

Beth Blakemore
@beth_blakemore
Beth is the Theatre and Dance Editor here at The Wee Review. Dividing her time between working an academic researcher and being a culture vulture, she is often sleep deprived but always looking for new music, theatre, and literary recs. Get in touch at beth.blakemore@theweereview.com.
Reviews: 126
Other Articles: 9


Ballet Black: Double Bill
A captivating celebration of Ballet Black’s legacy and achievements


Mt. Doubt at the Piano
Mt. Doubt frontman, Leo Bargery, takes to the stage alone in a mesmerising night of music – both old and new


Edinburgh International Festival announces 75th anniversary programme
Collaboration and connectedness are at the heart of this milestone event


The Scent of Roses
An, at times, overly complex story of family, relationships, and the lies we tell



Life is a Dream
A spectacular exploration of fate, free will, and reality’s fragility

Selva Almada
Brickmakers
A visceral exploration of family rivalries and following in your father’s footsteps




A Toast to the People: Francesca Beard & Joelle Taylor
Spoken-word series ends on a celebratory note

A Toast to the People: Vanessa Kisuule & Lemn Sissay
A joyful and high-energy pairing that brings warmth to a chilly evening of poetry

A Toast to the People: Inua Ellams & Saul Williams
An exceptional evening of poetry from two powerhouses

Mary Stuart [ONLINE]
Electric performances of Schiller’s monarchs are let down by an unnecessary conceit


Adventures with the Painted People
An enchanting encounter between two worlds

Wrapped Up In This [ONLINE]
A collaboration par excellence of performance and direction, stage production, and cinematography

Angela [ONLINE]
Mark Ravenhill delivers a touching tribute to an adoring mother

My Arm [ONLINE]
An adaptation that struggles with the digital format, but still manages to engage audiences