Olivia Poulet I love comedians who bring shows to the fringe that take me somewhere unexpected, rather than churn out what they've been repeating weekly on Live at the Apollo. Josie Long always inspires, Simon Munnery and Paul Foot are bewilderingly original, but perhaps the most intoxicating show I've seen here recently was Tim Key's Masterslut. From the moment he entered from the back of the audience (following a path laid out on a map that was projected on stage in the pre-show), Tim never let you settle. Audience interaction can be terrifying and ill-advised, but the audience happily obliged for this unconstrained piece of theatre. Languidly shifting between conversation, poetry and film, he refused to fix on one genre. This was standup, performance art and cabaret – and the experience was all the better for it. I can't wait to see how he thrills his audience this Edinburgh. … [Read more...] about The best show I’ve ever seen at Edinburgh: performers and theatre-makers on their festival highlights
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Brave little girl’s eyesight saved by leg operation after she survived brain tumour
Tracey said: “Lucy has had so many procedures already, so she took this in her stride. We’re so appreciative of the outstanding care the surgeons gave Lucy. We hope her story will encourage further research so others can receive the same treatment.” … [Read more...] about Brave little girl’s eyesight saved by leg operation after she survived brain tumour