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Reviews

Afloat
Summerhall [ONLINE]

Afloat [ONLINE]

Fun, thought-provoking play presents a wake-up call about climate change

Afterparty
SpaceTriplex

Afterparty

Fun, feisty, in your face theatre from brand new company F-Bomb

Royal Lyceum Theatre

Niqabi Ninja

Compelling audio theatre provides an intense experience

Edinburgh Academy Junior School

The Soldier’s Tale

A darkly witty piece of storytelling that serves as a fond farewell to resident artist Nicola Benedetti

Mad God

30 years of nightmares and artistry captured in a hellscape of pure gonzo

Edinburgh Academy Junior School

Dido’s Ghost

Assimilating a Greek tragedy into a contemporary opera, Errollyn Wallen’s attempts to tell intertwining tales costs both pieces their lustre

Burnt Out
Assembly Roxy

Burnt Out

Thoughtful visual and dance theatre muses on fossil fuels, forest fires and climate change

We Came To Dance
Nicolson Square

We Came To Dance

Vibrant immersive musical packs a punch with an optimistic message about our chance to tackle climate change

Open
Edinburgh Festival Fringe [ONLINE]

Open

Energetic play about love and magic is tricky

Skank
Pleasance Courtyard

Skank

Saucy stand up provides food for thought

Thunderstruck
Scottish Storytelling Centre

Thunderstruck

An unbelievable, seismic performance that brings together comedy, drama, and some outstanding musical talent for an outstanding combination

Screen 9
Pleasance at EICC

Screen 9

An essential, unmissable deep dive into trauma and how we come together to try and heal from unbearable moments of tragedy

Multistory

Rituel

Masculinity explored through dance and theatre by bold new company Matsena Productions