An engaging fusion of emotional intricacy and bittersweet comedy, Wild Allegations presents Matthew John Curtis, the quirky, quixotic leading man of the stage and screen. According to his enraged brother and disillusioned occasional girlfriend however, he is also a liar, a cheat and a fraud. As these two zealous narrators bear their souls and rapidly divulge a series of amusingly petty indictments, they paint an equally damning yet conflicted picture of Matthew. But whilst they independently plot to bring him down, a hubristic fallibility gradually emerges; obsessed with exposing Matthew’s faults, Alex and Theo fatally disregard their own. When their various schemes begin to crash down around them, they are forced to confront the jealousy and spite that has ultimately instigated their own self-destruction.

Celebrating its 30th birthday at Bedlam Theatre this year, the Edinburgh University Theatre Company has consistently showcased exciting new writing, promising acting talent and professional, diverse productions. It has also forged a strong presence at the Fringe since its conception. Wild Allegations, selected as the EUTC’s official 2010 Fringe show alongside resident sell-out comedy troupe The Improverts, is co-written and co-directed by acclaimed student author David K. Barnes, whose previous shows include Timothy (5 stars – The Student) and Sweet Jesus (4 stars – The Student).