REVIEWS: Darktales, Edinburgh Festival

Described as the scariest show at the Edinburgh Fringe, we were keen to see what critics thought of Dan Clarkson's new production of Darktales festuring Andrew Paul and Sean Ward.

Darktales has a revised script by Tim Arthur, former editor-in-chief of Time Out Magazine.

This chilling, creepy play explores the myths and the stories that scare us at night, and the two men who write them. The conversation becomes a sinister exchange, a dark rivalry – but the men are linked by more than their writing – there is a strong smell of sexual jealousy! And the mysterious Lucy looms over their stories. Confronting each other by demonstrating the power of each of their writing styles, slowly reveals a dark secret, leading to a terrifying conclusion.

Darktales is produced by Beckman Unicorn.

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What the critics thought:- The List, Eddie Harrison ✭✭✭✭ Ward and Paul might be more familiar to audiences from Coronation Street, but there's nothing ordinary about their meaty performances here. There is blood spilled, and a little unexpected gore to be splashed around too, but Darktales is a patient and professionally produced piece of drama that could well be expanded for a full length West End play. Evoking Saki and Edgar Allan Poe might set a high bar; Darktales delivers the thrills and chills that make for a good night of horror. TV Bomb, Dominic Corr ✭✭✭✭

"Genuine moments of dark comedy, mixed with intelligent writing, allows for a production which stands out… a gripping yarn, soaked in gothic richness and urban legend… the lighting designed by Mike Robertson, in tandem with Simon Slater’s sound design, elevates Darktales into a whole new creative level …a gloriously macabre piece"