Riddles Court

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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Salamander

Salamander

★★★☆☆ Great potential

Salamander, from Pretty Knickers Productions at Greenside @ Riddles Court, is inspired by true events that took place in Leith in the 1980s.

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Past Life

Past Life

★★★☆☆ Strong comedy

Set in what initially appears to be the backstage area of a theatre, Past Life from Simply Surreal, at Greenside Riddles Court for the last week of the Fringe only, provides a glimpse into the life of a reality TV show host and, in a humorous way, reveals it to be a fairy miserable existence.

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Chicago, Chicago!

Chicago, Chicago!

★★★☆☆ Promising

Name Pending Productions’ Chicago, Chicago! at Greenside @ Riddles Court for one week, is an original and intriguing piece, full of vitality. Its strange mixture of genres and ideas does not always come together, but shows distinct promise.

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The Masks of Oscar Wilde

The Masks of Oscar Wilde

★★★★☆ Accomplished

The Masks of Oscar Wilde, from Matchmaker Productions at Greenside @ Riddles Court, is an informative account of Wilde’s life. The play may not be the best structured work imaginable, but this production makes the most of it under difficult circumstances.

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PQA productions

PQA productions

Persephone, The School Film, Blackout:

The establishment of a venue by the Pauline Quirke Academy means that – among the many other shows staged there – there is a showcase for the local youngsters attending the PQA.

Aug 28 2018 | By | Reply More
The Last Five Years

The Last Five Years

★★★★☆   Clever and Refreshing:

A clever and heartbreaking twist on a classic story, The Last Five Years from Q Productions at Riddles Court blows all your expectations of a romantic musical right out the water.

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