Ahead of bringing A Cat In A Box to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, I caught up with Tom Nemec to discuss transforming personal trauma into theatre, balancing dark humour with emotional honesty, and why survival stories continue to resonate so deeply with audiences. What first made you decide to turn such a deeply personal story into a solo play? I think I reached a point where I didn’t want to keep pretending everything was okay. A lot of the show is about realizing that the

Ahead of Jane Eyre Convention arriving at The Bread and Roses Theatre this June before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, I caught up with writer and performer Eleanor Zeal to discuss literary fandom, chaotic comedy, and the joy of watching passionate people completely lose perspective over a beloved book. Created by Theatre Caddis, this fast-paced farce promises bonnets, Brontë obsession, emotional breakdowns on the moors, and just the right amount of “minimal raunch.” Where d

Ahead of bringing "An American Comedy Show That Quite Possibly Might Be Funny To The British" to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, I caught up with comedian Brendon Lemon to discuss cultural identity, political exhaustion, British humour, and turning America's ongoing chaos into stand-up material blending sharp social commentary with improvisation, crowdwork, and storytelling. Alongside that, he is also presenting "ADHD: A Crowdwork Comedy Show", a completely different Fringe ho

Ahead of (No) Refunds returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a successful New York run and acclaimed Fringe debut, I caught up with Katy Murphy to discuss audience participation, performative pressure, and turning the brutal realities of being a working artist into a hilariously chaotic gameshow experience. Hosted by the dazzling (and slightly terrifying) Tiffany Gold, the show promises high-energy comedy, theatrical mayhem, and the very real possibility of one audi

Ahead of bringing Strangers to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, I caught up with magician and mentalist Max Davidson to discuss mind reading, audience psychology, endurance, and why interactive magic creates such unforgettable experiences. Following successful US tours and a previous Fringe run, Davidson returns with a solo show promising impossible predictions, personal revelations, and a finale that changes completely every night depending on the audience in the room. Strang