2012
Stand-up for your rights – Chris Coltrane
In the age of credit crunches, coalitions and corporate tax evasion there has been no better time to take a stand. But is protesting all about placards and petitions – or is there a fun way of getting people involved? Stand-up comedian Chris Coltrane thinks so. ‘There are a lot of campaigns and protests that [...]
An Open Letter to Missing String Theatre Company
It’s a little late now, perhaps, but here Daniel Piper evaluates something important about performers, critics, and the Fringe. Dear Missing String Theatre Company, As the festival draws to a close and posters start to come down (as do performers and reviewers alike), there’s something I really need to get off my chest before it’s [...]
Rainbow: ‘winning’
Rainbow is a production that relies on the perceptions and prejudices of its audience; a brave eighty-five minutes of three asymmetrically opposed characters and their interchanging monologues. At an hour and twenty-five, it’s no easy form to keep a Fringe audience convinced. The script is littered with winning observations – Vaseline pot etiquette and pointless [...]
Ellis and Rose
A small darkened room, a dead bird, and a Free-Fringe comedy duo. Could this possibly be a joyful experience? Admittedly I have my doubts – especially as Rose immediately points out the shabbiness of the set (essentially a black sheet), and accuses the audience of turning up two weeks too late. But my worries are [...]
Rhys Darby: The Spaceship stays firmly on the ground.
Rhys Darby has the advantage of having an established fanbase, thanks to his character Murray Hewitt from hit comedy Flight of the Conchords. However, whilst Darby is a very funny man, I can’t help but feel his reputation as a comedian and his ability to fill venues is largely based on his association with the show. [...]
Rhythmic Circus – Doesn’t Fail At All
Rhythmic Circus defies expectations. If you’re only prepared for tap dance, the seven-piece band, complete with beat-boxer Aaron Heaton – who perhaps steals the show with his incredibly versatile voice – will come as a total surprise. The result: music and dance made equally significant in a breathtaking production. Rhythmic Circus is upbeat, loud, and [...]
Hunting Faces! – Facehunters
If anyone is dealing with East London hipsters with nuance, it’s The Hungry Bitches. There’s an itch about their new musical Facehunters: it’s satirical and expressive, but also steers clear of some of the more outdated, conventional musical forms. It’s more than hip; it’s forward-thinking. A daring decision is to infuse the narrative with The [...]
Shane Koyczan: Talk Rocker
Shane Koyczan: Talk Rocker was the first show to make me cry at the Fringe. There, I’ve said it. I’m not much of a crier normally. I have a reputation in my family for having a heart of stone. I didn’t even cry during the episode of The Royle Family where Nana dies. I’m basically [...]
Joel Dommett on Just Being Nice
Earlier this week Lauren Archer interviewed shock comedy trio Bad Bread about the ethics of offensive comedy. Here she gets an alternative argument from ‘nice’ comedian, Joel Dommett. Joel Dommett is adorable. He sits opposite me, clearly slightly uncomfortable, tugging at his sleeves and occasionally and unsuccessfully attempting eye contact. ‘I like to smile a [...]
Bigmouth
Waking up from a less than tranquil night exploring the nooks and crannies of Edinburgh I check my schedule; letting out a morose groan that has nothing to do with my rather delicate condition. “A tribute to 2,500 years of oration” in an hour and a half; impressive given the apparent amount of content. I [...]
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