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 …
Review: Bugsy Malone, Edinburgh Fringe
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In deepest, darkest, smokiest New York is an underworld filled with crooks looking for their next stakeout and singers looking for their big break. Captivate Theatre turns the Gilded Balloon’s Rose Theatre into a …
Review: Sister Act, Edinburgh Fringe
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The heavens regularly open on the Edinburgh Fringe, but few shows are ever truly blessed. Filling all those who walk through the doors of the Gilded Balloon’s Rose Theatre with heaps of spiritual joy, …
Review: Ray Bradshaw: Deafintely Baby, Edinburgh Fringe
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ray Bradshaw is now arguably one of Scotland’s most recognisable comedians, both from his success as a stand-up and in his endeavours in the world of football punditry. His unmistakable brand of comedy is …