Edinburgh Fringe audiences are seeking out less challenging shows, which could erode its ability to nurture new talent, says ANDY MOSELEY Despite warnings that the Oasis reunion shows at Murrayfield would harm the Edinburgh Festival, figures released by the Fringe Society reveal that three sold-out shows by the Mancunian rockers seem to have caused little […]
Fringe reviews: women in the spotlight
Michelle Collins makes her Fringe debut Arts Correspondent ANDY MOSELEY gives his verdict on Motorhome Marilyn; Ria Lina: Riabelliion; The Essence of Audrey; Olivia Raine Attwood: Faking It Motorhome Marilyn✭✭✭✭ Eastenders actress, Michelle Collins makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut in this new play by Ben Weatherill. Set in Las Vegas, Collins plays Denise, a once aspiring actress […]
Edinburgh Festival: week two reviews
Marcel Cole as Charlie Chaplin Arts Correspondent ANDY MOSELEY gives his verdict on SMILE: The Story of Charlie Chaplin; Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us; The Britpop Hour with Marc Burrows; Dots SMILE: The Story of Charlie Chaplin ✭✭✭✭✭ Celebrating the life of Charlie Chaplin, SMILE is a masterclass in mime and physical comedy as well as […]
Edinburgh Festival opening week reviews
Brian Cox and Sandy Grierson in the Fred Goodwin drama Make It Happen Arts Correspondent ANDY MOSELEY gives his verdict on Hal Cruttenden, Make It Happen, Mark Vigeant, The Spy Who Went to Rehab Make it Happen✭✭✭✭ Equal parts Greek tragedy, Shakespearean drama and political debate, Make it Happen is the story of the rise […]
Review: Reginald D Hunter, A Work in Progress
✭✭✭✭ While many comedians have traditionally done work in progress shows in London and around the country before coming to Edinburgh, Reginald D Hunter is one of an increasing number of comedians who seem to be using Edinburgh as a place to road test material ahead of a national tour. Maybe it’s a hangover from […]