The Theatre Reviewer

With the celebration of its 10th anniversary this year, I caught up with Dan the co-founder and performer and festival producer Amee Smith to talk about a decade of clowning, contemporary physical comedy, and why audiences continue to connect so deeply with this timeless art form. From chaotic cabarets and bouffon rituals to international performers and workshops, this year’s festival promises to be the biggest and boldest yet. Over the last ten years, the decade and festival

Ahead of bringing A Cat In A Box to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, I caught up with Tom Nemec to discuss transforming personal trauma into theatre, balancing dark humour with emotional honesty, and why survival stories continue to resonate so deeply with audiences. What first made you decide to turn such a deeply personal story into a solo play? I think I reached a point where I didn’t want to keep pretending everything was okay. A lot of the show is about realizing that the

Ahead of Jane Eyre Convention arriving at The Bread and Roses Theatre this June before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, I caught up with writer and performer Eleanor Zeal to discuss literary fandom, chaotic comedy, and the joy of watching passionate people completely lose perspective over a beloved book. Created by Theatre Caddis, this fast-paced farce promises bonnets, Brontë obsession, emotional breakdowns on the moors, and just the right amount of “minimal raunch.” Where d