James Phillips

Faustus in Africa! (EIF)

Faustus in Africa! (EIF)

★★☆☆☆ Lacking clarity

Faustus in Africa! may have been a ground-breaking production thirty years ago, but it is not entirely clear why it has been revived now, at the International Festival for four performances at the Lyceum.

Aug 22 2025 | By More
Little Red Robin Hood

Little Red Robin Hood

★★★☆☆ Clever

Little Red Robin Hood from Happy Sad Productions is a clever mash-up of Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with elements of other pantos thrown in for good measure.

Nov 28 2024 | By | Reply More
And They Played Shang-a-Lang

And They Played Shang-a-Lang

★★★★★ Joyful romp

After an eleven-year streak, Edinburgh Little Theatre’s And They Played Shang-a-Lang opens what is billed as its final Fringe run, to a packed and cheering house at the Hill Street Theatre.

Aug 10 2024 | By | Reply More
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