Psychodrama
Psycho Productions and Cusack Projects Ltd presents by Matt Wilkinson4 Stars
A reminder of how powerful the simple combination of performer, empty space and story can be.
Thu 4 - Sun 28 Aug
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A reminder of how powerful the simple combination of performer, empty space and story can be.
About
Dress by Ganni.
Bra by Coco de Mer.
Knife by Stanley.
A gripping, at times hilarious revenge tale about an actress in her 40’s under investigation for the murder of an auteur theatre director.
Set against the backdrop of a stage production of Hitchcock’s Psycho, Emily Bruni (Peep Show) plunges us into the dark heart of show business.
Nominated for two Off West End Theatre Awards.
Image by The Other Richard / Russell Warren-Fisher
The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council, and has received additional support from the Scottish Government's Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund and Creative Scotland’s Recovery Fund for Cultural Organisations.
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Reviews
★★★★★ 'A magnetically addictive performance' - Corr Blimey
★★★★★ 'A must-see show' - Daily Business Magazine
★★★★★ 'I cannot fault this production [...] Emily Bruni knocks your socks off' - North West End
★★★★★ 'Pitch perfect... if this dazzling monologue play and Bruni’s star turn are not nominated for any theatre prizes this year, I’ll be very surprised.' - Camden New Journal
★★★★★'Matt Wilkinson has created a gripping psychological thriller' - BritishTheatre.com
★★★★ ‘An immensely well-crafted hour of theatre’ - The Scotsman
★★★★ ‘Dramatises the industry’s cruel status games with a vivid intensity.’ - The Guardian
★★★★ ‘Run to this show for Bruni’s scorching performance, which fizzes with indignation and more than a hint of catharsis.’ - Fest Mag
★★★★ 'Bruni holds an audience rapt' - The Financial Times
★★★★ 'The sweet taste of revenge' - The List
★★★★ 'Realistic, chilling, spine-tingling' - Edinburgh Guide
★★★★ 'Bruni's mesmerising performance' - The Arts Desk
★★★★ 'Captivates and impresses throughout' - The Wee Review
★★★★ 'Against a terrific wall of sound devised by Gareth Fry, Emily Bruni gives a powerhouse performance; it’s a role to relish which she seizes with everything she has.' - ReviewsGate
★★★★ 'Emily Bruni is whipsmart narrator' - The Reviews Hub
★★★★'a masterclass in storytelling' - Theatre Scotland
★★★★ 'Bruni is sensational, a one-performer powerhouse' - The Quinntessential Review
★★★★'Lighting and sound work together perfectly' - Lost In Theatreland
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4 Stars
A reminder of how powerful the simple combination of performer, empty space and story can be.
Credits
- PerformerEmily Bruni
- Writer and DirectorMatt Wilkinson (he/him)
- Set DesignerJames Turner (he/him)
- Lighting DesignerElliot Griggs (he/him)
- Sound DesignerGareth Fry (he/him)
- ProducerPádraig Cusack (he/him)
Behind the Scenes
Best solo theatre you've seen @edfringe ? Not including your own show! I loved Psychodrama @traversetheatre !
— Anna Morris - 🎭 SON OF A BITCH on sale @edfringe (@annamorriscomic) August 12, 2022Fantastic new play Psychodrama @traversetheatre ! Don’t miss it!!#PsychodramaThePlayhttps://t.co/hOs4ow6srn
— Stephen Pelton (@StephenPelton) August 9, 2022Kicked off today's festival fun with Psychodrama at the Traverse. Great performance by Emily Bruni to mark the first of a number of visits to the Traverse lined up for the festival.
— Alan Maxwell (@anthemsprinter) August 4, 2022Loved seeing Psychodrama at The Traverse #fringe#Edinburgh - amazing, funny, moving performance by @emilybrunihttps://t.co/LRg1DBn6uS
— Rose McDonagh (@rose_mcdonagh) August 7, 2022I whole heartedly agree with this 5 star review of #psychodrama. @emilybruni is absolutely unbelievable. A total master. I was gripped the whole time. 💜 If this doesn’t shoot her to stardom and a @netflix series then I don’t know what’s wrong with the world. GO SEE IT! https://t.co/BEauCzI9P6
— Shauna Macdonald (@shaunamacd0nald) August 7, 2022Producer @PCC62 has two shows at @traversetheatre that are not to be missed: PSYCHODRAMA (@emilybruni's performance and @mattwilkinson08's writing will keep you on the edge of your seat) and BLOOD HARMONY (with beautiful music by @thestaves)
— Eric Kuhn (@Kuhn) August 14, 2022Loved “Psychodrama” with the incredible @emilybruni. Talk about captivating an audience. Beautifully sculpted script and storytelling from Matt Wilkinson. Really recommend. @_HighTide_
— Anna Brewer (@AnnaBrewerDrama) June 17, 2021