You'll find our theatre news, theatre reviews and theatre interviews are written from an audience point of view. A wholesome musical performance… The beautifully constructed elephant puppet [was] both spectacular and practical. Cabaret in the Dark at C venues'plunges the audience into darkness, allowing them to step into the shoes of their hosts, VICS, a collective of visually impaired artists from a variety of performing disciplines'. Meanwhile, audiences can 'discover the untold stories behind the galaxy's background characters' in The Extras Strike Back: A Musical Tribute to the Forgotten Heroes of Star Wars at Greenside.

Available to watch online, A Snake in the House Means the Family Will Never Want is 'an immersive performance of live electronica, dance and sculptural costuming, on intergenerational healing and transformational futures'.It’s rare that an illustrated book is brought so vividly to the stage… For little ones who may be overwhelmed by the noise and villains of a pantomime, this is a fantastical introduction to theatre. What Sam really needs is some kind sole to provide legal guidance like the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. Expecting by c21 Theatre Company is at Deaf Action, and 'explores experiences unique to d/Deaf and hearing couples'. From the stages of London to the shelves of Lidl,' 2020 The Musical (at Underbelly) 'celebrates human resilience and everyday heroes'. Then he remembers completing a form to 'adopt an elephant' at the zoo, never dreaming it would actually turn up at his door.

At BlundaGardens, Joanne Tremarco and Maral: Mother Earth (The Oldest Stripper) is an 'interdisciplinary BSL-integrated show, blending clown, burlesque, puppetry, live film'. The story jumps back and forth, as we learn about the elephant’s journey from the zoo to Sam’s living room.Having read the story, it would hugely benefit from an element of accountability and redemption, which unfortunately do not get explored here. EMT Does Pop promises 'anthemic songs that you love, performed with EMT's signature quality and style', while Anthems – New Generation Musical Hits has 'a stunning collection of anthemic songs from newer musicals from recent decades, performed with a live band'. Tom Robinson is Up Close and Personal at The Stand's New Town Theatre, offering 'an hour of classic songs and scurrilous stories spanning five decades of adventures in the music industry'.

Keroseno and Finito: Cock O'Clock is 'a transgressive tragicomedy based on true events that follows two LGBT+ siblings Keroseno and Finito, in the prevention and visibility of suicide' following their mother's death - it's on at both Laughing Horse and Leith Depot. Suitable for families and children aged 3+, join this heartwarming tale as The Slightly Annoying Elephant stomps their way to the Edinburgh Fringe. Part of the Made in Scotland showcase, SCOTS at Ghillie Dhu is 'the true(ish) story of Scotland, told by a figure who's seen it all - The Toilet'. There are some fun set pieces and there’s a neat adaptability about Hu’s set, which transforms from a zoo to an aeroplane and home again with just a few subtle shifts. Glom Glom and the Musical Monster Millipede’s action packed interactive adventure show is smashed full of comedic pieces, singalongs, interactive obstacles and guaranteed giggle fits for cool kids and carers alike.

In Poesie Geht Ohne Schuh (Poetry Walks Without Shoes), 'poems of Rilke, Eichendorff and more are set to music and performed by Christoph Hilger and Janet de Vigne' at Old Saint Paul's Church. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. In conclusion, "The Slightly Annoying Elephant" by David Walliams is an okay read with some humorous moments and a unique premise. Fringe audiences can 'experience the passionate and mesmerising Flamenco Guitar Odyssey by Philip Adie' at Alba Flamenca. La Haut (Up There) at the French Institute in Scotland'is an audiovisual show that immerses the audience in a unique world through the eyes of bird-like aeroplanes, taking you on a journey exploring emotions of longing and home'.

The Listies Make Some Noise at House of Oz in 'an insane mixtape of silly songs, stupid sketches and crazy clowning'. Su Mi: Banana Beard at BlundaGardens'invites you on a surreal misadventure of absurdist sketch, untamed thrash metal guitar solos and imaginary costumed personas'. At Palmerston Place Church, Chariot: The Eric Liddell Story tells the story of the famed athlete and his struggle to stay true to his principles at the Olympic Games of 1924. The Cathedral Song School Tours at St Mary's Cathedral give visitors a chance to see the Cathedral's murals by Phoebe Traquair, painted between 1888 and 1892. And Come Die with Me: The Murder Mystery Musical Parody at Just the Tonic is 'sure to have you giggling, gasping and gagging, and that's before the choose your own ending'.As we move at pace towards this year's festival, it has never been more important than now to support those at the very heart of the Fringe – the artists. The South London Jazz Orchestra'dazzles you with big-band favourites from the whole history of jazz - as well as some more surprising choices - in an afternoon of funk, Latin, swing and much more'.