Reviews
The Weir
King’s Theatre hosts Conor McPherson’s excellent slow burner looking at loneliness and regret.
The Belle’s Stratagem
Excellent comedy performances in a production that drags.
Rita, Sue and Bob Too
Council estate sexfest not without flaws, but not the moral outrage some supposed.
The Match Box
Firebrand’s creative decisions get in the way of powerful grief-stricken monologue.
549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War
Wonder Fools’ spirited performance can’t match the best political theatre.
Fame! The Musical
Edinburgh Footlights’ wannabe starlets’ first night lacks polish
Hairspray
Enthusiastic Eden Court crowd whoops, sways and finger-clicks its way through feelgood musical.
Clown Cabaret Special Edition
An enjoyable night of clownery as Manipulate Festival signs off for this year.
Ressacs
A humour-filled play about materialism that could do more to make its critical voice heard.
Sea Hames
Oceanallover take the audience on an aimless jaunt around the Traverse Theatre
Off-Kilter
Ramesh Meyyappan presents a sold out personal physical theatre performance at Manipulate.
Bold Girls
Effective revival of Rona Munro’s classic play about women in early 90s Belfast.
Rabbie
A musical tale with rousing group numbers and a notably strong portrayal of Burns’ wife.
