Tamarin Fountain
@Tamarinfountain
Freelance writer.. comedy lover and reviewer.. singer and improv comedy performer. Keen on all things immersive. Based in Edinburgh.
Reviews: 78
Other Articles: 2
This House
James Graham’s critically acclaimed drama-comedy comes to the Festival Theatre filled with political satire and contemporary parallels.
The Post
Spielberg, Hanks and Streep unite in this important story of poisonous presidential lies.
The Mercy
A doomed, depressing and often two-dimensional tale saved by Firth and the sea.
Rabbie
A musical tale with rousing group numbers and a notably strong portrayal of Burns’ wife.
Little Red Riding Hood’s Christmas Adventure
A musical story of adventure and redemption, calibrated for little ones.
Improv-ing Edinburgh: the emergent fast-growing scene in Scotland’s capital
Our resident improv Queen takes a look at Edinburgh’s burgeoning scene.
Aurore
A hilarious, touching celebration of femininity and ageing with an important message.
Our Fathers
A pensive exploration of the effect of disagreement on key relational bonds.
From The Air
Funny and emotive two-hander, exploring a woman’s struggle with a phobia and its consequent effect on her marriage.
The Complete History of Europe (More or Less)
Well-written and amusing, but basic in staging and performance.
Speaking in Tongues: The Lies/The Truths
Two plays with inter-locking stories that need to be experienced as a whole.
The Thinking Drinkers: History of Alcohol
Informative, fun journey from these ambassadors of alcohol
Soweto Gospel Choir
South African choir deliver an uplifting, energetic, and involving show.
Falling Dreams
A theatrical yet cinematic experience that brings the backstage onstage.
Jonny and the Baptists: Eat the Poor
Well-written, on point musical comedy, carrying an impassioned message
Voices in Her Ear
A thought provoking, witty and involving exploration of celebrity psychics.
Funny Girl
Sheridan Smith is utterly mesmerising in top class, large scale musical.
Dr Stirlingshire’s Discovery
Site-specific promenade theatre that takes us on an adventure through Edinburgh Zoo
Ding-Dong (A Bit of a Farce)
An enjoyable, up-to-date farce, with a surprising serving of pathos