Making History by Stephen Fry

Well worth the out-of-centre trip. All the cast were strong, but Mike and The Professor excelled. Considering the number of lines to learn, Mike's part was delivered flawlessly, professionally and with tremendous enthusiasm. Well done to all, including the Director, who's interpretation of the script was conveyed with aplomb.

Adapting a novel for the stage is a tall order but Edinburgh Theatre Arts have done an excellent job with "Making History". The writing and performances were both excellent, and supported very effectively by nice set design and clever staging. The very heavy central theme is explored in a light hearted but never frivolous way. I really enjoyed it.

Well written and the whole cast was strong. Longer than most fringe shows (to do the book justice) but didn’t drag and there is
an interval in the pleasant adjacent garden - with bar - to recharge. I liked the clever set and the inventive selection of music to accompany scene transitions - music that helped to set a mood or to underscore the action. Highly recommended

★★★☆☆ Enjoyable, despite the flaws

THE GOOD
* Dynamic Set Design. Walls embellished with historical icons, ingeniously doubling as concealed doors and storage.
* Loyal to its Roots. Haven't dived into the novel, but a quick peek suggests fidelity to Fry’s original work.
* Great Acting. A performance that held its ground.

THE NOT SO GOOD
* Deep Dive Denied. Was all set to plunge into a profound debate; got a toe-dip into light drama-adventure waters instead.
* Tardy Transitions. Swifter and smoother scene shifts would have made for a more seamless experience.

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When I saw that this show was in a church hall in the suburbs I thought it might be a bit "Am Dram", but not at all. The plot was intriguing, the performances were amazing and the set was imaginative. We sat on the front row and were totally immersed in the show. I'd highly recommend it.

I saw tonight’s performance and it was brilliant. The acting, staging and the play was worth every minute. Very intriguing - now I have to read the book!

We booked this show in advance from Australia on a wing and a prayer. We were pleasantly impressed by the performance. It went from strength to strength and the playlist music between scenes was very well matched. The actors all delivered strong performances and the set was clever for the space & very well utilised. Would recommend this as it is intriguing and thought provoking (perhaps a bit more signage, colour or posters out the front would help the unfamiliar to Edinburgh tourist find it.)