Scotland Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 30

Edinburgh 2022: Review: FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 15, 2022

The Fringe premiere of new kickass-pirational pop musical from one of the producers of hit SIX, that celebrates the lives of Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, Emmeline Pankhurst and many more. Join our inquisitive heroine Jade as she breaks away from her class to take a peek at the not yet open Gallery of Gr...

Review: KAI SAMRA: NATIVE, Pleasance Dome
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 13, 2022

What did our critic think of KAI SAMRA: NATIVE at Pleasance Dome?...

Review: ABIGAIL'S 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY, Greenside @Infirmary Street
by Mark Carnochan - August 15, 2022

Abigail's 3rd Birthday Party may not have the best sets, costumes, lighting or music, but it has a lot of heart and a lot of laughs....

Review: HELEN BAUER: MADAM GOOD TIT, Pleasance Courtyard
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 13, 2022

What did our critic think of HELEN BAUER: MADAM GOOD TIT at Pleasance Courtyard?...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: REBEL, Underbelly Circus Hub
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 15, 2022

A live circus rock tribute to the original rebel, David Bowie. Stage dive into the mosh pit for a night of live music, glittering glam rock, phenomenal acrobatics, breath-taking aerials and spectacular heart-stopping sideshow. Combining music and circus, bringing to life an incredible body of work t...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: RAY BRADSHAW: BALD GINGER, Waverley Bar
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2022

Fresh from doing tour support for John Bishop on his 2022 arena tour, multi-international award-winning stand-up comedian Ray Bradshaw is bringing a new show to the Edinburgh Fringe. His previous shows have won Best Show and Outstanding Contribution to Comedy at the Scottish Comedy Awards and Ray wa...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: JOSIE LONG: RE-ENCHANTMENT, Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 13, 2022

‘After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary’, said Lola Olufemi. This thought inspires Josie Long’s brand-new hour of stand-up infused with humanity, compassion and probably some brief political rants. The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: CASSIE AND THE LIGHTS, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022

When Cassie's mother disappears, the teenager wants to care for her sisters on her own. Is she the right person to be a parent now, or should she let foster parents adopt her sisters and create a new family? Based on real-life events and interviews with children in care and with live music, Cassie a...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: HOW TO LIVE A JELLICLE LIFE, Greenside
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022

A show that provides a jellicle discussion about the jellicle aspects of the jellicle cats in CATS and how you can apply them to your life in order to make it truly jellicle. No previous knowledge about CATS required....

Review: HANNAH PILKES: A WOMAN ON THE VERGE, The Underbelly's Bristo Square
by Christiana Rose - August 12, 2022

Pilkes makes her solo Edinburgh Fringe debut with a focus on reflection, resilience, 80's film, music nostalgia and the merits of being brave....

Review: THE TRIAL, The Pleasance Courtyard
by Christiana Rose - August 12, 2022

The Young Pleasance celebrate their 25th anniversary with a large ensemble aged 16-21, performing a re-imagined version of Kafka's disorientating and unfinished novel, The Trial....

Review: PUSH, The Pleasance Courtyard
by Christiana Rose - August 11, 2022

In light of the decision to remove abortion rights fully in eight states in the USA, whilst a further two states have no termination providers, this piece is sadly needed and ever poignant....

Review: 1972: THE FUTURE OF SEX, TheSpace On North Bridge
by Mark Carnochan - August 11, 2022

Christine thinks tonight is the night with Rich, Penny hopes to bed her teacher, Anna wishes to unleash her repressed sexuallity with Tessa and Anthony is grappling with their gender....

Edinburgh 2022: Review: SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022

The must-see, Olivier Award-winning West End hit returns for its 13th year! Watch the masters of musical improv create a brand-new musical comedy from scratch at every performance of this multi award-winning show. Audience suggestions are transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing show with hilari...

Review: TIM KEY: MULBERRY, Pleasance Dome
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 11, 2022

What did our critic think of TIM KEY: MULBERRY at Pleasance Dome?...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: TIFF STEVENSON: SEXY BRAIN, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022

Critically acclaimed stand-up, writer and actor Tiff Stevenson (Mock the Week, People Just Do Nothing, The Office, Game Face and ABC's The Weekly) invites you to spend an hour with a woman and her self-diagnosed Sexy Brain... a study in trying to see all sides of every argument and driving yourself ...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: WILF, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022

Calvin is going to completely revolutionise his life. Escape his abusive boyfriend, detonate his inner sex bomb, see (and shag) the world. Yes, he’s going to change things, and everything will be wonderful, and he’s going to be so happy. Definitely. Finally. Right?...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: BLOODY ELLE, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022

This loud, proud love story is heart-warmingly honest and belly achingly funny. Stuffed full of those stomach-flipping-time-stopping moments that everyone will recognise....

Review: SLEEPOVER, Just The Tonic at the Caves
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 11, 2022

What did our critic think of SLEEPOVER at Just The Tonic At The Caves?...

Review: HOW TO KEEP UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS, Underbelly Cowgate
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 11, 2022

What did our critic think of HOW TO KEEP UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS at Underbelly Cowgate?...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: RED RICHARDSON: SHOTS FIRED, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022

Red Richardson is one of Britain's best up-and-coming comedians. In 2017 he and pop sensation Ollie Murrs (amongst others) were caught in a major police incident. Red found himself cowering under a desk, questioning his life choices and point blank refusing to 'mark himself as safe'....

Review: DADDY ISSUES, Pleasance Courtyard
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 11, 2022

What did our critic think of DADDY ISSUES at Pleasance Courtyard?...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: GRANDMOTHER'S CLOSET, Summerhall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022

An autobiographical musical adventure that promises mischief and mash-ups, dresses and divas, and a whole lot of heart. Join Luke Hereford (he/they) as he stumbles along his journey of queer self-discovery through the glamorous spirit of his very own personal cheerleader – his Nan – capturing their ...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: LOTTIE PLATCHETT TOOK A HATCHET, Assembly Roxy
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022

A camp play on the Lizzie Borden case, Lottie Plachett Took a Hatchet is a comedy about axe murder, sexual depravity, and the installation of a toilet. Lottie, an unsuspecting spinster, stands accused of brutally murdering her father and step-mother. But did Lottie Plachett actually take up a hatche...

Edinburgh 2022: Review: JENNY BEDE: THE FIRST PREGNANT WOMAN IN THE WORLD, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 11, 2022

You won't have had children yet, as Jenny is the first person to ever go through this particular ordeal, but you might be keen to learn a little something about this incredible new process called pregnancy from award-winning musical comedian and future nation's sweetheart, Jenny Bede. Jenny will nav...