Reviews
The Neon Shadow [ONLINE]
A haunting, dystopian vision of isolation and the desperate need to feel close to others
Breakfast Plays: Matterhorn
Despite some tremendous visualisation, Matterhorn suffers from an overly convoluted script
52 Souls [ONLINE]
Intriguing digital production struggles with execution but inspires reflection on the lottery of life
Some Kind of Weasel
A show that reminds us to embrace everything – whether that be a career, divorce or our insecurities
Fringe of Colour: One Day Summer Collapses Into Autumn
Poignant short film examining the nature of home – or lack thereof
At Home with the Brontës
Fascinating account of famous literary family has all the drama but few laughs
Frills in Lockdown
A glamorous, packed show of performers who give their all in this amateur burlesque extravaganza
Haunted
In attempting to infuse aesthetic, Haunted loses much of the impact it was building
At The Ghost Light
Charming references to theatre’s past remind us of the struggles our industry has previously overcome
SceneToSeen series [ONLINE]
Interabang Productions impress with original writing and skilful filmmaking
Hiatus
A fascinating, personal exploration of mental states and isolation betrayed by its sub-par technical strokes
My Light Shines On: An Evening with Scottish Ballet
Scottish Ballet pushes boundaries with this striking series of dance shorts
Stranded
Marcia Kelson delivers a humorous take on mother-daughter relationships in the age of lockdown
Love, Loss & Quarantine
This brief successor to The Swell’s breakout show easily puts a spring in your lockdown step
Under Heaven’s Eyes
While only in its early stages, Christopher Tajah’s reading hints at a future powerhouse of a production
My Light Shines On: Ghost Light
A magnificent celebration of the power of stories and the unique opportunity theatre has to tell them
AJ Bell Fringe on Friday (14 August)
Night of comedy and cabaret celebrates the colour, talent and spirit of the festival
After the Turn: The Mystery of Bly Manor
Expertly crafted and genuinely unnerving, Nine Knocks Theatre create an adaptation that could make you paranoid of your own home