Written and directed by Charles Edward Pipe, and performed by Flinn Andreae, Laura Pujos, and Jaz Tizzard, Four More Short Plays is a compelling theatrical performance that brilliantly intertwines crime-themed narratives with a heavy dose of humour. This talented trio under the guidance of Charles’s comedic eye delivers an unforgettable experience, making it a standout show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The play is, as the title alludes, four short plays linked loosely by the theme of crime. In 50 minutes that absolutely flew by, we saw some aspirational but conflicted train robbers, an enterprising renter, prophesied promotions and ineffectual gangsters. All the vignettes were tightly written and brilliantly acted, with Flinn Andreae a stand-out for the sheer versatility in his performance. That's a challenging feat when the whole cast were so exceptionally talented and naturally comedic.
Their love of the craft was apparent, able to adlib and break character without detracting from the scene, and again the naturalistic language of the script provided them the space and freedom to make the scene soar.
As mentioned, the 50 minute duration absolutely flew by, and it does have me wondering whether a tight 50 is better for Fringe theatre. Often shows are scheduled for an hour, which requires longer plays to be edited down, risking either a lack of nuance or temptation to pad to fill the time. 50 minutes is tight, forcing you to really polish your production to have all killer, no filler, and Four More Short Plays is absolutely killer. I really can't fault anything in this production, except, ironically, I wish it was longer. This is a must see if you're in Edinburgh.
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