Review: JOY, Oran Mor
Joy, a self-identified spinster librarian, is sad most of the time.
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Review: THE TRIALS, Tron Theatre
The not-too-distant future.
Review: ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh
Emma walks into Dexter's life on the night of their graduation.
Review: THE SWANSONG, Oran Mor
A desperate young woman and a smooth-talking swan go on an extraordinary flight across Edinburgh’s starlit city skies and pulsing basement bars in this uplifting new musical featuring original songs, and live music on stage with Dale Parker on piano, and musician Rachel Duns (Scottish Jazz Awards
Review: WOMAN IN MIND, Theatre Royal
Directed by Michael Longhurst (Constellations, Caroline or Change, and former Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse) this spellbinding revival explores one woman’s fractured reality with heart and humour.
Review: THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR, Glasgow Film Festival
Glenn McQuaid’s pitch-perfect ode to high melodrama and the sci-fi/horror mash-up, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, meets the Universal Monsterverse in a uniquely camp sci-fi horror comedy.
Review: THE LEGEND OF DAVIE MCKENZIE, Oran Mor
A darkly funny comedy about an incarcerated man who does whatever he can to honour his late pal and make him a legend.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
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.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE!, Glasgow Film Festival
The film follows Satine and Christian as their tragic love story unfurls beneath the glittering lights of bohemian Paris.
Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, King's Theatre
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.
Review: COUTURE, Glasgow Film Festival
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.
Review: SOMEONE'S KNOCKIN' AT THE DOOR, Oran Mor
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.
Review: GRIDLOCK, SWG3
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
Set in a shifting, timeless landscape, Waiting for Godot follows two men, Vladimir and Estragon, as they wait for someone who may never come.
Review: HERE AND NOW, Edinburgh Playhouse
It’s Friday night and the vibe is right as Caz and her fabulous friends dream of the perfect summer of love.
Review: THE EVENTS, Tron Theatre
David Greig’s modern classic returns in a bold new staging by Wonder Fools in association with Cumbernauld Theatre.
Review: SAINT JOAN, Citizen's Theatre
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
A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into King's Theatre direct from a strictly limited West End run.
Review: TOP HAT, Glasgow Kings Theatre
Top Hat tap-danced its way into Glasgow this week, bringing with it plenty of sparkle and some superb performances.
Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre
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.
Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre
Size Matters is a wildly inventive new show from Mamoru Iriguchi (Eaten, What You See When Your Eyes Are Closed / What You Don’t See When Your Eyes Are Open).
Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Following last year’s sell-out success of Icons Volume 1, Roaming Roots Revue returns for Icons Volume 2.
Review: AMYTHYST KIAH, Drygate
A commanding live performer blessed with an unforgettable voice, Amythyst Kiah combines the political and the deeply personal in her music; embracing spirituality, grief, joy, healing and love in all its incarnations.
Review: THE SEEGER SESSIONS REVIVAL, St Luke's
This vibrant, 13-piece ensemble revives the spirit and musical exuberance of Bruce Springsteen’s Grammy-winning album, We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions.
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