Culture Wars at the Edinburgh Festival 2002

Sex Wars

Fringe shows often have fun with sexual politics, bringing to life timeless dramas and exploring contemporary mores. What does the festival tell us about relations between the sexes, and within them? Are women now on top, and men emasculated? Are relations between the sexes poisoned by power games and abuse? These reviews look at Fringe shows that explore this theme.

Agnes at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
James Panton

Big Boys Don't Cry at Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge
James Panton

The Canterbury Tales: tales from the Decameron at The Smirnoff Underbelly
Dolan Cummings

Fem at Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge
Dolan Cummings

Pulling at The Pleasance Courtyard and Over the Road
Stuart Simpson

Rose in a Garden of Weeds at The Smirnoff Underbelly
Munira Mirza

Stone Crabs at CO2
Munira Mirza