Introducing:
Our new play for the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe 'One Sugar Stirred to the Left'
Karekare -
Unlocking the power of storytelling to engage audiences
What People Are Saying
Fringe Reviewers
“Charming! Moving! Nuanced with light and shade.” – Broadway Baby
“A beautifully human play! Very entertaining (with) warmth and wisdom.” – Three Weeks
“A masterpiece in the display of authentic human interaction.” – Festmag
“There’s no denying the emotional impact of this piece.” – Bouquets and Brickbats
“A fascinating musical exploration into relationships and death.” – Sinners Review
“A mix of humour and poignancy all wrapped with warmth and empathy.” – Bookmarks and Stages
Some Audience Reviews
Brilliant show with a fantastic collaborative cast who painted a vivid picture for us about how all the staff in a hospice make the experience a calm and caring one at a very difficult time for families. A tough theme but written with emotional intelligence that can reach anyone in the audience. The music added so much as it linked the themes in the show and added a gentle atmosphere around the characters. A must see - catch it before it ends the run. Amazing . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A wonderful show! Music throughout was lovely. Cast were fantastic, such well developed characters in such a short amount of time. The ginger nurse has a gorgeous singing voice. Really enjoyed it. Bring some tissues!
I had a lump in my throat at the end of this beautiful little production. A show that reminds us that life is short. Communication and opening up to your loved ones is essential during our limited time in life. Please see it. Afterwards, call your family and tell them you love them.
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So good we saw it twice!
A fabulous new play with laughter, tears, songs and some great acting.
A must see - which we did twice!
If you just watch one play at the Fringe, then this should be it.
Loved this fantastic short play about love, mainly. There were great performances, and lots of laughter and tears. A standout amongst the cacophony of shows competing for audiences at the Fringe. This one deserves a full house every day.
Oh my goodness! What a perfect hour exploring a range of relationships, love, loss and hope all accompanied by the most beautiful music, sung incredibly by 'Bronwyn' and accompanied intricately by Jon.
The story was hopeful, and showed the complexities of death in a truly sensitive way, with fun and hilarity woven throughout.
We laughed, cried and everything in-between, and the cast, who were available for pics and chats afterwards, were so friendly.
You cannot miss this show if you're visiting Edinburgh during its run, it's messaging is incredibly uplifting and insightful.
A really gorgeous wee treat. As someone who has gone through something very similar- it was a beautifully done show with a really lovely take on death and grief. The performances were lovely. Stand out performance was Nurse Bronwyn with her stunning voice. The performances of the 2 older gentleman too were really lovely to watch. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Five stars! A poignant and funny celebration of life and death. Beautifully acted and conceived. Don’t miss this wonderful production but maybe bring a hanky!
Saw this yesterday! Great piece of theatrical performance. I laughed, cried and everything in between. Such a moving story, and great characters. If you're looking for a show to go to, then this is highly reccommended! Five Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A great show! Dealing with the difficult subject of death, the show risked the potential of being mawkish. But it succeeded in walking the fine line superbly well. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house. But it leaves you with an uplifting feeling, a warm positivity, as opposed to bleakness. Beautifully written and performed brilliantly by a very talented cast. Highly recommended!!
Meet the Production Team
Author and Producer - Jon Lawrence
Jon is a passionate and dedicated writer of plays, music, books and film, who loves to create content that is informative, engaging, heartfelt, believable and real. He believes that good writing can change the world, and strives to make a positive mental impact through his work.
Co-Producer - Lance Mortimer
Lance got involved with Jon's work, having been captivated by his award winning short film 'The Beachcombers'. Since then, he has thoroughly enjoyed working with Jon recently to help bring other works, such as Trials of a Gentleman, My Little Boat and now One Sugar Stirred to the Left to audiences.
Director - David Kettle
David is an experienced theatre director, having directed countless successful productions, including the highly acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show of 2023 'Guilty of Love', which was award nominated. His passion for quality direction is brought to us this year, as he directs our show to be the spectacular it is.
Director - Si Wall
Superb award winning director Si Wall (Speed Date, Hollyoaks, The Dinner Party) comes to the project with many years of experience, which will help us to polish the production. His experience and skill will add the touches that audiences will love and appreciate. We are so fortunate to be able to have Si on board for this production.
Booking at the Fringe
Join us at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024
We will be performing at the Fringe this year with our fabulous play with music 'One Sugar Stirred to the Left'
It is a heartfelt play that will have you laughing, singing and crying as you fall in love with the characters.
We will be at TheSpace, Grand Theatre, Surgeons Hall (Venue 53) from the 2nd to the 17th August at 2.15pm each day.
Don't miss the chance to see one of the best and most original plays of the Fringe this year.
How to Book
We only have so many spaces available for this play, and you can guarantee your place by visiting the Fringe Box Office directly and securing your tickets. Scan the QR code above to go straight to the booking site for the show.
Reviewers
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Meet Our Excellent Players
Anne Yeomans - 'Bronwyn'
Anne is a Glasgow based actor and graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Born and raised in New York, Anne has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and
other TV shows such as Law & Order. Her UK stage debut was at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Flat Pack Furnished Flat with great reviews.
Anne is delighted to be returning to the Fringe playing the role of Bronwyn
Stephen Corrall - 'Henry'
Stephen has worked on over forty films and TV productions, including a Netflix crime documentary “The Puppet Master- Hunting the ultimate con-man”, a period drama series for Amazon Prime “A True Mismatch” and a recent STV commercial for HIV awareness.
Stage and Edinburgh Fringe credits include “The Collie’s Shed”, “Moliére’s Garden Party”, “The Satyricon” and “Volpone”.
Stephen also loves “a bit of panto” and last Christmas took on the (one legged) role of Long John Silver in production of “Treasure Island”.
Dom Fraser - 'Justin'
Dom started his acting journey back in 2016 by training at Acting Coach Scotland and has been working professionally in the industry since. He also began modelling around the same time and has been published twice in Scottish magazines and shot for brands such as: Walker Slater, All Saints and Hanky Bannister Whisky. He has also been playing guitar for over a decade
Duncan Airlie James - 'Hamish'
Duncan Airlie James is a former multi World Thai / Kickboxing champion and K-1 fighter, who has very successfully transitioned to being a strong and powerful actor. His hard and tough look has seen him land roles in major feature films and t.v. series, along with major commercials, such as
- Jingle Jangle (constable Carruthers, - the dour policeman).
- Outlaw King (Beaumont - the nasty English nobleman),
- Tomb Raider (Terry - Lara Croft's fighling trainer),
- i.d.2. - Shadwell Army (Hunt - thug, idiot member of the E.D.L.)
Susan Mary Sunny- 'Dr. Choudry'
Susan makes her Fringe debut this year, portraying our doctor. She brings energy, fun and authenticity to an integral character of the show, with echoes of her heritage shining throughout each performance.
Eleanor Healing - 'Nurse Carole'
Eleanor is a writer, singer and actor based between Glasgow and Manchester. In the past five years, she has worked on projects with Oxygen Films, The New Works Playhouse, Slackline Productions, and others. Recent writing credits include ‘Ghost’ and ‘Neurons’ with WriteNowBerlin, and ‘Dr Barry’ with Thalia Arts Company.
Jiang - 'Amala'
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