Reviews
Salamander
Fantastic local show highlighting Edinburgh’s past and present relationship with sex work
Rhys Nicholson – Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!
Nicholson could regale the audience for hours with their appetite for drama
When You Walk Over My Grave
A witty, subversive, and multi-layered exploration of life, death, and finding meaning in both
Let’s Talk About Philip
Cleverly-told tale of family tragedy warns us not to hide from painful truths
Jungle Book reimagined
Character-driven choreography drives this climate crisis family tale
Joe Bates Speaks Truth to Power Tools
Decent hour of non-tubthumping political comedy from likable stand-up
Lucy Dacus
With heart-on-the-sleeve lyricism and confident, slick arrangements, Lucy Dacus shows why she’s worth the hype
The Magic Of Jim
Half-hour show packs in impressive illusions, and genuine life lessons too
Nina
Gorgeous pared-down meta-musical is wistfully dramatic about life, love and lockdown
as british as a watermelon
Solo show delivers a thought-provoking, albeit unfocused, exploration of performer’s upbringing
Tom Henry, Jack Hester: Tom and Jack Having the Craic
Slightly uneven double-hander from two talented comics
Dedication
Potent and poignant commemoration of family and the Holocaust
