Edinburgh Playhouse
Colin Marr joins Playhouse
Eden Court boss takes on theatre director role:
Colin Marr has been appointed as theatre director at Edinburgh Playhouse, returning to Edinburgh after 20 years as chief executive at Eden Court, Inverness.
Funny Girl
★★★★☆ Considerable presence:
Tuneful and comedically brilliant, Sheridan Smith truly shines in the touring production of Funny Girl, at the Playhouse until Saturday.
Darius is Nick
Darius to reprise Funny Girl role opposite Sheridan Smith:
The Edinburgh Playhouse has announced that Darius Campbell will be playing the role of Nick Arnstein opposite Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl at the theatre this week to Saturday 15 April 2017.
Sister Act
★★★★☆ Habit forming:
If you like musical comedy you really should catch up with nun on the run Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act at the Playhouse this week.
Its tiny paws are frozen
Canine casting call for La Boheme:
Ellen Kent’s Opera & Ballet International is looking for a small dog to appear on stage at the Playhouse during its production of La Boheme on Thursday March 30.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
✭✭✭✭✩ Dream Team:
It’s nearly 50 years old but Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, at the Playhouse until Saturday, doesn’t need to be mothballed.
Christmas Shrek
Shrek swamps Playhouse for Xmas season:
A new tour of Shrek the Musical will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse for the Christmas 2017/18 season before heading off around the UK.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
★★★☆☆ Not strictly brilliant:
Pop quiz. Hum a song from Thoroughly Modern Millie, which is at the Playhouse until Saturday. Aha, Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen’s title number. Very good. And?
Millie delays opening
Opening night put back for Playhouse
The opening night performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Monday 30 January 2017 has been cancelled.
Mamma Mia!
★★★★★ How can I resist you?
The winner takes it all at the Edinburgh Playhouse, as the Mamma Mia! tour arrives for an extended run over the festive season.
