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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Written by Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse Story Created with the Women of Dundee Change Centre Directed by Bryony Shanahan Tickets: £20.00 (Con. available) ★★★★ Though there isn’t a bauble in sight for the closing production of the Traverse Theatre’s season, there’s little wonder why the venue deviates from the Christmas route with Same Team. Or … Continue reading Same Team – Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Written by Alison Carr Directed by Caitlin Skinner ★★★★ 49.7% (give or take) of the world gone in an instant. But this vanishing act is by no biblical rapture or comic-book endgame shenanigans: this future Alison Carr’s Until It’s Gone manifests is one without explanation. The first entry into the 2023 A Play, A Pie, And a … Continue reading Until It’s Gone – A Play, A Pie and A Pint
https://youtu.be/b-ybs6ZvoTc Written and Directed by Matt Wilkinson ★★★★★ “What he did was not just a crime against humanity… it was a crime against Theatre”. So, the question is, what the hell did he do? In this remarkably astute one-woman monologue, performed by Emily Bruni, age is the unfortunate reminding factor – inescapable for a once … Continue reading Psychodrama – Traverse Theatre
https://youtu.be/O9kfZkx9lfY Written by Clare Dunne Directed by Phillipa Lloyd ★★★ From the insipid musical diabetes which is Mamma Mia! To the politically ambiguous The Iron Lady, film and theatre director Phyllida Lloyd is nothing if not versatile. Seeking to avoid the large scale filmmaking ventures of the past, Lloyd’s release of Herself entrusts itself to the daily exhaustion women, and … Continue reading Herself – London Film Festival
https://youtu.be/SnpBc8YvGpk Directed by Nora Twomey Written by Anita Doron, Deborah Ellis Gloriously direct, “The Breadwinner” (2017) turns the patriarchal trope of a sole provider into an unflinching tale of a young Afghan girl’s determination, fear and resilience under Taliban rule in 2001. Based on Deborah Ellis’ bestselling novel, who returns to write the screenplay, “The Breadwinner” … Continue reading The Breadwinner
