Articles by Emily Priestnall

The Improvised Musical

Review
★★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
19th Aug, 2011

This was the title of the only performance kindly suggested by a witty member of tonight’s audience.

The Three Englishmen: Optimists

The four brilliant men who are The Three Englishmen put on a sketch show that will have you in stitches.

The Bald Prima Donna

Review
★★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
21st Aug, 2011

With parody coming out of its ears, The Bald Prima Donna is a well-acted performance of Eugene Ionesco’s 1950 script.

Jessica Ransom: Unsung Heroes

Review
★★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
28th Aug, 2011

Jessica Ransom hits the Fringe with an excellent idea that could be amazing but isn’t quite there yet.

Und

Review
★★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
30th Aug, 2011

Where to begin is a question I cannot push from my mind.

Banter Into Bed

Review
★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
21st Aug, 2011

Banter Into Bed is an appalling excuse for a comedy as there is a vast lack of humour and a misunderstanding of the word banter.

Matthew Crosby: AdventureParty

Review
★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
28th Aug, 2011

Think of a Dad-joke at a family party when everyone groans but laughs at Dad’s attempt at being funny.

Andi Osho: All the Single Ladies

Review
★★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
22nd Aug, 2011

Andi Osho, the rising female comedian famous for her appearances on Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, is taking to pieces what it means to be a single lady in…

Ten

Review
★★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
27th Aug, 2011

Ten takes you on a personal journey of a question of identity.

Sold

Compelling, captivating and representative of a cruel reality, SOLD is a devised piece of drama from the students of the Central School of Speech and Drama which raises awareness o…

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour

A great old fashioned radio show with a twist that makes it absolutely perfect not only for light listening, but as a spectacle too.

Circolombia - Intimo Urban

Flexibility really only comparable to a cheese string, muscles I didn’t know existed, and legs with a remarkably similar function to that of a pogo stick - this is of course Circ…

Little Shop of Horrors

Review
★★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
26th Aug, 2011

This Fringe classic pops up most years, with songs such as ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ and ‘Don’t Feed The Plants’ bringing the house down.

VOICES

This is a performance with no frills attached, it is truly a showcase of voices from around the world coming together to create beautiful music.

I Infinite

I Infinite is an immersive dance experience which truly captures the magic just one dancer can conjure over an audience.

BOBBY WINNER

In the Dust

From breaking to pirouettes, In the Dust is an exceptional example of contemporary dance at its finest.

All the King's Men - Putting It Together Again

One song short of a Spice Girls Tribute band, the boys from King’s have smashed another year at the Fringe.

Flawless: Intergalactic Dream

A million miles away from turbulence, Flawless have a smooth take off, a pleasant flight and a well-rehearsed landing that can’t help but bring a smile to my face.

Four Sad Faces, Suddenly

When the only woman of the four brought out a loaf of sliced bread, I have to say I did predict the oncoming joke.

How I Invented Hip-Hop... and Other Faux Pas

Review
★★★
Emily Priestnall
Edinburgh Fringe
28th Aug, 2011

Mr B is the all-singing, all-rapping chap from Surrey who wants to bring gentlemanly etiquette into hip hop.

The Last 5 Years

The score of this heartfelt musical is stunning.

Ali Cook - Principles and Deceptions

Ali Cook leaves mouths gaping as people gasp in wonderment at magic tricks that make rabbits appearing in top hats seem like an everyday occurrence.

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