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REVIEW: Barnaby Brown : Orphan Extraordinaire
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 12:22}
"Barnaby Brown : Orphan Extraordinaire" was a theatre performance about an orphan who is trying to f...( Read More )

REVIEW: Talking Pants
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 12:06}
We picked this show because it sounded funny and interesting. The show was meant to be in the 'story...( Read More )

REVIEW: Silly Billy Bum Breath Strikes Back
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 11:49}
We picked this show because we saw their show last year and really enjoyed it. The show was definite...( Read More )

REVIEW: ?!?
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 11:43}
When asked what kind of show '?!?' was, I find myself lost for words. Was it a play? No. Was it come...( Read More )

REVIEW: Professor Bumm's Story Machine
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 11:35}
We picked this show because of the name - it sounded funny. The show is definitely a comedy. The ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Anatole and Yerhudi
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 11:27}
This is a show about a cat and a horse living in the rafters of a sea-faring particle accelerator. Y...( Read More )

REVIEW: Monsters
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 11:20}
We picked this show as we thought it would be enjoyable. "Monsters" is a confusing theatre act of wh...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Terrible Infants
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 11:13}
The Terrible Infants was an enjoyable theatre performance at the Pleasance Courtyard. In the Fringe ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Disney's High School Musical
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 10:56}
'Disney's High School Musical' is performed by The York County School of the Arts based in Virginia,...( Read More )

REVIEW: Oxford Imps
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 10:34}
First of all, I chose this show because when I read about it I liked the sound of it. I wanted to se...( Read More )

REVIEW: Babble
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 10:29}
Babble was a monologue about a man who lived alone and devoted his life to his library until he let ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Doctor Deepak's Midday Surgery
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 10:12}
Doctor Deepak was our last Fringe show we went to see. It was about a GP with multiple personality d...( Read More )

REVIEW: Anthology07
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 08:30}
'Anthology07' was a stand up comedian show. The show was meant to have 4 guests although there ended...( Read More )

REVIEW: ?!?
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 08:21}
I chose to go and see '?!?' because I read the summary on the Fringe website and thought it sounded ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Breakfast With The Bickersons
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 07:03}
'Breakfast With The Bickersons' is a puppet comedy show which is aimed at all ages. It used to be a ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Shakespeare For Breakfast
_{Posted : 22.08.07, 06:53}
'Shakespeare For Breakfast' is a hilarious spoof involving some of Shakespeare's greatest characters...( Read More )

REVIEW: Just So Ever Slightly
_{Posted : 15.08.07, 10:03}
I picked it because it looked good and I knew some people who were doing it. It was a sketch comedy ...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Butler Did It!?
_{Posted : 15.08.07, 09:57}
The Butler did it?! is a murder mystery theatre production by Afternoon delight theatre company. We...( Read More )

REVIEW: In Hysterics
_{Posted : 15.08.07, 09:52}
I chose to go and see In Hysterics because I thought it sounded like a crazy plot line, how can some...( Read More )

REVIEW: Miracles
_{Posted : 15.08.07, 08:41}
This show is a truly fantastic, thought provoking, mind-bending, 'discombobulating' experience. From...( Read More )

REVIEW: Odd & Abandoned
_{Posted : 15.08.07, 08:34}
"Odd & Abandoned" is a fantastic piece of theatre that explores lots of different techniques. The p...( Read More )

REVIEW: Doctor Deepak's Midday Surgery
_{Posted : 15.08.07, 08:29}
I didn't choose to go to see this show, but I thought it sounded like it could be funny so went alon...( Read More )

REVIEW: Rose Gets Shot
_{Posted : 15.08.07, 05:04}
"Rose Gets Shot" is a theatre production that I chose to see because it was on at the time I needed ...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Diary of Anne Frank
_{Posted : 15.08.07, 04:57}
Holly and I picked this show because it is a real life story and have both read about it. This is a ...( Read More )

REVIEW: 40 Feathered Winks
_{Posted : 12.08.07, 12:22}
When the performance began I thought that it was going to be one of these shows with symbolism that ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Haözkla
_{Posted : 17.08.06, 09:25}
Storytelling through the medium of puppetry does not come much better than this dazzling, original s...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Butler Did It!?
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 10:49}
We chose to go see the ‘Butler Did It!?’ because it sounded original, it was still in with the theme...( Read More )

