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I Was Kinda the Bad Guy @ The Laughing Horse (Brighton Fringe Festival 2023) Review

A lot of the time, we don’t even realise the psychological or emotional turmoil that we’re in – often hiding behind distractions to fight away the pain. The bonds we form around us a vital factor in possibly exploring this further and healing. Delving into this further with production I Was Kinda the Bad Guy, Jaz Johnson delivers a brooding drama very honestly exploring the impact of intervention and receiving a mental health diagnosis both on the individual and those around them. The topic of mental health the sole purpose of the piece which, perfectly pitched to a Gen Z demographic.

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5th June 2023by Theatrefullstop
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Goodbye Erdogan @ Fishing Museum Loft, The Old Net Room (Brighton Fringe Festival 2023) Review

On Sunday 28th May 2023, the results of the Turkish general elections were revealed. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leader of right wing party ‘Justice and Development’ securing his position as Turkey’s 12th president which he has held for 20 years now. His opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the centre left ‘Republican People’s Party’ seen as a genuine rival but losing out to Erdogan’s 52.1% victory. A commentary on the many years of political unrest leading up to this year’s final result, Turkish native Betal presents Goodbye Erdogan – political theatre at its purest.

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30th May 2023by Theatrefullstop
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Moni Zhang: Child From Wuhan @ The Walrus (Brighton Fringe Festival 2022) Review

A city situated in Central China’s Hubei province, Wuhan is the largest and most populous within Hubei –  China’s capital for a short period in the late 1920s, the city would go on to serve as the country’s wartime capital in 1937 during WWII. To this day, the city holding a powerful influence within various arenas within Central China including the political and economical. Born in Wuhan in the 90s, comic Moni Zhang shares her experiences of home, family and school before making the move to study abroad in Germany in her stand up show Moni Zhang: Child From Wuhan.

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2nd June 2022by Theatrefullstop
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No One @ The Rotunda (Brighton Fringe Festival 2022) Review

A superpower I’m sure many would wish to have, the concept of invisibility has captured the imaginations of many. Originally published in 1897, H.G. Wells’ The Invisible Man has done just this – the tale following scientist Griffin’s discovery of how to make himself invisible, this starting off a chain of events that lead to life changing circumstances before his true form is revealed. Inspired by the work of Wells, AKIMBO present No One, a supernatural thriller taking us on an unpredictable journey of the metaphysical.

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31st May 2022by Theatrefullstop
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Am I A Robot? @ The Old Market (Brighton Fringe Festival 2022) Review

In 2016, the world’s first social humanoid robot named SOPHIA was activated, developed in Hong Kong, SOPHIA would go on to part take in various interviews across the globe, which as you can imagine caused further intrigue. Inspired by where we’re currently at within our fourth Industrial Revolution, K&A present Am I A Robot?, which forms part of Brighton Fringe’s Dutch Season.

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31st May 2022by Theatrefullstop
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After the Echo @ The Old Market (Brighton Fringe Festival 2022) Review

Defined as a pensive sadness, the feeling of melancholy can feel isolating, numbing. A state of mind rarely discussed openly, it can feel never ending. An exploration of melancholy and what it looks and feels like, duo DeRonde/Deroo present Amsterdam Best of Fringe Award winning show After the Echo, described as a ‘glittery ode to melancholy’, the show forms part of Brighton Fringe’s Dutch Season.

Courtesy of Joshua Walter.

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31st May 2022by Theatrefullstop
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Am I A Terrible Person @ Brighton Fringe Festival 2021 Review

OCD is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, with symptoms usually starting to appear during early adulthood (NHS). Exploring this further, alongside his dealing with depression, Ant Lightfoot presents Am I A Terrible Person?

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29th June 2021by Theatrefullstop
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We’re All Strangers Here @ Hitcher Encounters Website (Brighton Fringe Festival 2021) Review

With travel options currently limited due to the pandemic, this time has offered the opportunity to plan future excursions, as well as look back on memories formed. Tapping into this human need to embark on many a journey, Hitcher Encounters present We’re All Strangers Here, an experiential project fusing immersive performance with audio clips to present a timely digital piece of work for our technical age.

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24th June 2021by Theatrefullstop
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The Old House @ Brighton Festival Fringe 2021 Review

A neurodegenrative disease that witnesses the patient’s condition progressively worsen over a steady period of time, Alzheimer’s Disease impacts memory, language, can cause disorientation and behavioural issues amongst other symptoms. Highlighting the impact of this devastating condition within a mother-daughter dynamic, Kate Maravan presents The Old House.

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21st June 2021by Theatrefullstop
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Open Return @ Brighton Fringe Festival 2021 Review

Commutes are a fascinating part of a journey, how we use that time varying from person to person. Tapping into this intriguing part of our routine, writer Ben Worth presents Open Return, an online drama bringing the experiences of two women, initially strangers, on their commute – to the fore.

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18th June 2021by Theatrefullstop
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