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 […]
Mark Watson
Norse mythology and one-night shows
Mythos: Ragnarök is at the Meadows (pic: Terry Murden) Our contributors highlight more shows at this year’s Fringe, including one-night-only shows at Shedinburgh’s new venue. Mythos: Ragnarök Part myth, part muscle, Mythos: Ragnarök, is created by writer, director and actor Ed Gamester combines historic Viking storytelling with high-octane professional wrestling. Audiences are treated to a masterclass […]
Review: Mark Watson, Search
✭✭✭✭ Mark Watson’s new show is about his relationship with his son, his relationship with his dad and his relationship with technology. In many ways, it’s also about his relationship with himself and with mortality. All of which could suggest that Watson is now mining the same path that many comedians start to head down […]
Master craftsman who keeps the show flowing
Mark Watson: The Infinite Show (Rating 5/5) This is a show about empathy, what it is and whether it’s easy to feel. If that makes it sound like it’s going to be deeply introspective and downbeat, think again as this is anything other than a show to make you feel sad. Watson celebrates life in […]