Written by Izzy Gray With Original Music by Quee MacArthur Review by Dominic Corr Scottish Storytelling Centre ★★★★ The adage that the monster within us is the most dangerous of all is far from a unique concept, but to see it utilised with such empathy is strikingly fresh and encouraging in Izzy Gray’s new writing piece, Beastie, … Continue reading Review: Beastie – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/OPYufdoAfsk Book by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Directed by Jordan Fein Review by Dominic Corr The Festival Theatre: Tickets ★★★★ Tradition is more than a number here; it’s also the heartbeat of this revival of Fiddler on the Roof, which opened its Edinburgh run to a packed Festival Theatre. … Continue reading Review: Fiddler on the Roof – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/H4dgBR16sWI Written and Directed by John Binnie Musical Arrangements and Additional Music by Alyson Orr Poetry and Songs by Robert Burns Review by Dominic Corr Pitlochry Festival Theatre ★★★★ Scotland’s lothario extraordinaire, Robert Burns’ legacy is capable of surviving the truth that, for their talents, they were a colossal layabout, negligent father and lover, and all around bit … Continue reading Review: A Toast Fae The Lassies – Pitlochry Festival Theatre
https://youtu.be/SD0YhFrzsao Directed by Sam Hardie Musical Direction by Richard Reeday Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £15.00 ★★★★ Walking around the gateway to the Highlands, and arriving at the now fully-kitted out Pitlochry Festival Theatre (with some smashing new bathrooms and reference to previous productions), the Pink Lady Jacket sporting guests mingled with the eager … Continue reading Review: Grease – Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Original Music by Tim Sutton, Original Lyrics by Ninian Dunnett Book by Ninian Dunnett, Michael Hoffman and Andy Paterson Directed by Michael Hoffman Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £15.00 ★★★★ As much of a love letter to the nation as it is two fingers rammed high to the sky, Restless Natives firmly grasps elements … Continue reading Review – Restless Natives, Leith Theatre
Produced by Dance Consortium Review by Marina Funcasta ★★★★ Canada’s leading dance company, Ballet British Columbia, has been touring two pieces, Frontier and Passing, choreographed by Crystal Pite and Johan Inger, respectively. Though critics have seemed to strongly prefer one over the other, I can certainly say that both pieces were far-reaching and spoke to … Continue reading Review: Ballet BC – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Book by Josh Logan Directed by Alex Timbers Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £15.00 ★★★★★ Take a deep breath. Embrace the hedonism and sultry nature of it all, and welcome, one and all, vagabond and nobility alike, to the Moulin Rouge. The ninth production of the smash-hit musical take on Baz Luhrmann’s much-adored cinematic … Continue reading Review: Moulin Rouge The Musical! – The Edinburgh Playhouse , Edinburgh
Written by Arthur Miller Directed by Jemima Levick Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £18.50 ★★★★ When a text’s relevance continues to pierce through to the contemporary world, the necessity to ‘update’ or bring the piece’s setting to the modern day can often feel hollow or listless. For Jemima Levick’s superb opening production for The … Continue reading Review: A View from the Bridge – The Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton Story by Patricia Resnick Directed by Ellie Jackon and Max Middleton Musical direction by Benji Castella McDonald and Eric Rogers Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £12.50 ★★★★ One of musical theatre’s most beloved, performed, belted out, and toured, the Edinburgh University Footlights theatre company opened their 2025 season … Continue reading Review: 9 To 5 – The Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh
Produced by Moonlight Review by Marina Funcasta Tickets from £23.00 ★★★★★ Lying on a secluded New Town corner, St Vincent’s chapel emerges as a glimpse into a Scotland from long ago. Strewn with candles and families chatting over hot cocoa, the quiet congregation set the precedent for an intimate evening. Brought to life by pianist … Continue reading Review: ‘A Burns Night Hootenanny – Tam O’ Shanter’- St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh
