Playhouse

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

★★★★☆ Something incredible

“Africa is nothing like the Lion King,” laments naïve, egotistical, nineteen year old Mormon missionary Elder Price, after having his dreams of spending his two year mission in Orlando Florida shattered, replaced by mud huts, AIDS, and a murderous general.

Oct 18 2024 | By | Reply More
Hairspray

Hairspray

★★★★☆ Sparkling

With all the vibrant colours of the rainbow, Hairspray at the Edinburgh Playhouse delivers hit after hit, taking the audience in with its high energy and dazzling performances.

Oct 9 2024 | By | Reply More
Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

★★★★☆ Captivating

Written by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers at the Edinburgh Playhouse all week and returning to the Glasgow King’s in October, is a compelling tale filled with moving performances.

Sep 25 2024 | By | Reply More
Come from Away

Come from Away

★★★★★ Energetic

There is an energy and buzz of vitality to Come from Away, touring to the Playhouse this week before transferring to Glasgow next week, which belies the musical’s potentially saccharine nature.

Sep 19 2024 | By | Reply More
Here You Come Again

Here You Come Again

★★★☆☆ Unexpected

If you think you know what the Leeds Playhouse’s touring production of Here You Come Again will be like, think again. This is no standard jukebox musical and – while it does not all come off – it is a heartening and surprisingly emotional affair.

Jul 24 2024 | By | Reply More
Grease

Grease

★★★★☆ Still hopelessly devoted

Grease is the word once more at Edinburgh Playhouse this week and there’s no better way to fill those summer nights.

Jun 27 2024 | By | Reply More
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

★★★★☆ High-flying

The classic children’s story of the flying car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, swoops down to the Playhouse this week to delight audiences anew.

May 30 2024 | By | Reply More
The Drifters’ Girl

The Drifters’ Girl

★★★☆☆ Stories still unsung

The Drifters Girl, at the Playhouse this week as part of a UK tour, provides plenty of Drifters hits, hung around the story of Faye Treadwell, who managed the group up until 2001.

May 3 2024 | By | Reply More
Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

★★★★☆ Fizzing

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, at the Playhouse until Saturday, can – much like its title character – apparently never get old. Instead, it remains fresh, funny and great fun on almost every level.

Feb 28 2024 | By | Reply More
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

★★★★☆ Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

We’ve been to see The Wizard, and oh what a Wizard it was. Yes, the Yellow Brick Road leads to Edinburgh Playhouse this week for a spectacular new production of The Wizard of Oz, the beloved 1939 musical movie based on L Frank Baum’s series about the wonderful land of Oz.

Feb 15 2024 | By | Reply More