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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: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
March 6, 2026

In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns for a UK tour.

Cumbernauld Theatre announces Forbes Masson’s Aladdie
Cumbernauld Theatre announces Forbes Masson’s Aladdie
March 6, 2026

Raw Material and Cumbernauld Theatre will work together this Christmas to co-produce Aladdie, written by acclaimed actor and playwright Forbes Masson and directed by Gordon Dougall.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE!, Glasgow Film Festival
Review: MOULIN ROUGE!, Glasgow Film Festival
March 6, 2026

The film follows Satine and Christian as their tragic love story unfurls beneath the glittering lights of bohemian Paris. In the style of the real Moulin Rouge, some unforgettable performances will kick off the night, so don’t be late!

Witch Hunt Embarks on Scottish Tour This Autumn
Witch Hunt Embarks on Scottish Tour This Autumn
March 3, 2026

Alyson Orr presents a thrilling new musical inspired by the Scottish witch trials.

Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, King's Theatre
Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, King's Theatre
March 3, 2026

The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is a joyous celebration of unity, love, and being unapologetically yourself.

Review: COUTURE, Glasgow Film Festival
Review: COUTURE, Glasgow Film Festival
March 1, 2026

Angelina Jolie's sensitive performance as Maxine, a film director who receives a serious medical diagnosis, lies at the heart of Alice Winocour’s quietly affecting drama. As Maxine tries to shoot a Paris Fashion Week short while grappling with her diagnosis, her story is threaded together with the lives of two other women she encounters

Review: SOMEONE'S KNOCKIN' AT THE DOOR, Oran Mor
Review: SOMEONE'S KNOCKIN' AT THE DOOR, Oran Mor
February 28, 2026

In 1976, Jack and Kathy set out on a mission to find Paul McCartney’s house on the Mull of Kintyre, where he was living off-grid after The Beatles broke up.

Eva Peroni Announced as Winner of Brass Tacks Debut Fund for 2026
Eva Peroni Announced as Winner of Brass Tacks Debut Fund for 2026
February 26, 2026

Created in 2025 by Brass Tacks Comedy partnering with Red Bull UK, the fund aims to support a comic who may feel priced out by ever-expanding Fringe finances due to rising venue costs, registration fees, marketing and more.

Review: GRIDLOCK, SWG3
Review: GRIDLOCK, SWG3
February 27, 2026

SWG3’s Poetry Club presents Gridlock, a tense, intimate new drama about love, memory and the tiny choices that change everything.

Review: WAITING FOR GODOT, Citizens Theatre
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT, Citizens Theatre
February 27, 2026

Set in a shifting, timeless landscape, Waiting for Godot follows two men, Vladimir and Estragon, as they wait for someone who may never come. As they pass the time with scraps of conversation, moments of tenderness and flashes of dark humour, their story becomes a moving reflection on what it means to keep going in a world that rarely offers answers.

Assembly Roxy to Welcome A Play, A Pie and A Pint For First Time
Assembly Roxy to Welcome A Play, A Pie and A Pint For First Time
February 26, 2026

Renowned for supporting hundreds of creatives across its 21 years, PPP has staged work from notable writers including Liz Lochhead, Jackie Kay, Douglas Maxwell, David Ireland and more, with some of Scotland's most prestigious actors treading the boards from Robbie Coltrane to Karen Dunbar and Elaine C Smith.  

Review: HERE AND NOW, Edinburgh Playhouse
Review: HERE AND NOW, Edinburgh Playhouse
February 25, 2026

It’s Friday night and the vibe is right as Caz and her fabulous friends dream of the perfect summer of love. But when Caz discovers her ‘happy ever after’ is a lie, and the gang’s attempts at romance are a total tragedy, they wonder – will love ever get a hold on their hearts? Or should they all just take a chance on a happy ending…

Review: THE EVENTS, Tron Theatre
Review: THE EVENTS, Tron Theatre
February 21, 2026

David Greig’s modern classic returns in a bold new staging by Wonder Fools in association with Cumbernauld Theatre. Featuring a live community choir, every performance becomes unique – powerful, uplifting, and rooted in the place where it is staged.

Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant
February 19, 2026

Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.

Review: SAINT JOAN, Citizen's Theatre
Review: SAINT JOAN, Citizen's Theatre
February 20, 2026

Based on the extraordinary true story of a sixteen-year-old girl who led France to victory in the Hundred Years War,  Saint Joan explores power, gender and youth-led change, taking us on the journey of someone from a marginalised background impacting international politics.

Review: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG, King's Theatre
Review: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG, King's Theatre
February 19, 2026

A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into King's Theatre direct from a strictly limited West End run. Don’t miss this guaranteed Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.

James McAvoy To Attend UK Premiere of Directorial Debut California Schemin'
James McAvoy To Attend UK Premiere of Directorial Debut California Schemin'
February 13, 2026

Homegrown Hollywood star James McAvoy will tread the Glasgow Film Festival red carpet at the UK premiere of his directorial debut, California Schemin' (8 March).

GICF Announces Award Judges Plus First Names for Gala
GICF Announces Award Judges Plus First Names for Gala
February 10, 2026

With just four weeks to go until GICF takes over the city, comedy fans can enjoy shows from some of Scotland's most successful comedians

Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre
Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre
February 7, 2026

Burnout is a feeling some of us know all too well, but how can it be confronted? And is it here for the long-run? Burnout: A Verbatim Play explores the psychological and physical impacts of burnout in education, healthcare, activism, and more.

Liam Dolan to Return to Pavilion Panto
Liam Dolan to Return to Pavilion Panto
February 6, 2026

the Pavilion and Imagine Theatre are delighted to announce that the Pav favourite will be back later this year in the magical, musical, laugh-out-loud panto spectacular Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears.



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