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Natalie O'Donoghue

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.


MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

Review: BLACK DIAMONDS AND THE BLUE BRAZIL, Lyceum Theatre
Review: BLACK DIAMONDS AND THE BLUE BRAZIL, Lyceum Theatre
May 14, 2026

When Sally returns to Cowdenbeath from her busy city life for her father’s funeral, she’s pulled back into the world of “The Blue Brazil” – the trials, triumphs, and unbreakable loyalty of a small-town football club with a big heart.

Review: THE HIGH LIFE, King's Theatre
Review: THE HIGH LIFE, King's Theatre
May 13, 2026

After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns in a new musical spectacular featuring all four original cast members - Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond and Patrick Ryecart.

Stephen Webb on THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Stephen Webb on THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
May 12, 2026

Stephen Webb on touring with The Rocky Horror Picture Show which comes to Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre in June.

Review: FUNERAL FOR MY BOOBS, Oran Mor
Review: FUNERAL FOR MY BOOBS, Oran Mor
May 9, 2026

You are invited to a funeral like no other, as we gather together with acclaimed performer and singer Hannah Howie for a glorious send-off for her boobs before a double mastectomy.

2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland shortlists announced
2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland shortlists announced
May 7, 2026

The shortlists for the 2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland which have been released today, Thursday May 7

Review: SWEAT, Citizens Theatre
Review: SWEAT, Citizens Theatre
May 7, 2026

In a small Rust Belt town in Pennsylvania, friendships are forged through sweat and laughter. For decades, Tracey and Cynthia have worked side by side, bound by shared history and hard-earned pride. But when whispers of layoffs grow louder, opportunity turns into betrayal. A community built on solidarity begins to splinter, as bitter resentments and unspoken racial divides rise to the surface.

Review: STAND AND DELIVER: THE LEE JEANS SIT-IN, Tron Theatre
Review: STAND AND DELIVER: THE LEE JEANS SIT-IN, Tron Theatre
April 30, 2026

Faced with the threat of their factory closing, and with 240 jobs on the line, there's no way the women of the Lee Jeans factory are going down without a fight.

Review: THE CHOIR OF MAN, King's Theatre
Review: THE CHOIR OF MAN, King's Theatre
April 29, 2026

A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all... live!

Review: OFF THE RAILS, Oran Mor
Review: OFF THE RAILS, Oran Mor
April 26, 2026

A live-looped musical comedy about how far one woman will go to escape her demons… and which ScotRail service will get her there the fastest.

Review: JESSIES, Pavilion Theatre
Review: JESSIES, Pavilion Theatre
April 25, 2026

Spanning from 1980 to 1995, the story dives into the highs and lows of queer life during a time of upheaval, hope, and hard-won joy. Through laughter, heartbreak, gossip, and glitter, The Jessies discover what it truly means to find family - not the one you’re born into, but the one you choose.

Review: JACKALS, Paisley Arts Centre
Review: JACKALS, Paisley Arts Centre
April 25, 2026

Based on astounding true events, Jackals is a contemporary retelling of the bewildering professional relationship between the young, ambitious Emma, and her fledgling doctor with a point to prove.

Review: FISH, Oran Mor
Review: FISH, Oran Mor
April 19, 2026

A sparse gym in rural Donegal. Michael holds his breath and sticks his head under water, preparing to beat the world record after seven long years. His coach Pat watches on, drinking can after can, as they wait for yer man from Guinness to arrive.

Review: GUSH, Traverse Theatre
Review: GUSH, Traverse Theatre
April 18, 2026

Written by Jess Brodie (nominee for the Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland St Andrews Playwriting Award 2024) and directed by Becky Hope-Palmer (Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas – Birmingham Rep, Woman Walking – Sylvian Productions), GUSH is a funny and frank exploration of the barriers that prevent women from owning their desires—and what happens when choice is no longer an option.

Review: STARSTUCK, Theatre Royal
Review: STARSTUCK, Theatre Royal
April 18, 2026

From Olympus to Hollywood and Paris, dancers, screen legends and Greek gods are starstruck by love as mythology meets backstage drama, with the sparkling Jazz Age music of George Gershwin and Maurice Ravel performed by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

Review: GLASGOW KISS, Pavilion Theatre
Review: GLASGOW KISS, Pavilion Theatre
April 14, 2026

James returns to Glasgow for a family funeral after being away for twenty years. He bumps into his first love and… A brand new GLASWEGIAN MUSICAL, from the writer of The TOMMY BURNS Story & PORNO, featuring songs by artists connected with the GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD!

Review: UN-EXPECTING, Oran Mor
Review: UN-EXPECTING, Oran Mor
April 12, 2026

A nightclub collision. A daft decision. A heartbeat caught between two strangers who can barely catch their breath. Told in a pulse of beat-poetry, barbed humour and bruising honesty, Scott and Jess ricochet through tests, scans, scares and the kind of arguments you only have when everything matters.

Review: I, DANIEL BLAKE, Citizens Theatre
Review: I, DANIEL BLAKE, Citizens Theatre
April 10, 2026

I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. With 14.3 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction. It is reality.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, King's Theatre
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, King's Theatre
April 8, 2026

This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.

Review: OUTSKIRTS, Oran Mor
Review: OUTSKIRTS, Oran Mor
April 5, 2026

When Margaret enters a Glasgow gay bar for the very first time, she discovers a whole new world through the spiky bartender, chaotic kitchen porter, and a mysterious package waiting to be opened.

Review: WHAT I'M HERE FOR, Tron Theatre
Review: WHAT I'M HERE FOR, Tron Theatre
April 2, 2026

What I’m Here For (Danish title Flora) is a co-production between internationally acclaimed companies Vanishing Point (Scotland) and Teater Katapult (Denmark).



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