February proved a very busy month on the theatre circuit in Scotland. In a single week, I attended six shows and reviewed five of them – three being five star productions. That tells me two …
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Review: 9 to 5 The Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 545 days since the curtain last fell, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical pours a cup of ambition with an empowering and uplifting return to live theatre. It’s impossible not to be swept …
Opinion: Is COVID-security a blueprint for normality?
This first proper glimpse at normality for the first time in 16 months means that we could see a meaningful Edinburgh Fringe – and maybe even a return to the glorious world of pantomime that we have all so desperately missed… oh, yes we have!
Opinion: Celebrate the little wins on the road to recovery
I miss going to the theatre or a concert with every fibre of my being. The months of anticipation looking forward to a favourite show or artist, or even taking a last-minute gamble on something …
New poem cherishes the memories of live performance
Perthshire poet Jim Mackintosh has written a heartfelt poem about his love of live performance, the positive impact it has on people’s lives, how much everyone is missing gathering for theatre and concerts.
Opinion: Don’t forget the forgotten freelancers of the Edinburgh Festival
Squeezing through packed crowds, paying ridiculous prices for a glorified gin and tonic and watching many memorable – not always for the right reason – performances. While it doesn’t always seem so inviting in those …
Full Details of NTS ‘Scenes for Survival’ revealed
The National Theatre of Scotland has today revealed the details of the Scenes for Survival launch night and the first “scenes” to be released as part of its crisis responsive artistic project: Scenes for Survival …
Coronavirus: Perth Theatre & Concert Hall will remain closed until end of June 2020
Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre have confirmed their venues will remain closed until the end of June 2020. Staff will continue to work remotely and will have strict distancing procedures in place for anyone …