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Review: Sunshine on Leith – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh

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Book by Stephen Greenhorn Direction by Malcolm J. Burnett Musical Direction by Finlay Turnbull Tickets from £16.00 (waiting list) ★★★★ While the all-American musical is underway at the Festival Theatre, the all-Scottish treasure that is Stephen Greenhorn’s Sunshine on Leith radiates a burst of bright jukebox enjoyment throughout Edinburgh with this deeply beloved musical featuring the songs of The Proclaimers. And instilling a sense of … Continue reading Review: Sunshine on Leith – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh

Review: Hamilton – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

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https://youtu.be/FtK6gcS9URA?list=PLcTlv1bn0wwdwAKqdz9B0Rp6iMA1gRSat Book, Music, and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Direction by Thomas Kail Musical Supervision and Orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire Tickets from £25.00 ★★★★★ No one has control over their narrative once their time runs out. The only constant between sinners, saints, rich men, and poor is the inevitability of it all. And while death is … Continue reading Review: Hamilton – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical – George Square Studios

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Created by Baby Wants Candy Review by Annie Aslett ★★★★★ The stage is set. A familiar-sounding-but-definitely-not-plagiarised drum beat plays. The performers are in Hamilton-style white shirts and beige leggings. But a simplistic Hamilton musical parody this is not. R.J. Williams asks the audience to suggest a famous person, historical figure or character that we would like to see … Continue reading Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical – George Square Studios

Hamilton and Me: An Actor’s Journal by Giles Terera

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Written by Giles Terera Available July 1st Concerning musical theatre, and the arts community in general, the past year has cemented one thing; people don’t appreciate the level of complexity and preparation which goes into live entertainment. And this isn’t even counting the on-the-night events of choreography, stage management or orchestral. No, the level of … Continue reading Hamilton and Me: An Actor’s Journal by Giles Terera

Over The Moon – Netflix

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https://youtu.be/26DIABx44Tw Directed by Glen Keane Written by Audrey Wells USA/ 2020/ 95 mins ★★★ Fairy tales and stories sit at the hearts of children and move with them as they come to understand the world and its intense complexities. When her mother passes, and her father slowly begins to introduce a new partner into their … Continue reading Over The Moon – Netflix