Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 Theatre Review: Jacob Storms’ Tennessee Rising – The Dawn of Tennessee Williams (Assembly Rooms) ★★★★

Based on the life and career of Tennessee Williams, Jacob Storms' compelling one man show examines his unexplored years with both wit and sincerity. Jacob Storms in Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams. Thoughfully written and comprehensively researched, Tennessee Rising introduces the audience to Tom, an up-and-coming writer who is yet to be known... Continue Reading →

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 Theatre Review: Lena (Assembly George Square) ★★★★

This new musical about the life of Scottish child star, Lena Zavaroni, paints a stark picture of the dark side of living in the bright lights. Jon Culshaw and Erin Armstrong in Lena. Photo Credit: McCredie. While many will remember the diminutive singing sensation, who won Opportunity Knocks a record-breaking five times in a row... Continue Reading →

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 Theatre Review: Wasteman (Assembly George Square Studios) ★★★★

Inspired by performer Joe Leather's own experiences, Wasteman is a pithy black comedy about a Northern bin-man who learns to put the sparkle back into his life. Joe Leather in Wasteman. Photo Credit: Corinne Cumming. Bolton-born Leather's slickly staged solo show is a real joy to watch. Opening with a drag dream sequence, Joe talks... Continue Reading →

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 Theatre Review: Blue (Assembly George Square) ★★★

An unflinching portrait of policing, politics and racism in America, June Carryl's Blue is hard to watch for all the right reasons.

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