About the Show

A new work reimagining the American West and its history through the lens of Hollywood Westerns.

In Dark Noon, a standout from the Edinburgh Festival, experience a dynamic portrayal of the American Wild West by a talented ensemble of South African actors and engaged audience members. This explosive performance flips the narrative of Hollywood Westerns, depicting pivotal events like the land rush, gold rush, and conflicts between settlers and indigenous natives. It's a gripping, sometimes playful, yet ultimately intense reflection on American history.

Critic Reviews (10)

"...it is too cluttered — stylistically, tonally, ideologically — to offer much insight."
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"4/5 Stars! The Wild West looms large in American self-mythology."
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"Because 'Dark Noon' is a depiction of the Wild West, there is a lot of onstage violence"
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"...'Dark Noon' becomes, for a few minutes at least, sharply personal and compelling."
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"is a funhouse-mirror retelling of American history: specifically, the 19th-century era"
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“The play views history through so many filters that the result is blurred.”
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"Dark Noon sheds light on often overlooked facts"
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"...such a rollicking entertainment"
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