Tag: theatre review

  • Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil – Review

    Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil – Review

    A 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.

  • The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry — Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry — Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    The 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…

  • Cinderella: A Fairytale –  Review

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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…

  • The Cher Show – Allegro Rewiew

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “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…

  • 🎭The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A Bolt of Energy with a Dash of Chaos! ⚡ Hold onto your tridents, folks, because Percy Jackson has officially crash-landed in Edinburgh, and it’s a wild, fast-paced ride from start to finish! Adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel, this musical is aimed squarely at the teenage crowd—and it knows it. Think campfire…