Articles by Clara Plackett

Going For Gold

Going for Gold is the second play focusing on the London 2012 Olympics that I have seen at the Fringe and definitely the most pessimistic.

Petite Messe Solennelle

The students of Irene Drummond are taking on a huge challenge by performing Rossini’s Petite Messe Solenelle and they pull it off with some real vigour.

Orkestra Del Sol

Orkestra del Sol are a nine piece brass band with a difference.

Alpha and Omega

Angela Lemaire’s exhibition of prints and beautiful books, Alpha and Omega, is tucked away in McNaughton’s bookshop.

Whispering in the Dark

Whispers in the Dark is a harrowing play.

Gerry Howell: Seriousnessmus

Dressed in a black velvet blazer and surrounded by wacky props and huge speakers, Gerry Howell begins Seriousnessmus in silence, gesturing to members of the audience to help him tu…

Goose

Goose is a heartwarming family friendly play about a 13 year old boy who is alone on his birthday.

Africa Entsha

Having achieved global success and performed at a World Cup opening ceremony, the a cappella five piece Africa Entsha make their seventh appearance at St.

The Summit

Scratchwork Collective’s The Summit is far from your average play.

Joseph Morpurgo - Truthmouth

Joseph Morpurgo teams up with theatre company Truthmouth in a crazy but brilliant character comedy, presented alongside a wacky slideshow.

Big Value Comedy Show - Early

The first truly laugh-out-loud-funny show I have seen at The Fringe, The Big Value Comedy Show is definitely worth the ticket price.

Nik Coppin - Mixed Racist (Free Festival)

Addressing race related issues for an hour can potentially be very uncomfortable.

Gabriel Orozco

Thinking in Circles is a celebration of Gabriel Orozco’s internationally acclaimed work and this exhibition, expertly curated by Briony Fer, is a great credit to Orozco’s highl…