The High Life musical revisits beloved Scottish characters with humor and charm, celebrating nostalgia while delivering engaging performances, vibrant staging, and delightful music, ensuring an entertaining experience.
Tag: National Theatre of Scotland
Review: The Fifth Step – The Filmhouse, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/WLV4Ho-eCTo Written by David Ireland Directed by Finn den Hertog Review by Dominic Corr The National Theatre Live ★★★★ A fierce electricity charges through the National Theatre Live recording of The Fifth Step, a production that arrives at the Filmhouse in Edinburgh with the confidence of a work that knows precisely what it is and … Continue reading Review: The Fifth Step – The Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Have A Gander at Pantomime in Scotland 2025
It’s that glorious part of the year again — and no, it’s not the Festival Fringe. It’s Panto season. Pull on the heels, coat yourself in glitter and prepare the boos and cheers: familiar dames and mischievous baddies are back to lead the nation’s favourite festive bargain of slapstick, songs and crowd‑pleasing mayhem. Below is … Continue reading Have A Gander at Pantomime in Scotland 2025
Review: Black Hole Sign – Tron Theatre
Written by Uma Nada-Rajah Directed by Gareth Nicholls Review by Libby Hutton Tron Theatre ★★★★ Airy hospital curtains on a dimly lit stage are blown gently as a softly sung live cover of ‘You Can Have It All’ by George McCrae sounds above the drip-drip-drip of a ceiling leak. A nurse in scrubs frowns upwards at the … Continue reading Review: Black Hole Sign – Tron Theatre
Have A Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – The Golden Goose Awards
Presenting: The Golden Goose For one time only (until next year), we ditch our trademark crimson and don the finest of guilded feathers to celebrate our top choices for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We'll be crafting a selection of 'Top Geese' from the flock, with each of the writers submitting their top choice across … Continue reading Have A Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – The Golden Goose Awards
Review: Edinburgh International Festival 2025 – Orpheus and Eurydice, The Edinburgh Playhouse
https://youtu.be/XTLRwxzwyCA Directed and Set Design by Yaron Lifschitz Choreographed by Yaron Lifschitz, Bridie Hooper & Circa Ensemble Composed by Gluck Libretto by Calzabigi The Edinburgh Playhouse ★★★★ Rising from the pits of Hades and defying both mortal realms and gravity—literal and emotional—Orpheus and Eurydice at the Edinburgh Playhouse is a breathtaking fusion of opera and … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh International Festival 2025 – Orpheus and Eurydice, The Edinburgh Playhouse
Review: Edinburgh International Festival 2025 – Make It Happen, Festival Theatre
Written by James Graham Directed by Andrew Panton The Festival Theatre ★★★★ Make It Happen, debuting at the Edinburgh International Festival, is a searing, frequently exhilarating piece of ensemble drama that balances razor-edged satire with surreal intensity. Directed with flair and no shortage of ambition by Andrew Panton, it dares to grapple with avarice, self-mythologising, … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh International Festival 2025 – Make It Happen, Festival Theatre
Have A Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Musical Mayhem
With a song in their hearts, it's another year of Scottish, UK, and World premieres, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe continues to be a home for the musically gifted and the biggest entertainers across the globe. Here we take a look at some of the musical highlights of this August's season. From now until August kicks … Continue reading Have A Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Musical Mayhem
Have A Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Top Theatre Trips
Returning with another year of Scottish, UK, and World premieres, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe continues to be at the forefront of the world's home of art and culture. Here we take a look at some of the theatrical highlights of this August's season. Featuring big budgets and familiar names, debut writing pieces, and a few … Continue reading Have A Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Top Theatre Trips
Review: Edinburgh International Festival 2024 – The Fifth Step
Written by David Ireland Directed by Finn den Hertog Review by Dominic Corr Lyceum Theatre: Tickets ★★ A fraction of a degree away from our own believable reality, that’s the brilliance of David Ireland’s writing. Never so outlandish, it tips into fantasy, just enough of a distorted reflection to feel wholly believable, even if the … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh International Festival 2024 – The Fifth Step