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 BroadwayFavorite Show:
WickedFavorite 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.
EDINBURGH 2023: NOMAD Q&A
June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
BWW catches up with Gözde Atalay to chat about bringing Nomad to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: NOVA Q&A
June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
BWW catches up with Obehi Janice to chat about bringing Nova to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Alexander Bennett Q&A
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
BWW catches up with Alexander Bennett to chat about bringing I Can't Stand The Man Myself to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: RAMALAMA DING DONG Q&A
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
BWW catches up with Roshi Nasehi to chat about bringing Ramalama Ding Dong to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Limited Runs
June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows with limited runs at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Benjamin Alborough Q&A
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
BWW catches up with Benjamin Alborough to chat about bringing Absolute Monopoly to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Chris Turner Q&A
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
BWW catches up with Chris Turner to chat about bringing Vegas, Baby! to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Review: BLOODBANK, Oran Mor
June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
Priya and Caris have an arrangement, a somewhat risqué arrangement for a Tory MP and an NHS nurse to have. When picture-perfect, bottom-of-the-barrel Bonnie interrupts this unusual pair, Priya sinks her fangs into a tasty, new opportunity.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Circus and Clowning
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks of Circus and Clowning across the festival programme to highlight the shows you really don't want to miss this year!
EDINBURGH 2023: MEMBER Q&A
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
BWW caught up with Ben Noble to chat about bringing Member to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: James Rowland Q&A
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
BWW catches up with James Rowland to chat about bringing Piece of Work to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Children's Shows
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
With nearly 3000 shows now on sale for the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across the festival programme to highlight the shows you really don't want to miss this year!
EDINBURGH 2023: I Hope Your Flowers Bloom Q&A
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
BWW catches up with Raymond Wilson to chat about bringing I Hope Your Flowers Bloom to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: BLUEPRINTS Q&A
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
BWW catches up with Ashlee Elizabeth-Lolo to chat about bringing Blueprints to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Growler Q&A
June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023
BWW catches up with Dee Mulrooney to chat about bringing Growler to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Sian Clarke Q&A
June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023
BWW catches up with Sian Clarke to chat about bringing iCon to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe after previews at London's Camden Theatre.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Drag and Cabaret
June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue shares her top picks across the Edfringe programme for drag and cabaret shows.
EDINBURGH 2023: I've Got Some Things to Get Off My Chest Q&A
June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023
BWW catches up with Eva Lily to chat about bringing I’ve Got Some Things to Get Off My Chest to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Debuts
June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of comedy acts making their festival debut.
Review: THE STAMPING GROUND, King's Theatre, Glasgow
June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023
When together-forever couple Euan and Annie return home, they’re seeking a fresh start for their teenage daughter. But there’s a heatwave in the Highlands and they soon find themselves lost in this once familiar place, now teeming with more tourists than residents...
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