Review: TROUBLE IN SPIRITLAND, Traverse Theatre
by Mary Baillie - December 19, 2024
Author Paul Tinto performed his original work 'Trouble in Spiritland' as a work-in-progress show at the Traverse this week. Adapted from the mythic epic poem of the same name, Tinto's theatrical spoken-word presentation delves into difficult themes including the wealth divide, capitalist corruption,...
Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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....
Review: RUMPELSTILTSKIN, Platform
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 10, 2024
Rumpelstiltskin has never fitted in. Is he a Troll? A Goblin? A Stinky Bog Monster? No one really knows! But he’s excited to head out into the world and start making friends....
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 09, 2024
The Sound of Music is the Pitlochry Festival Theatre's winter show and the final show to be directed by Elizabeth Newman in her role as artistic director of the theatre. ...
Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY, Adam Smith Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 07, 2024
The wait is over, Sleeping Beauty is now on! Bring your family and friends to experience the magic, laughter and heart-warming charm of this year’s must-see panto. With Christmas just around the corner, there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit!...
Review: SHE LOVES ME, New Athenaeum Theatre
by Mary Baillie - December 09, 2024
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's musical theatre students showed off their talent in 1930s musical She Loves Me last week. Set in a Budapest perfumery, the piece follows feuding coworkers Georg (Nathan Muwowo) and Amelia (Ailsa Graham) who are unknowingly anonymous penpals, falling in love thro...