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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.


EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: LOVE ME TINDER CABARET, The Space, 12 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: LOVE ME TINDER CABARET, The Space, 12 August
August 14, 2016

Join Megan as she dreams of romance like in the movies, but resorts to online dating and shares her experiences through music and comedy. Whether you are a novice or an expert, Megan guides you through the rules and pitfalls of online dating.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: DIVA LAS VEGAS, The Space, 12 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: DIVA LAS VEGAS, The Space, 12 August
August 14, 2016

Diva Las Vegas delivers The Sundaes back to Edinburgh with their boldest show to date. Sassy, sexy and sensational, The Sundaes pay homage to the biggest divas on the planet with their trademark stunning vocals, coupled with a generous scoop of comedy and the outrageous costumes that they are known for.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: NINA CONTI IN YOUR FACE, Pleasance Courtyard, 12 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: NINA CONTI IN YOUR FACE, Pleasance Courtyard, 12 August
August 13, 2016

Bursting with fresh and astonishing spontaneity, side-splitting characters and brand new masks, the voice-throwing queen is back.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: CAT LOUD'S WAYWARD GIRLS, The Space, 12 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: CAT LOUD'S WAYWARD GIRLS, The Space, 12 August
August 13, 2016

Seemingly wholesome island lass Cat Loud is still on the prowl for her next big adventure. After a chance stumble down a rabbit hole into a secret speakeasy, Cat embraces this dark underworld and life takes a turn for the wicked.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: IN OUR HANDS, Underbelly, 12 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: IN OUR HANDS, Underbelly, 12 August
August 13, 2016

Alf is a trawler fisherman at the top of his game. But times are changing and so is the industry. Will Alf adapt in order to survive?

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE BOOKBINDER, Pleasance Courtyard, 12 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE BOOKBINDER, Pleasance Courtyard, 12 August
August 13, 2016

'They say you can get lost in a good book. But it's worse to get lost in a bad one...' From award-winning NZ company Trick of the Light Theatre comes a story of mystery, magic and mayhem - weaving shadow play, paper art, puppetry, and music into an original dark fairytale.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: ADELE IS YOUNGER THAN US, C Venues, 12 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: ADELE IS YOUNGER THAN US, C Venues, 12 August
August 12, 2016

We've all been there - the shattering realisation that you are not Adele. Come join your fellow mortals for self-deprecating, non-Grammy Award-winning songs and comedy. We're all someone like us.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: A LADY'S GUIDE TO THE ART OF BEING A WINGMAN, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: A LADY'S GUIDE TO THE ART OF BEING A WINGMAN, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
August 13, 2016

The Desperettes are girls dressed as boys, using techniques for picking up women to pick up men. Got it? Good! Daisy (Belinda Hanne Reid), DeeDee (Natasha York) and Delilah (Lisa Woodbrook) present A Lady's Guide to the Art of being a Wingman, a hilarious and eye-opening night out which includes big hair, daggy dancing and of course, pulling guys.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE KINSEY SICKS LADY COCKS OF BANG BOYS, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE KINSEY SICKS LADY COCKS OF BANG BOYS, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
August 12, 2016

Seeking beautiful drag queens who make everyone feel fuzzy and safe? Then this isn't your show! Last year's Fringe sweethearts (and Vegas and Off-Broadway favorites) present a demented new Dragapella musical comedy: outlandish drag, impeccable a cappella, subversive satire.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: TWO KITTENS AND A KID, The Space, 11 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: TWO KITTENS AND A KID, The Space, 11 August
August 12, 2016

A gay, white, suburban man suddenly becomes 'Mr Mom' to an adolescent, black, urban girl. White-knuckled on a roller coaster of teenage angst, this new parent falls off the precipice into the mystery of black hair, menstruation, boyz, and ultimately mental health and addiction.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: ADVENTURES OF A REDHEADED COFFEESHOP GIRL, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: ADVENTURES OF A REDHEADED COFFEESHOP GIRL, Gilded Balloon, 11 August
August 12, 2016

She's back! Out of the coffeeshop and into the jungle, feisty redhead Joanie Little follows her anthropologist dreams with a new job at the Jane Goodall Institute, Tanzania!

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE SUITCASE KID, The Space, 11 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE SUITCASE KID, The Space, 11 August
August 12, 2016

Jacqueline Wilson's bestseller is brought to life with puppetry and song by a large cast. Vicky Ireland's exciting adaptation tells the story of young Andy and her rabbit friend, Radish

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: SOOZ KEMPNER QUEEN, Underbelly, 11 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: SOOZ KEMPNER QUEEN, Underbelly, 11 August
August 12, 2016

Queen has been the soundtrack to Funny Women Variety Award winner Sooz Kempner's entire life. With music that epic and triumphant scoring her every move, how does she consistently end up as one of life's losers?

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS, Pleasance Courtyard, 10 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS, Pleasance Courtyard, 10 August
August 11, 2016

Following sold out shows and rave reviews in Australia, Asia, USA, Canada and New Zealand, the world's funniest and naughtiest magic show The Naked Magicians is coming to Edinburgh!

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: BLUSH, Underbelly, 10 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: BLUSH, Underbelly, 10 August
August 11, 2016

Three women and two men swim in shame. Everyone's exposed. Everyone wants revenge. No one's talking about it. Five candid stories about revenge porn and all its many victims.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: 2 BECOME 1, Underbelly, 10 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: 2 BECOME 1, Underbelly, 10 August
August 11, 2016

Comedy pop musical following four 90s girls embarking on a wild night of speed dating, meeting Mr Wrongs and Mr Rights along the way. A hilarious non-stop journey through infectious pop anthems and ballads.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: AGENT OF INFLUENCE, Underbelly, 10 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: AGENT OF INFLUENCE, Underbelly, 10 August
August 11, 2016

'Mid-calf, navy blue day dress with pearl buttons by Victor Stiebel. Dove grey tweed jacket and fox stole by House of Hartnell. Hat by Elsa Schiaparelli. Perfect for luncheons, jaunts around town and spying on fascists'. Lady Pamela, fashion columnist and socialite, is recruited by MI5 to keep notes on Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: PLEASE EXCUSE MY DEAR AUNT SALLY, Pleasance Courtyard, 10 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: PLEASE EXCUSE MY DEAR AUNT SALLY, Pleasance Courtyard, 10 August
August 11, 2016

Follow an illicit affair between a student and his teacher from the viewpoint of his mobile phone in a breakneck journey from pockets to purses.

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: KATIE BRENNAN'S QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS, Underbelly, 9 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: KATIE BRENNAN'S QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS, Underbelly, 9 August
August 10, 2016

Are you crippled by student debt? Working an unpaid internship? Trying to find prince charming on Tinder? Welcome to the life of a modern day twenty-something!

EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF GAME SHOWS, Assembly, 9 August
EDINBURGH 2016 - BWW Review: MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF GAME SHOWS, Assembly, 9 August
August 10, 2016

Ding-dong the witch is back! Multi award-winning Fringe sensation Margaret Thatcher, Queen of Soho presents the most fabulous game show of all. Fresh from total sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs in 2014 and 2015, the Iron Lady has now set her sights on light entertainment.



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