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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.


Review: THE KING AND I, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Review: THE KING AND I, King's Theatre, Glasgow
May 17, 2023

Starring the West End’s Annalene Beechey and Broadway's Darren Lee, The King and I is the greatest musical from the golden age of musicals – with one of the finest scores ever written including Whistle a Happy Tune and Shall We Dance

Shortlists for 2023 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced
Shortlists for 2023 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced
May 17, 2023

Enough of Him - May Sumbwanyambe’s harrowing, but uplifting drama about the Joseph Knight, who freed himself from slavery through the Scottish courts, and Ramesh Meyyappan’s Love Beyond (Act of Remembrance), a poignant exploration of dementia in the deaf community - top the nominations lists.

Review: FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Review: FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS, King's Theatre, Glasgow
May 14, 2023

When a group of Cornish fishermen came together to sing the traditional working songs they’d sung for generations, nobody, least of all the fishermen, expected the story to end on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. They are spotted by a fish-out-of-water music manager on a trip from London, who must learn that there is more to life than selling your sole for fifteen minutes of fame.

Review: LOVE THE SINNER, Tron Theatre
Review: LOVE THE SINNER, Tron Theatre
May 13, 2023

Initially published as a performance poetry collection, Love The Sinner will be transformed, in a collaboration between Imogen Stirling and Vanishing Point, into a pulsating full-scale theatre show: a fusion of performance poetry, visual theatre and electronic music.

Review: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Review: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
April 26, 2023

The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of Nuri, a beekeeper; and his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo - until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all, they must journey to find each other again.

Interview: 'If Children Have a Great Time They'll Remember it' Vikki Stone on Adapting HEY DUGGEE for the Stage
Interview: 'If Children Have a Great Time They'll Remember it' Vikki Stone on Adapting HEY DUGGEE for the Stage
April 19, 2023

BroadwayWorld caught up with writer, composer and comedian Vikki Stone to chat about adapting the Olivier Award-winning show Hey Duggee Live for the stage.

Interview: Writer and Director Lisa Nicoll
Interview: Writer and Director Lisa Nicoll
April 18, 2023

BroadwayWorld caught up with writer and director Lisa Nicoll to chat about bringing Other Side of the River to audiences.

Review: WELCOME TO BANNOCKBURN, Oran Mor
Review: WELCOME TO BANNOCKBURN, Oran Mor
April 18, 2023

A comedy-drama about shared history, public shaming and the sh*t women face in the workplace.

Review: SEAN AND DARO FLAKE IT 'TIL THEY MAKE IT, Traverse Theatre
Review: SEAN AND DARO FLAKE IT 'TIL THEY MAKE IT, Traverse Theatre
April 16, 2023

Looking for a way out of their humdrum lives in the outskirts of Glasgow, straight-laced Sean, fresh from dropping out of uni, and the gallus Daro, overflowing with charisma and business ‘acumen’, reckon they can be the dream team of frozen treats.

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
April 14, 2023

In steamy 1940s New Orleans, fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois moves into her sister Stella's apartment. Stella's brutish husband Stanley sees that Blanche is not what she appears to be, and sets out to destroy her...

Interview: Positive Stories for Negative Times
Interview: Positive Stories for Negative Times
April 12, 2023

Critically acclaimed theatre company Wonder Fools launch the third season of their innovative participatory programme, Positive Stories for Negative Times

Review: STORYTELLING, Oran Mor, Glasgow
Review: STORYTELLING, Oran Mor, Glasgow
April 11, 2023

Two people are trying to tell the story of Robert, who isn’t sure who is in charge of his own narrative and whether he even wants to be in the story of his life anymore…

Review: KIDNAPPED, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Review: KIDNAPPED, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
April 6, 2023

This riotous re-telling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novella is jam-packed with 20th century pop music and 18th century romance. Performed by a dynamic ensemble of actor-musicians, Kidnapped is a colourful coming-of-age story - shot-through with Stevenson’s trademark blend of poetry, humour and heart.

Review: CASTLE LENNOX, Lyceum Theatre
Review: CASTLE LENNOX, Lyceum Theatre
April 1, 2023

1969. Annis, a young autistic woman, is sent by her stepmother to live as a patient at Castle Lennox, where the rules of the outside world do not apply. Desperate to escape, she very quickly lands herself in trouble and makes an enemy of the nurse in charge.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Showcases Scottish Heritage on Future Food Stars
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Showcases Scottish Heritage on Future Food Stars
March 31, 2023

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo had a starring role in the return of Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars series by showcasing its Scottish heritage.

Review: THE SPARK, Oran Mor
Review: THE SPARK, Oran Mor
March 31, 2023

A government minister develops telekinetic powers after being ‘sparked’ by years of repressed rage in this new comedy-drama.

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Edinburgh Playhouse
Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Edinburgh Playhouse
March 31, 2023

Embarking on its first ever UK & Ireland Tour this dazzling new production of the successful West End and Broadway musical will take you to a world of pure imagination.

Monkey Barrel Comedy Announces the First Release of Tickets to its Fringe 2023 Programme
Monkey Barrel Comedy Announces the First Release of Tickets to its Fringe 2023 Programme
March 29, 2023

Fresh from their stand-out 2022 programme, the award-winning Edinburgh comedy club welcomes some new faces, some familiar favourites, and its pick of the best acts from the Scottish circuit.

Interview: Gareth Snook on bringing CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to the Edinburgh Playhouse
Interview: Gareth Snook on bringing CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to the Edinburgh Playhouse
March 21, 2023

The much-anticipated UK and Ireland tour of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical will open its gates at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 29th March to 15th April.

Review: WRITE-OFF, Oran Mor, Glasgow
Review: WRITE-OFF, Oran Mor, Glasgow
March 13, 2023

Freddie is a gay man who writes gritty psychological thrillers and refuses to compromise his storytelling approach for the sake of representation or political correctness.



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