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Nick It for Munich

 
Richard Beck Review by Richard Beck 4 Published: 3 Aug 2025 Greenside @ George Street Show Dates: 1 Aug 2025-9 Aug 2025

Jamie is a good lad: devoted to family and football, a passion he shares with his father. Even his mother has a Saltire flag on a stick she waves throughout every Scotland game.

Energy, physicality and humour abound as his story unfolds in a series of twists and turns

Together, they had planned to attend the opening game of the 2024 European Championship between Scotland and Germany in Munich, but they suffer a setback and the trip is called off. Jamie is devastated, but doesn’t give up on the idea. What follows, in Nick it for Munich at Greenside@George Street, is Jamie’s quest to see the game while handling family and friends in a series of incidents – some of which help him on his way, others that block his path, divert him or draw on every ounce of ingenuity he possesses.

The play is written and performed by Aric Hanscomb-Ryrie, a talented emerging artist from Edinburgh, and was developed with the aid of a Keep It Fringe bursary. He plays several roles in the 60-minute solo show as various characters converse with Nick, the sharply drawn central figure. Energy, physicality and humour abound as his story unfolds in a series of twists and turns that make for an engaging, well-paced narrative, delivered with clarity, strong projection and a ringing local accent.

Director Aaron Clason draws out all the laddish elements while making Nick an endearing character, and – along with assistant director and movement coordinator Zoë Maunder – has used every inch of the tight space to create an animated production, complete with focused sound and music.

Nick it for Munich is an unpretentious, well-told story, performed with passion and pride.

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Nick it for Munich is a hilarious one-person show about Jamie, a dreamer determined to make it to Euro 2024. With nothing but a Scotland top and wild spirit, he embarks on a chaotic journey across Europe, facing outrageous challenges and unexpected friendships. As his plans go hilariously awry, Jamie's resilience shines through, proving that the pursuit of dreams knows no bounds. This heartwarming tale celebrates optimism and the joy of chasing what you want, making it a must-see for everyone, whether a football fan or not! Join the ride and cheer for Jamie!