Adam Buksh

PPP: Righ Iasgair: The Fisher King

PPP: Righ Iasgair: The Fisher King

★★★☆☆ Jarring

Righ Iasgair: The Fisher King by Kenny Boyle, the last in the current series of the Traverse’s presentations of Òran Mór’s A Play, A Pie & A Pint, is an evocative presentation of Scottish language and culture that fails to carry off a drastic shift in tone.

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The Real William Shakespeare… As Told by Christopher Marlowe

The Real William Shakespeare… As Told by Christopher Marlowe

★★★★☆ Full of imagination

There are many debates and conspiracy theories surrounding Shakespeare’s life and work. The Real William Shakespeare… as Told by Christopher Marlowe, from Matchmaker Theatre Productions, pitches into one of those thought-provoking theories with great humour, music and lively performances.

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PPP: Burning Bright

PPP: Burning Bright

★★☆☆☆ Committed

Burning Bright, Oran Mor’s latest A Play, A Pie and A Pint at the Traverse, features impressive performances and confident staging in the service of vital themes. However, it never quite fuses together into a persuasive whole.

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