Matin Cheung
Reviews: 22
Other Articles: 3
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 Despatch
Reviewer Matin Cheung reports from a varied EIFF
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
The magic of live theatre exemplified by an almost full nude clown
Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)
Jade Franks’s play on social class is sharp, funny and painfully true
DYKE Systems Ltd
Messy, sharp, and unexpectedly touching with an exuberantly queer finale
Paul Williams: Don’t Look at Me
Lighthearted Fringe delight from the star of Taskmaster New Zealand
Breaking Bach
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Kim Brandstrup deliver an evening with fresh and unforgettable energy
Interview: Sepideh Farsi
The director of Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk tell us about the film and its late subject, the late Palestinian journalist Fatima Hassouna
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025: Gems from Cannes, Berlinale and Sundance
Selection of film screened at EIFF after premiering at other festivals
Thanks for Being Here
The pure magic of theatre as communion between performers and audience
Palestine: Peace de Resistance
Joy, heritage, and humour as Sami Abu Wardeh celebrates his roots
Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito
Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus brings joy onto the EIF stage.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD
Chaos as Truth in this thrillingly re-imagined story of The Shaggs
Make It Happen
James Graham’s RBS musical collapses under the weight of its own ambition, much like the bank itself.
Alan Davies: Think Ahead
Davies balances grief, trauma, and comedy with surprising precision