Written by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith Directed by Simon Evans Review by Dominic Corr Edinburgh Playhouse ★★★★ Notable for thriving with the unexpected: Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have, across all nine series of Inside No. 9, perfected the art of the rug-pull, the sly wink, and the gut-punch. Their stage incarnation, Stage/Fright, when … Continue reading Review: Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright – The Playhouse, Edinburgh
Not just one, nor two or three, but four of this year's Pantomime cast were thrilled to chat with Corr Blimey about the upcoming Aladdie. Written by Fraser Boyle, co‑writer of The Gaiety’s five‑star hits Mother Goose (2024) and Cinderella (2023), Aladdie swaps the Far East for the far, far East of Ayrshire, where the … Continue reading Have a Gander at Pantomime 2025: Aladdie with The Ayr Gaiety Cast!
Written by Johnny McKnight Directed by Sally Reid Review by Katherine McIntyre The Tron Theatre ★★★★ The Tron’s festive panto doesn’t so much open with a bang as with a full‑blown glitter cannon. Gallus in Weegieland, Johnny McKnight’s latest slice of seasonal mischief, drags us doon the rabbit hole and straight into a Glasgow‑flavoured Wonderland where … Continue reading Review: Gallus in Weegieland – The Tron Theatre, Glasgow
With the bitter cold now gripping Scotland, Dominic Corr chats with writer, director, and Sammy Slush performer Jerry Taylor. Presented by Ginger and Jester Productions, Baltic at Cumbernauld Theatre follows brave young Elsbeth on a daring quest to rescue her brother Kai from the wicked Snow Queen Chillblane and her frosty sidekick Jack Frost. With … Continue reading Have a Gander at Pantomime 2025: Baltic with Jerry Taylor
Kicking out our Pantomime coverage, Dominic Corr chats with Jorgey Scott-Learmonth, who stars as Alice in the Tron Theatre’s latest panto, as we tumble down a Glasgow pothole into WEEGIELAND—a glittering, chaotic realm where Gallus skips their ballet exam to search for missing feline bestie Dinah The Cat. Along the way, they encounter eccentric locals, … Continue reading Have a Gander at Pantomime 2025: Gallus in Weegieland with Jorgey Scott-Learmonth
It’s that glorious part of the year again — and no, it’s not the Festival Fringe. It’s Panto season. Pull on the heels, coat yourself in glitter and prepare the boos and cheers: familiar dames and mischievous baddies are back to lead the nation’s favourite festive bargain of slapstick, songs and crowd‑pleasing mayhem. Below is … Continue reading Have A Gander at Pantomime in Scotland 2025
https://youtu.be/_A342E5b9IM Conducted by Stuart Stratford & Toby Hession Stage Direction, Sets & Costumes by Barbe & Doucet Lighting Design by Guy Simard Review by Eloise Robertson Festival Theatre ★★★★ The curtain rises and you’re transported into a Paris of spectacle while a timeless street singer sets the stage for a crowd who’s hungry for a tune. Scottish … Continue reading Review: Scottish Opera: La bohème – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Book by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins Directed by Phyllida Lloyd Review by Dominic Corr Edinburgh Playhouse ★★★★ Few performers have earned the moniker “Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll” with the same ferocity as Tina Turner. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and raw talent—a narrative that Tina: The Tina Turner Musical embraces … Continue reading Review: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – The Playhouse, Edinburgh
Written by Owen Sutcliffe Directed by Jack Nurse Review by Hunter King Traverse Theatre ★★★★ After a sold-out Fringe run, Wonder Fools’ Òran has returned to Edinburgh for a limited run at the Traverse Theatre. Immediately after trekking down the stairs to Traverse 2, the audience is transported to an eerie world with lo-fi-esque electronic … Continue reading Review: Òran – The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Alan Cumming’s Inaugural Season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre Alan Cumming has unveiled a debut season as Artistic Director for Pitlochry Festival Theatre that reads like a love letter to theatre itself — ambitious in scale, affectionate in memory and defiantly theatrical in taste. Timed to coincide with the company’s 75th anniversary in 2026, the programme … Continue reading Have a Gander at Pitlochry Festival Theatre 2026: Alan Cumming’s Debut Season
