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Reviews

Pleasance Courtyard

Fronting

Tender play examining the modern-day implications of a HIV diagnosis

Underbelly Cowgate

Harpy

Su Pollard shines and delivers a fascinating monologue.

Underbelly Cowgate

dressed.

Sewing, dancing and singing combine to tell a poignant and important story.

Pleasance Dome

Henry

Award winning Blind Summit give us more comedy puppetry.

Assembly George Square Gardens

Prom Kween

Camp, queer and carefully-crafted musical is a winner.

Assembly Rooms

Choir of Man

Nine talented young guys entertain a packed ‘pub’ with song, dance and some important messages.

Assembly George Square Studios

The Marilyn Conspiracy

The story of Marilyn Monroe’s death translates well to stage with some notable performances.

Old Bones
PQA Venues @ Riddle's Court

Old Souls

Sweet two-hander in which an uptight millennial learns life lessons from befriending a Baby Boomer

Brexit
Pleasance Courtyard

Brexit

Timely political satire sadly lacks bite

Gilded Balloon @ Rose Theatre

The Bench

An entertaining story about an unlikely relationship blossoming between two men and a bench.

Summerhall

De Fuut

Bastiaan Vandendreissche’s morally challenging solo play lacks focus despite a strong performance.

Creating Rumours
Greenside @ Nicolson Square

Creating Rumours

Young company acquit themselves well but fail to get under the skin of well-known rock story.