Marcelina Kruczyńska, Author at North West End UK

Malvolio’s Fantasy – theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall

23Aug

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Scotland

Malvolio’s Fantasy – theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall

Malvolio’s Fantasy is a Shakespearian play with a modern twist. This funny, frivolous and energetic script was written by the Zuzabella duo or more precisely Zuza Sołtykowska and Isabella Olsen-Barone. The show was a feast for all the senses. Containing some truly eye catching make-up and hair most (notably Carmen Acoster’s pinktastic look) all these head turning designs were created by Ashley McIntosh. If that wasn’t enough the play contained some originally written music by Claire Wang and Magda Olech. Some other much loved classics were also thrown into the mix, that really managed to hype up and engage the audience even more. The play followed several characters’ stories that were all in one way or another connected to Malvolio. Overall, there was ten actors on stage, this in...

Sammy Blew Up a Toilet – theSpace @ Venue45

21Aug

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Scotland

Sammy Blew Up a Toilet – theSpace @ Venue45

Sammy Blew Up a Toilet playing at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time this year was brought to the stage by the Crunch Collective. The play, being inspired by real-life, became a piece that I believe a lot of the audience could relate to, which was clear from the many ripples of laughter that circulated the room throughout the play. For the duration of the show adulthood problems were forgotten and one was transported to a simpler time. Written by Aric Hanscomb-Ryrie and directed by Aydan Macdonald, the comedic piece captured all the minuscular details one may remember from their primary school days (such as Golden time) and turned them into an entertaining play that griped your attention till the last line. The famous toilet was the main piece of staging that was strategically ...

17Aug

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Scotland

2 Truths, 1 Lie – Hoot 1 @The Apex

2 Truths, 1 Lie has all the best bits of stand-up comedy with a bonus in the form of an interactive gameshow. The show was created by Simon Caine and included three comedians and one host. The host was called Tattoo Dave, who managed to entertain the audience not only with his own jokes but also with some excellent crowd work. After picking his victim Tattoo Dave managed to quickly spin a regular conversation into something the whole audience could laugh at. This broke the fourth wall, easing any tension the audience might have had and prepared them for the first act. The first of the three comedians to take to the stage was the marvelous Rachel Morton-Young. Her comedy displayed how she was a traveler at heart moving all around Europe before settling in Holland. Young w...

15Aug

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Scotland

Malion – theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall

The play was a sensational mix of modern and ancient theatre, transcending time and language that connects modern audiences and Greek theatre buffs alike. Speeches of Gods and Goddesses were spoken in verse. The use of verse displayed the play’s connections to traditional Greek theater. However, this was broken up with modern conversations and ideas that the everyday viewer could understand and connect with in one way or another. This in turn made the play more accessible to a wider audience. Created by Tired Horses Theatre, written by Joseph Meardon, directed by Mikael Phillips and assistant directed by Hannah MacMillan. The stage was transformed into an art studio that looked like it belonged in today’s society just as much as an ancient one. The play seemed to be along the lines ...

Until The Next Wedding – Paradise in Augustines

9Aug

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Scotland

Until The Next Wedding – Paradise in Augustines

Until The Next Wedding was brought to us by Under the Rug Theatre. This “not so rom com” was written by Allie Willison, directed by Niamh Mcgarvey and executive produced by Bethan Murray. This new and exciting play was first previewed in Glasgow before landing at the Edinburgh Fringe. Until The Next Wedding is a two man show featuring characters Mandy and Eliot. Mandy is performed by actor and playwright Allie Willison. The second character, Eliot, is played by actor James Crutcher. As Willison enters the stage and begins to interact with the furniture and props, and tragically fails at smoking a cigar, it becomes clear that this is some sort of in-house library near the wedding. The whole play takes place in that library creating a link between each wedding the two characters at...

8Aug

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Scotland

(Dis)honest – theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall

(Dis)honest by St Catherine's School, Twickenham is an energetic and relatable play. This drama comedy would be especially appealing to fans of podcasts and true crime. This originally written piece poses many thought-provoking questions about honesty and identity in an enjoyable and lighthearted way. These concepts are challenged through the character Amy Bock and her not so honest life choices. Naturally, in true podcast fashion Amy’s crimes are discussed and dissected by various presenters and spokes persons that feature in the podcast. However, in an innovative way the play also includes the comments and views of the podcast’s audience. Although confusing at first, the audience and presenters' opinions merge like an endless conversation showing the connection they all share. ...

Some Sonnets and a Bit of Bach – Greenside @ Infirmary Street

26Aug

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Scotland

Some Sonnets and a Bit of Bach – Greenside @ Infirmary Street

Passionate about William Shakespear and Johann Sebastian Bach, or better yet wondered what these two historical figures have in common? Then you are in for a treat. Performed by the enthusiastic Sebastian Michael, performing his first spoken word solo at the Edinburgh Fringe. This spoken word program will take you back to the past delving into the lives of Bach and Shakespear. Michael not only discusses Bach and Shakespear but adds a personal touch to the performance where he talks about his own artistic journey and how he encountered his love of these two artistic legends. The simplistic staging and clear color theme (since everything is in the color black) all eyes are on Michael, making the performance all the more intimate. Michael’s passion shines through in the moments when he...

A Mirrored Monet – Greenside @ Nicholson Square

23Aug

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A Mirrored Monet – Greenside @ Nicholson Square

A marvelous performance. With excellent acting and the intricate staging and visual effects being a feast for the eyes, this performance is certainly one for the books. A Mirrored Monet written by Carmel Owen, directed by Fraser Grant and music directed by Neil Metcalfe is certainly one to be remembered. The show focuses on the life of Monet. Drawing on inspiration from sources like letters, paintings and more, the performance focuses on all aspects of the artist's life covering the ups just as much as the downs. In a series of flashbacks Monet’s life is unraveled. Within these flashbacks we meet Camille (Monet’s first wife) who in this run was played by the understudy Kim Shepherd. We also meet other artists Monet associated himself with such as the likes of Renoir (played by Chris Dod...

Frighthouse Presents: The Wheel of Misfortune – theSpace @ Surgeons Hall

19Aug

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Scotland

Frighthouse Presents: The Wheel of Misfortune – theSpace @ Surgeons Hall

Filled with jarring and innovative ideas and plenty of clowntastic fun. This unique gameshowesque performance will make you laugh till your insides hurt and then laugh some more. Returning to the fringe, this multimedia horror-comedy anthology which was performed by local Edinburgh creatives and was inspired by The Twilight Zone and Creepshow is the perfect place to bring along friends. The energetic atmosphere and audience participation is the perfect recipe for a fun-filled night. With only two chairs and the wheel on stage the creators found an innovative story-telling solution to paint the picture of where they are. In only 45 minutes the cast manage to take you on a funny and grotesque journey through several stories that are selected through the wheel itself. In each story act...

18Aug

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Scotland

Nevernatal – theSpace @ Surgeons Hall

Nevernatal written by Freya Magee and directed by Charlotte Cattrall in an unusual blend of comedy, baby showers and environmentally conscience thoughts, there's bound to be something for everyone. In this quick and witty performance even, the toughest critic is bound to crack a laugh. The play has taken a journey from Melbourne to London and finally landing at the Edinburgh Fringe. In a satirical way the play openly discusses topics that would resonate with many women in today's society. Magee’s play achieves to show the pressure women face in relation to settling down and starting a family. As well as the sacrifices women have to make like whether to settle down or stay career orientated. The performance stars five different characters Catherine (played by Jadene Renée Prospere), ...