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EdFest Review: Hang Time ****

Across the Arts — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews ‘an important story well told’.

EdFest Review: Prophets ***

Across the Arts — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a flawed production with solid performances.

EdFest Review: Little Animals ****

Across the Arts — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a thoughtful production.

EdFest Review: The King of All Birds ****

Across the Arts — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews ‘something satisfying and completely of itself’.

EdFest Review: Angels in America ****

Across the Arts — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0100

Michael Cox reviews a production that ‘works remarkably well’.

EdFest Review: Call Me Elizabeth ***

Across the Arts — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a two-part production with ‘a convincing’ performance but lacks drama.

EdFest Review: Keeley Hazell--Everyone’s Seen My Tits ***

Across the Arts — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews ‘an engaging and energetic performer’.

EdFest: Mario Adrion--Live a Little ***

Across the Arts — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews ‘an engaging and self-deprecating performer’.

EdFest Review: The Tao of Lloyd ***

Across the Arts — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a production with ‘a smart conceit’.

EdFest Review: Ulysses of Scranton ***

Across the Arts — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0100

Anna Burnside says ‘there is much to love about this throw-everything-at-the-wall production’.

Ed Fest: The Singer ***

Across the Arts — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews ‘an enjoyable and uplifting’ production.

EdFest Review: ROLEPLAY ***

Across the Arts — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews an anticipated production that asks questions but doesn’t give many answers.

EdFest Review: Jamie Wolf--Psycho ***

Across the Arts — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a set by ‘an engaging performer with an infectious smile and a strong gag rate’.

EdFest Review: Guy Branum--Be Fruitful ****

Across the Arts — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:13:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews ‘a really accomplished show’.

EdFest Review: Phil Nichol--Aren’t We Lucky ***

Across the Arts — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews the latest by the acclaimed comedian.

EdFest Review: Ludwig: Unfinished Business ***

Across the Arts — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a production with ‘some strong musical jokes and whimsies’.

EdFest Review: Mayflies ****

Across the Arts — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews Grid Iron’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel.

EdFest Review: The Galloping Cure ****

Across the Arts — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a ‘fresh and relevant’ production.

EdFest Review: Cathy ***

Across the Arts — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a missed opportunity with a ‘masterful’ lead performance.

EdFest Review: Julius Caesar Variety Show ****

Across the Arts — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0100

Anna Burnside reviews a very funny production with a ‘deeply satisfying, if horrific, ending’.