Written by Nay Dhanak Directed by Ben Standish and Brian Logan Review by Laurie Kemmett ★★★ Hear ye! Hear ye! Plays, pies, and pints abound in Glasgow at lunchtime, and the latest iteration is Nay Dhanak’s Cry/Laugh. A town crier and a court jester find themselves ousted from their jobs, and lacking any sense of purpose they … Continue reading Review: Play, Pie, and a Pint: Cry/Laugh – Òran Mór, Glasgow
Laurie Kemmett's review of Miss Saigon at the King's Theatre highlights the production's power and emotional depth. While acknowledging the show's controversies, Kemmett praises the outstanding performances and breathtaking set design. The narrative transcends a simple love story, exploring themes of motherhood, resilience, and the bond between the audience and theatre.
Simon Jay's play "Kenmure Street," directed by Nicola McCartney, captures the 2021 protests against unjust immigration policing, highlighting community solidarity through eyewitness accounts and humor, while revitalizing political theatre with engaging staging and diverse characters.
Written by Nathan Scott-Dunn Directed by Edoardo Berto Review by Laurie Kemmett A Play, A Pie, and a Pint ★★★★ Walking into Oran Mor to see Un-Expecting, the set can only be described as unassuming. On a thrust style stage there is strung up two white sheets, an On Air sign, and two rods. The … Continue reading Review: Play, Pie, and a Pint: Un-Expecting – Òran Mór, Glasgow
