Intrigued by this message on the back of a second hand postcard from 1910, Francesca Millican-Slater becomes a “historical stalker”, obsessed by finding out the identity of the woman it was sent to.
Intrigued by this message on the back of a second hand postcard from 1910, Francesca Millican-Slater becomes a “historical stalker”, obsessed by finding out the identity of the woman it was sent to.
The Show opens with Bobby Crush as Liberace, playing ‘Dancing Cheek to Cheek’ on a fabulously bejewelled grand piano before the pearly gates of heaven.
The audience sit on stools in the centre of the room with “Bertie” in their midst, then gradually his story unfolds around them as his neighbourhood, neighbours and family come to life around the room.
‘Daughter of a Cuban Revolutionary’ is a one-woman show, written and performed by Marissa Chibas. In it, she traces the history of her family and, through this, the history of post-revolutionary Cuba.
Ahir Shah tells us he does not want to be a comedian; he wants to be a rock star. Fortunately for the audience, his loss is our gain as he is shaping up to be a superb comic.
“His eyes were like two motorway fatalities; you couldn’t take your eyes off them” As Laura describes the man of her dreams to her goldfish, the audience listen intently and is drawn into their world.
We all know the story of Peter Pan and Wendy, flying off to Neverland for a life full of adventure. But what happened to those left behind?
The audience make their way into the wooden ark and settle themselves round the (faux) fireplace, awaiting a bedtime story – or several – from some of the top comedians on the Fringe.
Shazia Mirza begins the show by surveying her audience: walking among them, commenting that she call tell by their clothing, that they are mostly “Guardian readers and intellectuals.”
120 Birds is a light-hearted tale of a dance company’s international tour during the roaring 20s. With strong characters, beautiful costumes and original footage from the era it is an engaging and accessible show.




(5.00 out of 5)



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(5.00 out of 5)