Interview with Matt Magee Matt Magee brings The Voodoo Revue to the Fringe in 2011. Here he talks more broadly about cabaret and the exciting approach at the Voodoo Rooms, a growing venue on the Edinburgh Fringe scene. Interview 26th July 2011: Listen to our interview with Matt Magee
Author: Paul Levy
Paul is a writer, thinker, facilitator, theatre-maker, and conversifier. He is the author of the book, Digital Inferno.
Edinburgh Audio 2011: Paul Levy talks to Darren Neale and Tara Kilbourne
Interview with Darren Neale and Tara Kilbourne Greenside describes itself as the “true spirit of the Fringe”. Here venue creators and managers Darren Neale and Tara Kilbourne share their vision for the venue and the ethos that underpins its “community” spirit. Greenside has a bigger and higher profile than ever this year, and Paul Levy from FringeReview…
Edinburgh Audio 2011: Paul Levy talks to Ignacio Jarquin
Interview with Ignacio Jarquin In Caruso and the Monkey House Trial, Ignacio Jarquin portrays an icon and also reveals parallels between a fascinating period in our modern history and contemporary events. Here he discusses how he steps into the skin of an icon and the artistic collaboration with acclaimed Prodigal Theatre. Full booking details, as well…
A Healthy Attitude to Fringes
Control Fringe Freakery One of the strongest odours at Fringe Festivals, especially at Edinburgh, is the odour of wilfulness. Control is everywhere – the reek of scheming and sideways glances. Comedians looking like hunted animals as they search for an original strap line to get you to see their shows, or to stand out amongst…
Viewpoint on The Digital Workplace
The digital workplace is both a metaphor and a tangible reality. As a metaphor it refers to both virtual work (especially the interaction of content with content in meaningful and useful ways) and also the physical workplace where this involves digital interfaces (e.g. through the screen). When I am sending an email I am in…
FringeReview FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is FringeReview? FringeReview is an online reviews publication based at http://www.fringereview.com We’ve been in existence for about 7 years and cover the UK and selected Fringe Festivals overseas. We are a kind of “good food guide” to theatre, seeking out and only publishing reviews of recommended theatre (RECOMMENDED or above rated shows). Shows falling…
What is the purpose of Preview Nights
To Pre or Not to Pre – That is the Question! FringeReview recently received an email from a performing company begging us NOT to come to their preview night. The reason given was that the show would probably not have “bedded into the venue” and could we review it a week later. I didn’t know…
Dealing with Poor Reviews
Getting a poor review for a show is usually an emotional and personal thing. We take criticism personally. “A pile of theatrical poop” “The best sleep I have ahd in years” “About as physical as a cloud – one star” I always find it ironic and amusing that a publication such as Three Weeks,…
The FringeReview Debate on Reviewing
This year’s debate took place in Brighton in May 2009 and explores the issue of subjectivity and objectivity in reviewing. Well worth a listen here.
Other Review Sites and Publications
FringeReview wants your show to get as much coverage as possible. We’re very enthusiastic about theatre and want the field of Fringe Theatre to thrive. We’ve put a lot of work into creating a “jump station”, a one-stop link to all of the review publications you might submit to for a review. They’re all collected…
Apply to be a Reviewer
FringeReview welcomes applications to join our review team. Reviewing is unpaid, though of course, you get your free ticket to the show. You agree to post the review, according to our policy within 48 hours of seeing a show. Reviewers on FringeReview know their theatre and work, or have recently worked as theatre practioners –…
Process for a Less Than RECOMMENDED Show
If the show you have seen is not one, based on your attempt at objective review, that you could recommend to potential audience-goers, then you need to follow this procedure. 1. You do not post a review. Instead you contact the company directly (if the company didn’t provide contact details, the go via the…
Getting Your Show Reviewed
There are a number of ways you can get a show reviewed on FringeReview. We currently review in London (year round) Brighton (year round and Fringe) Edinburgh (year round and Fringe) Amsterdam Fringe Prague Fringe Adelaide Fringe Bedford Fringe (Bedfringe) North East England We are increasing our coverage all the time. First, fill in our…
Fifteen Lesser Known Tips for a Successful Press Release
(These are straight off our own twitter feed – so not spell checked) I hope you find them useful – please add your own PRESS RELEASE TIP 1: Three ingredients of a stand out press release: 1.engaging originality 2. clear show descriptors 3. authentic excitement PRESS RELEASE TIP 2: a way to address the reviewer…
Logos and Images
Simply right click on an image and choose “Save images as” to save the image to your desktop or a filder Header: fatter banner: Chunky:
The FringeReview Quick Guide to Writing a Terrible Review
Here are some tips for terrible review writing… 1. Do not provide clear, factual information about the show (ideally copy from the programme) 2. Write lots of clever sentences that exhibit your wit but say little objectively about the show you have seen 3. Do not review the show from a theatre-viewpoint; say nothing about…
Reviews Policy
Our Reviews Policy The review team are working writers, journalists, directors, dramaturgs and actors. The reviewers are active in the field of theatre and seek to review shows representing innovation, challenge, competence and creativity in the field. We do not seek to review all shows in a Fringe festival. Choice is often intuitive. Our aim…
Objectivity Discussed
by Paul Levy FringeReview Editor I know one or two people who will stop short (but only just) of physically attacking me if I use the word “objectivity” in a sentence. They don’t believe in objectivity. They say “objectivity is both impossible and arrogant”. Subjectivity is all there is. We have only our point of…
Star Publishing Policy
Please note that, as of August 2013, FringeReview is ceasing the use of star ratings. We have replaced these with RECOMMENDED, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and OUTSTANDING. The Following article still has value in this discussion, so we have kept it! In defense of silence – why we don’t publish one or two-star reviews The right to silence isn’t…
Edinburgh Audio 2012: Paul Levy talks to Anna Cheney and Charles Sanders
Interview with Anna Cheney and Charles Sanders Early Worx hit five-stars from FringeReview in Adelaide with Joanna Murray-Smith’s modern Australian play, Love Child, about a daughter who meets her biological mother for the first time. Actor and director share their thoughts on the play and the processes of rehearsal, directing and character creation. Interview 5th August…
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