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James Hanton

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James is a contributor to The Wee Review, Outtake Mag and Starburst Magazine UK. He is also the former Editor-in-Chief of The Student, the oldest student newspaper in the UK, and the Lead Film Editor at The Indiependent. James graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2019, and is currently studying towards a Masters Degree in Film Studies. He can be contacted at: jhantonwriter@gmail.com

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Reviews: 162
Other Articles: 1
Banshee Labyrinth

The Crooked Path

Inés Álvarez Villa’s debut solo show is a fine showcase of spooky stories that hits an ideal Halloween tone.

Midnight Snacks
Underbelly Bristo Square

Midnight Snacks

An uneven but enjoyable show, pioneering a new way of delivering stand up comedy in the name of a good cause

Underbelly Circus Hub

Circus Abyssinia: Tulu

A majestic and breathtaking experience, Circus Abyssinia transforms the potential of circus and has a riot of a time doing so

Underbelly Circus Hub

La Clique

A stunning show that takes traditional circus and pushes its to its limit, resulting in an affecting, sensational hour

Railed
Assembly George Square Gardens

Railed

Charismatic cast with a show that gels absurdist humour, lewdness, and spellbinding acrobatics together with ease

theSpace @ Surgeon's Hall

Hot Clown Sex

A funny and inventive clowning escapade that if anything could be even more daring in its antics.

C Venues - C Aquila

Mr Moon

An odd but entertaining musical experience that encourages the audience to embrace something new

Monkey Barrel - Carnivore

Laura Davis: If This Is It

A powerful, relevant and sensationally funny show from a comedian who knows exactly what they need to do

Pleasance Dome

Blodlina: The Viking Musical

A viking musical with power, energy and real talent, marking what could be the start of an amazing theatrical journey in years ahead

theSpace @ Surgeon's Hall

Best of Cabaret

Lacks the drama and atmosphere of its bigger cabaret siblings, but Best of Cabaret has fun, thrills and passion

Underbelly George Square

HarleQueen

Strange, wonderful and informative comedy set from a comedian with naturalistic, energetic presence.

She Wolves
Greenside @ Nicolson Square

She-Wolves

A moving and educational display of dancing prowess that loosens the male grip on history in sensational fashion

Famous Puppet Death Scenes
Assembly Roxy

Famous Puppet Death Scenes

A ridiculous, solemn and, above all, funny mockery of death, told through puppets and wacky imagination

Rouge
Assembly Hall

Rouge

A sexy, sensational and soaring display of acrobatics and flaming passion, embracing everything you love about the circus in unexpected ways

cumts sleepover
Just the Tonic @ the Caves

CUMTS: SLEEPOVER

Brushes some light tonal inconsistency aside with a funny, insightful, and subversive piece of student theatre