Back in 2019 BC, at this time of year, I had a spreadsheet covered with shows I wanted to see, needed to see, had been asked to see, or just wondered whether I might see. I had a schedule and…
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Blank diary in August…
August in Edinburgh: In 1978 I was up in a lighting perch for 24hrs plugging and unplugging circuits. In 1984 I was preparing an international press bureau and organising the launch of a programme book for 195 events. In 1985…
Edfringe and the Three Steps Behind Club
I have often written over the years about the special club which was formed one rainy morning on the banks of Derwentwater unbeknownst to the illustrious guests gathered there. Dame Judi Dench may have been centre stage, but around her,…
Ed date 170805 – 6 shows, sexual self and no programmes….
This was planned as an 8 show day – which is eminently possible on the Fringe, but in the end I abandoned a cross city walk to one show, and saw 7. Here are thoughts and recommendations for 6…
Ed date 170803 – All alone in the spotlight – 5 solo shows
By chance of the calendar I’ve seen 5 solo shows back to back and they all offered me different insights into the art of this truly difficult theatrical form, and the nature of life, loss, theatre and love of self,…