Sarah Howells
Sarah is a Welsh writer who came to Scotland via Asia in 2002. Whilst slowly writing her first novel and researching for her PhD, she frequently falls prey to many procrastinatory habits - sea-swimming, dog-sitting, baking and reviewing since 2012. She facilitates creative writing workshops and course for wellbeing and fun.
Reviews: 28
Other Articles: 14
Ulrich Schnauss
A treat for aficionados but Schnauss fails to fire up the Summerhall crowd beyond a nod.
Julia Holter
An evening of dappled music as part of Summerhall’s Nothing Ever Happens Here with Julia Holter.
ReCOVERy
Gently powerful series of connected artworks by E. Clare James bring home the invisible yet devastating concept of coercive control as researched by Evan Stark.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Theresa Heskins’ noble adaptation and deft storytelling becomes the perfect Christmas show for children of all ages.
South Pacific
An enjoyable escape to palm-fringed islands in this energetic production of Rogers & Hammerstein’s classic and much-loved musical.
Thierry Alexandre: Vive la Difference!
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Thierry Alexandre’s honest and fearless celebration of humanity.
Interview: Thierry Alexandre
Sarah McIntosh speaks to the creator of Vive la Difference about his description-defying performance.
Dandy Darkly’s Trigger Happy!
Holding up an ugly-mirror to our deepest fears, this show is not for the overly sensitive.
Interview: Dandy Darkly
Neil Arthur James’s alter ego Dandy Darkly is back in Edinburgh with brand new show Trigger Happy. Sarah McIntosh caught up with him on a quiet lunchtime at CC Blooms…
Interview: Raghu Dixit
Sarah McIntosh chatted to Bangalore musician before his Stirling Tolbooth gig.
Boxsmall Summer Family Festival
Sarah McIntosh visits Boxsmall at Princes’ Mall, Edinburgh, for food, theatre and fun.
Raghu Dixit
At Stirling Tolbooth, Bangalore’s Raghu Dixit reaches across cultures to remind us there is more to unite than divide.
Spotlight on Burlesque
Aurora Winterborn shines a spotlight on Burlesque at this year’s Fringe.
Liar’s Tour
Shaggy dog tales abound in this good-hearted tour, as part of the Scottish Storytelling Centre’s Midsummer Celebrations
Dr Houstoun’s Conjuring
Essential conjuring 101 for those fascinated by the history of magic as part of the Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Tour of John Knox House
An absorbing amble through time at John Knox House as part of Midsummer Edinburgh Old Town Celebrations.