The adaptation of John le Carré's "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold" at The Festival Theatre effectively captures Cold War tension, showcasing strong performances but faltering pacing, ultimately lacking emotional impact.
Tag: Festival Theatre
Review: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Book by Joe Tracz, Adapted from 'The Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki Review by Dominic Corr The Festival Theatre: Tickets ★★★★ No matter the form, the tales of ancient Greece have (quite rightly) never left us. So if you’re a die-hard fan of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, The … Continue reading Review: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Review: The Needle Room – St Nicholas Hall, Lanark
Written by Martin Travers Directed by Rosalind Sydney Review by Dominic Corr Touring Scotland ★★★★ There’s a scalpel-sharp intimacy to The Needle Room, the latest offering from Braw Clan, whose commitment to the Scots language and regional storytelling continues to carve out a vital space in Scotland’s theatrical landscape. Staged in Lanarkshire, the production is a … Continue reading Review: The Needle Room – St Nicholas Hall, Lanark
Review: The Talented Mr. Ripley – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Book by Patricia Highsmith Adapted and Directed by Mark Leipacher Review by Dominic Corr The Festival Theatre: Tickets ★★★ Under the Mediterranean sun, there’s a profound chill in The Talented Mr. Ripley, now touring through the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh before heading out across the nation. Mark Leipacher’s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s hit psychological thriller … Continue reading Review: The Talented Mr. Ripley – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Review: Small Acts of Love – The Citizen’s Theatre, Glasgow
Written by Frances Poet Music and Lyrics by Ricky Ross Directed by Dominic Hill Review by Dominic Corr The Citizens Theatre ★★★★ Returning home after seven years of redevelopment, The Citizens Theatre reopens with Small Acts of Love, a production as ambitious as the building it now inhabits. The newly revitalised Gorbals venue is a marvel as … Continue reading Review: Small Acts of Love – The Citizen’s Theatre, Glasgow
Review: Fiddler on the Roof – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/OPYufdoAfsk Book by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Directed by Jordan Fein Review by Dominic Corr The Festival Theatre: Tickets ★★★★ Tradition is more than a number here; it’s also the heartbeat of this revival of Fiddler on the Roof, which opened its Edinburgh run to a packed Festival Theatre. … Continue reading Review: Fiddler on the Roof – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Review: A Noble Clown – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, 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
Review: Beauty and the Beast – The Byre Theatre, St. Andrews
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
Review: Oor Wullie – The Dundee Rep
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
Review: Treasure Island – The Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Written by Duncan McLean Directed by Wils Wilson Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £18.00 (Con available) ★★★ Piracy is a formidable ol’ career. So, it’s nice to see that even after the pages of Robert Louis Stevenson’s genre-defining tale, Treasure Island, have been closed, the story still has life for the likes of talented … Continue reading Review: Treasure Island – The Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh