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
Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest
Byrne is as self-deprecating and cynical as ever in this hilarious hour of comedy about raising his kids
Islander: A New Musical
Mesmerising vocals make for an enchanting hour of song and storytelling
In the Shadow of the Black Dog
A raw and heartfelt conversation about suicide and grief
Blood and Gold
Mara Menzies gifts us with her storyteller finesse once again
Going Slightly Mad
A sedate and underwhelming portrayal of the NHS’s mental health services
(This Isn’t) A True Story
Hysteria and hilarity are in abundance in Nina Segal’s tragicomedy about conspiracy.
The Wave
A class group project explores the dangerous repercussions of a collective identity.
Loneliness and Other Adventures
Mollie Semple shines in this solo piece about loneliness and learning to love yourself.
Claire Wood sings songs of praise for The Lark’s heroine
We spoke to Director Claire Wood about the Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Company’s upcoming production of The Lark, Jean Anouilh’s inspiring play about Joan of Arc.
Anna Karenina
Xameleon Theatre’s bilingual production overflows with ambition, yet doesn’t always hit the mark.
Avalanche: A Love Story
A powerfully poignant piece about fertility issues and the lengths women will go to have a child of their own.
Shackleton and his Stowaway
An honourable portrayal of an incredible story of human survival, which has its own challenges to overcome.
Three Sisters
A tough-going yet worthwhile adaptation that preserves Chekov’s vision of modern theatre.
Night of 100 Solos: A Centennial Event
An ambitious project paying homage to Merce Cunningham, which misses the opportunity to start a new following for the choreographer.
Velvet Petal
A cool contemporary performance that loses itself in trying to make a statement.
Tesseract
Charles Atlas’s attempt to enter the fourth dimension falls short of expectations.
The Apologists
An insightful look at the cost of public apologies, which is weighed down by the heavy subject matter.
Cacophony
A provocative piece tracking a woman’s rise and fall through the lens of social media.
Shipwreck
Despite its ambitious length, this three-hour-long dissection of the USA’s political climate lacks groundbreaking insight.