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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 




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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.
  • 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 2022: Review: LET'S TALK ABOUT PHILIP, Pleasance Courtyard
Edinburgh 2022: Review: LET'S TALK ABOUT PHILIP, Pleasance Courtyard
August 10, 2022

When 30 years of family silence is broken, Helen begins a quest to discover the hidden story behind her brother's suicide. As surprising details are uncovered, Helen grapples with loyalty, long-held beliefs and how much we ever really know about those we love.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: CHRISTOPHER MACARTHUR-BOYD: OH NO, Monkey Barrel
Edinburgh 2022: Review: CHRISTOPHER MACARTHUR-BOYD: OH NO, Monkey Barrel
August 9, 2022

A brand-new hour that finds Glasgow’s finest comedian exploring the end of the world and Italian food. What happens when you're out of work, out of money and out of ideas? That's right: You go mental, pee your pants and think about topping yourself.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: BUFFY: REVAMPED, EICC
Edinburgh 2022: Review: BUFFY: REVAMPED, EICC
August 9, 2022

Seven seasons. 70 minutes. One Spike. The entire 144 episodes of cult 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out: Spike. Satirical, funny and bursting with pop-culture references, it's the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: OUT TO LUNCH, Underbelly
Edinburgh 2022: Review: OUT TO LUNCH, Underbelly
August 9, 2022

Sitters has just come back from the Annual Food Writer's Awards. Coren didn't say hello. Rayner told him to piss off. Wallace thought he was staff. The final humiliation came when his face showed up in black and white on the in memoriam. In an attempt to save his failing career he strives to write the foulest review conceivable. A comedy play with songs from the writers of Boondocks, Goons, and Frog's Legs.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: MAKING A MURDERER THE MUSICAL, Underbelly
Edinburgh 2022: Review: MAKING A MURDERER THE MUSICAL, Underbelly
August 9, 2022

A darkly comic, deeply engaging and emotive musical inspired by the case of Steven Avery. Created by and starring BAFTA award-winning Phil Mealey (The Royle Family, Early Doors) this captivating comedy-drama takes you on an eye-opening journey into the story of a man and his family's fight for freedom that has enthralled people all over the world and helped shine a light on the injustices and failings of a broken system. The shows passion and conviction has captured the hearts of all its supporters. Proud supporters of The Innocence Project.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO), Underbelly
Edinburgh 2022: Review: MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO), Underbelly
August 8, 2022

When Rob was 12, they attempted a full-blown Disney parade in their house for their grandma. As Rob donned wigs and played Mary Poppins, Ariel, Mickey Mouse and Belle, their dad doubled as stage manager, sound technician and Goofy. This is the joyous, chaotic, autobiographical story of actor, writer and social-media sensation Rob Madge as they set out to recreate that parade – and this time, nobody, no, nobody is gonna rain on it.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: THE ANNIVERSARY, Pleasance Dome
Edinburgh 2022: Review: THE ANNIVERSARY, Pleasance Dome
August 9, 2022

It's Mr Bean meets The Shining! Don't be fooled – Jim and Barb are no ordinary elderly couple. Leave your preconceptions at the door and expect the unexpected. The Anniversary is a physical comedy house party from hell! From the creators of the multi award-winning Otto and Astrid – Die Roten Punkte comes a brand-new murderously funny comedy farce. Hold onto your hats for the most absurd and hilarious tailspin of a party like you've never seen before.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: THE MANY VOICES OF DEBRA STEPHENSON, Assembly
Edinburgh 2022: Review: THE MANY VOICES OF DEBRA STEPHENSON, Assembly
August 7, 2022

Take a trip with Debra (Dead Ringers, Spitting Image, The Imitation Game, Bad Girls) as she hurtles through time in a multiverse of musical icons from Billy Holliday to Billie Eilish, Shirley Bassey to Kate Bush, with live musical accompaniment from James Stead. And, with Debra's trademark comedic impressions of well-known politicians and celebrities, there's plenty of fun and laughter along the way.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: LOCKED IN, The Space
Edinburgh 2022: Review: LOCKED IN, The Space
August 7, 2022

A ticking clock. A dodgy nursing home. Step in from the bustle of the Mile for a bundle of laughter with Locked In, a joyful comedy premiere. Also featured: Dave Shakespeare, a decidedly silly swipe at pseudointellectuals.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: BLOCK'D OFF, Pleasance Courtyard
Edinburgh 2022: Review: BLOCK'D OFF, Pleasance Courtyard
August 8, 2022

