When Will sees the woman of his dreams singing in the local club, he is overwhelmed by feelings of love, and of what could be. The catch? The siren is his best mate Billy performing in drag. A funny, touching monologue about the concepts of masculinity, sexuality and gender, Candy is both entertaining and thought-provoking.... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 Theatre Review: My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?), (Underbelly) ★★★★★
When Rob Madge was 12, they attempted to stage a full-blown Disney parade in their living room. In this show, celebrating the joy of having a queer child and the loved ones who support them, Madge has the audience alternately rolling in the aisles and dabbing their eyes. Rob Madge. Photo credit: Mark Senior. Inviting... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 Theatre Review: Hungry (Roundabout @ Summerhall) ★★★
When chef Lori meets Bex, who is waiting tables, a romantic clinch in a walk-in fridge marks the start of a tumultuous relationship. Exploring themes of class, queerness and cultural appropriation, Hungry is a thought-provoking play that leaves plenty to be digested. Melissa Lowe and Eleanor Sutton. Photo credit: The Other Richard. Eleanor Sutton and... Continue Reading →