Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Traverse Theatre has announced an exciting quartet of creative appointments, each poised to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and stagecraft as the theatre heads into 2025. With a mission to challenge, inspire, and innovate, these new roles bring together a blend of experienced voices and fresh perspectives to shape the future of performance in Scotland and beyond.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTealight is a one man show starring Josh Maughan, written by Maughan and Katie Bourne, and directed by Tobias Abbott and Saskia Mollard.
Reading Time: 2 minutes “A camp and scandalous romp” Just before the curtain rose on The Rocky Horror Show in the Liverpool Playhouse, I was aware that this would likely be no ordinary theatre-going experience, having seen at least three Dr…
Reading Time: 2 minutes“A vibrant take on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, brought to life by the National Youth Theatre REP Company for an unforgettable night of comedy” The NYT Rep Company have created an incredibly funny show, displaying the comedy of…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down with Alastair Whatley, Artistic Director of Original Theatre. Original Theatre kicked off their 20th anniversary year celebrations in November with a screening of Original At Last.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“This one woman satirical tragedy sits on the cusp of exceptional.” A Trojan Woman is on the edge of brilliant. Sara Carrington’s retelling of the original anti-war play, The Trojan Women, modernizes and recontextualizes the suffering of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes“A life-affirming musical about the importance of community.” Somehow ‘Come From Away’ has managed to evade me since it opened on Broadway in 2017, despite me being a massive musical theatre fan. Hearing only positive things from…
Reading Time: 2 minutesFlashy, funny, and fabulously filthy, Woodward Productions’ ‘A Very Naughty Christmas’ is a riotous romp perfect for the holiday season. Adorned in glittering – if skimpy – festive wear, the eight performers that make up the very…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down with Peter Tuleshkov, Artistic, Musical Director and Chief Conductor of Varna International Ballet which comes to the UK in the new year, visiting 20 venues from 2 January – 5 March 2025, with beloved classics Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet.
Reading Time: 2 minutes"Bellringers," directed by Jessica Lazar, explores modern life's complexities through a mix of humor and profound emotion. The narrative centers on two contrasting characters grappling with faith and existential dilemmas. While the play is thought-provoking and contains moments of brilliance, its recorded format and uneven tone detract from its overall impact.