Review: HAIRSPRAY, Kings Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - January 28, 2025
Hairspray returns with charm to the Kings Theatre in Glasgow this week. The classic musical follows Tracy Turnblad, an ambitious teen with big dreams of dancing on TV and tackle racial segregation in 1960s Baltimore....
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh
by Mary Baillie - January 27, 2025
Arin Arbus's bold reimagining of The Merchant of Venice trades Venetian canals for tech bro skyscrapers in a near-future America dominated by corporate giants. Presented by New York-based TFANA (Theatre For A New Audience), the production’s corrosive bigotry and blinding vengeance feel eerily famili...
Review: PEAT & DIESEL, Emirates Arena
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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 b...
Review: MACBETH, In Cinemas
by Cheryl Markosky - January 22, 2025
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a first-rate cast in a raw, visceral, brutal and ultimately hopeful show filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London....
Review: GRETCHEN PETERS, Barony Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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 B...
Review: CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, 18 Candleriggs
by Natalie O'Donoghue - 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: 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,...