REVIEW: Jesus, The Guantanamo Years
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 09:49}
We picked Jesus, The Guantanamo years as it sounded very interesting and topical as Guantanamo bay a...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Decameron Project
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 06:59}
Even though I had never heard of Boccaccio's Decameron and had no idea what to expect, I came away h...( Read More )

REVIEW: Automated Housewives
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 06:38}
We picked the show Automated Housewives as it sounded like a funny, lighthearted comedy for our firs...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Romeo And Juliet Syndrome
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 06:31}
The Romeo and Juliet Syndrome is a play about, essentially, love. It is told through the eyes of man...( Read More )

REVIEW: Grow Up
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 06:07}
Grow up is a comical show written and performed by Anna O'Grady, Alastair Roberts, Tom Sharpe, Tom W...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Eggman
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 06:00}
The Eggman is a one-man show where the performer - a very talented man - plays seven very different ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Sister Mary McArthur: Celebrity Nun
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 05:59}
Sister Mary McArthur: Celebrity Nun is a comical and musical show written by Tim McArthur and perfor...( Read More )

REVIEW: Iron Brew
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 05:59}
Iron Brew is a comical show written by Sam Snape and performed by Victoria Johnston (Trish) and Hayl...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Real Inspector Hound
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 05:29}
We chose this show because we decided on the theme of mystery. The times and days were perfect too. ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Honk!
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 05:24}
We chose to go see Honk because it sounded amusing, we both enjoy musicals and it was based on the ‘...( Read More )

REVIEW: Othello
_{Posted : 11.08.06, 05:20}
We really liked the show it was well performed and very interesting. We picked this show because ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Imagine I Am Smiling
_{Posted : 10.08.06, 10:31}
We picked Imagine I am Smiling as its review in the fringe guide sounded interesting. The venue w...( Read More )

REVIEW: Breakfast Bedlam, Live!
_{Posted : 10.08.06, 06:25}
The main idea behind “Breakfast Bedlam, Live!” is that it is a satirical take on Saturday morning ki...( Read More )

REVIEW: Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather
_{Posted : 10.08.06, 06:20}
This is a tale of ‘The Godafather’ except this time it uses Shakespeare language, so you can obviou...( Read More )

REVIEW: Caviar and Chips
_{Posted : 10.08.06, 06:16}
This show is fun, fast and exciting, and it kept the audience watching. We choose this show because...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
_{Posted : 09.08.06, 10:15}
We thought the show was very entertaining but quite scary for children. We picked this show becau...( Read More )

REVIEW: David Benson - Why Pay More?
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 10:51}
David Benson's new show "Why Pay More?" is about his early years and why he came up to live in Edinb...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Improvability Drive
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 10:28}
The Improvability Drive is an entirely improvised show which takes suggestions from the audience and...( Read More )

REVIEW: WASP
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 10:21}
We picked this show because it sounded funny and original. Having described itself as a satire, it d...( Read More )

REVIEW: Brick Walls
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 10:20}
Brick Walls is an innovitive and imaginative play which takes the idea of imaginary games/friends to...( Read More )

REVIEW: Iphegenia
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 09:57}
We went to see Iphegenia at the zoo that is an opera based on Greek mythology. This show is on from...( Read More )

REVIEW: Greyfriars Bobby
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 08:04}
Natasha and I went to see Greyfriars Bobby today at the graveyard where Bobby died. We walked about ...( Read More )

REVIEW: Voices In The Dark
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 07:37}
Voices In The Dark is a black tale about two very similar couples. In the first scene we see the fir...( Read More )

REVIEW: Hansel and Gretel
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 06:04}
Vanessa and me went to see Hansel and Gretel yesterday at the C venue on Chambers Street. It was for...( Read More )

REVIEW: Muttnik – The First Dog In Space
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 04:10}
We went to see "Muttnik – the first dog in space" at the pleasance courtyard. This is a children’s s...( Read More )

REVIEW: Ed Weeks Variety Show
_{Posted : 04.08.06, 04:08}
The Ed Weeks Variety Show was not only hilarious but original, clever and a joy to watch. When choo...( Read More )

REVIEW: Alice Through The Looking Glass
_{Posted : 02.08.06, 11:48}
Katrina and Me went to see Alice through the looking glass today 2/8/06. I really enjoyed it. I go...( Read More )

REVIEW : The Little Howard Appeal
_{Posted : 01.09.05, 06:48}
The show is a comedy featuring an interactive video character called Little Howard and a human being...( Read More )

