National Theatre of Scotland

The Herald

"In a class of its own for site specific work, the technical execution of Roam is astonishing."

Edinburgh Evening News

"There is an attention to detail and imaginative manipulation of the everyday which sets this new site-specific production from Edinburgh's own Grid Iron theatre company apart... There is nothing disappointing about the way that Gridiron use the facilities of the airport. The fact that it is still open with flights coming and going and real passengers wandering by, even adds to the authenticity of the performances... This is audacious stuff. With help from a large cast of extras, the eight central actors and two itinerant musicians pull off something which is really rather special and certainly unique... In some ways this deserves five stars, simply for existing not only for having the idea of staging a piece of theatre in Edinburgh Airport in the first place, but for having the ability to persuade the authorities to agree to it and maturity to pull off something worth seeing in such a random environment... ...this is a near-perfect rendition of a brilliant idea. And definitely a must-see production."

The Times

"Every aspect of the airport experience is recreated or subverted with delightful sound and design touches ranging from Passport programmes to witty Tannoy announcements and slogans on luggage trolleys. A superb professional cast of eight actors and two musicians is complemented by 20 other performers... to great effect. And the airport itself... retains an emotionally charged atmosphere that lends itself brilliantly to theatre."

The Guardian

"One of the chief joys is that you're not always sure what you are seeing is part of the show or just real life. This melting of reality into absurdity is beautifully done… I shall never forget the desperation etched on a woman's face as she sees all hope of achieving a precious boarding card seeping away. The show is often at its best when it is at is most metaphysical and its success can be measured by the fact that although you actually never depart the airport you feel as if you've traveled somewhere exotic and special."

Metro

"...this is a bold, ambitious and inventive undertaking that works wonderfully well... First class."

Big Issue in Scotland

"Once again, Grid Iron theatre company (in collaboration with the National Theatre of Scotland) have taken their talent for securing the most improbable of site-specific venues to new levels . . .

Roam will surely be remembered as one of the theatre events of the year."