Polaris
A missed opportunity from Czech company Wariot Ideal with their tale of madness, bravery and friendship in the frozen wastes.
Interview: Mark Eischeid
Artist Mark Eischeid speaks to us about the new exhibition by ASCUS (Art Science Collaboration) at The St James’ Centre, Edinburgh
J. Edgar
Eastwood has produced an absorbing portrayal of a lawman whose fingerprints can still be seen all over American politics and society.
The Sleeping Beauty
Unbalanced and ultimately unsuccessful take on Tchaikovsky’s tale of fairies, handsome princes, and over-napping.
It’s a Wonderful Life
As the 65th anniversary of Frank Capra’s classic approaches, Neil McEwan looks into the film’s subtle Conservative underpinning.
Scottish Christmas Theatre
A round up of the very best of pantoland and Christmas entertainment from around Scotland.
Interview: Gareth Williams
Newly appointed Composer in Residence at Scottish Opera Gareth Williams chats to us about site-specific opera, music therapy and a Northern Irish elephant.
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker
Enchantment, wonder and entertainment abound in Matthew Bourne’s spellbinding candy coloured treat.
Robert Mitchum Is Dead (Robert Mitcum est Mort)
Quixotic comedy of errors roaming from France to the arctic cirlce in search of fame and the American dream.
Alston
Alston takes the work of composers as diverse as Mozart and Reich and translates it into dance with a rare level of empathy.
Little Match Girl Passion
This double bill at the Traverse is a perfect example of both the very best and very worst of Cryptic Theatre’s nature.
Hands Up (Les mains en l’air)
Passionate and wise tale of immigration, childhood and the power of friendship in Sarkozy’s France.
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker
A splendid wintery treat with a chance to see Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.
la nuit intime
Intimate and erotic dance performance from the experimental pioneers balletLORENT.
Chabrol In Brittany
A short season of murder amongst the bourgeoise under the glowering grey skies of Brittany.
Service Entrance (Les femmes du 6ème étage)
Beautiful, very funny and well observed tale of class, culture and transformation in 1960s Paris.
Alston
The chance to see these pieces, particularly Roughcut, is not something that should be missed by lovers of dance and those who appreciate Alston’s seminal contribution.
Dr Marigold & Mr Chops
A colourful performance of two lesser known Dickensian tales from the writer’s best interpreter.
Glasgow Theatre: November
All the highlights from this month’s Glaswegian theatrical calendar.
Glasgay! Festival
Producer Steven Thomson speaks to us about a kaleidoscopic blend of fact, fiction, creativity and imagination in Glasgow’s annual festival of LGBT art.
Street Scene
An unsatisfactory and flawed version of Kurt Weill’s New York Opera from The Young Vic and The Opera Group.
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance: FAR
Stunning disjointed choreography from Wayne McGregor | Random Dance, celebrating and dissecting the world of The Enlightenment.
Glasgow Theatre Preview: October
Round up of all that’s best in Glasgow’s theatres this October.
Street Scene
Kurt Weill’s dark, brooding American Opera full of jazz tinged arias comes to Edinburgh Festival Theatre.