Archive for February, 2025
Heaven
★★★★☆ Compelling performances
Heaven, by Eugene O’Brien at the Traverse until Saturday, is a fascinating exploration of human desires which strikes a delicate balance between humour and heartache.
Listing Mon 24 Feb – Sun 2 Mar 2025
What’s on Edinburgh’s stages this week
It’s a relatively sedate week on the stages this one, with only four productions of note – although they do include the great Toyah as guest star at the Playhouse.
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
★★★☆☆ Mixed bag nostalgia
A jukebox musical of 1980s karaoke classics is brought to life to mark the 40th anniversary of legendary compilation tape series Now That’s What I Call Music! at the Edinburgh Playhouse this week.
Road
★★★★☆ Emotionally resonant
The EUTC production of Road at the Bedlam is far too long and distinctly baggy in places. It is also vibrant, accomplished and compelling.
Kinky Boots
★★★★★ Fab-u-lous!
A brand new production of Kinky Boots the Musical is stepping out at the Edinburgh Playhouse this week courtesy of Made at Curve (Leicester) and featuring much-loved Strictly Come Dancing regular, Johannes Radebe.
Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Jonathan Allan
Lung Ha at 40
To mark its 40th anniversary, Lung Ha theatre commissioned a series of portraits of the 24-strong company from Edinburgh-based photographer Peter Dibdin. We are publishing a new portrait every fortnight. Today our spotlight is on Lung Ha actor Jonathan Allan.
Listings Mon 17 to Sun 23 Feb 2025
What’s on Edinburgh’s stages this week
It’s quiet on those stages this week, with only two notable events taking place. But talk about notable!
When Prophecy Fails
★★★★★ Purposeful
Adapted from a 1954 American study into the social psychology and cognitive dissonance of a UFO religion called the Seekers, When Prophecy Fails is an exploration of the community and humanity behind what could easily be perceived as cult.
Manipulate Festival: The Law of Gravity
★★★★★ Ethereal
A collaboration between pioneering music group Scottish Ensemble and innovative puppet company Blind Summit, The Law of Gravity is an exploration and collision of the boundaries between two diverse disciplines; where they exist, where they can be bent, where they can be broken and remade.
Manipulate: These Things Aren’t Mine
★★★★☆ Intense
Publicly screened only once before, at Bristol Circus City, Manipulate Festival marks the Scottish debut of These Things Aren’t Mine.
