GILDED BALLOON

by Kat Mokrynski - October 02, 2024

Imagine this, if you will. Scientists have discovered that they are capable of cloning humans, giving them the ability to bring deceased geniuses back through new life. They have chosen to clone Mozart, but, in a twist, the hair retrieved from Mozart is actually his pubic hair, leading to the clone ...

by Kat Mokrynski - September 13, 2024

Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil is certainly a show that presents reviewers with a challenge - how do you discuss a show that the performer asks you to not spoil in any way? This request is not unreasonable for this particular show, as it does heavily depend on audience members coming in with...

by Kat Mokrynski - September 03, 2024

As soon as you enter the venue for Michelle Brasier: Legacy, you are greeted by Brasier herself, who welcomes you with a smile and asks for your name. She then asks others entering if they have the same name and, if so, what their last name is, hoping to find two that match....

by Kat Mokrynski - September 03, 2024

Kathleen Hughes: Cryptid begins with a presentation on cryptids, including Bigfoot, Mothman, Loch Ness Monster and aliens. We learn a bit about each of the different creatures, including their strengths and weaknesses, as well as what they are famous for. We are then introduced to one of the scaries...

by Katie Kirkpatrick - August 28, 2024

The friendship at the heart of Knives and Forks is almost as vivid and messy as the show's backdrop. As the story of Iris and Thalia unfolds, their body doubles decorate the back wall with paint, ink, spray cans, chalk, paper, and more. Written by Danielle James, this abstract, expressive piece expl...

by Kat Mokrynski - August 28, 2024

Bad Clowns: HOSTAGE, starring John Bond, Christian Dart and Sam Wells does not actually begin with bad clowns. Instead, we are greeted with a different show entirely, The Worrisome Troubles of Timothy Potts. John and Christian are preparing to put on this dramatic show, which tells the story of, as ...

by Christiana Rose - August 20, 2024

I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical by Alexander S. Bermange, directed and choreographed by Matthew Parker, features four sublimely talented performers; Luke Harley, Sev Keoshgerian, Jessi O’Donnell and Julie Yammanee....

by Fiona Scott - August 19, 2024

What did our critic think of CHEMO SAVVY at Gilded Balloon At The Museum, Auditorium?It may feature some famous faces from River City, but you haven’t seen a hospital like this! In tribute to their colleague Andy Gray, Scottish comedy stars Grant Stott, Jordan Young and Gail Watson star in the tongu...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 16, 2024

Sarah McGuinness, Emmy-nominated director, will share her life story through music at the Edinburgh Fringe. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

by Kat Mokrynski - August 16, 2024

BWW caught up with Sarah McGuinness about bringing Sarah McGuinness Sings Cabaret to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. ...