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Scotsman
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Fringe debut for The Flying Bubble Show promises wonder, awe and uplift for all ages
This August, a unique new family production is set to float into the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Flying Bubble Show, created and performed by Maxwell the Bubbleologist, will run from the 2nd to the 23rd August (excluding the 12th of August) at the Underbelly Circus Hub – The Beauty, with daily performances at 3.10pm. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Nominated for Best Family Show at the 2024 Brighton Fringe, The Flying Bubble Show combines bubble artistry, aerial choreography, live storytelling and sensory theatre to create a fully immersive experience. Audiences can expect a visual feast that appeals to all ages, blending physical spectacle with emotional depth. At the heart of the show is Maxwell's personal journey, beginning in South Africa where he grew up surrounded by the magic of fringe festivals. Drawing from real-life events, the performance explores themes of curiosity, perseverance and discovering joy in unexpected places. His story is told through soaring movement, dynamic lighting, music and thousands of shimmering bubbles. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This is Maxwell's first Edinburgh Fringe appearance, though he has already performed to captivated audiences across Europe, India, Australia and the United States. His mastery of bubble science and performance art has evolved into a truly international career that bridges circus, theatre and education. (c) TILDA JEAN The production is designed to resonate with children and adults alike. While young audiences are drawn into the fantastical visuals and physical comedy, older viewers connect with the show's deeper emotional moments and artistic craftsmanship. Maxwell's path to performance was anything but direct. After leaving South Africa at 18 with limited resources, he travelled through the UK, Ireland and the US working a range of jobs and gradually discovering his talent for engaging children and manipulating bubbles. A last-minute booking for a birthday party in London marked the unexpected start of a new chapter. From local parties and park performances to international bookings and sell-out festival shows, Maxwell's work has developed into a powerful, multifaceted theatrical experience. His performances now incorporate aerial acrobatics, storytelling and sound design, along with a strong sense of purpose. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In addition to his live shows, Maxwell has also pioneered the world's first Soap Bubble Planetarium, a dome-based projection experience that takes audiences inside the physics and beauty of bubbles through filmed footage and immersive light play. The Flying Bubble Show is suitable for families, school groups and anyone looking to rediscover their sense of wonder. With a run throughout August and a captivating blend of science, emotion and performance, it is expected to be a standout production in this year's family programme. The Flying Bubble show will be at the Underbelly Circus Hub The Beauty at 3.10pm for the entire fringe for tickets go to
Edinburgh Reporter
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – Loz Dodd: This Can't Be It
Multidisciplinary artist, comedian, and clown, Lawrence Dodd will perform 'This Can't Be It' at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time this year – a boundary-pushing experimental comedy show about trying (and failing) to make sense of it all. Loz Dodd believes he's creating something monumental in this playful, meta show that never quite begins. Slipping through distractions, tangents, songs, and moments where the audience's presence shapes what unfolds – the show is a playful exploration of uncertainty, delighting in losing its own thread while exploring the strangeness of life and our attempts to understand it. Not knowing is both the method and the point. In 2025, 'This Can't Be It' has been performed at major UK comedy festivals such as Leicester Comedy Festival, Glasgow International Comedy Festival and Brighton Fringe. It previews at Edinburgh Fringe from the 10th – 19th August 2025. Contradictory characters flicker between earnest and absurd, sincere and surreal, reflecting the overwhelm of trying to pin down what matters in a world that never stands still. Beneath it all is a desperate longing for connection and understanding: a search for depth in a culture that keeps us skimming the surface. Lawrence Dodd Lawrence Dodd is a london-based alternative comedian and clown who has won over audiences around the UK with his unique blend of spontaneity, sensitivity and 'never-defined but ever-present air of chaos' (Reviews Hub). He has trained with established practitioners such as Julia Masli, Dan Lees, Spymonkey, Dr Brown, Bryony Kimmings and Hannah Bolou. Lawrence's work draws on the spontaneity and openness of contemporary clowning, the improvisational risk and audience interplay of performance art, and the restless, experimental energy of his years with Housewives – a band known for weaving together abrasive textures and unexpected euphoria. A longstanding Buddhist practice quietly informs his approach, bringing a sensitivity to uncertainty and a focus on presence that runs through the work. As a neurodivergent artist, Lawrence's perspective is shaped by a mind that finds connections and absurdities where others might not, giving the show an off-kilter and unpredictable energy, where tangents and sudden shifts reflect the quality of the neurodivergent mind. Vennue 151 The Laughing Horse Tickets here. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Gazelle Theatre's Romiet returns to Edinburgh Fringe
