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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Oopsie! Managed to miss one. Flo and Joan's One Man Musical. This is great. Have to be honest, I especially enjoyed the bit that went wrong (no spoilers so can't say what).. it was handled so beautifully I wasn't completely sure if it wasn't a bit - it wasn't. This is great fun, if a little libelous

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Edinburgh Fringe day three. Gridlock at Patter House (didn't it use to be Patter Hoose?). A 45 minute play, but felt longer. I feel like it's a play with potential. The actors were very good, the story line interesting. The flashbacks were clumsy, but I think that was due to the small space.

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Day two of Edinburgh Fringe started with the much hyped Bliss. Was it overhyped? Sadly, yes. There were some fabulous voices, and the dubbing of a main character that has lost his voice worked exceptionally well. Unfortunately the story let it down. If it's going to be a feminist story...

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Edinburgh Fringe. My favourite time of year. Three shows yesterday. First up was @sarahhesterross.bsky.social . She is not for everyone - but if you appreciate a great voice, comedy and feminism then this show is for you. Her audience interactions were positive and affirming. Loved it.

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I should have known. But for some reason the promotions that I had seen hooked me in. I read the book several years ago and hated it. Great premise, but the story was poor. But yet I found myself booking a ticket to see One Day the Musical at the Lyceum in Edinburgh. There was a lot to enjoy.

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

@showstoppermusical.bsky.social is a bit of a must see. I made their first show this year, and it did not disappoint. It was fabulously titled '5,6,7 Quake', and it might be my favourite so far. Every night is different, so who knows what today will bring. It might even be your suggestion!

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

My next pick for @edfringe.bsky.social is Mary Queen of Rock, by the local female-led Pretty Knickers Productions. A riot of colour and sound, the (slightly historically inaccurate) depiction of Mary Queen of Scots is a total joy from start to finish. It's 90 minutes, but they went by quickly!

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

My first highlight of @edfringe.bsky.social is Lovett. A one-woman show about Mrs Lovett of Sweeny Todd fame. @lucyroslyn.bsky.social is magnificent in her portrayal of the famous pie-maker. She gives us a masterclass in not only embodying characters but also in captivating an audience. A must see.

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Best time of the year in Edinburgh, it's Fringe baby! I know there's plenty of people here that hate it because it's crowded and it makes living here harder during August - perfectly valid. Edinburgh in August, if the festivals aren't your thing, is definitely best avoided. It's busy and noisy and

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Adaptations aren't always the best, no matter what genre it's being adapted from and to. I adore the film Kinky Boots, for example, but the stage version doesn't grab me nearly as much. So I was a little bit hesitant to go to see Wild Rose at @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social. It was completely unfounded

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Stacey Dooley was at the Assembly Rooms, for a night titled 'Stories from Remarkable Mothers'. I went along - I'm a mother, and I know many remarkable mothers. This has the potential to be a really life affirming evening hearing about motherhood. What we got was more a bit of an insular look at

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Ghost Stories at the Festival Theatre. I was very much looking forward to this, having heard from friends how good it is. I was left feeling rather disappointed, in all honesty. That's not to say there wasn't good stuff - the set was impressive for a touring show, and everything built up to an

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Spilling Words @spillingwords.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

I know which one is Ant and which one is Dec - but I have no clue which one is Noel and which one is Liam. Is it just me?

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