Written by Jack Nurse and Robbie Gordon Directed by Bruce Strachan Review by Dominic Corr The Wizard of Oz ★★★ A glitter-splattered, good‑natured panto that shines brightest when it stops trying so hard; the Brunton’s annual festive juggernaut rolls into its makeshift Musselburgh home at the Loretto High School with The Wizard of Oz, a … Continue reading Review: The Wizard of Oz – Loretto High School, Musselburgh
Performed by The Scottish Quartet Review by Dominic Corr Fever: Candlight Tributes ★★★★ A soft‑glow sanctuary for Swifties and sceptics alike. There’s something quietly disarming about stepping into Assembly Roxy under a sea of candlelight. The venue — a former neo‑Gothic church with vaulted ceilings and a hush that settles on the skin — already … Continue reading Review: Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift – Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
Produced by Moonlight Review by Marina Funcasta Tickets from £23.00 ★★★★★ Lying on a secluded New Town corner, St Vincent’s chapel emerges as a glimpse into a Scotland from long ago. Strewn with candles and families chatting over hot cocoa, the quiet congregation set the precedent for an intimate evening. Brought to life by pianist … Continue reading Review: ‘A Burns Night Hootenanny – Tam O’ Shanter’- St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh
Looking towards a season of collaborations, bold new premieres, and the revival of some of Scotland’s recent critical hits, the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh are proud to announce one of their biggest and most interesting seasons for a while. Opening the door to audiences and partners, the theatre looks to re-affirm its status as a … Continue reading Have A Gander – The Royal Lyceum Theatre 2024/25
It's not all about long-glitzy runs, sometimes the very best in entertainment can be a fleeting moment - a single night's performance amidst the musical juggernauts which roll into Edinburgh. Few venues host a more diverse and engaging repertoire of these events than Capital Theatres at the Festival Theatre or The Studio. From some legendary … Continue reading Have A Gander – Capital Theatres: One Night Only
Directed by Abigail Halperin Musical Direction by Eric Rogers Tickets from £10.00 ★★★★ Fancy a trip to Arendelle? Or maybe the sun-drenched coastlines of Ancient Greece? What about the dark depths of the Woods? Maybe - just maybe - audiences are looking to join in on that long journey down the tracks to Hades… But … Continue reading Review: All Who Wander – Magnusson Centre, Edinburgh
Directed by Joe Atkinson and Kylie Lam Produced by Iain Cunningham Review by Ben Connaughton ★★★★★ The University of St Andrews’ Musical Theatre Society, or MusT, took a creative detour from their programme of book musicals to perform a one-night, one-act concert which charted the history of musical theatre: A Chronicle in Concert. The unique … Continue reading A Chronicle in Concert – Laidlaw Music Centre, St. Andrews
Tickets from £20.00 ★★★★★ It’s easy to become bloated with the savoury and saccharine delights on the stage right now; endlessly repetitive, though enjoyable, servings of immense shows with gooey gowns and glittering effects. But occasionally, something punctuates the noise with a reserved sense of authenticity, class, and showstopping storytelling. Folks, that something is the … Continue reading Mandy Patinkin: Live in Concert – The Lyric Theatre, London
https://youtu.be/TXR202AFnhc Presented by Night Owl Shows, starring Cleopatra Higgins Review by Josie Rose Embleton ★★★★★ Taking on one of the most legendary and most incredible voices of all time is no easy task, but Cleopatra Higgins and her band effortlessly surpass expectations in this glorious celebration of musical icon, Whitney Houston. Rich with passion, energy … Continue reading The Whitney Houston Story – theSpace @ Symposium Hall
https://youtu.be/72RZBkAAzHM Hosted by John Simmit ★★★★ For a single night in the Festival Theatre, the long-awaited Scottish debut of RUSH A Joyous Jamaican Journey was something long sought after by audiences who had eagerly awaited a night of ska, reggae beats and bluebeat - the music they had grown with, but perhaps never fully grasped … Continue reading RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey – Festival Theatre