REVIEW : Jack In The Box
_{Posted : 31.08.05, 07:22}
The show was about a football club called Benson FC and a boy called Jack who was only 5ft 5in - sho...( Read More )

REVIEW : True Genius
_{Posted : 31.08.05, 07:21}
It's about a guy who's been lied to by his mother all his life and ended up with mental problems. He...( Read More )

REVIEW : FILM FESTIVAL : 'Stoned'
_{Posted : 31.08.05, 07:16}
SPECIAL FILM FESTIVAL REPORT This film was about the life of Brian Jones, creator and guitarist i...( Read More )

REVIEW : Cabareighties
_{Posted : 31.08.05, 07:08}
This show was about the Eighties lifestyle of the "Fun Brothers" in a comedy fashion. I thought i...( Read More )

REVIEW : The Real Inspector Hound
_{Posted : 31.08.05, 07:00}
This show is a murder mystery featuring two critics reviewing a play. Hard to understand, poorly ...( Read More )

REVIEW : Heart Of A Dog
_{Posted : 31.08.05, 06:53}
A world renowned professor transplants the brain and testicles of a dead man onto a stray dog. The d...( Read More )

REVIEW : Sexual Perversity In Chicago
_{Posted : 31.08.05, 06:48}
Relationship between the sexes and thoughts on who we are or who we think we are. Good script and...( Read More )

REVIEW : How Everything You Know Could Be Wrong
_{Posted : 31.08.05, 06:03}
Gareth Jones' life from birth and some myths which he disproves - and a few tricks! Gareth has an...( Read More )

REVIEW : The Yarnbards
_{Posted : 22.08.05, 04:26}
This sophisticated and highly talented group rose effortlessly to the constant challenge posed by an...( Read More )

REVIEW : The Snow Dragon
_{Posted : 22.08.05, 04:19}
The use of a thoughtfully designed set helped this company overcome the limited use of their minimal...( Read More )

REVIEW : Not Now Bernard,And Other Monster Stories
_{Posted : 19.08.05, 12:01}
A theatrical adaptation of the 'Not Now, Bernard' book by David McKee, this production offers the yo...( Read More )

REVIEW : Laura Black Goes Farming
_{Posted : 19.08.05, 11:56}
A performing flea called Maisie, and the acquisition of a golden egg, which ultimately saves the day...( Read More )

REVIEW : Happiness - How Much Does It Cost?
_{Posted : 19.08.05, 10:19}
Entering to find an audience numbering the grand total of nine (including ourselves) may have been a...( Read More )

REVIEW : After The End
_{Posted : 19.08.05, 10:15}
"After the End", the new play from Dennis Kelly tells the story of Mark (Tom Brooke), the quintessen...( Read More )

REVIEW : Manzillworld - Let's Start Again
_{Posted : 18.08.05, 10:37}
The show "Manzillworld..." is about Sirus, a man who lived in the woodlands to make friends with all...( Read More )

REVIEW : All By Myself
_{Posted : 18.08.05, 10:33}
All By Myself is a story about Linda Trayers, a 40 year old woman who is searching for love wherever...( Read More )

REVIEW : Heaven Eyes
_{Posted : 18.08.05, 06:37}
Hi my name is Laura and I am 16 years old and I went to see Heaven Eyes. It was about three kids (ag...( Read More )

REVIEW : Cheaper Than Therapy (Session B)
_{Posted : 17.08.05, 08:08}
2 monologues by Michael Scirrotto and Collin Palomares each bringing their own exciting style and fl...( Read More )

REVIEW : Happiness - How Much Does It Cost?
_{Posted : 17.08.05, 07:58}
'Happiness how much does it cost?' Is a one-man show about a man and his experiences living and work...( Read More )

REVIEW : Jobless Satisfaction
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 10:14}
Jobless Satisfaction was an irreverent comedy about two producers in the weird world of daytime TV. ...( Read More )

REVIEW : Flipped To The Funny Side
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
'Flipped to the funny side' is a great interactive show for the younger generation. Personally I wou...( Read More )

REVIEW : Enola
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
Enola is a 5-star breathtaking show! It's a powerful and upsetting drama which is unmissable. The...( Read More )

REVIEW : Short Stories and Shortbread
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
'Short Stories And Shortbread' is a show involving 4 short stories all with different themes. They ...( Read More )

