Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical, currently playing in Glasgow, delivers a reimagined stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale. The first act shines with a captivating performance by Charlie and her family, while the second act struggles to fully bring the factory to life. The show's creative inclusion of British Sign Language makes it an inclusive and entertaining experience for all ages.
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
https://youtu.be/yqgQgIEwtrw Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori Directed by Samuel Holmes and Nick Winston Tickets from £23.50 ★★★ A long time ago, in an age of Hearsay, spaghetti straps, boy wizards, Bridget's granny pants, and spray tans, there was a fairy tale which broke the mould: With its satire, gross-out humour, … Continue reading Shrek the Musical – Edinburgh Playhouse
"Macbeth" at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, directed by Simon Godwin and adapted by Emily Burns, presents a contemporary and compelling take on Shakespeare's classic. The production, featuring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, offers captivating performances and a powerful portrayal of ambition and power struggles. This adaptation brings Shakespeare's timeless themes to a modern audience, creating a thought-provoking theatrical experience.
"Jekyll & Hyde" at the Royal Lyceum Theatre offers a contemporary take on the classic tale, delving into the depths of one man's psyche. Forbes Masson delivers a captivating solo performance, capturing the story's essence with elegance. While lacking in tension, the production offers an insightful and subversive look into human nature.
Written by Gary McNair after Charles Dickens Directed by Andy Arnold Tickets from £15.50 ★★★ With a gloriously apt title to capture the Scots' more cynical outlook (or perhaps something more earnest), Gary McNair’s new incarnation of Charles Dick’s literary epic Great Expectations condenses the beats of the story into a slow-burning and infectiously Glaswegian Nae Expectations, which … Continue reading Nae Expectations – Tron Theatre, Glasgow
https://youtu.be/-zIh_3FdD9Q Written by Gary McNair Directed by Joe Douglas ★★★★★ How do you distil the entire being of a man, a legacy, into ninety minutes Well, sharing in the stories from the people who know him, have never met him, love him and idolise him, and yes, even detest the man - aye, that might … Continue reading Dear Billy: A Love Letter To The Big Yin – Traverse Theatre
In association with Naked Productions and BBC Radio 3, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Pitlochry Festival Theatre are thrilled to announce the cast listing for Sound Stage’s first production; Angela, a new autobiographical piece by Mark Ravenhill airing March 26th – 28th. Constructed and written during lockdown with the medium of a radio drama in … Continue reading Cast Announcement for Mark Ravenhill’s Angela – Sound Stage
Created by Sudha Bhuchar Directed by Kristine Landon-Smith ★★★ A cautionary titbit of information: Decolonisation – not just a buzzword contains some sensitive wording and discussions – so deal with it and realise that the examination of the brutality of colonialism isn’t to be watered down. Presented by Bhuchar Boulevard and The School of Oriental and African … Continue reading Decolonisation: not just a buzzword – Bhuchar Boulevard and The School of Oriental and African and Studies University of London
