Reviews
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scottish Ballet’s striking take on one of Scotland’s most famous women secures their position as a powerhouse of ballet.
Cutting the Tightrope
A powerful collection of short plays exploring themes of censorship and freedom of expression
Nowhere – Here & Now Showcase
Magnetic storytelling about one man’s search for meaning
Alana Jackson: Last Orders
Solidly funny debut mixes stand-up and performance to good effect
TOPS
Bury The Key
New one from the Montreal band has its moments, but struggles to separate pastiche and inspiration
Sorry, Baby
EIFF opens with a film so good it may well be the festival’s highlight
End Of The World FM
Wisdom prevails in comic descent into post-apocalyptic madness
Scatter: A Horror Play
Horror theatre bring the jump scares of Hollywood successfully to the Fringe
PRETTY, WITTY NELL
Spellbinding, bold and brazen one woman retelling of Nell Gwynne’s story
Thanks for Being Here
The pure magic of theatre as communion between performers and audience