REVIEW : The Bicycling Comedian's One Man Show
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
The Bicycling Comedian's was a one-man show done by Tom Scnyder. It was at the Gilded Balloon in Bri...( Read More )

REVIEW : The Crazy World Of Harry Potty
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
'The Crazy World Of Harry Potty' is a one-man poetry show for 6-11 year olds. David Mackay is 'Harry...( Read More )

REVIEW : Suessical The Musical
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
On the 10th of August I went to see 'Seussical the Musical' at the Church Hill Theatre and I thought...( Read More )

REVIEW : Chinese State Circus
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
We went to see the Chinese State Circus, which was located in the big top tent in the Meadows. This ...( Read More )

REVIEW : A Clean Sweep
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
On the 11th of August I went to see 'A Clean Sweep' at Dance Base and I thought it was a hilarious p...( Read More )

REVIEW : Acetylene
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
Yesterday afternoon I went to see Acetylene at the C venue in Chamber St. It was a very physical con...( Read More )

REVIEW : Lunch Time Live
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
Lunch Time Live consisted of five groups of comedians, all very different but all funny in their own...( Read More )

REVIEW : Where Spirits and Fairies Dwell
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:55}
The show is about Japanese culture. It was a puppet show, but human actors were also included. There...( Read More )

REVIEW : James Campbell's Onomatopoeia Society
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:38}
The name of the show that we went to see is 'James Campbell's Onomatopoeia Society'. The show is abo...( Read More )

REVIEW : The Ignatius Trail
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:32}
The Ignatius Trail is aimed at ages 8 and over. It runs for approximately 1 hour 15mins. It starts a...( Read More )

REVIEW : Terry Pratchett's Maskerade
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:21}
Terry Praqtchett's Maskerade was a spoof play of Phantom of The Opera, with extracts of Macbeth and ...( Read More )

REVIEW : Rupelstiltskin's Daughter
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 09:03}
This show was for younger children, but you couldn't tell when you were watching it. There was lots ...( Read More )

REVIEW : Hansel and Gretel
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 08:57}
The show was very funny and there were great acrobatics. Only two of them were performing and they m...( Read More )

REVIEW : Dreams Come Out To Play
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 08:50}
The show is for ages 2 - 6 and is about a little girl and teddy's dreamworld. The little girl loses ...( Read More )

REVIEW : More Stories By The Lochside
_{Posted : 16.08.05, 04:44}
This is a mixture of classic Scottish stories, each one as charming as the next. The first story is ...( Read More )

REVIEW : Back To Your Roots
_{Posted : 15.08.05, 07:57}
'Back to your Roots' was really good as the title linked to the show in two ways: it was set in a ha...( Read More )

REVIEW : Snow White
_{Posted : 15.08.05, 07:53}
We went to see Snow White at the C venue (venue 34) on Chambers Street. It was on Friday 12th at 11:...( Read More )

Festival Radio 2005 blasts off to the stratosphere
_{Posted : 04.08.05, 04:51}
This week marks the beginning of the 2005 Festival Radio Project. It's an exciting time for us here ...( Read More )

REVIEW: And What Do We Do When We Get There?
_{Posted : 04.08.05, 04:51}
"And What Do We Do When We Get There?" was one of the best childrens shows we have ever seen because...( Read More )

REVIEW: Guys and Dolls
_{Posted : 04.08.05, 04:51}
'Guys and Dolls' is the classic broadway tale about gamblers and women in the 1950's. Nathan Detroit...( Read More )

REVIEW: Elmer The Elephant
_{Posted : 04.08.05, 04:51}
"Elmer the Elephant" is aimed at children from ages three and up, and will be showing at venue 45 on...( Read More )

REVIEW: And What Do We Do When We Get There?
_{Posted : 04.08.05, 04:51}
If you're looking for comedy for all ages, "And what do we do when we get there?" is the one to see!...( Read More )

REVIEW: Albert Einstein Experience
_{Posted : 04.08.05, 04:51}
The Albert Einstein Experience, a comedy aimed at people who love to go to the pub, get drunk and sh...( Read More )

REVIEW: The Happy Prince
_{Posted : 04.08.05, 04:51}
The classic Oscar Wilde tale about a sensitive statue and a kind swallow, told by Daniel Cainer with...( Read More )

Week One Complete - Audio Coming Soon
_{Posted : 04.08.05, 04:51}
Well, it's been a hectic but very productive week, which means that Week One of the 2005 Festival Ra...( Read More )

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