Working-class means many things now. Everyone knows the stereotypes, but it's time to hear their voices. A father putting his hopes on his daughter's future. A couple of dealers attempting to flee the country. A tutor manipulating his way to normality. A florist always running from brutality. Another young boy, stabbed too close to home. This is a story about people trapped in the cycle of deprivation.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: ONE OF TWO, Summerhall
Edinburgh 2022: Review: ONE OF TWO, Summerhall
August 7, 2022

Trapped in the bathroom with an evil tattie, Jack wrestles with the reality of living alone. Jack Hunter's inspiring* debut comedy is full of heart and a half-empty bag of Weetos. A true tale of twins growing up with cerebral palsy. Jump aboard the 'strugglebus' with Jack as he steers through the intersectionality of disability, whilst honking at societal attitudes and Eddie Redmayne's career choices.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: BEN LUND-CONLON: LIES DAMNED LIES AND BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
Edinburgh 2022: Review: BEN LUND-CONLON: LIES DAMNED LIES AND BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
August 6, 2022

Into every generation, a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will slay the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness. But how many, exactly? Ben Lund-Conlon has done the research and is here to present his findings. This is a comedy show about death, Buffy, and statistical analysis.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: ABOUT MONEY, Summerhall
Edinburgh 2022: Review: ABOUT MONEY, Summerhall
August 6, 2022

Fast Food worker Shaun is your average eighteen year old boy. He likes music, video games and getting stoned. He’s also the sole carer to his eight year old sister, Sophie. Without enough money for child-care, and under pressure from an unsympathetic boss, he’s forced to make decisions that could have devastating consequences.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: RACHEL FAIRBURN: CAN I BE AWFUL? , Monkey Barrel
Edinburgh 2022: Review: RACHEL FAIRBURN: CAN I BE AWFUL? , Monkey Barrel
August 5, 2022

Brassy, abrasive, rude, belligerent. The four horsemen of the apocalypse? No. They’re all words that have been used to describe Rachel of All Killa No Filla, and she’s proper sick of it now. She’s also sick of being told to “be kind” by everyone from bearded hipster men in T-shirts. What’s wrong with saying it how you see it? What really is kindness? Why is Rachel’s truth not respected? Why are you all so annoying? Probably because nobody tells you that you are. Let Rachel change that.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: KIRI PRITCHARD-MCLEAN: HOME TRUTHS, Monkey Barrel
Edinburgh 2022: Review: KIRI PRITCHARD-MCLEAN: HOME TRUTHS, Monkey Barrel
August 6, 2022

Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back and a lot has happened over the last few years. She’s moved back to her home island of Anglesey and gotten some rescue chickens. You can expect jokes about skinny jeans, learning Welsh and white supremacy – something for everyone.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: CATHERINE BOHART: THIS ISN'T FOR YOU, Monkey Barrel
Edinburgh 2022: Review: CATHERINE BOHART: THIS ISN'T FOR YOU, Monkey Barrel
August 5, 2022

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years… A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled with horrendous life advice, cheery nihilism and reluctant self-discovery from one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting comics

Edinburgh 2022: Review: LAUREN PATTISON: IT IS WHAT IT IS, Monkey Barrel
Edinburgh 2022: Review: LAUREN PATTISON: IT IS WHAT IT IS, Monkey Barrel
August 5, 2022

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Lauren is back with a brand-new show. She is reluctant to say what it is about because if the last year has taught her anything, it's life can change fast… it is what it is.

Edinburgh 2022: BroadwayWorld's Edfringe Reviews
Edinburgh 2022: BroadwayWorld's Edfringe Reviews
August 5, 2022

A round-up of all BroadwayWorld's reviews from the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: Mark Nelson: 'Comedian', Monkey Barrel
Edinburgh 2022: Review: Mark Nelson: 'Comedian', Monkey Barrel
August 4, 2022

A powerhouse whose dark humour and cutting observations have firmly established him as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedians.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: IRVINE WELSH'S PORNO, Pleasance Courtyard
Edinburgh 2022: Review: IRVINE WELSH'S PORNO, Pleasance Courtyard
August 4, 2022

The world premiere stage adaptation inspired by the sequel to cult classic Trainspotting. 15 years after Trainspotting, what has become of Renton, Sickboy, Spud and Begbie?



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