Review: Mary: A Gig Theatre Show – Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh

Directed by Katie Slater Written by Rona Johnston ★★★★ Throughout history, live music has been one of the most capturing forms of performance. The creative minds behind ‘Mary: A Gig Theatre Show’ effortlessly tap into the potential of lyrics and melody to transfix and transport. Blanketed in cosy carpets, twinkling fairy lights, and accents of … Continue reading Review: Mary: A Gig Theatre Show – Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh

Review: David Suchet Poirot and More, A Retrospective – Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

https://youtu.be/YiBRh4L0Bxc?list=PLcTlv1bn0wwfJd5F0YG5gbrHRGpb-FO-- Created by David Suchet, in Collaboration with Liza McLean, and Sheila Suchet Hosted by Geoffrey Wansell ★★★★ Dig out your perfectly preened moustaches and nothing but the sharpest and finest of gear for the man himself as the Festival Theatre, and Edinburgh at large, are thrilled to spend an evening in the company of tremendous … Continue reading Review: David Suchet Poirot and More, A Retrospective – Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Banff Mountain Film Festival: Red Programme- Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

https://youtu.be/CpX3Goskkok Red Programme Launching their world premiere showcase ahead of an extensive tour, taking the collection of films to over forty countries, it’s an exciting time once again for Edinburgh audiences as the 15th edition of the UK and Ireland Banff Mountain Film Festival has its double-bill showcase of cinematic programming at the Festival Theatre, … Continue reading Banff Mountain Film Festival: Red Programme- Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Banff Mountain Film Festival: Blue Programme- Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

https://youtu.be/CpX3Goskkok Blue Programme Launching their world premiere showcase ahead of an extensive tour, taking the collection of films to over forty countries, it’s an exciting time once again for Edinburgh audiences as the 15th edition of the UK and Ireland Banff Mountain Film Festival has its double-bill showcase of cinematic programming at the Festival Theatre, … Continue reading Banff Mountain Film Festival: Blue Programme- Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Review: Protest – Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

https://youtu.be/SPCToZqauLU Written by Hannah Lavery Directed by Natalie Ibu  Tickets from £9.00 ★★★★ It feels only fitting that in returning with Protest, Hannah Lavery continues presenting a significantly resounding voice for younger generations – when all too many of them (and their productions) tend to become lost amidst the singular, louder, voices of discouragement. Initially premiering … Continue reading Review: Protest – Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Review: Little Shop of Horrors – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Directed by Tom Beazley and Amy Stinton Tickets from £9.00 ★★★★ Following a rousingly successful Jesus Christ Superstar, one which dismantled the boundaries of casting restrictions, Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group returns to Church Hill Theatre with another well-loved musical, substituting apostles and silver for dentists … Continue reading Review: Little Shop of Horrors – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh

All My Sons – Teviot Row House

https://youtu.be/ZdLseDHj8to Written by Arthur Miller Directed by Josie Rose Embleton, Tazy Harrison-Moore and Catriona Maclachlan ★★★★★ There’s a figurative list of productions in critical circles, of shows and titles that (for lack of a better descriptive) make eyes roll or force exhales of breath. They’re the titans of theatre, particularly attractive to the amateur dramatic … Continue reading All My Sons – Teviot Row House