Meteors is a solo show by Melissa Pullinger, exploring her grief after losing her mother at 20. Premiering at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, it engages audiences through humor and honesty, addressing the often-ignored topic of youth grief while fostering connections and conversations.
Carmen Collective presents "Gameplay," an audio-described theatrical experience for both sighted and partially-sighted audiences, exploring themes of imagination amidst impending catastrophe. The performance, featuring Sam Rees and sound artist AJ Turner, delves into the significance of being a citizen during times of crisis, with a focus on hope and future possibilities.
This dark comedy explores the relationship between Susan, a grieving widow, and Teo, an immortal AI, as they navigate themes of love, grief, and spirituality. Originating from real conversations, the play challenges perceptions of connection in a digital age, prompting audiences to reflect on emotional intimacy and the complexities of human relationships.
This dark comedy explores the relationship between Susan, a grieving widow, and Teo, an immortal AI, as they navigate themes of love, grief, and spirituality. Originating from real conversations, the play challenges perceptions of connection in a digital age, prompting audiences to reflect on emotional intimacy and the complexities of human relationships.
Written by Emer Dineen Directed by Phillip McMahon Review by Jack Quinn Tickets from £13.00 ★★★★ If you’re looking for a night of hilarity, heart, and sheer absurdity, 0800 Cupid at Soho Theatre is the show for you. Created by and starring Emer Dineen, this wild and wonderfully camp production takes the audience on a chaotic ride … Continue reading Review: 0800 CUPID – Soho Theatre, London
https://youtu.be/cg8GdNDf7Nc Composed by Giacomo Puccini Directed by Sir David McVicar Conducted by Stuart Stratford ★★★★★ The idea of remaining faithful to the artist's intentions is, for some producers, not always the first thing on their mind in staging a lengthy or composite collection of works. For Puccini, there was no other way to demonstrate the … Continue reading Il Trittico – Festival Theatre
https://youtu.be/znRTIoEsj7s Written, Composed & Performed by Lauryn Redding Directed by Bryony Shanahan ★★★★★ Maybe it’s the misery deep down, but we’re sick to the back teeth of shmaltzy romances and gooey eyes. Where songs burst with the chipper of lovebirds, and the watery thin narrative makes way for jukebox musical melodies and antics. Lauryn Redding's … Continue reading Bloody Elle: A Gig Musical – Traverse Theatre
https://youtu.be/HYcx9lFa3jE Directed by Jeanne Pansard-Besson Music Director & Piano by Fiona MacSherry ★★★★ Stripped back, raw and accessible, Scottish Opera returns with a Highlights season after a two-year gap. This Autumn outing tour across multiple Scottish locations feels like a return to the roots of the industry, playing smaller venues and cutting to the heart … Continue reading Scottish Opera: Highlights – Byre Theatre
Written by Alan Saunders Directed by Elisa Davison ★★★★ Love has no manners whatsoever: it's never around when you want it, and always hanging about when you need it to sod off. And for Lissa, a deaf woman struggling with the pressures of university, love is the last thing on her mind – yet, here … Continue reading FOW – Summerhall OnDemand
https://youtu.be/4ohhsKXEa-I Written & Directed by Emmanuel Mouret France / 2020 / 122 mins ★★★★ Indiscreet stories make the most appealing tales, the stories we aren’t supposed to know, the Love Affair(s) which people want to keep secret. For aspiring novelist Maxime, he figures the best instigator for a successful novel is the mother of inspiration – heartbreak. … Continue reading Love Affair(s) – French Film Festival
