Tabitha James

Tabitha James

I’ve been in love with theatre for as long as I can remember but it was intensified when I joined Bedlam Theatre whilst at University of Edinburgh - the oldest student-run theatre in the UK. With an aversion to the spotlight I became involved in stage management and producing and then discovered reviewing. I’ve been reviewing for over six years now but am still delighted to be challenged and thrilled by shows at every viewing. When not working as a marketeer in my day job, I’m at home with my two demanding Siamese cats - more often than not knitting or with a glass of wine in hand.

In Conversation with Justin Butcher

Reading Time: 8 minutesDirector Justin Butcher discusses his upcoming Chekhov/Fo comedy double bill, "The Bear & Other Comic Tales" and "One Was Nude & One Wore Tails," at the Voila! Festival. The production blends influences from various European cultures, aiming to spark audience engagement through humor, while addressing themes of displacement, cultural exchange, and social critique.

In Conversation With Mina Moniri and Peter Todd

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Great Gatsby will be performed at the Cockpit Theatre from November 28 to December 14, with tickets priced at £18 (£14 concessions). This adaptation explores queerness and the American Dream, enhancing its themes of love, loss, and social inequality. The creators aim to breathe new life into Fitzgerald's classic while maintaining its essence.