It is an immense credit to Magpie Puppet Co’s storytelling prowess that they were able to evoke such vibrant and absorbing images of a freezing Edinburgh night within The Pleasance’s Attic, a sweltering sauna of a space on the day in question. Under Jimmy Grimes’ direction, the company’s debut production effectively explores the story of […]

Two elements initially piqued my interest in watching Exterminating Angel: the first, its premise – set as it is in a dinner party that never ends; the second, its style – improvised content framed by an established structure, aiming to provide each new audience with a fresh experience. The levels of risk-taking, confidence and ensemble work […]

A leisurely stroll through the park is the perfect way to begin the experience ofPaperbelle. Frozen Charlotte’s charming production is hidden away in the botanical gardens – a long walk from the city centre, but worth the pilgrimage in order to enter such a delightful story for 2-5 year-olds. We are asked to remove our […]

A lecture theatre painted womb-red. Headphones and an instruction sheet – we’re going on a journey, welcome onboard. An empty stage, populated by a pair of lady’s shoes and a pair of rather brief briefs. The lights are dim, there’s a hum in the air. We await instructions. Headphones on, and we are taken on […]

The Lonely One is a true example of a simple narrative beautifully executed with real heart and intelligence. Based on an extract from Ray Bradbury’sDandelion Wine, the typically lyrical dialogue immediately evokes a sense of place, transporting us into the heat of a suburban American summer’s night. The ‘lonely one’ himself is a shadowy and almost […]