Bard in the Botanics celebrates its 25th anniversary with the upcoming season, Lovers and Madmen, emphasizing bold risk-taking, fresh interpretations, and a commitment to engaging, actor-driven storytelling in classical theatre.
Tag: Shakespeare
Have a Gander at Edinburgh University Footlights Presents… Kiss Me, Kate – A Chat With The Whole Gang!
Edinburgh University Footlights are dusting off the Shakespeare folio and polishing their best Porter patter for a fresh staging of Kiss Me, Kate, the backstage musical where the real drama crackles just beyond the footlights. As a touring company prepares to open The Taming of the Shrew, sparks fly between divorced leads Lilli Vanessi and … Continue reading Have a Gander at Edinburgh University Footlights Presents… Kiss Me, Kate – A Chat With The Whole Gang!
Have a Gander at EUSOC: Romeo & Juliet
Director Salvador Kent took time out of their busy schedule to have a chat with the team about the Edinburgh University Shakespeare Company's production of Romeo and Juliet, running at The Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh, from the 9th - 13th of February Thanks for much for taking the time to chat with us; if you wouldn’t … Continue reading Have a Gander at EUSOC: Romeo & Juliet
Have A Gander – Pitlochry Festival Theatre 2025 Season
Now that the Summer light dwindles and the entire roster of 2024 shows from Pitlochry has emerged across all three stages, the chill of Autumn and Winter heralds in – but rather than dwell on what was, we look towards the new 2025 season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre after a booming 2024 showcase that saw … Continue reading Have A Gander – Pitlochry Festival Theatre 2025 Season
Review: The Knight of the Burning Pestle – The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Written by Francis Beaumont With Additional Text by Ben Jonson, El Josar and Matthew Schwarz Adapted and Directed by Marc Silberschatz Tickets from £10.80 Chivalry is dead. Isn’t it? At least, that’s what we’ve all been claiming for decades now. Well, centuries. But what chivalry truly is, and when it found itself dead and buried, is something we’ve … Continue reading Review: The Knight of the Burning Pestle – The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Review: The Merry Wives of Wishaw – Bard in the Botanics, Glasgow
Written by William Shakespeare Freely adapted from “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by Gordon Barr Directed by Gordon Barr Tickets from £19.00 ★★★★ There's nothing that a good roll n’ sausage, chamomile tea, or solid sesh’ down at the pub won’t solve. And for those difficult days which need something a little extra, well, there’s … Continue reading Review: The Merry Wives of Wishaw – Bard in the Botanics, Glasgow
Have A Gander – The Royal Lyceum Theatre 2024/25
Looking towards a season of collaborations, bold new premieres, and the revival of some of Scotland’s recent critical hits, the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh are proud to announce one of their biggest and most interesting seasons for a while. Opening the door to audiences and partners, the theatre looks to re-affirm its status as a … Continue reading Have A Gander – The Royal Lyceum Theatre 2024/25
Have A Gander – Capital Theatres: One Night Only
It's not all about long-glitzy runs, sometimes the very best in entertainment can be a fleeting moment - a single night's performance amidst the musical juggernauts which roll into Edinburgh. Few venues host a more diverse and engaging repertoire of these events than Capital Theatres at the Festival Theatre or The Studio. From some legendary … Continue reading Have A Gander – Capital Theatres: One Night Only
Have a Gander: Class Act – Traverse Theatre
Class Act - March featured work from Firrhill High School, Craigroyston High School, Tynecastle High School, Leith Academy as well as Intercultural Youth Scotland Class Act Ukraine in Scotland 2024 - Tickets: £5.00 (Con. available) Nurturing talents and unlocking potential for sixty years has been a core ethos for the Traverse Theatre. While many talented new … Continue reading Have a Gander: Class Act – Traverse Theatre
Review: The Scaff – A Play, Pie, and a Pint at The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Written by Stephen Christopher & Graeme Smith Directed by Jordan Blackwood Review by Marina Funcasta Tickets from £12.00 ★★★★ For all the hullabaloo that transcends between theatre and football as arguments erupt over funding and political ‘preferential treatment’ - each receives in the eyes of the other; the pair find themselves on the same side. Whether it’s … Continue reading Review: The Scaff – A Play, Pie, and a Pint at The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh