Written by Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse Story Created with the Women of Dundee Change Centre Directed by Bryony Shanahan Tickets: £20.00 (Con. available) ★★★★ Though there isn’t a bauble in sight for the closing production of the Traverse Theatre’s season, there’s little wonder why the venue deviates from the Christmas route with Same Team. Or … Continue reading Same Team – Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Written and Performed by Alex Hill Review by Marina Funcasta ★★★★★ It’s the Euros 2020: the biggest football event for England in 55 years. The atmosphere is untamed, nearing explosive. Especially for Billy, who, feeling a sudden wave of buzz, either from his 24th pint, a third gram of cocaine, or, of course, the nationalism … Continue reading Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse For England – the Space @Niddry St
Written by Philip Differ Directed by Sally Reid ★★★★ There’s only one Barrie Hunter. From the Byre to the Lyceum, to Perth, and the Rep, Barrie Hunter’s presence has a renowned knack for lifting those around, for cutting to the heart of something with minimal effort and emanating a beloved charm. So, imagine the surprise as a … Continue reading Smile – Dundee Rep
https://youtu.be/XX85gd5mTyE Written by Martin McCormick Directed by Martin McCormick & Lu Kemp ★★★★ It’s the big day. 2014, the first-ever Scottish cup final for St. Johnstone, Perth. And if you happened to have tickets for the match at Celtic Park, well, you’d be a bloody fool to miss it. Bobby is one such fool. Sweet … Continue reading Oh When The Saints – Perth Horsecross
Written by Paul Beeson and Tim Barrow Directed by Bruce Strachan ★★★★ Earlier this year across Scotland, thousands of fans descended into the streets to celebrate the Scottish team qualifying for the European Championship for the first time in nearly twenty-five years. Chaos broke out, restrictions were violated, and a debate surrounding the beautiful game … Continue reading Sweet F.A – Tynecastle Park
Directed by Nathan Scott-Dunn and Sands Stirling ★★★★ There pertains this elitist myth that art and sport (specifically theatre and football) don’t share a common ground, let alone a common audience. Nonsense. Sport is theatre. Theatre is sport. And let’s be frank, a fair heft of football involves grander performances than those of the National … Continue reading 1902 – Leith Arches
Written by Paul Beeson & Tim Barrow Directed by Bruce Strachan Musical Direction by Matthew Brown Runs at Tynecaslte Stadium from August 11th - 26th, Various Times Marking the centenary of the 1918 Armistice, drawing influence from the 1914 Hearts Team (The Bravest Team), A War of Two Halves is promenade theatre from writers Paul … Continue reading A War of Two Halves – Tynecastle Stadium
https://youtu.be/JNaRrDX8MUc Directed by Asif Kapadia Edited by Chris King United Kingdom/ 2019/ 130 minutes British director Asif Kapadia refers to Diego Maradona as his third part of an unofficial documentary series of child geniuses and prodigies. The formers being the 2010 Senna, looking at the life and death of Brazilian racer Ayrton Senna. The second, Academy award-winning Amy centres itself on the … Continue reading Diego Maradona – Edinburgh Filmhouse
https://youtu.be/IluBajdL9iY Writer, Director and Cinematography by Naziha Arebi Libya/UK Run Time: 97 Mins The beautiful game. For oh so many of us, it’s a lifelong love. A trip to the pub with some friends, or maybe even a casual end of evening catch-up. Even for non-fans, it’s extensive reach makes us all fans for global … Continue reading Freedom Fields – The Filmhouse
Image contribution:Richard Campbell Writer by Patrick Marber Director by Michael Emans The Red Lion is an examination of three generations of men devoted to their football club. Jordan's abilities as a football player draw the eye of manager Kidd and mentor Yates. Both take an interest in the boy – one for personal gain, and the … Continue reading The Red Lion @ The Brunton, Musselburgh
