What I liked
Faith Saporito’s crisp direction, as well as her performance as the kid you can wait to punch, really pushes the story. Mandy rules as the most adorable dinosaur you’ve ever seen. Hailey Hudson shows strength and vulnerability as she deals with every woman’s nightmare. Devon Stone deftly bounces between comic relief and unwavering support. This is the kind of ensemble that all actors wish they could be a part of.
What I didn't like
Go take over Scotland, Nightmare Lizards.
My overall impression
Dinosaurs makes its triumphant return to HFF 2026 in a preparatory run for its Edinburgh debut. Mandy Rubelli’s smart script blends the insane reality of a time travelling dinosaur with the exploration of trauma born from sexual assault. These two seemingly disparate plots weave through each other and give us a wholly satisfying hour of entertainment. This show will take Edinburgh by storm.
