Culture Wars at the Edinburgh Festival 2002

The Theatre of War

The terrorist attacks on the USA last year shocked the world and upset the political landscape, provoking an ongoing global 'war on terror'. Theatre has a strong tradition of engaging with contemporary political issues, not least war. These reviews look at Fringe shows that dealt with war and its effects.

Goering's Defence at The Scotsman Assembly
Geoff Kidder

Kassandra at The Smirnoff Underbelly
Andrew Chippindale

Pump Room 111 at The Smirnoff Underbelly
Stuart Simpson

Red, Black and Ignorant at Southside Theatre
Andrew Chippindale

Scars of War at Rocket@Apex Hotels
James Panton