Review: AMÉLIE at New Athenaeum Theatre
by Mary Baillie - Mar 26, 2026
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland embraces playfulness in this quirky production of Amélie based on the 2001 French film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The piece follows shy, imaginative Parisian woman Amélie (Aida Valentine), who secretly orchestrates acts of kindness to improve the lives of others... while slowly building the courage to pursue her own love story with the eccentric Nino (William Collier).
Review: BRIGADOON, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 12, 2025
Last seen in London over 35 years ago, Drew McOnie's inaugural season as Artistic Director of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre ends with him directing and choreographing a new production of Lerner & Loewe’s Scottish fantasy musical Brigadoon.
Interview: 'It's The First Time I Could Really Connect With My Culture': Actor Jasmine Jules Andrews on Scottish Pride and Reimagining BRIGADOON
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 4, 2025
After 35 years, Brigadoon is returning to London, this time at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. In this reimagined production, Tommy and Jeff, two World War II fighter pilots, crash land in the Highlands of Scotland and discover the magical land of Brigadoon, where not everything is what it seems. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Jasmine Jules Andrews, who plays Jean McLaren in Brigadoon. We discussed what it’s been like to connect with her Scottish culture, the surprising audition process and the beauty of the show and this particular production.