The sad passing of Tom Alexander last month prompted an outpouring of love and affection, not only for the man himself but for all that his career represented. I have no shame in outing myself …
Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Few musicals adapted from real-life events are able to truly capture the emotions of real life; the euphoric highs and gut-punching lows. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tells the heartwarming story of an outgoing young …
Album Review: Face to Face, Hayden Tee
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In the present day, musical theatre often finds itself as the butt of the joke in the entertainment field. Big belts and schmaltzy scores aren’t for everyone, but every so often something comes along …
Opinion: A Guid New Year for theatre in Scotland
Happy New Year! 2020 is set to be a huge year for the arts in Scotland, with a whole range of events across the country. At a time when the political sphere is becoming bleaker, …
Opinion: Don’t knock a panto!
It’s panto time again… oh, yes it is! But while this is firmly my most favourite time of the year, the festive Grinches are never far away – those who turn their nose up at …
Opinion: The Brexit threat to the arts is real and present
Make no mistake – Brexit is a real and present threat to the cultural fabric of Scotland.
Opinion: Raise a glass to a Play, a Pie and a Pint
It’s one of Scotland’s greatest cultural institutions – with a ridiculously simple principle. Combining cutting-edge theatre, a particularly delectable Scotch pie and a pint of something strong – or soft – is sure to satisfy …
Review: Aled Jones and Russell Watson, London Palladium
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aled Jones and Russell Watson’s UK tour stopped in at the London Palladium, where the duo played to a packed house in an evening of song and story that delighted their eager fans. Either …
Opinion: Highlights from the Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe has come to an end after another hugely successful year – packed to the brim with music, culture and the arts programming. I’ve picked out a tiny handful from this year’s catalogue, …
Review: Confetti and Chaos, Edinburgh Fringe
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Returning to Edinburgh after a hugely successful premiere last year, Confetti and Chaos – previously The Wedding Reception – brings all the madness of a family wedding to the George Hotel for a night …