The Bird With the Crystal Plumage
Argento debut is compelling, despite lacking signature bombast
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.
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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
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Sciamma's elegant masterpiece subverts the male gaze
NOW
Final NOW exhibition is deeply impressive in scope
We Will Rock You
Queen musical is spectacular but soulless
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