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 and Directed by Andy McGregor Lyrics by Andy McGregor and Isla Cowan Review by Ben Connaughton ★★★★★ Music is at the heart of Battery Park. This makes sense, as it’s a production which documents the rise and fall of the titular (and fictional) Britpop band; this is less a musical – I didn’t see any kick … Continue reading Battery Park – The Byre Theatre
Written by Ann Marie Di Mambro Directed by Ken Alexander ★★★★ There’s something majestical to old Italian confectionary stores in Scotland, specifically Glasgow. Ribboned with faux-gold and clean white tiles - serving up ice cream, pokes o' chips, sweets and cigarettes, the bellows of the family matriarch behind the ribboned doorway suggest an intense familial … Continue reading Tally’s Blood – Perth Theatre
Written by Nat McCleary Directed by Johnny McKnight ★★★★ The idea of everyone being so radically different should, by definition, make a superb team: diverse ranges, differing strengths and assets. Yet, in a world where we segment ourselves into various identities and social media projections, it’s becoming easier to see why a more corrosive and … Continue reading Thrown – Dunoon Queen’s Hall
Written by Lewis Hetherington Directed by Sophie Howell ★★★ A vet. A psychiatrist. A sorcerer. A filmmaker or a chef. A Power Rangers villain. These were all avenues which, at one point, I seriously considered undertaking (still working on that last one). And the idea that in another universe, only marginally different to our own, these aspirations … Continue reading The Multiverse is Gay – Royal Lyceum Theatre
Written by Calum L. MacLeòid Directed by Muireann Kelly ★★★★ A pair of outlaws, trapped in a horrendous snowstorm: a nod to Tarantino – with a rich command of the multi-lingual language, and a firmer footing in expanded narrative truth, Theatre Gu Leòr's Muireann Kelly and playwright Calum L MacLeòid's co-production with An Lanntair arts … Continue reading Stornoway, Quebec – Traverse Theatre
