Iain Heggie’s comedy, Wiping My Mother's Arse, explores family dynamics and elder care, blending humor with dark themes of greed and institutional flaws. Strong performances anchor the piece, though tonal shifts hinder its overall impact, leaving an uneven yet engaging experience.
Directed by Sam Hardie Written by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £15.00 ★★★★ While all that glitters is not consistently gold, though with Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir’s This Is A Gift, there is a shimmeringly triumphant reimagining of the Midas myth at the heart of new writing in Scotland. Transposed to contemporary … Continue reading Review: This Is A Gift – 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
Book by Douglas McGrath Words and Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil Music by Arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing Directed by Sam Hardie Tickets from £15.00 ★★★ The soundtrack of one generation to the next, and striding forth even further, singer and songwriter Carole King forged her path from an early age and away from … Continue reading Review: Beautiful: The Carole King Story, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Written & Directed by Lewis Hetherington Associate Direction by Sam Hardie ★★★★★ It’s July 1934, and the inhabitants of the Western Isles of Scotland don’t know it yet, but they’re watching history unfolding. Huddled together on a small stretch of sandy beach, the islanders watch as Gerhard Zucker looks to the skies to answer the … Continue reading Rocket Post – Scottish Storytelling Centre
