REVIEW: The Local (Greenside @ Infirmary Street) ★★★★
The Local is a new musical inspired by the disappearance of local pubs from towns and villages across the country. This is the tale of Liz, who has spent her whole career working in pubs, first for her father and now running her own pub in a small town where the locals come to drink […]
REVIEW: Gazing at a Distant Star (Assembly George Square Studios) ★★★
Gazing at a Distant Star, written by Sian Rowland made its debut at Greenwich Theatre in January 2017 and gained excellent reviews for the sold out run. The play’s Edinburgh run is at Assembly George Square in a small studio space. The play follows three characters: Arun, working a soul destroying job in a call […]
REVIEW: Education Education Education (Pleasance Dome) ★★★★★
Education Education Education is written and devised by The Wardrobe Ensemble, a Bristol based group of artists working to write and tour new plays. Formed in 2011 they have produced work that has toured nationally and internationally. Taking its title from Tony Blair’s speech committing his new government to investing in schools, Education Education Education […]
REVIEW: Prom Kween (Underbelly Cowgate) ★★★★★
Prom Kween is a musical inspired by Matthew, the first boy to win the title of Prom Queen at his school, written by award winning musical comedy writer, Rebecca Humphries. The show centres on the battle between Matthew and the glamorous Lexi for the title of Prom Queen. Taking references from American High Schools in […]
REVIEW: Iconic: A Brief History of Drag (Underbelly Festival) ★★★★★
There are few Drag Queens who can call upon not one, but two celebrity guests to perform in a tent, but such is the acclaim of Vema Celli that calling on a couple for her show Iconic: A Brief History of Drag at Underbelly Festival was no problem. Velma Celli, AKA Ian Stroughair – who […]
REVIEW: Apologia (Trafalgar Studios) ★★★★
Apologia: a formal written defence of one’s opinions or conduct They say you should never wash your dirty laundry in public, but if your mother writes her so-called memoirs, you’d probably expect a mention. Renowned art historian Kristin (Stockard Channing) however, does not give one sentence to either of her sons (both played by Joseph […]
REVIEW: Boom (Theatre 503) ★★★★
When journalism student Jo responds to a dating ad that promises ‘Sex to change the course of the world’, she thinks she’s on to a no-strings winner. However, upon meeting marine biologist Jules at his underground laboratory for a night of passion, the ad turns out to be a lot more literal than she had […]
REVIEW: Around the World in 80 Days (Cadogan Hall) ★★★★★
Around the World in 80 Days, a tale originally published by Jules Verne all the way back in 1873, is a thrilling adventure story packed with nostalgia, intrigue and tremendous excitement that still has a profound impact on all ages today. Adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, the show is touring the UK extensively […]
REVIEW: Evita (Phoenix Theatre, 2017) ★★★★
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Musical Evita first opened in London’s West End back in 1978, starring Elaine Page and David Essex. The show went on to win the Best Musical Olivier Award and Tony Award a year later. In 2014 the show made a brief return to the West End at the Dominion […]
REVIEW: The Adventures Of Pinocchio (Ambassadors Theatre) ★★★
At the Ambassadors Theatre where ‘STOMP’ holds residency, The British Theatre Academy are performing ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’ until the 31st August- a family musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The British Theatre Academy (founded by Mathew Garcia Chandler) offers theatre training for future West End hopefuls from industry professionals. Their recent shows include […]