Claire Wood
@cmfwood
Claire has a day job in advertising and an unofficial evening-time job haunting the theatres of Scotland. (And further afield, when she can find an excuse.) She's happiest just before curtain up.
Reviews: 130
Other Articles: 4
Bella Ellis
The Diabolical Bones
Powerful female characters meet gothic noir in this gripping Brontë-inspired read
Crave [ONLINE]
A majestically relentless production of Sarah Kane’s blistering exploration of love and loss
52 Souls [ONLINE]
Intriguing digital production struggles with execution but inspires reflection on the lottery of life
My Light Shines On: Ghost Light
A magnificent celebration of the power of stories and the unique opportunity theatre has to tell them
Kirstin Innes
Scabby Queen
Elegantly told, rollercoaster tale of a Scottish rockstar who wanted to mean more than her music
The Grinning Man [ONLINE]
Both gritty and gorgeous, this musical explores how life can unfold when you never quite fit in
Wasted [ONLINE]
Southwark Playhouse rocks out with the Brontes in this feisty, Victorian musical.
Scenes For Survival: Week 3 [ONLINE]
Sparky drama and soothing solace in NTS’ latest Scenes For Survival
Scenes For Survival: Launch Collection [ONLINE]
National Theatre of Scotland delivers a series of intimate, immediate online theatre from creatives across the country
Circling A Fox [ONLINE]
Gripping documentary about one man’s remarkable life
Only The Brave [ONLINE]
Rousing wartime musical celebrates human spirit
The Encounter [ONLINE]
Extraordinary euphoric and cathartic theatre courtesy of Complicite
Arrivals and Departures [ONLINE]
A visually spectacular history of Hull – in 14 minutes
Family Album [ONLINE]
Polished physical theatre from Ukraine brilliantly depicts family dynamics
Girls Like That [ONLINE]
Synergy Theatre delivers a feisty, funny production about female emancipation (or lack of it)
The Secret Garden
Red Bridge Arts deliver a wonderful adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel that is sure to grow on its audience
We Are In Time
Untitled Productions, alongside the Scottish Ensemble, deliver a brave, brilliant love letter to organ donation
Pitch Event (SURGE Scotland)
SURGE showcases two brilliant works-in-progress of both visual and physical theatre
Ma Biche et Mon Lapin
Collectif AÏE AÏE AÏE deliver quirky, funny, and charming object lessons in love
How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
A picture-perfect display of Seuss’ spark (with some added sparkle) on stage