EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: BREXIT THE MUSICAL, C Chambers St
Brexit the Musical isn't the only show in this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe to be inspired by recent political goings-on, but it's likely to be the funniest.
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BWW Review: FLASHDANCE, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Starring Strictly Come Dancing Champion Joanne Clifton and A1 heartthrob Ben Adams, Flashdance - The Musical is the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex a determined welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer.
EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: ORDINARY DAYS, C royale
Ordinary Days is a musical portrayal of four New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs.
EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: THE TIME MACHINE, Voodoo Rooms
Long before the Delorean or the TARDIS ever graced our screens, the story of The Time Machine fascinated the public with the idea of travelling in the fourth dimension.
EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: ANY SUGGESTIONS, DOCTOR? AN IMPROVISED ADVENTURE IN SPACE AND TIME, Sweet Grassmarket
We have several months to wait to see Peter Capaldi regenerate into Jodie Whittaker, but for those needing a Fringe fix of their favourite Gallifreyan, Any Suggestions, Doctor? An Improvised Adventure in Space and Time is offering up a brand new unofficial episode almost every day of the festival.
BWW Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, otherwise known as Za Za and the star of la Cage aux Folles, live an idyllic existence in the heart of St Tropez.
BWW Review: THE LYING KIND, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Constables Blunt and Gobbel have one last duty to fulfil before they clock off on Christmas Eve: to tell the old couple at number 58 some terrible, terrible news.
BWW Review: WONDERLAND, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder.
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING, Edinburgh Playhouse
The stage adaptation of the iconic 1987 film embarks on a second UK tour, with a stand-out performance by Carlie Milner as Penny.
BWW Review: SHACKLETON, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
In the Scottish and UK premiere, Ireland's longest running theatre ensemble, Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, return to The Tron to perform Shackleton the story of, and about, Endurance on the Antarctic's icy Weddell Sea.
BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
When a group of young girls are discovered dancing in the woods trying to conjure spirits, the God-fearing people of a small New England town are told the devil and witchcraft is in their midst and must be rooted out at all costs.
BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Jon Robyns, Cassie Compton and Ruth Madoc lead an impressive UK tour of the musical adaption of the 1998 hit romantic comedy film.
BWW Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre, Glasgow
A beloved fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession and one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.
BWW Review: JANE EYRE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever.
BWW Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
A marathon night of drink, debauchery and duplicity develops after Martha and her husband George invite unsuspecting young couple, Nick and Honey, round for a nightcap.
BWW Review: GREASE, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as Danny and Sandy fall in love all over again.
BWW Review: SHIRLEY VALENTINE, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Shirley is a Liverpool housewife.
BWW Review: NOT DEAD ENOUGH, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The stage adaptation of a second book from the Peter James detective thriller series DS Grace serves as a reminder that not all popular novels transfer seamlessly to the stage.
BWW Review: NELL GWYNN, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Jessica Swale's play about the unlikely heroine who went from lowly orange seller to national treasure features a stand-out titular performance by Laura Pitt-Pulford.
BWW Review: FUNNY GIRL, Edinburgh Playhouse
People, people who need musical revivals, are the luckiest people in the world.
BWW Review: ALL OR NOTHING, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
In 1964, a new phenomenon exploded onto the dingy British streets.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Music Theatre's return to the King's Theatre doesn't disappoint, with Bock's music and Harnick's lyrics portrayed clearly and passionately.
BWW Review: SISTER ACT, Edinburgh Playhouse
Alexandra Burke leads a strong ensemble in director Craig Revel Horwood's re-imagining of the hit West End and Broadway musical, which features a tuneful score by Alan Menken.
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