Assembly Roxy

Edinburgh

www.assemblyroxy.com
4 - 8 October 2022
The Satyricon
Ambitious new stage production of a classic comedy with a modern message
Reviewed here

13 - 28 August 2022
Julia Masli: CHOOSH!
Ingenious clowning that spans everything from slapstick to heartfelt, and from childish silliness to the crudest of adult humour
Reviewed here

5 - 28 August 2022
Famous Puppet Death Scenes
A ridiculous, solemn and, above all, funny mockery of death, told through puppets and wacky imagination
Reviewed here

5 - 28 August 2022
Ram of God
Invitation to an absurdist sheep-themed religious cult brings mixed results
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2022
She Wolf
Psychological horror meets contemporary confessional in Isla Cowan's fascinating monologue
Reviewed here

3 - 29 August 2022
Silkworm
Touching insight into the careless brutality of the UK asylum system
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2022
Séayoncé: Res-Erection
The fortune ball detects great music, entertaining audience participation, all the puns and some unexpected touching moments
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2022
The Queen's Cartoonists
Infectiously foot happy jazz - with bonus cartoons on the side
Reviewed here

24 April 2022
Cirqulation: Future
Creative Scottish circus acts with a defiantly down-to-earth spirit
Reviewed here

21 - 23 March 2022
Stand By
Immersive drama offers an authentic portrayal of policing in Scotland
Reviewed at Eden Court

1 - 3 December 2021
20 Minutes of Action
A harrowing piece of verbatim theatre elevated by its cast
Reviewed here

16 - 22 August 2021
Burnt Out
Thoughtful visual and dance theatre muses on fossil fuels, forest fires and climate change
Reviewed here

16 - 22 August 2021
The Event
David Calvitto's fascinating meta-theatre takes an unconventional approach
Reviewed here

6 - 26 August 2021
Fear of Roses
A slick, tense and intelligent crime thriller that might just leave you wanting to get one up on your manipulative boss
Reviewed here

6 - 14 August 2021
Isabelle Farah: Ellipsis
A moving, honest show that blends a deeply personal account with canny observations and a great sense of humour
Reviewed here

25 October 2019
The Monster & Mary Shelley
Fascinating and hilarious contemporary look back at Mary Shelley's creation of Frankenstein.
Reviewed at Tron Theatre

27 - 28 September 2019
The Box
Deeply affecting and important work explores the dark world of depression
Reviewed here

4 - 26 August 2019
Knock Knock
Delightful silent fairy-tale about much more than just boy meets girl
Reviewed here

1 - 25 August 2019
Pink Lemonade
Mika Johnson presents a personal and powerful story
Reviewed here

1 - 25 August 2019
Scottee: Class
Working class life in London is powerfully explored
Reviewed here

31 July - 26 August 2019
Ane City
Strong performance in a Scottish coming-of-age solo show
Reviewed here

31 July - 26 August 2019
Inflatable Space
A slow, but visually superb primer on the Voyager probe
Reviewed here

31 July - 26 August 2019
Joyce
Turtle Company whisk us away on an adventure with a young girl and her pet hamster
Reviewed here

31 July - 26 August 2019
Raven
A mystifying and powerful piece of theatre with a poignant message that is blighted by comedy
Reviewed here

31 July - 24 August 2019
Since U Been Gone
Teddy Lamb tells us about their experiences of growing up queer
Reviewed here

5 - 7 July 2019
Toast
Gripping performances enhance this realistic play addressing life's harsh realities.
Reviewed here

22 June 2019
Downs With Love
A passionate production shedding light on society's misunderstanding of Down's Syndrome and the insecurities that come with it.
Reviewed here

25 May - 1 June 2019
Valentina's Galaxy
Frozen Charlotte reach for the stars with a fun and upbeat ode to science and space
Reviewed here

27 - 30 March 2019
Leyla Josephine: Daddy Drag
Josephine's quick wit and charm results in a comedic and compelling homage to fathers.
Reviewed here

2 - 3 March 2019
In Burrows
An intimate take on understanding one another.
Reviewed here

1 - 3 March 2019
Foxgloves
Jonathan Whiteside's play starts strong, though lacks the horror feel you hope for.
Reviewed here

1 - 3 March 2019
Sob Story
Musical dramady impresses with killer twist.
Reviewed here

5 - 8 December 2018
Rhinoceros
Although Theatre Paradok deliver a strong performance, they fail to make the societal statements they set out to.
Reviewed here

