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Neil McEwan

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Reviews: 193
Other Articles: 86

Soul (Shi hun)

An intelligent thriller and study of mental illness and family relationships from director Chung Mong-hong.

Atlas

An intense and artistic documentary about the experiences of prostitutes from across the globe.

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The Past

Engrossing, intimate and powerful drama from the director of A Separation.

Madama Butterfly

A subtle and empathetic take on Puccini’s overwrought tale of abandonment and devotion.

Turandot

Flawed but enjoyable concert performance from Scottish Opera of Puccini’s final masterpiece.

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The Rocket

A wonderful tale of overcoming fate and reaching for the stars.

The Zero Theorum

Terry Gilliam back in his dystopian comfort zone with a stylish existential drama.

Witching and Bitching

Car chases, black magic, cannibalism and sex – a very enjoyable horror comedy from Spain’s Álex de la Iglesia.

Of Horses and Men

Black humour and a love of place and culture combine in Benedikt Erlingsson’s set of Icelandic horse stories.

Don Pasquale

A clever, witty and highly enjoyable slice of Italian operatic farce from Scottish Opera.

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Van Veeteren Series 2

Snow, blood and Swedish serial killers in this adaptation of Håkan Nesser’s novels.

Rodelinda

A well balanced and highly enjoyable take on Handel’s Baroque revenge drama.

Don Giovanni

A passionate, witty and confident start to Scottish Opera’s new season.

Interview

Interview: Anna Devin

Irish soprano Anna Devin talks about the role of Zerlina in Scottish Opera’s season opener Don Giovanni.

Beckett at the EIF

Beckett’s plays and prose written for books, radio and TV brought to life onstage.