Musical comedy star Alice Keys brings her show "Rocket Fan" to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, combining interactive romcom elements with Elton John's songs. Set behind a piano, the performance aims to deliver an hour of laughter, connection, and uplifting energy, making it a unique blend of comedy, music, and narrative.
Richard Stirling portrays Peter Mandelson, controversial political figure, in his show "Mandy: Prince of Darkness." The performance emphasizes Mandelson's intriguing rise and fall in politics. With a unique perspective and current relevance, Sterling aims to leave audiences astonished by Mandelson's influence, running at the Fringe from August 7th to 29th.
Stand & Deliver at The Tron Theatre captures the 1981 Lee Jeans sit-in, showcasing workers' determination through humor and music. With strong performances and direction, it honors collective action while acknowledging the complexities of resistance.
https://youtu.be/flgN-VMpcT8 Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Christopher Ashley Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £29.00 ★★★★★ “Welcome to the Rock if you’ve come from away” sings Nicholas Pound to the audience, open-armed as the mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Get ready to be immersed in the experience of the … Continue reading Review: Come From Away – The King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Christopher Ashley Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £29.00 ★★★★★ Welcome to The Rock, folks. We have a feeling you might like it here. It’s common for a musical to generate a sense of community; it’s rare for it to succeed to this … Continue reading Review: Come From Away – The Edinburgh Playhouse
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey Directed by Nikolai Foster ★★★★ It’s 1959 - and who knows what the sixties will bring. In the states, Rock, Pop and Motown rule the roost with their intense and addictive tracks, while Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley have a lot to answer for with … Continue reading Grease – Festival Theatre
Written & Directed by Kate Barton ★★★★ If one were to google the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting, or more grotesquely known as the Batman shootings, a name would emerge. This is not the name to remember - this is the name to dismiss, reject and strike from history. The names of the twelve victims, and … Continue reading Screen 9 – Edinburgh International Conference Centre
https://youtu.be/reyy9ASpMSc Directed by Justin Pemberton Based on the book by Thomas Piketty New Zealand/ 2019/ 103 mins ★★★★ We’re halfway through 2020, a peculiar pandemic year which hosts a variety of elections, consequences, narcissistic reaches, and exposure of the toxic systems in place in a way which bathes inequalities – particularly economic – in a … Continue reading Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Directed and Choreography Michael Flatley ★★ With no ill intent, Americans will love this. Which will probably answer any questions for anyone watching Celtic Tiger. Lord of the Dance, the flashiest of toe-tappers and a bonified Irishman performer, Michael Flatley has an exceptionally acute sense of over-the-top style, panache and gusto when it comes to dance for the … Continue reading Celtic Tiger – The Show Must Go On
https://youtu.be/DSCKfXpAGHc Directed by Thomas Kail Book, Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda ★★★★★ For people who never understood, indeed resented, the attention and proclaimed brilliance of Hamilton – this is the opportunity to witness the phenomenon which has, and continues to, challenge the face of theatrical culture and historical perception. The American founding fathers, among … Continue reading Hamilton – Disney +
