Windblown wins Best Production The 2026 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland offered a vivid snapshot of a national theatre scene in remarkable health, celebrating a year in which Scottish stages delivered work of striking breadth, ambition and emotional force. Presented by Gavin Mitchell at Glasgow’s newly refurbished Citizens Theatre, the awards recognised no fewer … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland Winners 2026
Have a Gander: CATS 2026 Shortlists Reflect a Theatre Scene in Confident Motion
Directed by Becky Hope-Palmer Written by Jess Brodie Review by Dominic Corr The Traverse Theatre ★★★★ There are few things more complex than desire, which rarely manifests (or behaves) how others would like it to, and GUSH wastes no time admitting as much. Jess Brodie’s new play steps into the spotlight with a boldness that … Continue reading Review: GUSH – The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
GUSH, the sharp new play from writer Jess Brodie, follows Ally - a woman on the edge of motherhood - who realises that despite doing everything “right,” something inside her still feels unsettled. In the final days of pregnancy, she’s pushed to confront her identity, her desires, and what she stands to lose or claim … Continue reading Have a Gander at GUSH- A Chat with Jess Brodie
