Language has the power to shape our memories, our relationships and our sense of self. In Other Words is a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of identity, belonging and the stories we tell through the words we speak. Ahead of the show's Edinburgh Fringe run, I caught up with Maya, the show's creator and performer, to discuss transforming personal experiences into theatre, exploring the complexities of language and identity, and why this intimate story has reson

Ali is leaving. There is no other option. Following a white rabbit’s promises of red buses, perfect queues and the sixth largest economy in the world, Ali falls down a very familiar hole and lands in Wonder(Eng)land, a place that looks welcoming but works against you. Reimagining Alice in Wonderland through migrants' experiences is certainly an ambitious idea, and Ali in Wonder(Eng)land deserves credit for attempting something so bold. There are moments where the concept is g

With SELF CENSORED, writer-performer Oscar Brennan brings a bold and deeply personal debut solo show to audiences ahead of its Edinburgh Fringe run. Developed at Leeds Conservatoire and premiering at Leeds Theatre Festival, the drag-cabaret piece blends original live music, storytelling, comedy and performance art to explore autism, masculinity, identity and self-expression. Through the larger-than-life drag persona Scarlet, Oscar examines the masks we wear to navigate the wo