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
Written and Lyrics by Linda McLean Composed by Michael John McCarthy Directed by Maria Oller ★★★★ Even a prison can seem like a kingdom – it has for those abandoned there to survive. One such world of speculative wonderment and expected safety is that of Castle Lennox: a long-awaited co-production between The Royal Lyceum and Lung … Continue reading Castle Lennox – Royal Lyceum
Book and Lyrics by Lynda Radley Music and Lyrics by Michael John McCarthy Directed by Jemima Levick ★★★★ Expectantly and admirably, many of Scotland’s festive treats this year plant a seed of hope for the future of the natural world. And amidst the Christmas cheering of pop culture pantos and endless Dickens adaptations: a wholly … Continue reading Cinderella – Dundee Rep
Written by Alan McHugh Directed by Ed Curtis Choreography by Karen Martin ★★★★★ Sleeping for a thousand years sounds like quite the treat after the recent times we’ve faced, doesn’t it? And though the King’s Panto may have only rested its eyes for shy of two years, It feels an eternity since the audiences and … Continue reading Sleeping Beauty – King’s Theatre
