Kieran Cooper

NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

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.

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Strictly Ballroom: The Musical

Strictly Ballroom: The Musical

★★★★☆ Ballroom bliss

Strictly Come Dancing comes full circle at the Edinburgh Playhouse this week as ‘Kevin from Grimsby’ stars in Strictly Ballroom: The Musical.

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Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening

★★★★★ Cult classic:
Based on Frank Wedekind’s 1891 German play about repressed sexuality and its manifestations, Spring Awakening gets a a surprisingly refreshing production from MGA that mixes 19th century Germany with rock music. And does so exceptionally well.

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