Tag: theatre review
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Common Tongue – Review – Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026
Common Tongue is a powerful, unapologetically Scottish one‑woman play exploring identity, dialect, and the emotional weight of embracing your own voice. Olivia Caw delivers a flawless, witty, and deeply relatable performance as Bonnie McKay, bringing Fraser Scott’s sharp and heartfelt writing to life. Spoken mostly in Scots, this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ show is raw, cathartic, and uplifting…
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Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil – Review
in ReviewsA bold, atmospheric piece of Scottish theatre, The Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil blends identity, legacy, and football culture into a gripping story that stays with you long after the final scene.
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry — Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
in ReviewsThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry arrives on stage with a simplicity that feels instantly disarming. Under Katy Rudd’s direction, the minimal staging — especially the circular platform designed by Samuel Wyer — becomes a quietly powerful storytelling device, shifting from campfire glow to long, aching stretches of open road. It’s understated, but it works…
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Cinderella: A Fairytale – Review
in Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐ Venue: Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Dates: Thu 18 Dec 2025 – Sat 3 Jan 2026 “A beautifully dark twist on a beloved classic” The Lyceum’s festive production this year, Cinderella: A Fairytale, proves that even the most familiar stories can still feel wonderfully unexpected. This isn’t the glitter‑dusted, pumpkin‑to‑carriage Cinderella many will walk in…
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The Cher Show – Allegro Rewiew
in Reviews⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Cher-tastic! Allegro Edinburgh Brings Sequins, Sass, and Star Power“ 📅 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 – Sat, 15 Nov 2025📍 Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DR From the very first beat, The Cher Show bursts onto the stage in a glittering explosion of music, attitude, and unapologetic glamour. Allegro Edinburgh’s production doesn’t just tell the story of…