What if Romeo and Juliet didn't die — and Romeo went off to find himself instead? Gazelle Theatre invites Fringe audiences to find out in Romiet, their bold and playful reimagining of Shakespeare's classic, running from 30th July to 10th August at C Venues – Alto Studio, Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, Romiet returns this summer with a brand-new Juliet, Martha Meager alongside Brad Collett's Romeo after a sold-out run and five-star reviews at Brighton Fringe. Two years from the original tragedy, Romiet picks up as Juliet reunites with Romeo — now living in San Francisco and performing as a drag queen. As the star-crossed lovers meet again, sparks fly, old wounds reopen, and the big question looms: can love survive transformation? And can Juliet overcome insecurity and entrenched beliefs for the sake of something real? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fierce, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt, Romiet blends theatre, drag, music and movement in a high-energy, gender-fluid tale of self-discovery and second chances. It's a celebration of love beyond labels and Shakespeare like you've never seen it before. Fourth Monkey alumni Martha Meager as Juliet Gazelle Theatre's, Romiet is part of the company's mission to create accessible, socially conscious theatre with a twist. Their return to Edinburgh follows a successful year of touring and community engagement. Catch Romiet daily at 8pm from 30 July–10 August at C Venues – Alto Studio. Tickets available via or at the venue.
Glasgow Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Dickens' story to take stage at Shotts Community Centre
Havisham, a one-woman play written and performed by award-winning actress Heather Alexander and directed by Dominique Gerrard, reimagines the story of Miss Havisham from Charles Dickens's Great Expectations. The show, set to take place at The Henderson Theatre, Shotts Community Centre, explores the life of Dickens' "famous female monster". Read more: 'A wee bit naughty': Musical hen night coming to North Lanarkshire Hollywood legend pictured visiting beloved gastropub Running on Saturday, June 14 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, the play will explore the infamous character's fragmented life, revealing the sorrow and strength behind her iconic wedding dress. Having previously been performed on various stages across the country, including the Brighton Fringe and the Hastings Fringe, Havisham has already received praise from various theatre critics. With Broadway Baby calling the show "powerful, tense, heart-breaking", and WBF labelling it "a beautifully crafted piece of theatre, whether you are a fan of Dickens or not." Havisham is recommended for audiences aged 14 and over due to its mature themes. Tickets are priced at £12, with concessions available at £8. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Spotlight Shotts website.
Scotsman
10-05-2025
- Scotsman
New airport scanners help comedian plug new Fringe show shock
It is good to hear that Edinburgh Airport is planning a major expansion of its facilities. This is long overdue as the terminal has struggled to cope with the increasing number of passengers as more flights and destinations are added each year. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... However, one improvement has already been made, which impressed me greatly. I have been critical of our city's airport in these pages in the past, but I have to put on record right here and now that the new 'security experience' is first rate. Vladimir McTavish actually rated his airport experience with the smiley-face button Last weekend, I flew down to Gatwick on my way to the Brighton Fringe where I am previewing my Edinburgh Fringe show throughout this month. Due to my bus being delayed, and then missing a tram, I arrived at the airport later than planned. Looking at watch I saw it was less than an hour until take-off. It was midday on the Friday of a bank holiday weekend. The place was predictably heaving, and my heart sank when I saw the crowds of people heading through to departures. This looked like the kind of queue that could take 40 minutes or longer to clear. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But, thanks to the new scanners where you keep everything inside your bag, we breezed through in about ten minutes, despite me having my luggage checked because of a suspect item showing up. I actually even rated my experience with the smiley-face button on the way out. Usually I can't be bothered with this, because it's right next to the duty-free shop. Once in departures, I saw that my flight was 'pre-boarding' at Gate 2. I had never heard that term before. It seems that 'pre-boarding' is a new phrase to have entered the English language. It means standing in a queue for half an hour. What was the suspicious item in my luggage? It turned out to be the flyers for my preview at Brighton Fringe. The woman in security was very interested and says she is going to come to the show in August. At this time of year, comedians never miss a chance to plug their Edinburgh Fringe show. Talking of which, my show, 2025 – Last Chance Saloon, is at The Stand Comedy Club at 7pm from July 31 to August 24. Tickets now on sale.
