Review Score – 4 stars
Category – Theatre
Ane City is a fantastic piece of one-person theatre set in Dundee, written and performed by Taylor Dyson.
The show’s key protagonist Tay, a Glasgow University Student, returns to her hometown of Dundee to a personally inauspicious welcome by navigating a night out with her mates and all the subsequent hilarity that such an occasion creates. Tay using delightfully intoned Dundonian gives a performance that utilises song, poetry and storytelling to elicit laughter and emotional moments of reflection throughout. The show revolves around themes of conflicting cultural identity, friendship and self-discovery.
Ane City has a fabulous pace to it with a performance that was an absolute joy to behold. This was my first theatre show I attended at the Edinburgh Fringe this year and it sets the bar high.
The use of Scot’s language throughout and the authentic and relative nature of the show makes this a must see in my opinion for any student that enjoys theatre. If you’ve never been to see a theatre show before, this is a perfect place to start!
Details of this show are listed below;
Venue: Assembly Roxy – Downstairs
Dates: 31 JUL – 26 AUG
Time: 14:20 (1hr)
Ticket prices: £12
Fringe box office: https://www.assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/ane-city
Suitable for 16+.
Warnings and additional info: (Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Strong Language/Swearing, Other Adult content)
