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 […]
Writings
The Paper Birds: On the One Hand
August 18th, 2013 by Sarah DaviesPaper 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 […]
Tromolo Productions: Biding Time (Remix)
August 16th, 2013 by Terry O'DonovanThe 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 […]
Kate Craddock In Association With Northern Stage: The GB Project
August 16th, 2013 by Terry O'DonovanThere 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 […]
Daniel Bye: How to Occupy an Oil Rig
August 16th, 2013 by Sarah DaviesThe 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 […]
