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The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Scotland.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Dundee Rep

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Dundee Rep

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 13, 2021

Featuring everyone’s favourite characters – from Tiny Tim and Jacob Marley to the Ghost of Christmas Past, this wonderfully witty re-telling of Dickens’ tale of redemption filled with ghostly thrills is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

BWW Review: GROAN UPS, Theatre Royal Glasgow

BWW Review: GROAN UPS, Theatre Royal Glasgow

by Natalie O'Donoghue — October 26, 2021

Following their phenomenal rise to global success with The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, multi award-winning Mischief Theatre return on tour with their brand new comedy all about growing up.

BWW Review: BAT OUT OF HELL, King's Theatre

BWW Review: BAT OUT OF HELL, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — October 20, 2021

Bringing to life the legendary anthems of Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf, this critically-acclaimed production uniquely combines the magic and excitement of a musical with the immense energy of rock ‘n’ roll.

BWW Review: GO ON / KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, Tron Theatre

BWW Review: GO ON / KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, Tron Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — October 3, 2021

Everyone talks to themselves…don’t they? This thought-provoking double bill from the Citizens Theatre takes things one step further and explores what happens when you dare to interact with previous and future versions of yourself.

BWW Review: GROAN UPS, King's Theatre

BWW Review: GROAN UPS, King's Theatre

by Fiona Scott — September 29, 2021

​Are we really that different from who we were at school? Mischief Theatre’s Groan Ups takes a light-hearted look at this question.

BWW Review: 9 to 5, Edinburgh Playhouse

BWW Review: 9 to 5, Edinburgh Playhouse

by Natalie O'Donoghue — September 15, 2021

9 to 5 the Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss.

BWW Review: CHICAGO, King's Theatre

BWW Review: CHICAGO, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — September 14, 2021

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

BWW Review: SOPHIA, Sound Stage

BWW Review: SOPHIA, Sound Stage

by Natalie O'Donoghue — August 25, 2021

Sophia tells the story of Sophia Jex-Blake, a formidable woman who battled for a woman's right to a medical education and license and who went on to become the first practising female doctor in Scotland.

EDINBURGH 2021: BWW Review: MIMI'S SUITCASE, Assembly Showcatcher

EDINBURGH 2021: BWW Review: MIMI'S SUITCASE, Assembly Showcatcher

by Natalie O'Donoghue — August 23, 2021

With nothing but the titular suitcase, a trench coat and a scarf, this true story centers on questions of identity, immigration, women's rights and involuntary displacement in a humorous and heartfelt portrayal of 27 characters in four languages.

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