Edinburgh Festival 97: Theatre: Jump!
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Standing on the edge, four women with adulthood and an uncertain future in common decide whether to jump.
This scene symbolises the show's central theme: the inability but need to make life-changing decisions that could make them happier.
In a variety of monologues, songs and sketches, the theme of wresting control of life, their common friendship and their role in the world are examined as Jump! drives on at a breakneck pace.
While clearly aimed at speaking about the female condition, they illustrate the shared uncertainties of the other 49 per cent of the population as well. Only in its most powerful moment, a monologue rejecting the perceived image of "woman", does the show speak solely for and about women but even this is a rejection of limiting labels, which any man can relate to.
Gilded Balloon. To 30 Aug (0131-226 2151)
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments