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Natalie O'Donoghue

Natalie O'Donoghue

Natalie has been covering for BroadwayWorld Scotland since 2013 and heads up the site's Edinburgh Festival Fringe coverage. Based in Glasgow, she covers as much as she can around Scotland and is a member of the judging panel of the Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS). When not at the theatre, Natalie loves spending time with her cat Dolly Purrton and is a big fan of country music. She is usually covered in glitter. You can follow Natalie on Twitter at @nataliealana87 




LEARN MORE ABOUT Natalie O'Donoghue

First Show:

Blood Brothers West End/Ghost on Broadway

Favorite Show:

Wicked

Favorite Stories:

  • Rachel Fairburn- Showgirl Interview - I've been following Rachel Fairburn's career for a long time and was thrilled to chat to her about her tour show.
  • Wicked Review- Edinburgh - Wicked is my all time favourite theatre show so it was an honour to be invited to review it.
  • 2023 Year in Review - I enjoy recapping my year in theatre.
  • Battery Park review - Battery Park was a show I really loved in 2023 and I enjoy being able to highlight amazing Scottish theatre.
  • Mark Nelson Interview - I have been a fan of Mark Nelson's work for many years so really enjoyed being able to pick his brain about the Scottish comedy industry.


MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

Review: DOOKIN' OOT, Oran Mor
Review: DOOKIN' OOT, Oran Mor
March 2, 2025

From her Easterhouse cooncil flat, terminally ill Diane dreams of a peaceful end in the hills of snowy Switzerland, but her state pension just won’t cover it.

Review: LARRY DEAN: DODGER, Pavilion Theatre
Review: LARRY DEAN: DODGER, Pavilion Theatre
March 1, 2025

Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, King's Theatre
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, King's Theatre
February 27, 2025

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.

Review: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL, King's Theatre
Review: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL, King's Theatre
February 19, 2025

Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand-new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood.

Review: KINKY BOOTS, King's Theatre
Review: KINKY BOOTS, King's Theatre
February 12, 2025

After inheriting his family's failing shoe factory and with a relationship on the rocks, life is proving to be very challenging for Charlie Price. That is until he meets Lola, a drag queen whose sparkle and unsteady heels might just hold the answer to saving the struggling business.

Review: The Pictish Trail, Mackintosh Church
Review: The Pictish Trail, Mackintosh Church
February 3, 2025

Throughout his career, Johnny Lynch (aka Pictish Trail) has furrowed his own path. The Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop artist has created a unique back catalogue of recordings and performances, while refraining from the blueprint of the predictable singer-songwriter.

Review: THE BLUEBELLS, Glasgow Barrowland
Review: THE BLUEBELLS, Glasgow Barrowland
February 2, 2025

After disbanding in 1986, members pursued solo projects until reuniting for a series of performances. In 2023, they released their new album The Bluebells In The 21st Century following the re-release of Sisters. For this show, original members Ken, David, and Bobby will be joined by Campbell Owens (Aztec Camera), Mick Slaven (Del Amitri), and Douglas MacIntyre (Love and Money).

Celtic Connections 2025 Closes on a High Note
Celtic Connections 2025 Closes on a High Note
February 3, 2025

After disbanding in 1986, members pursued solo projects until reuniting for a series of performances. In 2023, they released their new album The Bluebells In The 21st Century following the re-release of Sisters. For this show, original members Ken, David, and Bobby will be joined by Campbell Owens (Aztec Camera), Mick Slaven (Del Amitri), and Douglas MacIntyre (Love and Money).

Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
January 27, 2025

Following the huge two night sell-out success of 2024’s Songs Of Modern Scotland, Roaming Roots Revue returns to recreate some legendary moments from some of Britain’s most iconic songwriters and bands ever.

Review: MARY POPPINS, Festival Theatre
Review: MARY POPPINS, Festival Theatre
January 27, 2025

Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

Review: PEAT & DIESEL, Emirates Arena
Review: PEAT & DIESEL, Emirates Arena
January 24, 2025

Hailing from Stornoway, this trio—Innes, Uilly, and Boydie—began playing tunes for their pets in a humble home jam session, only to create something entirely unique. Their lyrics may not make sense to the average listener, but that's the charm of Peat & Diesel—relatable only to those of a 'special breed.'

Review: GRETCHEN PETERS, Barony Hall
Review: GRETCHEN PETERS, Barony Hall
January 18, 2025

Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her 'both a songwriter and a poet (who) sings as beautifully as she writes,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville Brothers, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill.

Celtic Connections Banishes Winter Blues as it Begins in Glasgow
Celtic Connections Banishes Winter Blues as it Begins in Glasgow
January 16, 2025

The festival's home of Glasgow marks its 850th birthday in 2025 and the celebrations will kick off in style tonight at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with the much-anticipated Opening Concert

Review: CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING NIGHT, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Review: CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING NIGHT, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
January 17, 2025

The festival’s iconic annual Opening Concert is set to live up to expectations with an epic marking of Glasgow 850, heralding the start of the city’s year-long 850th birthday celebration. ‘Let Glasgow Flourish’ is the motto on the city’s coat of arms, and this unique concert will pay tribute to the city’s rich artistic heritage and flourishing future through a special night of surprises incorporating music, spoken-word, dance and film.

Glasgow Counts Down to Premier Winter Festival Celtic Connections 2025
Glasgow Counts Down to Premier Winter Festival Celtic Connections 2025
January 7, 2025

An estimated 1,200 musicians and artists from 20 countries will be in Glasgow between Thursday 16 January and Sunday 2 February. Around 300 events will take place in 25 venues across the city as part of the internationally renowned event delivered by Glasgow Life.

Review: CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, 18 Candleriggs
Review: CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, 18 Candleriggs
December 19, 2024

Christmas by Candlelight is a two night festive extravaganza staged by JM Theatricals at 18 Candleriggs. Led by John McGlone, a cast of professional singers and an ensemble choir perform Christmas classics in the cosy setting of 18 Candleriggs. 

Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Theatre Royal
Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Theatre Royal
December 19, 2024

Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings light and joy to winter for audiences of all ages. Enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. With live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is the perfect festive treat.

Review: PINOCCHIO, Lanternhouse
Review: PINOCCHIO, Lanternhouse
December 14, 2024

All Pinocchio has ever wanted is to be a real boy. But hold on…if he wants things, surely that means he has thoughts and feelings. And if he has thoughts and feelings, then doesn’t that mean he has a brain and a heart? And if he has all that, doesn’t that make him a real boy already?

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEASTIE, Pavilion Theatre
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEASTIE, Pavilion Theatre
December 14, 2024

Life in Cludgie on the Cobbles is quiet and peaceful. Belle passes her days helping her mother, Professor Porridge and their neighbours Dame Dolly Drumchapel and her son, Hector.

Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Beacon Arts Centre
Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Beacon Arts Centre
December 13, 2024

p his castle in the clouds, Giant Greedyguts plans to destroy the pantomime kingdom of Inverstrone if Dame Trot doesn’t give him her precious cow, Moomoo, for his lunch. This is just the adventure that Dame Trot’s daredevil daughter, Jack, has been waiting for.






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