Writings

Action Hero: Hokes Bluff

Action Hero: Hoke’s Bluff

August 19th, 2013 by

Go wildcats! Make some noise! Let’s get out there and win – whatever it takes. And to the tune of Party Rock Anthem, here comes a great big dancing bear – or maybe it’s a lion or a tiger, anyway, something big and furry – the team mascot, HB. And a whole gaggle of cheerleaders […]

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Paper Birds, On the One Hand

The Paper Birds: On the One Hand

August 18th, 2013 by

Paper Bird’s ten-year anniversary show utilises a cast of four playing multiple roles to explore the stories of six women of various ages. Developed with communities in the North of England and through a detailed research process, this devised production explores a huge range of themes relevant to women – from growing to ageing, from […]

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Tromolo Productions, Biding Time (Remix)

Tromolo Productions: Biding Time (Remix)

August 16th, 2013 by

The Dissection Room in the wonderful Summerhall has been transformed into a gig-like, mysterious space for Biding Time (Remix). Dry ice wafts around the space, which has a catwalk-like structure jutting out from a stage and continuing into the long space. As we enter we’re handed a pair of headphones and a programme. We excitedly […]

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Kate Craddock In Association With Northern Stage: The GB Project

August 16th, 2013 by

There are a lot of storytelling shows doing the rounds at the Fringe – pieces that take inspiration from events on a large scale to draw comparison to the personal and political. Bryony Kimmings is tackling popular culture’s role models for children in Credible Likeable Superstar Rolemodel over at the Pleasance, and Christopher Dobrowolski’s All […]

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Daniel Bye, How to Occupy an Oil Rig

Daniel Bye: How to Occupy an Oil Rig

August 16th, 2013 by

The warm and immediately interactive nature of this production cannot but fail to engage its audience, who excitedly take up the challenge of forming their own mini protestor’s figure in Plasticine to add to the rest on stage before the action begins. As such, we are part of the performance from the off, which is […]

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