Matthew Jebb

Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather

Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather

★★★☆☆ Well-turned

Amidst the noise, rituals and trappings of pantomime and Christmas, Strawmoddie’s take on Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather provides a welcome parody of our seasonal excess, at the Pleasance Theatre to Sunday.

Dec 9 2023 | By | Reply More
And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None

★★☆☆☆ Patchy

Agatha Christie’s evergreen And Then There Were None is presented by Strawmoddie at the Central Hall, Tollcross, with delicacy and no little effort. Unfortunately, choices with staging – and problems seemingly inherent in the venue – make for an awkward experience.

Mar 17 2023 | By | Reply More
The Roses of Eyam

The Roses of Eyam

★★★★☆ Unexpected insights

Disconcertingly relevant, the EUTC’s production of Don Taylor’s The Roses Of Eyam at the Augustine United Church until Sunday provides unexpected insights into our own plague years.

Feb 19 2022 | By | 1 Reply More