Scotland Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 59

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE TAP PACK, Assembly George Square Theatre, 11 August
by Adam Robinson - August 14, 2016

Whether you grew up on Fred Astaire, seen a street busker hot shoe shuffle, or became obsessed with a children's film about a dancing penguin, at some point we have all been impressed by the talent of a tap dancer. The Tap Pack bring this timeless dance skill straight up to date, while still celebra...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: COLIN CLOUD: EXPOSE, Underbelly Med Quad, 11 August
by Adam Robinson - August 14, 2016

Colin Cloud, the self-confessed psychic cynic from Scotland is a showman on the rise. From an almost unknown, he has gained a global following online from his appearances on shows like This Morning. His third Edinburgh Fringe show Expose, is a mind bending adventure with tricks to leave even the big...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: ROYAL VAUXHALL, Underbelly Med Quad, 11 August
by Adam Robinson - August 14, 2016

Deep in the pulsating heart of 80's London at a time of great excess and egos, three best friends make a pack to go out and forget all of life's heartaches. However, the friends are three of the most iconic names and well known faces in the UK. The idea of Freddie Mercury, Kenny Everett and Princess...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: LOVE ME TINDER CABARET, The Space, 12 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 14, 2016

Join Megan as she dreams of romance like in the movies, but resorts to online dating and shares her experiences through music and comedy. Whether you are a novice or an expert, Megan guides you through the rules and pitfalls of online dating....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: DIVA LAS VEGAS, The Space, 12 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 14, 2016

Diva Las Vegas delivers The Sundaes back to Edinburgh with their boldest show to date. Sassy, sexy and sensational, The Sundaes pay homage to the biggest divas on the planet with their trademark stunning vocals, coupled with a generous scoop of comedy and the outrageous costumes that they are known ...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: NINA CONTI IN YOUR FACE, Pleasance Courtyard, 12 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2016

Bursting with fresh and astonishing spontaneity, side-splitting characters and brand new masks, the voice-throwing queen is back....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: CAT LOUD'S WAYWARD GIRLS, The Space, 12 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2016

Seemingly wholesome island lass Cat Loud is still on the prowl for her next big adventure. After a chance stumble down a rabbit hole into a secret speakeasy, Cat embraces this dark underworld and life takes a turn for the wicked....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: IN OUR HANDS, Underbelly, 12 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2016

Alf is a trawler fisherman at the top of his game. But times are changing and so is the industry. Will Alf adapt in order to survive?...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE BOOKBINDER, Pleasance Courtyard, 12 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2016

'They say you can get lost in a good book. But it's worse to get lost in a bad one...' From award-winning NZ company Trick of the Light Theatre comes a story of mystery, magic and mayhem - weaving shadow play, paper art, puppetry, and music into an original dark fairytale....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: ADELE IS YOUNGER THAN US, C Venues, 12 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2016

We've all been there - the shattering realisation that you are not Adele. Come join your fellow mortals for self-deprecating, non-Grammy Award-winning songs and comedy. We're all someone like us....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: A LADY'S GUIDE TO THE ART OF BEING A WINGMAN, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2016

The Desperettes are girls dressed as boys, using techniques for picking up women to pick up men. Got it? Good! Daisy (Belinda Hanne Reid), DeeDee (Natasha York) and Delilah (Lisa Woodbrook) present A Lady's Guide to the Art of being a Wingman, a hilarious and eye-opening night out which includes big...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: BRIEFS, Assembly Hall, 10 August
by Adam Robinson - August 12, 2016

When it comes to cabaret, and especially camp cabaret, Australia reigns supreme. So much so that the stars on their flag should be replaced by sequins. Following the high heeled footsteps of those who have twinkled across the ocean like Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Miss Kylie Minogue, comes the...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: MICHELLE MCMANUS: POP GOES THE IDOL, Stand In The Square, 10 August
by Adam Robinson - August 12, 2016

Scottish siren Michelle McManus won the nation's biggest talent contest Pop Idol in 2003 to some controversy. She was every inch the popstar, but 80's icon and judge Pete Waterman took umbrage with her taking the crown....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: CHEF: COME DINE WITH US!, Assembly George Square Theatre, 10 August
by Adam Robinson - August 12, 2016

They say don't judge a book by its cover, and same can be said for Edinburgh Fringe show titles....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: A CUP OF TEA WITH LADY C, Gilded Balloon Teviot, 10 August
by Adam Robinson - August 12, 2016

The Australian outback did not know what it was in for when Lady Colin Campbell entered last year. And neither did the vast majority of I'm A Celebrity viewers. Almost instantly she became the favourite with killer one liners and strong opinions. It is this reignited fame which has brought A Cup of ...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE KINSEY SICKS LADY COCKS OF BANG BOYS, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2016

Seeking beautiful drag queens who make everyone feel fuzzy and safe? Then this isn't your show! Last year's Fringe sweethearts (and Vegas and Off-Broadway favorites) present a demented new Dragapella musical comedy: outlandish drag, impeccable a cappella, subversive satire....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: TWO KITTENS AND A KID, The Space, 11 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2016

A gay, white, suburban man suddenly becomes 'Mr Mom' to an adolescent, black, urban girl. White-knuckled on a roller coaster of teenage angst, this new parent falls off the precipice into the mystery of black hair, menstruation, boyz, and ultimately mental health and addiction....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: ADVENTURES OF A REDHEADED COFFEESHOP GIRL, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2016

She's back! Out of the coffeeshop and into the jungle, feisty redhead Joanie Little follows her anthropologist dreams with a new job at the Jane Goodall Institute, Tanzania!...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE SUITCASE KID, The Space, 11 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2016

Jacqueline Wilson's bestseller is brought to life with puppetry and song by a large cast. Vicky Ireland's exciting adaptation tells the story of young Andy and her rabbit friend, Radish...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: SOOZ KEMPNER QUEEN, Underbelly, 11 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2016

Queen has been the soundtrack to Funny Women Variety Award winner Sooz Kempner's entire life. With music that epic and triumphant scoring her every move, how does she consistently end up as one of life's losers?...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: AFTER THE FLOOD, Sweet Grassmarket, 10 August
by Amy Hanson - August 11, 2016

After the Flood, a devised piece performed by a young cast from Sundial Theatre, is a futuristic drama set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia.  In the world of the play, civilisation has been all but wiped out by a great flood; the consequence of climate change it is hinted.  One tribe of teenagers surv...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS, Pleasance Courtyard, 10 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2016

Following sold out shows and rave reviews in Australia, Asia, USA, Canada and New Zealand, the world's funniest and naughtiest magic show The Naked Magicians is coming to Edinburgh!...

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: BLUSH, Underbelly, 10 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2016

Three women and two men swim in shame. Everyone's exposed. Everyone wants revenge. No one's talking about it. Five candid stories about revenge porn and all its many victims....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: 2 BECOME 1, Underbelly, 10 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2016

Comedy pop musical following four 90s girls embarking on a wild night of speed dating, meeting Mr Wrongs and Mr Rights along the way. A hilarious non-stop journey through infectious pop anthems and ballads....

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: AGENT OF INFLUENCE, Underbelly, 10 August
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2016

'Mid-calf, navy blue day dress with pearl buttons by Victor Stiebel. Dove grey tweed jacket and fox stole by House of Hartnell. Hat by Elsa Schiaparelli. Perfect for luncheons, jaunts around town and spying on fascists'. Lady Pamela, fashion columnist and socialite, is recruited by MI5 to keep notes...