Grace Donaldson Archives - North West End UK

Student Theatre at Glasgow brings their satirical and raunchy rendition of ITV’s hit reality show Love Island to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Summer Fling, written and directed by Grace Donaldson, follows the journey of four Love Island contestants navigating their morality and sexuality as they compete to win the grand prize of £100,000, not to mention the highly sought after fast-fashion brand deal. This play highlights the social concerns and qualms surrounding reality television in a brassy but intelligent approach. Following the success of STAG’s 2024 fringe show, Lads of the Flies (also written and directed by Donaldson), it’s clear that STAG and their audiences hold great appreciation for Donaldson’s quick-wit and playful direction. Lola Gibbons (playing Ma...

STAG (Student Theatre at Glasgow), takes the Fringe by storm with their latest production written and directed by Grace Donaldson. This quick-witted, fast-paced show tells the story of four “lads” lost on their Duke of Edinburgh expedition - two of whom, are coming to terms with their sexuality. Throughout the play we see them accept that they are in love, and they do in fact fit the rugby lad stereotype – they’re as gay as gay can be. Donaldson’s writing is incredibly sharp, with well-thought, quick-witted remarks from each character. The actors were steadfast in their roles – so sure of themselves that I really did see them as lads (even the one with pigtails). The group played off of each other wonderfully, really giving the audience a good chuckle. The...

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Summer Fling – theSpace @ Niddry Street

Lads of the Flies – The Space @ Niddry Street