Kirsty McGrory
@MissSybilVane
Kirsty McGrory is a writer based in Edinburgh. She graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in English Literature in 2008. Her niche obsessions include, but are not limited to: 1970s cinema; 17th century Scottish witch trials; The Fall (band, season, damned Lapsarian state); true crime podcasts; Victoria Woodhull; former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakus; gratuitous listing; The Oxford comma, and inappropriately emotive trip advisor reviews.
Reviews: 53
Other Articles: 2
Ever Young [ONLINE]
A tender and timely celebration of Greenock’s 90s music scene
Wise Children [ONLINE]
Emma Rice’s ambitious production retains the joy, but dilutes the complexity of Angela Carter’s final novel
Frankenstein [ONLINE]
National theatre’s celebrated 2011 production retains intensity and relevance
Anything Goes
Southern Light’s production of Cole Porter’s classic musical is delightful, delicious and de-lovely
Laura Davis: Better Dead Than a Coward
An often hilarious set from a master of her craft
Bible John
Ambitious production addresses the current widespread obsession with true crime
Arabella Weir: Does My Mum Loom Big in This?
Star of The Fast Show and Two Doors Down presents her first ever stand-up show
Desiree Burch: Desiree’s Coming Early!
Novel and well crafted show from charismatic and compelling performer
Richard Herring: RHLSTP
‘The Podfather’ Herring brings warmth and laughter to the Fringe with award-winning podcast
Josie Long: Tender
Long’s show thoughtfully interweaves tales of motherhood with current affairs
West Side Story
A powerful performance that drives home the unique genius of Bernstein’s score
Crocodile Fever
Meghan Tyler’s audacious dark comedy is brilliant, but not for the faint of heart
Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
Rona Munro’s adaptation of Louis de Berniere’s celebrated novel is ambitious and rewarding
The Duchess [of Malfi]
Zinnie Harris’ innovative re-imagining of Webster’s tragedy is a powerful deconstruction of toxic masculinity.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Amateur group’s production of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winner is ambitious, but impressive
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
Documentary about Frank Sidebottom creator Chris Sievey is really fantastic. You know it is. It really is.
Matt Haig: Notes on a Nervous Planet
Matt Haig gives fans a sense of solace and connection on the final leg of his ‘Notes on a Nervous Planet’ tour.
Loro
Film maestro’s latest offering is disappointingly muddled and uncomfortable.
Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don’t Know Me
Fascinating but uneven documentary about 70s soul’s golden boy
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Exuberant, flawless performances save Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical from becoming staid.