The Edinbards' production of Nottingham, set in the unique Pianodrome venue, creatively adapts the familiar Robin Hood tale with a blend of DND and folk elements. Despite strong performances and captivating visuals, the show struggles with musical coherence and pacing, hindering its overall impact. Nonetheless, it showcases significant potential for future revisions.
Written by Dale Wasserman, From the Novel by Ken Kesey Review by Hunter King Church Hill Theatre ★★★★ Leitheatre has transformed the Church Hill Theatre into one of the most famous psychiatric hospitals in the canon in their production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. In theme with the crux of the show, the … Continue reading Review: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
Written by William Makepeace Thackeray Adapted by Declan Donnellan Directed by Hilary Spiers ★★★ Vanity Fair sits among the dusted tomes as a monumentally respected collection of volumes, collated, collected, and often adapted – most famously by Declan Donnellan's 1983 premiere production in Edinburgh with Nick Ormerod. Though for many it’s placed there as a ‘good … Continue reading Vanity Fair – Churchill Theatre
Image Contribution:Marion Donohoe Written by Tennessee Williams Directed by Mike Paton Just shy of 75 years ago Leitheatre would emerge in humble beginnings, finding its namesake in the early seventies. A group banded together with two key concepts to their community – to adore dramatics and reflect on their roots in Leith. After covering a … Continue reading Cat on a Hot Tin Roof @ The Studio, Festival Theatre
