In two adjoining rooms in Summerhall’s basement, sounds of the sea intertwine with flickering projections of an abandoned place, given over long ago to the ravages of the wild Scottish weather. Personal possessions are grouped throughout the space, poignant little glimpse of a life once lived. This deeply evocative multimedia performance installation offers an abstract […]

A heavily symbolic exploration of the effects of drone warfare on those with their fingers on the trigger, Swivelhead aptly meshes the personal with the political, creating a tangible atmosphere of the ever-escalating pressure inherent in such a profession. Based on testimonies of serving drone pilots, the production utlilises a striking scenography underscored by sharp […]

La Clique is something of an Edinburgh institution for me; after eleven years of Fringe attendance, I am still dazzled every time. On this occasion literally as well as metaphorically, having viewed some of the show through the rather unique filter of a discarded sequinned costume which was flung over my head. In typical British […]

Wes, Patrik and Tony begin another day of play. But where is Wes? Ah, he’s in the box… Who put him there? Did he get there by himself? I don’t think so! For today’s game, they’ve arranged his toys into a big circle. In the centre of the circle, a colourful little donkey is hanging? […]

Welcome to The Empire. The circus freak-show is about to begin – but wait, the owner, Charlie, has just been killed. Whodunnit? ‘Why Charlie, why?” the characters sing in unison, setting the tone for an evening of  riotous and jolly vaudevillian (as well as vaudevillain!) music-theatre. Les Vaudevillains is the new ensemble piece – delivered […]