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Scotland Theater Reviews

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Scotland.

Review: AMÉLIE at New Athenaeum Theatre

Review: AMÉLIE at New Athenaeum Theatre

by Mary Baillie — March 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.

Review: SCOTS, Pavilion Theatre

Review: SCOTS, Pavilion Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — March 19, 2026

The musical history lesson no-one asked for but everyone needs! SCOTS is the story ofScotland.

Review: JOY, Oran Mor

Review: JOY, Oran Mor

by Natalie O'Donoghue — March 17, 2026

Joy, a self-identified spinster librarian, is sad most of the time.

Review: THE SWANSONG, Oran Mor

Review: THE SWANSONG, Oran Mor

by Natalie O'Donoghue — March 12, 2026

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

Review: WOMAN IN MIND, Theatre Royal

by Natalie O'Donoghue — March 12, 2026

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: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse

by Natalie O'Donoghue — 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.

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

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

by Natalie O'Donoghue — 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.

Review: COUTURE, Glasgow Film Festival

Review: COUTURE, Glasgow Film Festival

by Natalie O'Donoghue — 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.

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

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

by Natalie O'Donoghue — 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.

Review: GRIDLOCK, SWG3

Review: GRIDLOCK, SWG3

by Natalie O'Donoghue — 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

by Natalie O'Donoghue — 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.

Review: THE EVENTS, Tron Theatre

Review: THE EVENTS, Tron Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — February 21, 2026

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

Review: SAINT JOAN, Citizen's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — 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: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre

Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — 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.

Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre

Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 31, 2026

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

Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 28, 2026

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.

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Gilded Balloon Patter House - Other Yin (8/05-8/30)
Overtone in Scotland Overtone
Pleasance (Jack Dome) (8/05-8/30)
The Second Best School Shooting in Scotland The Second Best School Shooting
Pleasance Courtyard (8/05-8/30)
Jitters in Scotland Jitters
Summerhall (Old Lab) (8/06-8/30)
Sammy J: Hero Complex in Scotland Sammy J: Hero Complex
Underbelly Bristo Square (8/05-8/16)
Gallant Pioneers in Scotland Gallant Pioneers
OVO Hydro (8/28-8/28)
The Business Man and The Case of M. Valdemar  in Scotland The Business Man and The Case of M. Valdemar
Greenside Venue @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) – Venue 16 - 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG (8/07-8/28)
Tell Me in Scotland Tell Me
Summerhall (Dissection Room) (8/07-8/31)