Made In Edinburgh

Traditional Tales of Scotland

Traditional Tales of Scotland

★★★★☆ Magical

With a basic set consisting of a table and chair and no special effects or lights, Traditional Tales of Scotland at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, is a simple and relaxed hour of storytelling.

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Plague, Poo n’ Punishment

Plague, Poo n’ Punishment

★★★★☆ Heaps of fun

Set in an ancient courtroom, Edinburgh Storytellers’ Plague, Poo n’ Punishment is a comedy show filled with stories of Edinburgh’s gory history that is enjoyable for both children and adults.

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Kevin Quantum: Momentum

Kevin Quantum: Momentum

★★★★☆ Magic

Edinburgh’s own scientist-turned-magician has produced another thoroughly entertaining show in Kevin Quantum: Momentum at the Assembly Rooms.

Aug 23 2023 | By | Reply More
Sunday in the Park with George

Sunday in the Park with George

★★★☆☆ Picturesque

Edinburgh University Footlights’ production of Sunday in the Park with George, at Paradise in Augustines for the final week of the Fringe, is crafted with huge care and the maximum of good intentions.

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Julius Caesar Must Die

Julius Caesar Must Die

★★★★☆ Committed

Myths Unbound and New Celts charge through Julius Caesar Must Die at theSpace on the Mile with fire and real purpose.

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Lost and Found

Lost and Found

★★★★☆ Buzzy

The Counterminers’ Lost and Found at Just the Tonic at The Caves fairly crackles and fizzes with life. Humorous and heartfelt, it heads into some well-trodden territory at times, but always has enough that is novel to make it a joy.

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The Real William Shakespeare… As Told by Christopher Marlowe

The Real William Shakespeare… As Told by Christopher Marlowe

★★★★☆ Full of imagination

There are many debates and conspiracy theories surrounding Shakespeare’s life and work. The Real William Shakespeare… as Told by Christopher Marlowe, from Matchmaker Theatre Productions, pitches into one of those thought-provoking theories with great humour, music and lively performances.

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For Better, For Worse

For Better, For Worse

★★★☆☆ Truthful

For Better, For Worse from PenPal Productions at C aquila is largely successful at combining a family comedy with the wider world, in a way that many have found too difficult to pull off in the past.

Aug 22 2023 | By | Reply More
Land Under Wave

Land Under Wave

★★★★☆ Inclusive

Land Under Wave, presented by the Young Edinburgh Storytellers, is a beautifully inclusive combination of traditional music and storytelling, brought up to date for the 21st Century.

Aug 22 2023 | By | Reply More
Witch? Women on Trial

Witch? Women on Trial

★★★☆☆ Engrossing

Witch? Women on Trial from storyteller Natalie Nardone makes excellent use of a recently opened venue, the Lost Close, deep in amongst the wynds and closes under the houses that once crowded around the Royal Mile.

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