Stephanie Dunk, Author at North West End UK

12Aug

By Stephanie DunkNo Comments

Scotland

Cowboys and Lesbians – Pleasance Dome

As I stepped into the theatre, the twang of country music surrounded me, setting the tone for the story that was about to be told. Each backdrop on the stage meticulously hand-painted, setting the scene for a world waiting to be explored, with this a ladder and a simple box, unassuming yet intriguing, overall, a very charming and well crafted set The audience buzzed, it was clear that this was a full house, ready for what we were about to see. The show started and we were transported into the lives of ordinary teenagers, casually chatting about crushes on teachers, which was nostalgic and familiar to most. The play developed into a coming-of-age narrative; a story that resonated with experiences many LGBT people have all shared. The transitions were accompanied by music that p...

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Filth – Assembly George Square

I entered the venue first which meant I got to watch hundreds of people flood in and fill the room , everyone was chatting to me and each other about times they had been to Skinner's shows before, this was my first time, but the enthusiasm of the other audience members put me at ease, I got the idea it was going to be a highly entertaining and laughter filled hour, what I didn't realise was, I would be sat repeating his jokes to my friends later and laughing all over again. The audience was star studded with other well-known comedians there to support Skinner giving the whole evening a touch of stardom. On the stage in the spotlight stood a lone microphone, in moody blue light – like a rockstar ready to roll. The atmosphere was lively, thanks to the upbeat music setting the...

Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly – Assembly George Square

As I walked up to the venue, I asked my friend "wait, is it this big white box?" I had never been to a show in a box before, but it let me know what I was in for - something quirky, unexpected and a great discovery. When we entered, I noticed that the music was similar to, and possibly might be the music from the monopoly video games, which is a really nice touch. We were seated to face a table with some monopoly related items, a whiteboard, and a mysterious item covered with a tea towel. Shortly, the show began with a voiceover and Alborough entered full of charisma and infectious enthusiasm, he started with a song, the lyrics were fun and snappy, I knew at that point, not only was I going to have a fun filled hour, but the host would be having just as much fun as me. ...