I ask again, how do critics do it, seeing shows, meeting people AND finding time to write. Anyway here is a catch up on a few shows I have seen over a weekend of Fringe Breakfasts, CGO Surgeries, and meets…
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Ed date 170818 – My 5th celebratory blog of EdFringe 2017
After 5 days away we are back for another week of theatregoing, along with 20 panels, workshops, surgeries and meets. May I recommend living in Portobello during the Festival – swimming pool, walks along the beach, 20 mins from town…
Edfringe 2016 – 3rd post – from chakra elephants to techno rom-com nightmares
A light day of shows yesterday gives me a moment to shout out about a couple of extra events I have heard about. But first a wonderful family/children’s show and a hilarious student/adult show. It was good to have a…
Edfringe 2016 – 2nd post – wonderful storytelling, flyering, and cabaret delights
Just had a lovely morning exploring how The Space operates, and exploring the ways forward for an emerging music producer. I keep being delighted to understand the welcoming way in which the organisers of Space invite and support the smallest…
Edfringe 2016 – 1st post – surgeries, grabbing opportunities, and love
Yesterday was my first full day at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the largest networking, drinking and arts event in the world. I began with my first set of Surgeries – a chance to meet creative producers and artists…
Buzy August List
My last blog was 6th August and so I am offering two catch-ups. The first is a celebration list of all that I have done and seen since then. August is full of critical commentary and noise for anyone involved…
Edinburgh Fringe…preparations and virgins
If it was pre-Oscars everyone would be scrabbling for the best designer frock to hold their creative assets. But it isn’t. Its pre-Edinburgh and everyone is trying to ensure that their creative crown jewels are well and truly wrapped within…
Edinburgh Blog 5.5 – Shows I will miss
Each year I leave the festival with a small pile of leaflets for shows I would love to have seen. They are usually linked to people I have met at the Fringe Promoters breakfast or my CGO Surgeries. I will…
Edinburgh 5 – Biscuit jess, York 2015, & Space support
A pleasure this morning to be invited to Space by Karl Bevis to meet companies for a drop in discussion about their shows, their creativity, and the festival – now entering the pain threshold mid-marathon point for some, and the…
Edinburgh 4 – Book Launch, Iceland, Cambridge & Singles
I’m delighted that “Your Life in Theatre” is now out, the Edinburgh Brooke’s Bar croissants have been polished off, a pile of books have sold to creative colleagues and guests to the launch, and I’ve been signing. A lovely way…