Revolution Days, directed by Shilpa T-Hyland and written by Mariem Omari, explores the humanitarian impacts of war through the eyes of aid worker Samira. The production captures the complexities of conflict, blending personal experiences with dark humor, while emphasizing the importance of bearing witness to human stories amid chaos.
D.C. Jackson's "My Romantic History," directed by Johnny McKnight at the Tron Theatre, humorously dissects modern relationships through the dual perspectives of Tom and Amy. While the first half presents sharp observations and engaging performances, the second falls into repetitive self-analysis. Overall, it's a witty exploration of disconnection in romance.
https://youtu.be/TfJhAowLXyE Text by Josephine Eusebius Directed by Matthew Lenton Review by Dominic Corr The Tron Theatre ★★★★ Life and Death play chess at The Tron Theatre, as Vanishing Point and Teater Katapult come together with a commanding piece of slow-burn, spoke word rich production What I’m Here For. Announcing itself, quite often, with a devastating … Continue reading Review: What I’m Here For – Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Book by Joe Penhall Music and Lyrics by Ray Davies Directed by Edward Hall Review by Libby Hutton The King's Theatre ★★★ ‘Sunny Afternoon’, the musical retelling of the rise of the legendary rock band ‘The Kinks’, hits just where expected; an entertaining night out for all ages. This is both its downfall and its praise; … Continue reading Review: Sunny Afternoon – The King’s Theatre, Glasgow
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
Nicole Cooper (Beatrice), to star in The Tron Theatre's A View from the Bridge, the opening production from new Artistic Director Jemima Levick Opening on February 21st at The Tron Theatre, Glasgow, we spoke with the award-winning performer to discuss their role as Beatrice, the production itself, and what to expect from Levick's first season … Continue reading Have a Gander at A View From The Bridge: A Chat with Nicole Cooper
What a year. From deals with the devil to singing nuns, the blitz to the Appalachian Mountains, and to the end of the world and the emergence of a new one, theatre across Scotland in 2024 was fraught with many difficulties. As we head into a concerning 2025, where questions of funding still hang over … Continue reading Have A Gander – Scottish Theatre 2024
Adapted by Alan McHugh Additional Material by Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £13.00 ★★★★ Sixty years of the King’s Pantomime. A feat and a testament to the draw of the Scottish panto – armed with a fiercely loyal and vocal crowd who bring their top game to the … Continue reading Review: Peter Pan – The King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Written and Directed by Johnny McKnight Musical Direction & Composition by Ross Brown Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £18.50 ★★★★★ Be still the aching sides and pass the Botox to fix these face wrinkles following this sort of evening at The Tron Theatre, with a front-row of hopped-up Brownies in the audiences, is enough … Continue reading Review: Peter Panto and the Incredible Stinkerbell – Tron Theatre
Book and Lyrics by Tom MacRae From an idea by Jonathan Butterell Directed by Matt Ryan from original direction by Jonathan Butterell Review by Annie Aslett Tickets from £13.00 ★★★★★ Matthew Bourne’s staging of Edward Scissorhands, bringing to life the iconic story by Tim Burton, is back on tour for 2024. It's a spellbinding ballet which tells the story … Continue reading Review: Edward Scissorhands – The Theatre Royal, Glasgow
