Bacon

Incredible play with excellent writing and acting. Most impressive theatre I have seen at fringe. A must see

This is an intense drama, absolutely brilliantly played by both actors. The venue is a small intimate black box adding to the intensity of the acting. I was completely consumed by the show and needed a bit of an emotional rest afterwards. Very well done. I would highly recommend it.

An absolute must see … fabulous writing, direction and staging - story was heartbreaking and the acting from both actors exquisite. Pulled me in from the minute I entered the auditorium and kept me utterly engaged to the very end. Made my heart hurt and my eyes leak … well done all involved. Top class. So sorry we hadn’t realised you had another production until we were on the train home. X

It's a story that's been told before, but it felt entirely new, tense and immediate in the theatre. Incomparable acting from both performers; I was gripped. Cannot believe how impressive they were -- going to remember this one for a long time.

This wasn’t on my radar until my daughter recommended it and I’m glad we made the trek to Summerhall. Intense and powerful I’d say this is a must see, but do appreciate it may not appeal to everyone. Give it a go.

Well worth a trip up to Summerhall for this one. A beautifully written story covering important issues acted by two young, very professional future stars.
Put this on your list as a must watch.
Five Stars

This is a powerful and emotional story told by two excellent young actors with a strong script dealing with an important issue. Make time to fit this into your Fringe schedule

Wow, utterly beautiful. Every emotion and incredible performance and direction. Both actors just awesome, honest and grounded. No fakery here. You have to watch this show this year. My joint favourite performance of the fringe with ‘boy out the city’ .

The most brilliant show and outstanding performance of the entire festival. If you only see one show, don’t miss Bacon.

***** Outstanding performance by two incredible young actors. At times funny, punchy, raw and very moving. Highly recommended.

For me, one of the highlights of the Fringe so far. A new play, 2 searing performances and a near-faultless script held a full house's full attention for over an hour. The dynamic between the two leads shifts constantly, from word to word rather than minute to minute, with musical fluidity, perfectly reflecting their complex, ever-shifting relationship. Especially impressive are the inter-cutting monologues, delivered with split-second timing, showing how the pair's thoughts and feelings move in parallel, often giving contrary meaning to the same scraps of phrases, never (or only disastrously) converging.

I don't understand why several of the reviews below question the use made of the seesaw set. It is a clear enough metaphor and doesn't have to illustrate every plot twist. The two characters' attempts to stop its movement by placing blocks underneath illustrate how they let prejudice win out. Whether the ending need be as bleak and final as it seems, is a matter of opinion: is there perhaps a slim chance that stubbornness might be overcome and the seesaw might move again?

This is a powerful, superbly well-performed drama about the sexual awakening of two fifteen years old boys and the aftermath of their confrontation. I loved the seasaw set but craved a more literal use of it, in highlighting their shifts in status.

A brilliantly acted, totally absorbing performance raising complex issues. Don’t miss it.

Our #1 Fringe favourite so far this season. Absolutely superb acting, great dialogue, really moving and compelling storyline too, we just didn't want it to end. A truly joyous and memorable experience, we both totally loved this show. ♥️

A fantastically performed and very moving play. Go and see it if you can get a ticket.

The trigger warnings shouldn't be for content, but for style. I haven't seen a piece of theatre this up itself since the 1980s. However, if you like your theatre unbelievably pretentious, then you have hit pay dirt.

If you prefer believable characters who behave and talk in ways consistent with their given backgrounds and experience then this is ABSOLUTELY not one for you.

Emperor's new clothes. That is 7 hours of my life I'm never getting back. Wish I'd sat near the door.

A terrific two-hander, well-paced, and deeply moving. The best play I've seen at the Fringe so far. (Should definitely have a life beyond the fringe; might work better in a different sort of space. In the round, perhaps.)

★★★★★ Go NOW, thank later!

A parallel story of hardship and growth.

THE GOOD
* Deep Performances. Profoundly moving portrayals that brought a tear to my eye.
* Balanced Pace. The narrative didn’t dawdle, flowing at the necessary speed to avoid oversimplification or needless over-explanation.
* Engaging Plot. Not your run-of-the-mill teen drama.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
* Underutilised Props. Although compelling, the seesaw's narrative potential seemed underexploited.

-----
My Instagram for more reviews like this: @snap.judgement.reviews

One of the best plays at the Fringe in years. Rock solid, beautiful performances handling a terrific script full of jeopardy, tension and emotion. Don’t miss it!

A brilliant play! Go See - it really stays with you long after the bows. Beautiful performers and writing - you could vocally hear the audience let out a collective 'whew' at the end - we were all holding our breath. Transfixed.

Absolutely stunning piece of theatre. A difficult watch at times, very poignant and performed beautifully.

Simply brilliant. Go to see it.