David Nicol

The Lobby

The Lobby

★★★☆☆ Comic energy

The Lobby, from Active Inquiry’s Flashback Theatre Company at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall, is a politically informed comedy where the laughs are definitely the priority.

Jun 16 2023 | By | Reply More
The Sideshow

The Sideshow

★★★☆☆ In the zone:

In the week when moves to regulate AirBnB failed and it was decided to curtain Princess Street Gardens off during commercial gigs, Active Inquiry’s The Sideshow feels remarkably relevant.

Jun 24 2019 | By | Reply More
Bella Freak: Unwritten

Bella Freak: Unwritten

★★★☆☆    Moving and insightful:
Disability History Scotland’s first fringe show Bella Freak: Unwritten is a powerful piece that uses the festival as a platform to advance understanding of disability.

Aug 15 2017 | By | Reply More