Archive for April 5th, 2024
The Picture of Dorian Gray
★★★★☆ Shining
Young grassroots company Court Jester Theatre give an entertaining take on Oscar Wilde’s novel The Picture of Dorian Gray in a nicely twisting new version which isn’t precious about its vocabulary.
FCT 45th Anniversary Gala
★★★★★ Array of talent Church Hill Theatre: Thurs 4 – Sat 6 Apr 2024 Review by Hugh Simpson Forth Children’s Theatre’s 45th Anniversary Gala at the Church Hill is a fitting tribute to a mainstay of the Edinburgh stage, and as enjoyable a show as you could find anywhere. The original publicity for the […]
Chicago razzles back
Playhouse dates for Feb 2024
The latest UK tour of Chicago has announced new venues, including a week at both the Edinburgh Playhouse (Tue 4 – Sat 8 Feb 2025) and the Glasgow Kings (Mon 18 – Sat 23 Aug 2025).
Biolanthe
★★★☆☆ Inventive
The Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group has created an inventive updating of Gilbert and Sullivan in Biolanthe, running in the intimate Tech Cube 0 at Summerhall for three performances only.
