House Party review " home truths about gentrification in east London
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghChakira Alin's buoyant show is shot through with bitterness as she gives a lucid account of Hackney's transformation In her solo show about the aftermath of gentrification and austerity, Chakira Alin bemoans the rise of costly small plates in restaurants. It's a neat parallel to the housing market, where properties are also getting smaller and more expensive. But Alin's chief metaphor is…