Cora Bissett

Review: STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 22, 2025

Welcome to the Full Shilling Social Club – a late-night rendezvous for two residents of a retirement village adrift in Scotland.

Dundee Rep Theatre Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Dundee Rep Theatre has announced its 2026 season, a celebration of community, world premieres, new voices, classics, and fresh work that invites audiences to connect with the life of the building and far beyond.

The National Theatre of Scotland Reveals 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

The National Theatre of Scotland has announced its upcoming season for 2026, including three world premieres, five tours across Scotland, gig theatre, and much more.

James Clements Will Present THE BURNS PROJECT, Directed By Cora Bissett
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

Actor and writer James Clements will present The Burns Project, a new theatrical exploration of Scotland’s national poet, directed by Cora Bissett and supported by the National Trust for Scotland.

Photos: James Clements' THE BURNS PROJECT Concludes Sold-Out Edinburgh Fringe Run
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025

THE BURNS PROJECT, written and performed by James Clements, ended its sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run at the Georgian House in Charlotte Square, with accompaniments of music from the acclaimed instrumentalist Lisa Rigby.

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: FLOAT, Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 1, 2025

Join Astronaut Indra on a nine-month mission to the moon... but not all missions are successful. A new autobiographical solo show by Indra Wilson about the lonely, turbulent journey of experiencing pregnancy loss as a queer young person

James Clements to Present THE BURNS PROJECT at The Georgian House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

James Clements will present The Burns Project at The Georgian House. Rabbie Burns. A national hero and cultural icon for the global Scottish diaspora. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Announces Autumn 2025 Season
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 15, 2025

PPP announced 12 new plays as part of their 2025 Autumn season. A Play, A Pie and A Pint (PPP) has today announced its Autumn 2025 season, with 12 brand-new productions performing weekly from Monday 1 September to Saturday 22 November 2025 at Òran Mór, Glasgow, and on tour across Scotland in Ayr, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Paisley.

James Clements And National Trust For Scotland Partner On THE BURNS PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

The National Trust for Scotland and theatremaker James Clements are collaborating on the Burns Project, a new theatrical production inspired by the life and works of Robert Burns.

Outwith It Theatre to Present Reading Of Alasdair Gray Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

New Scottish theatre company, Outwith It will make its debut this spring with a concert reading of Alasdair Gray's short plays. Learn more and see how to attend.

Review: JUNE CARTER CASH : THE WOMAN, HER MUSIC AND ME, Summerhall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 6, 2024

In this raw yet uplifting show, Charlene Boyd gets to grips with a life less ordinary. More than a simple biography of June’s life and music, this play with songs sees Charlene explore her own relationship with her musical heroine and their shared experience as performers and working mothers.

National Theatre of Scotland to Present FIFTH STEP, DEAR BILLY, and More at Edinburgh Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Review: THE SNOW QUEEN, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 25, 2023

When the beautiful and fearsome Snow Queen steals young Kei away to her frozen kingdom, she leaves behind the brave and brilliant Gerda, an Edinburgh lass who will stop at nothing to rescue her best friend.

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: WHAT GIRLS ARE MADE OF, Assembly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 5, 2023

The smash-hit, gig-theatre show returns, charting the true story of Cora Bissett's rollercoaster journey from 90s indie-kid to wised-up woman. Touring with Radiohead, partying with Blur, she was living the dream. Until she wasn't. With a live band, Cora celebrates life's euphoric highs and epic lows, asking what wisdom we should pass to the next generation, and which glorious mistakes we should let them make.

EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Returning Favourites
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 14, 2023

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows returning to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

TravFest 2023 to Feature World Premiere of New Comedy by Isobel McArthur
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 5, 2023

TravFest 2203 will feature the world premiere of Traverse Theatre Company production The Grand Old Opera House Hotel by Isobel McArthur, with Dundee Rep Theatre.

Video: Adrienne Warren, Ephraim Sykes, and Galen Hooks Release Statement Regarding ROOM Postponement
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 19, 2023

Watch Adrienne Warren, Ephraim Sykes, and Galen Hooks give a statement on the postponement of Room's Broadway run on March 16th.

Broadway Production of ROOM Has Been Postponed Indefinitely
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2023

The previously announced Broadway production of ROOM, which was set to begin previews in just a few weeks, has been postponed indefinitely. The reason for the postponement, according to a press release, is 'due to a shortfall in capitalization and following the withdrawal of a Lead Producer.'

Up on the Marquee: ROOM
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 22, 2023

The US premiere of Room, starring Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren (Tina - The Tina Turner Musical) as Ma, is coming to Broadway. Check out photos of the marquee at the James Earl Jones Theatre!

Ephraim Sykes, Kate Burton & More Join Adrienne Warren Led ROOM on Broadway; Full Cast Announced!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2023

The complete cast has been announced for the US premiere of Room on Broadway. As previously announced, the production will star Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren as Ma. See how to purchase tickets!