Book by David Greig Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Directed by Fraser Grant Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★ What magic lies beyond these walls, these enormous and embossed gates with a familiarly whimsical ‘W’ cast in a golden light. Well, what else but a world of Pure Imagination? Turning … Continue reading Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
Written and Performed by Michael Daviot Directed by Michael Nardone Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★★ Despite the preconceptions, Scottish Theatre is young. Very young. Hardly out of infancy, though it very much feels to be in its troublesome teenage years. And yet the wealth of history and culture already emanating from the nation’s catalogue of directors, … Continue reading Review: A Noble Clown – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Written and Directed by Gordon Barr Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £14.00 ★★★★ A decade of decadence, dance, fairytales and farts. That’s what it’s all about, right, kids? For the past ten years, the Byre Theatre has worked with writer and director Gordon Barr and the folk of Bard in the Botanics to maintain … Continue reading Review: Beauty and the Beast – The Byre Theatre, St. Andrews
Written by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie Directed by Andrew Panton Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £15.00 ★★★★ Right from the start, the entire show has a stamp of authenticity. Before a word is said, before a song is sung, or a foot is set towards the audience, Kenneth MacLeod’s colour and set makes … Continue reading Review: Oor Wullie – The Dundee Rep
Written by Hans Christian Andersen, Adapted by Morna Young Directed by Cora Bissett Composition and Sound Design by Finn Anderson Tickets from £22.50, £10.00 for children ★★★ As the cold winds blow and chill to the bone, Edinburgh envelopes itself in a glittering robe of festive cheer once more as the Royal Lyceum revives its … Continue reading The Snow Queen – The Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
