My interest in seeing the work of Fourth Monkey comes from their approach to training. The company run their own one or two year course with an emphasis on ensemble practice, where participants pay to train and have access to performance opportunities such as this show Hansel and Gretel, written by Toby Clarke (Sketty Theatre). […]

Babolin combine a young company comprised largely of first-time (and genuinely excellent) Fringe performers, with a seasoned creative team including director Al Scott and Composer Tom Penn, whose presence ensures continuity in Babolin’s trademark style. As with their previous work, such as 2011’s To Avoid Precipice, Cling to Rock, ensemble playing, joyfully ridiculous narratives, and stylised […]

White painted (in the style of classic mime) faces in gender stereotypes of male and female, Louise Mothersole and Rebecca Biscuit greet us in white shirts and ties tucked into oversized white boxers. They exude an air of confidence and frivolity, dancing to the party music thumping in Summerhall’s lecture theatre. They wait until the […]

A toilet and a pink floor mat, a silky pillowed poof, a pink phone, and a miniature pink bin adorn the stage. If the title wasn’t enough of a giveaway, the set certainly screams teenage girl. Morro and Jasp are clown sisters whose shows have won then awards on the Canadian comedy circuit. Here in […]

Stuart Bowden is clearly a multitalented, intelligent, and imaginative artist. His show – part way between comedy and theatre – is based on a very interesting premise, but for me too many of his comic riffs didn’t serve his narrative or the concept. He just too often indulged in easy and predictable gags that took […]