Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants
Theatre
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Venue 23Pleasance Dome - King Dome
- 13:30
- Aug 10-11
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Young Pleasance
- Warnings and additional info: This show will contain scenes of violence, use of weapons and themes of PTSD.
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
With her notorious gang-leader brother heading off to WW1, Alice Diamond seizes her chance to take his place and stamp her mark on the streets of London. Together with her all-female crime syndicate, Alice rules the city as queen of the criminal underworld. But when the war ends – and the men return home – she isn't ready to give up her newfound status without a fight. Sibling rivalry ensues in this Peaky Blinders-style romp, based on unbelievable real-life events. The 'superbly multi-talented' (Scotsman) Young Pleasance return with another large-scale, high-energy show.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Main queue inside Dome at left of building. Level access to left of venue — ask staff for assistance. Performance space is on First Floor up 20 steps on a permanent spiral stone staircase.
- Stairs: 20+
Wheelchair access type: Level Access (Building Lift)
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Captioned performances
- Dates: 11 August
- Type: Open
- Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
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Stuart Clive 27 days ago
Amateur production of a Peaky Blinder story line. A very enjoyable hour. Working in the confines of the time and the space the story moves around London and the western front. Inspirational for aspiring young wannabe performers. Deserves full support. Ignore the sniffy nay sayers and take a punt on this!
Rachel 29 days ago
I always try to watch shows made by young and emerging artists when I am at Fringe so I went along to this based on the 4 and 5 star reviews. When I got there, however, I was extremely disappointed to have been mislead by these reviews. The costumes were cool. They were the best part. But the script was weak, the accents were all over the place, the performances didn't hit the mark, and the direction was sloppy. I was under the impression that this was a kind of female reimagining of Peaky Blinders but they took characters directly out of Peaky Blinders and made them worse. As long as the actors were having fun, that's all that matters! But, as a piece of theatre, this really missed the mark.
Michi B 29 days ago
One of those shows where the cast clearly got a lot out of the process. However, theatrically a bit naff with some very tired and overused theatrical devices. Some weak acting, and a very weak plot which brought nothing new. I thought a youth company would do something exciting and groundbreaking. We got a tired version of peaky blinders that fell very flat for me.
andrew henderson 29 days ago
I see a couple of negative reviews here. I completely disagree. Every year I make a point of going to the Young Pleasance show. I do that in the knowledge that it will be entertaining, well acted and have a slick professional veneer. This show was no exception. Another great effort and cannot wait to see what you have in store for next year. Thanks.
Ephraim Gadsby 29 days ago
Great song at the start, really well sung. Sadly it goes downhill from there.
The wrong play for this cast.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens 29 days ago
Noted to be one of the top performances at the fringe, I left this feeling somewhat disappointed.
A storyline with potential but not well executed.
The intended South London accents ranged from Welsh, Irish, Brummy, Cornish and Queens own. A really bizarre mix seeing as we were in 1918 Elephant and Castle and the intent for the correct accent clear as they kept jumping between these.
The acting was varied, some good performances followed by some poor ones, exaggerated mannerisms and cheesy acting.
Alice diamond was underwhelming (actor and play) and was not the showstopper I was told it was. Enjoyable and interesting enough it was okay, but definitely not something to attend if you’re looking for a thrill.
Maya C 31 days ago
Great staging, very impressive and intricate choreography and engaging story. This absolutely blew me away.
Julie Phillips 32 days ago
A Young cast who performed this very well. An enjoyable show
Sean Davis 34 days ago
Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants (*****)
When her brother and his London gang leave to join the World War I British army, at the behest of her mother, Alice takes over his criminal territory, and uses the women left behind to shop lift and steal instead of armed robbery. The leads and huge cast all flawlessly recreated the many crimes and parties of the historical gangs and their “queen”. The family dynamics and her relationship with her second-in command added depth to the story.
This is the second most enjoyable of the 39 shows I have seen so far at the Fringe this year. I hope to see more than 150 this year. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: https://fringefan.com/
FringeCat2024 35 days ago
A fantastic girl gang romp.
When Alice's brother and all the men in his gang head off to fight in World War 1, Alice doesn't simply keep the gang going - she transforms it. But when the men come home, she struggles to retain her control over her empire. A great ensemble cast and excellent staging and choreography makes this a joy to watch.
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The Scotsman 18 days ago
Fringe Review 27 days ago
Fringesider 30 days ago
EdFringeReview 32 days ago
The British Theatre Guide 33 days ago
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