Reading Time: 3 minutesSet in a psychedelic and grungy Camden, London in 1969 with the iconic trench coats, the story follows the antics of would-be actors Withnail a flimsy and excitable drunk brought to life by Bafta nominated actor Robert Sheehan and his timid but likely to be more successful companion, Marwood (And ‘I’) Played by Adonis Siddique.
Reading Time: 2 minutesI must admit I was not familiar with the character Clinton Baptiste prior to booking in to see Rollerghoster, but a quick search told me actor Alex Lowe's 'Medium Clairvoyant' creation first appeared briefly on Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, but found a cult following and continued to develop in podcasts, YouTube, and live appearances for the next 20 years.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWork in Progress Theatre & GKT Musical Theatre Society’s own take, ‘Dinner with Gatsby’, reimagines the events of the novel over the course of an evening at Jay Gatsby’s mansion.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWritten and directed by Chess Hayden, Rock, Paper, Scissors stars Emma Lo and Jimmy Roberts, as housemates Lucy and Dylan. They’re joined by Megan Cooper, as Dylan’s ex-girlfriend.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera has the same secret weapon in their arsenal; juxtaposition. This is often the strongest technique of G&S, setting silly and fun stories against deeper subtext and commentary using the medium of opera.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSappho, the canonical 6th century Ancient Greek poet, is plucked from history and deposited into the focus of this play, entitled Sappho.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe ‘Scummy Mummies’ are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a live tour of their ’Greatest Hits’.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Word For Mother is the newest play to inhabit the versatile space Upstaits at the Gatehouse. This time transformed by Lillian Caccia into a kitchen, with full lived in cupboards and fridge. Pictures and knick-knacks fill the space, imbuing it with life.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDirect from its run in the West End, The Drifters Girl has embarked on a major UK & Ireland tour landing this week in Edinburgh to captivate audiences night after night with electrifying performances and an unforgettable soundtrack.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen Mountains Meet tells the story of Scottish musician Anne Wood, and her turbulent journey to South-Asia to become reacquainted with her long-lost father.