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August 10, 2023

REVIEW: After The Act, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

By

pauldavies

Paul T Davies reviews Breach Theatre's After The Act at the Traverse Theatre presented as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

EM Williams, Zachary Willis and Ellice Stevens. Photo: Alex Brenner After the Act Venue Traverse Theatre Edinburgh Festival Fringe 8 August 2023 4 Stars Book Tickets Section 28. One of the most hated pieces of legislation ever. Forbidding the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools and other institutions, it took away the human rights of LGBTQ people and created an atmosphere of anxiety and fear. It's always interesting to see history I've been part of being performed, and by using verbatim experience the piece chimes with authenticity. Ellice Stevens and EM Williams. Photo: Alex Brenner A Breach Theatre production by Ellice Stevens and Billy Barrett, the original score by Frew Thrums with 80s electonica. There's a lot of information to pack into the show, and, at times it feels a little overwhelming. There's a long sequence involving Sue Lawley and the lesbian 'invasion' of the Six O'clock News that takes place behind gauze, but once that is pulled down a stronger connection is made with the audience. The choreography is basic, and the almost bare stage could be utilized more, but this is the Fringe after all! Ellice Stevens, EM Williams and Zachary Willis. Photo: Alex Brenner The four performers, Tika Mu'Tamir, Ellice Stevens, E M Williams and Zachary Willis,are unanimously excellent and take us through the emotional range with power, as the musical grows as it progresses. Interesting to note that, even after all these decades, I'm still not ready to applaud Thatcher, no matter how brilliant the satire! https://britishtheatre.com/review-alan-turing-a-musical-biography-paradise-in-augustine-edinburgh-fringe/  

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BritishTheatre.com
Opening Night Media Ltd
3rd Floor, 80 St. Martin’s Lane
Covent Garden
London WC2N 4AA

The British Theatre website has been established to celebrate the rich and diverse theatrical culture of the United Kingdom.  Our ethos revolves around encouraging and nurturing the performing arts in all its forms. The spirit of theatre is very much alive and the British Theatre website is at the forefront of delivering news and information to audiences and enthusiasts everywhere. Our team of theatre journalists and reviewers are working hard to cover productions and news.


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