21 - 24 November 2018
All About My Mother
Excellent performances are hindered by numerous technical issues.
Reviewed here

29 September 2018
McLuckie's Line
Tale of a racing man turned actor displays heart and soul
Reviewed at Brunton Theatre

1 - 26 August 2018
My Land
A beautiful piece of contemporary circus theatre that is both visually stunning and packed with flawless acrobatic feats.
Reviewed here

7 - 9 July 2018
Twelfth Night
Some Kind of Theatre bring this fun and lovable Shakespearian comedy to Annexe Art's Formation Festival
Reviewed here

12 - 16 June 2018
The Pride
Uneven performances stop this award-winning play from having Alexi Kaye Campbell's intended impact.
Reviewed here

23 - 26 May 2018
Macbeth
Questionable creative decisions curse a promising group of actors in EGTG's production of the Scottish play.
Reviewed here

23 February 2018
Ae Fond Kiss
Wink-wink content sits uneasily in this song-filled Burns tribute.
Reviewed at Eden Court

28 February - 1 March 2017
The Marriage of Figaro
A cold night at the Roxy warmed up by a fun opera!
Reviewed here

23 - 25 February 2017
Eurohouse
Metaphorical exploration of European power dynamics feels rather laboured
Reviewed here

2 - 4 February 2017
Closer
Strong amateur interpretation of Marber's modern classic
Reviewed here

15 November 2017
Love and Information
Bilingual Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Solar Bear production explores love in the modern age
Reviewed here

14 - 27 August 2017
From the Ground Up
Interesting concept inviting participants to think about who they are and what they believe.
Reviewed here

3 - 27 August 2017
Fauna
A brilliant contemporary circus piece that draws you in to a different world with impressive physical skills and a beautiful soundtrack.
Reviewed here

3 - 27 August 2017
Scribble
New writing about mental health and supernovas fails to provoke further debate
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2017
The Revlon Girl
A funny, feisty, heart-wrenching story of how lipstick can look like hope.
Reviewed here

3 - 20 August 2017
Under My Thumb
A potent and affecting look at victim-blaming culture that's a little rough around the edges.
Reviewed here

2 - 27 August 2017
5 Guys Chillin'
Graphic yet poignant insight into the gay chemsex scene.
Reviewed here

2 - 27 August 2017
Hot Brown Honey
Packs a potent punch of hip hop politics, dance, poetry, comedy, circus, striptease and song.
Reviewed here

17 - 18 July 2017
And Here I Am
A true story from the centre of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict celebrates the subversive power of theatre.
Reviewed here

10 - 13 May 2017
The Ladykillers
Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group take on Graham Linehan's reworking of Ealing classic
Reviewed here

27 - 28 March 2017
Doctor Faustus
A promising debut from a fledgling theatre company as they revive an old classic.
Reviewed here

15 - 18 March 2017
Da
Black Irish comedy about family ties an inspired choice by Arkle Theatre
Reviewed here

8 - 11 March 2017
High School Musical
Shoogly Peg's talented cast let down by unreliable tech
Reviewed here

8 - 10 March 2017
Hotel Juarez
Useful exercise in Spanish language, but unconvincing as an investigation of border town life.
Reviewed here

15 October 2016
A Bench on the Road
Charioteer Theatre win our interest in the story of Italian immigration but don't deliver on it
Reviewed here

4 - 29 August 2016
The Pianist
A gorgeous setting and lovingly executed, this is a show slightly limited by its own premise.
Reviewed here

3 - 29 August 2016
Nuclear Family
Immersive nuclear disaster story is surprisingly emotional considering the level of analytic participation required.
Reviewed here

4 - 29 August 2016
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
An intelligent and emotive adaptation which flies the flag for equality and liberation.
Reviewed here

4 - 29 August 2016
Overshadowed
A sympathetic, heartbreaking, and often funny portrayal of anorexia and its effect on everyone involved.
Reviewed here

4 - 29 August 2016
Queen Lear
King Lear's unmentioned Queen is imagined in this feminist prequel to Shakespeare's play.
Reviewed here

3 - 29 August 2016
A Streetcar Named Desire
A great foreign adaptation miserably let down by poor translation.
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2016
Hot Brown Honey
Packs a potent punch of hip hop politics, dance, poetry, comedy, circus, striptease and song.
Reviewed here

1 - 27 August 2018
My Left / Right Foot - The Musical
An inclusive co-production by the National Theatre for Scotland and the Birds of Paradise Theatre Company will challenge perceptions while making you laugh hysterically.
Reviewed here