The Karate Kid: The Musical at The Festival Theatre brings nostalgia and excitement to the iconic story. With solid performances, particularly by Gino Ochello as Daniel and Adrian Pang as Mr. Miyagi, the production offers memorable songs and impressive choreography. While it has some structural flaws, it ultimately delivers a captivating coming-of-age tale.
Windblown wins Best Production The 2026 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland offered a vivid snapshot of a national theatre scene in remarkable health, celebrating a year in which Scottish stages delivered work of striking breadth, ambition and emotional force. Presented by Gavin Mitchell at Glasgow’s newly refurbished Citizens Theatre, the awards recognised no fewer … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland Winners 2026
Southern Light Opera's "Guys and Dolls," directed by Andy Johnston, captivates with its charming ensemble performance and standout vocal talent from leads Olivia Hall and Greg McCafferty-Thomson. The ambitious choreography and eye-catching design contribute to a joyous atmosphere, despite some distracting directorial choices. Overall, it's a fun-filled evening at The Festival Theatre.
Bard in the Botanics celebrates its 25th anniversary with the upcoming season, Lovers and Madmen, emphasizing bold risk-taking, fresh interpretations, and a commitment to engaging, actor-driven storytelling in classical theatre.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Tai Remus Elliot and Hunter King Review by Dominic Corr Church Hill Theatre ★★★★ There’s a particular thrill in watching a student‑led company tackle Sondheim. His music is famously intricate, his lyrics unforgiving, and his storytelling a labyrinth of tonal shifts and moral ambiguity. Yet … Continue reading Review: EUSOG’s Into The Woods – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
Written and Performed by James Clements Composed by Lisa Rigby Directed by Cora Bissett Review by Dominic Corr The Georgian House ★★★ Reinvention: it’s the necessity of survival. But for theatrical retellings of Scotland’s Bard, additional takes on Robert Burns’ turbulent life are starting to threaten to burn at both ends. In a cultural landscape … Continue reading Review: The Burns Project – The Georgian House, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/NI9YuZK887k Choreography by Hayley Earlam Produced by Isy Sharman Review by Dominic Corr Information ★★★★ With the frost departing Edinburgh, for some, the last thing on their minds would be a visit to the coolness and celebration of winter found with Brrr, an enchanting sensory installation and live performance of light, sound, and movement from … Continue reading Review: Brrr – The Studio, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/WLV4Ho-eCTo Written by David Ireland Directed by Finn den Hertog Review by Dominic Corr The National Theatre Live ★★★★ A fierce electricity charges through the National Theatre Live recording of The Fifth Step, a production that arrives at the Filmhouse in Edinburgh with the confidence of a work that knows precisely what it is and … Continue reading Review: The Fifth Step – The Filmhouse, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/Ox0HZbJArfA Lead Artist - Ferbus Dunnet Co-Direction by Emily Reutlinger Review by Dominic Corr The Studio: Tickets ★★★ There’s a peculiar wonderment in watching a ten-foot grizzly bear brought to life, not by CGI or spectacle, but by the sweat, wit, and ingenuity of a creative and small ensemble. Tenterhooks’ Hercules the Bear takes the … Continue reading Review: Hercules The Bear – The Studio, Festival Theatre
Written by Oscar Hammerstein II Score by Richard Rodgers Directed by Fiona Main and Simon Boothroyd Musical Direction by David Lyle Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £16.00 ★★★★ It’s getting colder. And life, frankly, feels a bit less magical with everything going on. And in a sea of serious drama and never-ending news cycles, … Continue reading Review: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Broadway Cinderella – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
