The King and I – Edinburgh Playhouse

Music by Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Based upon Margaret Landon’s Anna and The King Directed by Bartlett Sher Tickets From £13.00 ★★★★ Returning to Edinburgh, The Lincoln Centre Theater Production of The King and I may shrink aspects of the scale for touring reasons but sacrifice none of the spectacle or skill … Continue reading The King and I – Edinburgh Playhouse

A Grand Night for Singing – Edinburgh International Festival

Rodgers & Hammersteinʼs A Grand Night for Singing Orchestration by Michael Gibson & Jonathan Tunick ★★★ There’s something to be said for the classics – they’re called that for a reason. Walter Bobbie’s musical revue is as unforgettable as the iconic numbers of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Now, you don’t necessarily have to be a fan, but … Continue reading A Grand Night for Singing – Edinburgh International Festival

The King and I – The Playhouse, Edinburgh

https://youtu.be/XkR4a8PsMwY Music by Richard Rodgers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Based upon Margaret Landon's Anna And The King Directed by Bartlett Sher As the shimmers of lustrous gold part, a steamboat trundles into view. This behemoth set-piece, simple though effective, offers an immediate scale to The King and I. Charged as the new teacher to … Continue reading The King and I – The Playhouse, Edinburgh