife

A frenetic crime drama by David Leddy about two con-artists.

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

Les Petits Theatre company have all the ingredients for a great children’s adventure.

Omega

blackSKYwhite are back at the Fringe with the creepiest circus in town.

It’s Dark Outside

A triumphant return from the masters of innovative, emotionally profound theatre.

A Simple Space

Gravity and Other Myths present a literally breathtaking display of contemporary circus skills.

Blackfish

A harrowing and deeply moving documentary on the deadly effect of captivity on orca whales.

Paradise: Love

A graphic and uncomfortable exploration of the seamier side of holiday romance.

C.O.G.

A witty and moving adaptation of David Sedaris’ autobiographical essay.

Struck by Lightning

Glee’s Chris Colfer makes an impressive feature length writing debut in this witty and acerbic teen comedy.

Consequence (Gegenwart)

A documentary giving a low-key look behind the scenes of a crematorium.

Il Futuro (The Future)

A sensitive portrait of intimacy and trust between two lonely people.

Six Acts (Shesh peamim)

A young girl’s need for acceptance leads her deep into degradation in Jonathan Gurfinkel’s uncomfortable teen drama.

The Great Hip Hop Hoax

A very Scottish documentary charting the rise and fall of “Californian” rap artists Silibil’n’Brains.

Emperor Visits the Hell (Tang huang you di fu)

Li Lou’s deadpan comic update on some classic Chinese literature.

Leviathan

A unique and immersive sensory experience set aboard a fishing trawler.

Celestial Wives of the Meadow Mari (Nebesnye Ženy Lugovykh Mari)

Alexey Fedorchenko presents a visual feast of folklore, magic and ritual from Mother Russia.

Sanctuary (Faro)

Fredrik Edfeldt’s understated and moving story of a father and daughter on the run.