A Giant on the Bridge

This was my favourite show by far. Thought provoking, atmospheric, amazing voices. Has stayed with me. Highly recommended.

Slick, captivating story-telling in words and music from talented performers exposing the harsh reality of life behind bars and the struggle facing those close to release. Beautifully performed in an atmospheric setting, it may not have offered much hope for the future, but if it had it would have been as unlikely as the fairy tale providing its anchor. Another review makes a call for applause after each song, but to do so would break the magic of the piece. Highly appreciative applause at the finale brings the show to a more fitting conclusion.

A humbling tale of our society’s justice system and its’ affect on all families and friends involved. Brilliantly told by an exceptionally talented team of musicians. 5*

It felt like a real privilege to witness the end-product of what must have been years’ worth of creative and community-focused work by the performers and writing team of A Giant on the Bridge. It was seamless and beautifully put together, but also raw and heartfelt from beginning to end. Every single member of the cast was fantastic, adding so much to each song. The sound was beautifully mixed and the music said so much about the complex and difficult issues the piece addresses. Cannot recommend it enough.

This show is an absolute thing of beauty which is no big surprise looking at the wonderful line-up of the musicians involved.
Highly recommended.

A Giant on the Bridge at Assembly Roxy at 1040 has a depth of creation which resonates on stage through song and personal story in a way which makes me want to know more about the four year development process in an array of prisons and groups of young people. There is heart and hope shared along with a reminder of the dehumanising nature of parts of our justice system. Whilst a very Scottish voice I sense this piece has a life at festivals like Latitude and Glastonbury as well as on tour around Scottish theatres and festivals. There is a rich programme of workshops to grow around this. A very necessary piece of gig theatre. Congrats to all involved especially colleague Kate Taylor who has helped to stear the management of this show into Made in Scotland. We were in a very illustrious audience of producers and Fringe familiars. Here's hoping for its future.

Absolutely incredible.
Raw and emotional subject addressed through engaging storytelling, moving narrative and amazing toe tapping, bop in your seat music.

A tough subject, but an excellent way to start our 2024 Fringe - thought provoking, emotional and talented. If you go - applaud after each number - they all deserve it…

Hopefully a sound track will be available at sometime?

Phenomenal show. Amazing variety of great music, performed by talented performers. Excellent story telling, with layers of metaphors. Incredibly moving, with a lot of depth.