Michael Shand
@writer_shand
Michael is an award-winning, Edinburgh based playwright, with a big appetite for live theatre. He's been writing scripts for almost a decade and aspires to write (and occasionally produce) risky, cutting edge theatre. Most of his work is written in the Scottish vernacular, and is predominantly fictitious. He has produced thirteen of his own scripts - all with local theatre company 'That's Lunch Productions'.
Reviews: 19
Other Articles: 4
Shawshank Redemption
Revered as one of the greatest films of all time, the stage version doesn’t reach such lofty heights
Stewart Lee: A Room With A Stew
Complex, multi-layered, stand alone – Lee continues to break unwritten rules.
Wojtek the Bear
This perfectly constructed production is one trip down the Royal Mile you shouldn’t miss out on.
A+E
Embarrassingly melodramatic play set in a hospital waiting room, full of inexplicable activities and clichéd phrases about love.
Carol Ann Duffy and John Sampson
Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy teams up with musician John Sampson to present a harmonious poetry experience.
Book Festival Preview: Irvine Welsh
Irvine Welsh returns to his hometown for a standout event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Dead Letter Office
Occasionally predictable, but with a poignancy that is maintained through to its dénouement.
Book Festival Preview: Ali Smith
Ali Smith comes to the Edinburgh International Book Festival to discuss How to Be Both, her latest novel and latest success.
Comfort Slaves
Corruption, conspiracy, and the monotony of the everyday existence are to the fore in this brutally barbaric production.
Book Festival Preview: David Mitchell
David Mitchell is taking time from writing award winning novels to talk about his latest book, Bone Clocks at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Book Festival Preview: Colm Toibin
We preview acclaimed writer Colm Toibin before he discusses his latest novel during the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Viral
Enthusiastic youngsters from Strange Town theatre company in a witty one-act play about the perils of social media.
Crazy Jane
Birds of Paradise Theatre present a pathos-laden piece about a chronically hysterical young girl who becomes a dancing star.
Normal/Madness
Stage-writing debut of performer Fiona Geddes is a courageous, bold, and vivid exploration of the schizophrenic mind.
The Day the Pope Emptied Croy
Two miscreants take advantage of a papal visit in a comical, but frustrating, short play.
The History Boys
An overwhelming array of talent on display in Sell A Door’s production of the nation’s favourite play.
YAMA
Inspired by pagan and animist rituals, Damien Jalet and Scottish Dance Theatre’s piece is taut, robust and evocative.
