Archive for August 19th, 2026

Carrie: The Musical

Carrie: The Musical

★★★★☆ Electrifying

Carrie: The Musical from the Edinburgh University Footlights at Paradise in Augustines is a gory and emotional adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, with music by Michael Gore and lyrics by Dean Pitchford.

Aug 19 2026 | By More
Halfway Home

Halfway Home

★★★☆☆ Fresh

There is something very apt in seeing Halfway Home, a new play by Deliverance Theatre, in its late-night slot. The characters are tired. Tired of working so hard, tired of the bureaucracies they need to deal with. Tired of being stuck

Aug 19 2026 | By More
Room 1219

Room 1219

★★★★☆ Sympathetic

Room 1219, from Keystone Theatricals at theSpace @ Surgeons Hall for the middle week of the Fringe, is a reclamation of a Hollywood icon, carefully presented and gracefully acted.

Aug 19 2026 | By More
The Powerpop Girls: A New Diva Religion

The Powerpop Girls: A New Diva Religion

★★★☆☆ Fun-Filled

The Powerpop Girls: A New Diva Religion presented by Locked In Thought Theatre and featured at theSpace @ Niddry St, is a comedic workplace drama focussing on different pop icons.

Aug 19 2026 | By More
Doctor Faustus

Doctor Faustus

★★★★☆ Smartly staged

Doctor Faustus, presented as a staged reading for two performances only at St. John’s Episcopal Church as part of the Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts, is a delight for Marlowe fans and newcomers alike.

Aug 19 2026 | By More
NB. Æ's comments facility is not working at the moment. If you have a comment to make on this, or any other post, or a factual error to report, please email us at the address on the contact page.