Written and Produced by David Carswell Directed by Ruairidh Forde Musical Direction from Ryan Moir Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £17.00 ★★★ While skeletons of Glasgow’s incredible music scene still mournfully line the streets, a new musical, ‘Glasgow Kiss’, from The ‘Tommy Burns Story’ and ‘PORNO’ writer Davie Carswell, has risen at the Glasgow … Continue reading Review: Glasgow Kiss – The Pavillion, Glasgow
Written and Directed by Fraser Scott Set and Costume Design by Mela Adela Sound Design and Composition by Patricia Panther Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★★ No one is better at insulting the Scots than, well, the Scots. Call it, self-preservation. Call it, a fine sense of humour and being able to handle the banter. Call … Continue reading Review: C*mmon Tongue – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Directed by Isla Cowan and Andy McGregor Story and Lyrics by Isla Cowan Music, Lyrics, and Arrangements by Andy McGregor Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £15.50 ★★★★ Hands glued to artwork. Black paint slathered over monuments, buildings, and vehicles. Cabe ties, posters, campaigns, and marches. The history of our right to protest is a … Continue reading Review: To Save The Sea – The Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Book by Ross Stenhouse Adapted and Directed by Calum Moore Tickets from £14.00 ★★★ A pantomime miracle: not even a closed stage will keep the resilient staff of the Brunton in sour spirits as this evening’s sold-out Cinderella welcomes audiences following a school tour with plenty of festive cheer, smiles, and promise of a traditional night of … Continue reading Cinderella – Loretto School Theatre, East Lothian
Written by Paul Reakes Directed by Derek Ward Choreography by Mandy Black Musical Direction by Barrie Simcock Tickets from £15.00 (Con. available) ★★★★ In closing their 80th year of performance, Edinburgh People’s Theatre hasn’t lost a touch of their spark and enthusiasm for performance and communal theatre. Cinderella is told as a traditional pantomime, with all … Continue reading Cinderella – Edinburgh People’s Theatre, Church Hill Theatre
Written and Choreographed by Lacy Rain Produced by Ellie Street Tickets from £12.00 ★★★★ There’s only so much good-natured joy and family-friendly fun a person can take. Only so many smiling, bright-eyed wee ones cheering can scream before you start to see where Scrooge’s protestations of Humbuggery come from. It’s time for a happy ending … Continue reading Sleeping Booty – The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
Written by Andy McGregor Directed by Julie Ellen Musical Direction by Gary Cameron Tickets from £10.50 ★★★★ We’ve all had a stressful first day. Maybe with work, at school, or just our first big day out in the world. It’s Eric’s first day working in Santa’s Grotto – and though they’re excited at the opportunity, … Continue reading Eric the Elf – Macroberts Art Centre, Stirling
Written and Directed by Andy McGregor Lyrics by Andy McGregor and Isla Cowan Review by Ben Connaughton ★★★★★ Music is at the heart of Battery Park. This makes sense, as it’s a production which documents the rise and fall of the titular (and fictional) Britpop band; this is less a musical – I didn’t see any kick … Continue reading Battery Park – The Byre Theatre
Directed, Composed and Written by Andy McGregor ★★★ Parenthood’s a bit like a dance. Just as you think you’ve got all the steps down - you end up on your arse. And no matter how hard you try not to compare, it looks like everyone else is just getting the beats faster than you, better … Continue reading A New Life – Traverse Theatre
Directed, Composed, and Written by Andy McGregor ★★★ In Millport, there’s a rock shaped like a Crocodile. Spoilers, that’s where Andy McGregor gets the title for their comedic and heartfelt musical from. And this rock, projected onto Kenny Miller’s set dressing, hides Stephen Arden, star of this musical extravaganza, as he waits to share his … Continue reading Crocodile Rock – Traverse Theatre
