Jess and Iona, out for a good time in a bustling Fringe-laden Edinburgh. Friends for a long time, almost but not quite lovers for just as long. A love letter to the city, through closes the arteries, up and down hills. Fringe venues, bars, clubs. And bus stops.
It’s a lively script, jumping around through the night, through the places,through histories, between two povs. A few extra characters thrown in. A will they, won’t they love story.
Except… we know they will. Despite the jumping around, and the implications of uncertainty, the ending is always well telegraphed. And that makes it feel like a long and at times unnecessary journey. There are a few laughs, even a hint of sadness, anger, but it’s all too predictable despite those elements.
A shouty Catriona Faint plays Jess - more aggressive, wilder, likely to cause trouble (as wit a bouncer)
Leyla Aycan’s Iona is quieter, more introspective, but loves the contrast between them.
But upsetting to an Edinburgh audience to have someone who is supposed to be so familiar with the city pronouncing Cowgate like an English tourist!
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