Written by Mart Crowley Directed by Elle Catherine Willcocks and Aaron de Verés Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £7.00 ★★★★ As always, Bedlam Theatre provides a slice of excellent theatre that rarely performs outside of the venue in Edinburgh. From Translations to Mother Clap’s Molly House, they offer an opportunity to catch seldom performed … Continue reading Review: The Boys in the Band – Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/uLUBOv6VNk8 Written by Agatha Christie Adapted by Ken Ludwig Directed by Lucy Bailey Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £22.50 ★★★★ The other classic ‘whodunnit’ after Agatha Christie’s champion stage-work, The Mousetrap, Murder on the Orient Express, has found itself adapted time and again across the mediums of film, television, gaming, and stage. But one … Continue reading Review: Murder on the Orient Express – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/pjuPERLW0qs Composed by Gaetano Donizetti Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini Conducted by Stuart Stratford Direction and Choreography by Renaud Doucet Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★★ Audiences find themselves in the Swinging Sixties, Rome, with the Scottish Opera’s long-awaited return trip to Donizetti’s deliciously sparkling comic opera, which has lost none of the sparkle and wit it … Continue reading Review: Don Pasquale – The Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Written by Ross Mackay Directed by Jordan Blackwood Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★ With your nose stuck in a book, the world outside seems so small, near inconsequential. From standing toe-to-toe with Dark Lords, triumphing in distant shires with a thirst for adventure, or even just retiring into a world with familiar possibilities, there’s a … Continue reading Review: Treasure Island – The Studio, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/NjyDpZ30bNY Conceived, Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £24.00 ★★★★ Seventeen hopefuls. Eight spots for a chance at stardom. Each has a different story behind them in their bid to join in A … Continue reading Review: A Chorus Line – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Written by Harrison MacNeill and Leo MacNeill Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★ Pumpkins, munchkins, kids, adults, and all – Pantoland has thrown open its doors a trifle earlier than expected, as Harrison MacNeill and Leo MacNeill revive Aunty Disestablishmentarianism and Aunty Biotics for a whip-round tour bringing with them a stream of groan-worthy gags, predictable … Continue reading Review: A Dame of Two Halves – The Studio, Edinburgh
Book by Stephen Greenhorn Direction by Malcolm J. Burnett Musical Direction by Finlay Turnbull Tickets from £16.00 (waiting list) ★★★★ While the all-American musical is underway at the Festival Theatre, the all-Scottish treasure that is Stephen Greenhorn’s Sunshine on Leith radiates a burst of bright jukebox enjoyment throughout Edinburgh with this deeply beloved musical featuring the songs of The Proclaimers. And instilling a sense of … Continue reading Review: Sunshine on Leith – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/FtK6gcS9URA?list=PLcTlv1bn0wwdwAKqdz9B0Rp6iMA1gRSat Book, Music, and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Direction by Thomas Kail Musical Supervision and Orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire Tickets from £25.00 ★★★★★ No one has control over their narrative once their time runs out. The only constant between sinners, saints, rich men, and poor is the inevitability of it all. And while death is … Continue reading Review: Hamilton – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Manipulate Festival, Scotland's international festival of animation, film, movement, puppetry, and visual theatre returns for its ambitious 17th season. This year's festival will run from February 1st - 11th across multiple physical and online venues. The full programme can be found here. Next week, Edinburgh will host the return of one of the most … Continue reading Have a Gander – Manipulate Festival 2024
https://youtu.be/KxkbKuB8sXY Music & Lyrics by Ricky Allan Book by Charli Eglinton Directed by Hannah Chissick Tickets from £22.00 ★★★ Treason heavily reminds us that history is constructed by those who emerged victorious. And they only have one story to tell: theirs. Ricky Allan and Charli Eglinton’s new musical offers a richer depth to the opening lines … Continue reading Treason The Musical – Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
