Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

 Fiona Tenneb heads to Edinburgh Playhouse to see Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.   Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Playhouse proved to be an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and hilarity, elevated to new heights by none other than Donny Osmond’s electrifying performance as Pharaoh. From the very…

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Review: Blood Brothers, Edinburgh Playhouse

Seeing Blood Brothers again after so many years was an unforgettable experience, says Fiona Tenneb. ★★★★★ The first time I saw Blood Brothers I was 13 years old, and the musical was relatively new. Even at that young age, the story made a lasting impression on me. Over the years, it stayed with me, and…

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Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Edinburgh Playhouse

Fiona Bennett relives the childhood joy of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. ‘This musical marvel will leave you feeling happy and entertained. A lively and polished performance, it’s a must see.’ ★★★★   It’s been a long time since I have seen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the film, and in all honesty, I had forgotten much…

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Greta Thunberg to take part in Edinburgh International Book Festival

Climate activist Greta Thunberg will take part in a special event at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The Swedish environmental campaigner will give a speech, followed by an in-depth conversation about her activism. Greta, 20, will also discuss  her book  The Climate Book, which saw her call on the wisdom of more than one…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Edinburgh Playhouse

THE new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse this month. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical tells the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka. The tour will come to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday…

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Melody Thornton: A star shines in Edinburgh

Simone Waters speaks to Melody Thornton, who’s starring in The Bodyguard at the Edinburgh Playhouse. EDINBURGH welcomes a constant stream of visitors throughout the year. Coming from across the globe, they flock to see Auld Reekie’s beautiful architecture and soak in its long history. One of the city’s most recent arrivals is the American singer,…

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The Commitments bring soul to the Edinburgh Playhouse

Morag Bootland just can’t get enough of that sweet soul music. WELL, if Dublin has soul then there’s no doubt that Edinburgh does too. The Commitments rolled into the Edinburgh Playhouse last night and I was literally blown away by the energy that this show exudes. The soundtrack was always going to be a winner.…

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Bugsy Malone the musical opens in Edinburgh

ACCLAIMED production Bugsy Malone, based on the iconic 1976 prohibition era film, opened at The Edinburgh Playhouse last night. After a successful run of shows at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal, audiences in the Scottish capital are now being given the chance to see the world-famous musical and its cast of young performers on stage. This is…

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