"Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut at Perth Theatre is a playful tribute to Hollywood's mythology, featuring strong performances but lacking deeper engagement with its darker themes and emotional stakes."
Tag: New Writing
Review: Sweat at The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
Stand & Deliver at The Tron Theatre captures the 1981 Lee Jeans sit-in, showcasing workers' determination through humor and music. With strong performances and direction, it honors collective action while acknowledging the complexities of resistance.
Review: The National Theatre of Scotland: May Day – Central Hall, Edinburgh
Co-curated and Directed by Cora Bissett and Hannah Lavery Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★ An international beacon; Scotland’s writing, talent, music, and movement is a world-leader. So too is its sense of justice and inclusive nature. But even so; the swell of the Right is nothing which can be ignored. The National Theatre of Scotland’s … Continue reading Review: The National Theatre of Scotland: May Day – Central Hall, Edinburgh
Review: Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In at The Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Stand & Deliver at The Tron Theatre captures the 1981 Lee Jeans sit-in, showcasing workers' determination through humor and music. With strong performances and direction, it honors collective action while acknowledging the complexities of resistance.
Review: Jackals – Summerhall, Edinburgh
The production "Jackals" explores Emma Eckstein's tragic experiences with Sigmund Freud, emphasizing women's suppressed histories through impactful performances, though its dense dialogue sometimes hinders emotional resonance.
Review: GUSH – The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Directed by Becky Hope-Palmer Written by Jess Brodie Review by Dominic Corr The Traverse Theatre ★★★★ There are few things more complex than desire, which rarely manifests (or behaves) how others would like it to, and GUSH wastes no time admitting as much. Jess Brodie’s new play steps into the spotlight with a boldness that … Continue reading Review: GUSH – The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Review: Flora – A New Musical at The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
https://www.flickr.com/photos/204241173@N04/55171368420/in/dateposted-public/ Words and Lyrics by Belle Jones Composition by AJ Robertson & John Kielty Directed by Stasi Schaeffer Review by Dominic Corr The Pavilion Theatre ★★★★ Once upon a time, the hunt for the ‘next big thing’ in the Scottish musical repertoire was hotly contested. There were champions, some of them brilliant, but sparse. Now, … Continue reading Review: Flora – A New Musical at The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Review: Joy – A Play, A Pie, and a Pint, Glasgow
Written by Morna YoungDirected by Alex Fthenakis Review by Laurie Kemmett A Play, a Pie, and a Pint ★★★ What’s in a name? A young woman stands on a stage, lamenting this question, provoking the audience to ponder it as well. No, it’s not Shakespeare’s Juliet. This is Morna Young’s Joy, our protagonist and titular character. Joy … Continue reading Review: Joy – A Play, A Pie, and a Pint, Glasgow
Review: The Boy at the Back of the Class – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
https://www.flickr.com/photos/204241173@N04/55159464511/in/dateposted-public/ Written by Onjali Q. Raúf Adapted by Nick Ahad Directed by Monique Touko Review by Dominic Corr The Festival Theatre ★★★★ 'Refugees are people who have fled their countries to escape conflict, violence, or persecution and have sought safety in another country.' - UNHCR 'People'. Some of us seem to have forgotten this. Few … Continue reading Review: The Boy at the Back of the Class – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Review: Ideas Jukebox – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
https://www.flickr.com/photos/204241173@N04/55155449851/in/dateposted-public/ Created by Hazel Darwin-Clements Performed by Hazel Darwin-Clements, Fay Guiffo & Mamoru Iriguchi Directed by Andy Cannon Review by Dominic Corr Independent Arts Projects ★★★★ The thing with imagination; is all it needs is a single little spark. Or a laugh. Or a shoestring of a budget and an idea. Something which every element involved in the … Continue reading Review: Ideas Jukebox – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh