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
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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.
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.
After becoming disenchanted with her responsible grown-up jobs (well, that and being fired) Juliette Burton decided to take a look at what she wanted to be as a child and make it happen.
With what must be the most elaborate comedy opening of any show at the Fringe this year (think smoke machine, audience participation and a camel) Vikki Stone has the audience hooked from the very beginning.
Originally billed as the album launch for ex-Wicked star Rachel Tucker's long awaited debut, the release date has since been pushed back until August 10th.
The West End Men is billed as an homage to the theatre, with established actors from London's west end paying tribute to roles they have played themselves along with other well known songs.
Taking place on July 12th, the day of the infamous orange walk, the play centres around a staunch protestant father, Bill and his son Cameron who has started questioning his own beliefs and his participation in the walk.
Widely recognised as one of the leading ladies of the West End, Kerry Ellis embarked on the biggest solo performance of her career at the London Palladium.
Rob Drummond has worked with a cellist and a dancer to create a piece of theatre that fuses dance, narrative and music in an attempt to honour (though not recreate) this controversial ballet.
Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray follows the story of enthusiastic teen Tracy Turnblad, played by Freya Sutton, as she fulfils her dreams of dancing on her favourite television show.
Behaviour is the Arches' annual live theatre festival that promises to provide a snapshot of the most exciting international artists alongside their Scottish counterparts.
During the standard photography and mobile phone announcement at the beginning of the show, there was an additional message for audience members to place any large wigs under the seat in front.