Articles by Marni Appleton

Jean Genet’s classic play, based on the true story of two maids brutally murdering their mistress, is produced by All Bare Theatre in this rarely performed adaptation by Martin C…

Love in the Time of Gilmore Girls

Sometimes love comes to you and sometimes you have to make it happen.

Grounded

Review
★
Marni Appleton
Edinburgh Fringe
Spotlites
14th Aug, 2015

Grounded is written, performed and directed by Linda McDade.

Lifted

If you can find it, there is some brilliant (and also free – bonus!) storytelling nestled beneath a dark, dingy pub at this year’s Fringe.

The Jennifer Tremblay Trilogy Part I: The List

We all make lists: to do lists, shopping lists, present lists… They are one of the best ways of keeping on top of one’s life and making sure that nothing is forgotten.

If I Were Me

Antler’s If I Were Me is a visual treat.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Family

“He is my father… somehow,” says Ben Norris, cutting to the heart of a feeling many people have at some point in their lives.

We're Not Dogs

What is love? Is it the crazy infatuations of our teenage years, the strength to make a failing marriage work or the instant bond between parent and child? Or is it something else,…

Penny Arcade: Longing Lasts Longer

With her bright red hair and black-lined eyes, Penny Arcade looks like some sort of cartoon superhero – and she has the commanding stage presence you’d expect of one too.

Cornermen

Cornermen treads a well-worn narrative path: the tale of a young man, plucked from obscurity to rise to fame and success.

Echoes by Henry Naylor

Two women on a stage: one in a black gown, one in a white gown; a modern day schoolgirl jihadi and a Victorian intellectual.

Women's Hour

“Doesn’t she look lovely?” Louise Mothersole and Rebecca Biscuit coo again and again, spitting irony.

Felicity Ward: What If There Is No Toilet?

What if there is no toilet? Well, you needn’t worry.

Goodbear

Joe Barnes and Henry Perryment deliver solid, expressive performances in their comedy sketch show.

Counting Stars by Atiha Sen Gupta

“Some people would kill to have what we have,” says Sophie, describing her job as a toilet attendant in a nightclub.

4x4 Ephemeral Architectures

Ballet and juggling.

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Burning Books

John Lennon: In His Own Write

Invisible City

Tony's Last Tape

I Got Dressed in Front of My Nephew Today

Miss Sarah

A Study on the Stillness of Love

The Maids