Max Scratchmann
Max Scratchmann is a well-known British writer and illustrator. His poems and short stories have appeared in many anthologies and magazines, and he runs the Edinburgh performance poetry company, Poetry Circus.
Reviews: 55
Other Articles: 2
xoxo moongirl
Stunning and explosive mixture of spoken word storytelling and circus skills, physical theatre, illusion and magic
(Some)Body
Despite some startling images and set pieces there is no discernible narrative, either actual or abstract
Elliot Bibby: Magic in a Jiffy
Scottish Magician of the Year proves why he deserves the title
Ian McEwan
Machines Like Me
Set in a fictional eighties’ London, McEwan’s often torturous tale winds its tedious way around the moral dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence.
The Magic Flute
Despite the home crowd’s generous applause, far from impressive.
Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform
Promising youngsters let down by some uninspired choreography
Katie Shannon – Last Song for a Waterbaby
Exhibition part of Collective Gallery’s Satellites Programme
Scottish Opera: Katya Kabanova
Laura Wilde is beyond breathtaking in new Scottish Opera production of 1921 Czech melodrama
Susanna & The Brotherhood of Our Lady
Garden of Earthly Delights
Norwegian evokes the surrealism of Hieronymus Bosch in this subtle, avant-garde album
Scottish Opera: Anthropocene
This production has yet to find its feet and grasp MacRae and Welsh’s creation and give it wings.
Jane Weaver
Multi-layered musical production let down by dull visuals and duller stage presence
Scottish Opera: Rigoletto
The classic (and at times clunky) Verdi standby is given a new lease of life.
Skin Deep
An exuberant cast ooze body positivity in this entertaining production.
The Red Shoes
Dance and movement is fantastic, but is dragged down by dialogue
Visual Short Stories
Rocher and Liermann must be some of the most talented physical comedians at this year’s Fringe but editing is needed
This Is The Title
This is a ‘notebook’ piece that should perhaps have been kept for Ima Iduozee’s own personal workshop.
Taiwan Season: Bon 4 Bon
The Chang brothers herald a bright new future for dance at the Fringe with their innovative and highly entertaining performance.
Bubble Show for Adults Only
Exuberant cabaret theatre that makes bubbles do things they’ve never done before.
Rosie Garland
Multi-faceted performer talks about what makes her tick ahead of a range of Fringe dates.