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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 




LEARN MORE ABOUT Natalie O'Donoghue

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 2018: BWW Review: ICONIC: A BRIEF HISTORY OF DRAG, Assembly
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: ICONIC: A BRIEF HISTORY OF DRAG, Assembly
August 6, 2018

A triple threat of heavenly vocals, theatrical swagger and razor-sharp wit. Direct from sell-out performances, Velma Celli celebrates the iconic drag moments of film, stage and popular culture. Join Velma, her voluptuous backing singers and band for an electrifying cabaret featuring the music of Queen, Bowie, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner and more. Forget lip-synching for your life, this is singing for your soul - from one of the West End's top performers.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: GINGZILLA: GLAMONSTER VS THE WORLD, Assembly
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: GINGZILLA: GLAMONSTER VS THE WORLD, Assembly
August 5, 2018

The multi award-winning Gingzilla is on a mission to conquer the world! Gingzilla: Glamonster vs the World presents gender equality and femininity from the 1950s to now. ***** (GlamAdelaide.com.au). Smashing together 1950s films like Godzilla, Swamp Monster and King Kong, Glamonster subverts the idea that Gingzilla can only be either glamorous or monstrous. Witness this iconic 7ft ginger-bearded drag queen tear up the stage, question your orientation and leave you gagging for more!!

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: JOHN PARTRIDGE: Stripped, Assembly
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: JOHN PARTRIDGE: Stripped, Assembly
August 5, 2018

Stripped is a new beginning. A reintroduction of myself. Life has a way of hardening you, at least mine has. This is my attempt at shedding those skins, saying goodbye to part of myself and embracing someone I knew a long time ago. Through film, music, poetry, song and dance, I share my story and in turn ask the audience to consider theirs. From boy to man, sexuality, sobriety, success, love and loss. My pictures, memories, moments. Featuring original music and choreography alongside the soundtrack of my life. Bowie, Bush, Buckley and more..

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: BREXIT, Pleasance Courtyard
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: BREXIT, Pleasance Courtyard
August 6, 2018

A new Tory PM must unite his party's warring factions with his masterful plan for a final Brexit deal. Just... what was it again? Starring Timothy Bentinck (The Archers), Jo Caulfield, Hal Cruttenden, Pippa Evans and Mike McShane.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: PADDINGTON BEAR'S FIRST CONCERT, Underbelly
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: PADDINGTON BEAR'S FIRST CONCERT, Underbelly
August 4, 2018

Join Paddington Bear on his adventures as he leaves home, meets his new family and enjoys his first concert - not without causing his fair share of mayhem, of course! The charming tales of everyone's favourite bear come to life with storytelling, narration and a live orchestra. An enchanting children's concert that appeals to all who love this curious and cheeky bear - from the same team that brought you Peter Rabbit in 2017

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW REVIEW: MY LEFT/RIGHT FOOT, Assembly
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW REVIEW: MY LEFT/RIGHT FOOT, Assembly
August 4, 2018

ocal am-dram society is under pressure to comply with the equalities agenda. They come up with a cunning plan; create a gripping show starring 'the disabled'. What could be better than the Oscar-winning My Left Foot? The only snag is they can't find any disabled actors - but that never stopped Daniel Day-Lewis! Original music by award-winning partnership Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie with additional songs by Richard Thomas ('Jerry Springer - The Opera'). Birds of Paradise and National Theatre of Scotland present this hilarious new musical, celebrating BOP's 25th anniversary. www.madeinscotlandshowcase.com

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW REVIEW: ROSIE JONES, Pleasance Courtyard
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW REVIEW: ROSIE JONES, Pleasance Courtyard
August 4, 2018

Rosie Jones is a comedian with a penchant for being mischievous. Her cerebral palsy doesn't slow her down in the slightest. Catch her before she wobbles her way to stardom! As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats and Silent Witness. Finalist: Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2018, Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award 2017. 'It's rare to see a comedian who exudes such joy' (Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk).

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: THE GREATEST PLAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, Traverse
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: THE GREATEST PLAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, Traverse
August 4, 2018

A love story, set on Preston Road, and also in space and in time. A man wakes in the middle of the night to discover that the world has stopped. Through the crack in his bedroom curtains, he can see no signs of life at all... other than a light in the house opposite where a woman in an over-sized Bowie t-shirt stands, looking back at him. Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Broadchurch), The Greatest Play... is squashed full of exquisite observation and heartbreaking beauty.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: KATIE AND PIP, Summerhall
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: KATIE AND PIP, Summerhall
August 4, 2018

Katie & Pip celebrates the relationship between Katie, a 15-year-old Type 1 Diabetic girl and Pip, her five-year-old border collie, trained by Katie to save her life on a daily basis. Led by performance-making duo Charlotte and Rob alongside Katie (Rob's little sister) and Pip, the performance explores compassion and companionship between humans and dogs. On a journey of extreme highs and extreme lows, the cast celebrate freedom and living life to the full despite life's significant obstacles. Watch dogs be humans and humans be dogs as this chaotic and unpredictable collision of youth unfolds.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: AFTER THE CUTS, Summerhall
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: AFTER THE CUTS, Summerhall
August 3, 2018

It's the future; just like now, but a bit more… well, shitey. Jim and Agnes have worked hard their whole lives and now Agnes needs a life-saving operation. With the NHS as we know it a thing of the past, they must take matters into their own hands in this darkly comic tale showing the lengths people go to for life and love.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- Graham Dickson
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- Graham Dickson
August 1, 2018

BWW catches up with Graham Dickson to chat about bringing Timber to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2018: Win Edfringe Playtexts
EDINBURGH 2018: Win Edfringe Playtexts
August 2, 2018

The lovely people at Oberon books have kindly given us a stack of playtexts for shows at this years Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- Stardust
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- Stardust
August 1, 2018

BWW catches up with Miguel H Torres Umba to chat about bringing Stardust to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BWW Review: FAME, King's Theatre, Glasgow
BWW Review: FAME, King's Theatre, Glasgow
July 31, 2018

Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, Fame The Musical is the international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York's High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life. This bittersweet but uplifting triumph of a show explores the issues that confront many young people today: prejudice, identity, pride, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance.

The Secret Policeman's Podcast Announced For The 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Secret Policeman's Podcast Announced For The 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
July 30, 2018

The Secret Policeman's Podcast Announced For The 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

EDINBURGH 2018: Guest Blog- Tobacco Road
EDINBURGH 2018: Guest Blog- Tobacco Road
July 31, 2018

George John guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing Tobacco Road to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- The Antiscians
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- The Antiscians
July 30, 2018

BWW catches up with Ryan Napier and Courtney Oliphant to chat about bringing The Antiscians to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- Roman Fraden
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- Roman Fraden
July 30, 2018

BWW catches up with Roman Fraden to chat about bringing Back In The Closet to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- The Lampoons
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- The Lampoons
July 30, 2018

BWW catches up with The Lampoons to chat about bringing House on Haunted Hill to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2018: 'Friendliest Staff' Venue The Pleasance On This Years Festival
EDINBURGH 2018: 'Friendliest Staff' Venue The Pleasance On This Years Festival
July 30, 2018

BWW catches up with Anthony Alderson from The Pleasance to chat about the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.



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