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Revelations of Rab McVie

Revelations of Rab McVie

★★★★☆ Fascinating

It is difficult to describe Revelations of Rab McVie – at the Traverse for two nights only – in a way that does this fascinating production justice. ‘Gig theatre’ too often suggests something either ramshackle or frighteningly ‘progressive’, while the piece’s own publicity, ‘an immersive journey through a psychedelic dreamscape’, also has unfortunate connotations.

February 25, 2023 | By | Reply More
The Yeomen of the Guard

The Yeomen of the Guard

★★★★☆ A classic with clarity

The good men and women of Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society do more than yeoman service as they present arguably the greatest Savoy opera at the Festival Theatre.

February 23, 2023 | By | Reply More
Moonset

Moonset

★★★☆☆ Brave

Moonset, Maryam Hamidi’s coming-of-age story from the Citizens Theatre at the Traverse, is full of fire and anger. Its wilful refusal to settle down proves both a strength and a weakness.

February 17, 2023 | By | Reply More
Anything Goes

Anything Goes

★★★★☆ Impressive

Forth Children’s Theatre’s production of the evergreen musical Anything Goes at the Edinburgh Tabernacle is performed impressively and with an infectious glee.

February 16, 2023 | By | 1 Reply More
Bring It On

Bring It On

★★★★☆ Smashed it

Edinburgh University Footlights give a big, entertaining and generally well thought-through take on Bring It On, at the Pleasance Theatre all week to Saturday.

February 15, 2023 | By | Reply More
All Shook Up

All Shook Up

★★★★☆ Energetic

The Bohemians Lyric Opera Company’s presentation of the Elvis Presley jukebox musical All Shook Up at the Church Hill is a riotous and fun-packed affair.

February 15, 2023 | By | Reply More
Love Beyond (Act of Remembrance)

Love Beyond (Act of Remembrance)

★★★★☆ Beautifully poignant

The Raw Material / Vanishing Point production of the world premier of Ramesh Meyyappan’s Love Beyond (Act of Remembrance) is a beautifully poignant contribution to this year’s Manipulate Festival.

February 11, 2023 | By | Reply More
Macbeth (an undoing)

Macbeth (an undoing)

★★★☆☆ Intriguing

Macbeth (an undoing), by Zinnie Harris after William Shakespeare at the Lyceum, is the latest in a long line of rewritings of Macbeth. While it is undoubtedly thought-provoking, it ends up more perplexing than engrossing.

February 9, 2023 | By | Reply More
40/40

40/40

★★★★☆ Joyful inspiration

Two Destination Language’s 40/40, at the Fruitmarket Gallery as part of the Manipulate festival before a mini tour, is full of optimism and fun, providing a truly joyful inspiration.

February 9, 2023 | By | Reply More
We Will Hear the Angels

We Will Hear the Angels

Work in Progress

Chaos reigns, or at least that is the illusion, in the opening scenes of Magnetic North’s We Will Hear the Angels, playing as a work in progress for two performances only at the Fruitmarket gallery.

February 8, 2023 | By | Reply More