The origin of species by means of natural selection or the survival of [r]evolutionary theories in the face of scientific and ecclesiastical objections: being a musical comedy about Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882)
by John Hinton

5th-31st August 2009
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) Edinburgh Fringe Festival

To celebrate the bicentenary of Darwin’s birth and the 150 years since the publication of a certain theory, comes a new musical comedy for all ages about barnacles, the perils of marrying your own cousin, why dolphins are actually rabbit fish and the small matter of how Charles Darwin built up the courage to publish his remarkable idea.

4 stars: Scotsman, Whatsonstage, The Herald, British Theatre Guide, Fringe Guru, Onstagescotland
5 stars: Broadway Baby, One4Review, Musicaltalk.com
The Stage - MUST SEE!

by Raphaele Moussafir
5th-31st August 2009
Pleasance Courtyard (Below) Edinburgh Fringe

Caroline Horton nominated as BEST SOLO PERFORMANCE by The Stage.
The Stage - MUST SEE!
4 stars - whatsonstage, Three Weeks, Onstagescotland

Nine year old Rachel is not sweet, not impressed and never far from trouble. With best friend Hortense in tow, Rachel’s on a quest to reach double figures. A hit show about evil teachers; annoying Bulgarian nannies; crazy psychologists and a particularly randy Ken & Barbie. A darkly comic monologue for adults about being a child

“A brilliant surprise. Bravo!” (Pariscope – France)
UK Premiere

"I really like the sound of this, especially given that it's the work of Tangram Theatre Company, who have a habit of being good." Caro Moses, THREE WEEKS

“Almost 10 is definitely on the list of charming and funny additions to this years Fringe programme… an endearingly pleasant way to spend an afternoon.” FEST

THE LIST’s Top 50 shows To see at the Fringe.
THREE WEEKS: Top 3 One Person Shows

by Rachael Coopes
7th-31st August 2009
Zoo venues (Monkey House 3pm) Edinburgh Fringe Festival

5 stars - Broadway Baby
4 stars - One4review

“I gave you the world. You wanted to leave it. This was your wish. To be dead. To be free. To be alone. To paint. In peace. Now, you have it all. So for God's sake, stop complaining and act like the most sought after artist in this country.”

When brilliant painter Charlie fakes her death for fame and fortune, younger sibling Viva becomes her only lifeline to the world outside... with terrifying consequences.

World Premiere

by Penelope Skinner
6th-31st August 2009
The Drawing Room, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Fringe Festival

5 STARS - FEST
4 STARS - Three weeks, All the Festivals.com, Whatsonstage.com

“Last night’s sex was it was a bit like a kebab? Doner, not shish. This morning I am coated in the greasy film of regret.”

Life's not looking too good for F. She's 25, down and out, and has just spent the night with the wrong man. Again. As she’s tidying up, she finds a love story she wrote aged 12. Before she knows it, she's hurtling back to the most significant mornings-after of her life.

“Fucked should soon be on everybody’s lips.” - Time Out Critic’s Choice (five stars) on the 2008 London Run