Peter Maddern

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THE ARTIST – Assembly – 4.5K

No language barriers here. Thom Monckton presents terrific Finnish theatre. 4.5K

SEDIMENT – Assembly – 4K

Sediment is an enchanting hour of dance and, if you must, circus that will leave you longing for simpler days and enrapt by the joy of the message and these beautiful dancers and the precision of their craft. 4K

NARCISSIST IN THE MIRROR – Pleasance – 4.5K

Brilliant theatre? This show should a mandatory school class, a part of every high school and undergrad curricula! 4.5K

WHEN THE FRIENDSHIP HAS SAILED – C-21 – 2.5K

Natalie Ann Jamieson’s performance is of such sustained humour and quality that one can only ponder what much meatier roles she may also shine in; she is a delight to watch and see perform. 2.5K

FOR THE RECORD – Pleasance – 4K

A delightful escape from the bustle of a busy Ed fringe afternoon. Toby Thompson is the new prophet for the spoken word.

KIDS PLAY – The Space – Niddry St – 4K

Kids Play is thoughtful, well written and extremely well executed theatre. 4K

THE SHIFT – Underbelly – 3K

Engaging and captivating physical theatre – 3K

THE MARILYN CONSPIRACY – Assembly – 4.5K

Gripping yarn about a fabled event, brilliantly written and performed. 4.5K

COMIC’S PORTRAIT OF A SERIOUS ARTIST – Ed Book Fest Spiegeltent – 4.5K

A night to remember; a risky collaboration between so many diverse elements that came off brilliantly. 4.5K

JEREMY NICHOLAS – After Dinner Stories – Gilded Balloon – 4K

When stand up often resorts to crudity and the crass, even the BBC’s 11th most famous Jeremy can deliver a rousing hour of humour. 4K