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UK-based theatre critic -- ShentonStage.com. Now living in West Sussex, not the West End! (though I still regularly visit it!)

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DAY SEVEN at Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Melbourne comedian & songwriter Darby James at Summerhall is an intimate, funny account of his journey, as a 30-something gay man, to becoming a sperm donor. He’s an engaging presence — and the songs are delightful.

DAY SEVEN at <a href="/edfringe/">Edinburgh Festival Fringe</a>: Melbourne comedian &amp; songwriter Darby James at <a href="/Summerhallery/">Summerhall</a> is an intimate, funny account of his journey, as a 30-something gay man, to becoming a sperm donor. He’s an engaging presence — and the songs are delightful.
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I ended my Edinburgh Festival Fringe visit on Day Seven by returning to see Salty Brine which I also saw the night before for a second time: the boldest, most brilliant drag experience I’ve had since #TaylorMac; he’s apparently got a repertoire of 20 other shows. I want to see them all!

I ended my <a href="/edfringe/">Edinburgh Festival Fringe</a> visit on Day Seven by returning to see <a href="/saltiestbrine/">Salty Brine</a> which I also saw the night before for a second time: the boldest, most brilliant drag experience I’ve had since #TaylorMac; he’s apparently got a repertoire of 20 other shows. I want to see them all!
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My farewell breakfast view to Edinburgh today, near where I was staying. What a beautiful city, with the countryside in touching distance.

My farewell breakfast view to Edinburgh today, near where I was staying.  What a beautiful city, with the countryside in touching distance.
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This week’s theatre reviews in Observer New Review by Susannah Clapp: The Fifth Step Edinburgh International Festival ★★★★ The Outrun Edinburgh International Festival ★★★ I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical at Underbelly Edinburgh ★★★★ Gwyneth Goes Skiing at Pleasance ★★★ theguardian.com/stage/article/…

This week’s theatre reviews in <a href="/ObsNewReview/">Observer New Review</a> by <a href="/susannahclapp/">Susannah Clapp</a>:

The Fifth Step <a href="/edintfest/">Edinburgh International Festival</a> ★★★★
The Outrun <a href="/edintfest/">Edinburgh International Festival</a> ★★★
I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical at <a href="/FollowTheCow/">Underbelly Edinburgh</a> ★★★★
Gwyneth Goes Skiing at <a href="/ThePleasance/">Pleasance</a> ★★★

theguardian.com/stage/article/…
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The efforts of the legacy American media to “normalise” Donald J. Trump reaches its nadir with this New York Times Opinion piece by the editor-in-chief of National Review, rendering both publications untrustworthy in an instant. Wowsers! nytimes.com/2024/08/26/opi…

The efforts of the legacy American media to “normalise” <a href="/realDonaldTrump/">Donald J. Trump</a> reaches its nadir with this <a href="/nytopinion/">New York Times Opinion</a> piece by the editor-in-chief of <a href="/NRO/">National Review</a>, rendering both publications untrustworthy in an instant. Wowsers! nytimes.com/2024/08/26/opi…
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Wise words from the wonderful Melissa Errico. I’m learning to simplify my life right now, as I wrestle with an ongoing depression. And to that end, my husband and I are spending a lot of time at the seaside at the moment — and a lot less time for me inside theatres!

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Back at Next To Normal — my ninth time (so far) for Michael Longhurst’s brilliant production: 6x at the Donmar Warehouse, 3rd time at Wyndham’s now. It ends Sept 21, so how many more times can I squeeze it in before then?

Back at <a href="/NextToNormalUK/">Next To Normal</a> — my ninth time (so far) for <a href="/mrmrlonghurst/">Michael Longhurst</a>’s brilliant production: 6x at the <a href="/DonmarWarehouse/">Donmar Warehouse</a>, 3rd time at Wyndham’s now. It ends Sept 21, so how many more times can I squeeze it in before then?
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Inspiringly honest interview with #GailPorter in The Guardian on surviving what life has thrown at her. As I’m in the midst of a prolonged depression, this is chastening reading — but also gives me hope. Thank you, Gail. theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/a…

Inspiringly honest interview with #GailPorter in <a href="/guardian/">The Guardian</a> on surviving what life has thrown at her. As I’m in the midst of a prolonged depression, this is chastening reading — but also gives me hope. Thank you, Gail. 

theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/a…
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Looking forward to seeing this yet again on Monday…. (I feel like I’m only seeing shows on endless repeat at the moment…. But why not?)