Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh Playhouse’
REVIEW: “The Book of Mormon”
Grant Dickie reviews The Book of Mormon at the Edinburgh Playhouse theatre. THERE’S just something about a night at the theatre. The grand surroundings, the buzz of the crowd as they filter in, and the anticipation of the show to come. And, on the opening night of The Book of Mormon at the Playhouse in…
Read MoreREVIEW: Disney’s The Lion King show is a roaring success
Having experienced the show’s cacophony of colour and sound, Rosie Morton challenges anyone to sit through Disney’s The Lion King and not be moved to tears IT WAS as if Noah’s Ark had emptied into The Edinburgh Playhouse for a carnival. The orchestra struck up – accompanied by the playful, earthy vibrations of African drums…
Read MoreREVIEW: Ellen Kent’s Madama Butterfly
Ellen Kent’s production of Madama Butterfly elicits parallels with the war in Ukraine, writes Megan Amato. NOT a dry eye could be seen by the end of Giacomo Puccini’s classic Italian opera Madama Butterfly at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 30 April, performed by the Ukrainian National Municipal Opera Kyiv, presented by Senbla, and produced by…
Read More2-for-1 ticket offer at leading Scottish theatres
Scottish theatres have joined more than 100 theatres UK wide for the new campaign, for which The National Lottery is providing up to £2 million to subsidise over 150,000 tickets across the UK. Throughout March, National Lottery players can get 2-for-1 theatre tickets for performances, including Hairspray, which is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse from…
Read MoreGo on a strange (but wonderful) journey
It’s been over 40 years since Tim Curry donned his suspenders, corset and fishnets in his legendary role as Dr. Frank-N- Furter. But judging by the crowd at The Edinburgh Playhouse last night, the cult phenomenon that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show is very much alive and well. Richard O’Brien’s musical comedy horror has…
Read MoreNot the greatest show of all but you’ll still leave singing
Anyone who knows me, understands just how much I love a sing-song. Whether that’s while I’m driving, showering, cooking or irritating the life out of my colleagues in the office – I’m never more than half a beat away from exercising my vocal chords. When I was given the chance to see The Bodyguard…
Read MoreHead back to the 80’s with Club Tropicana the musical
Despite being born in 1990, the music of the 80’s has always spoken to me. The poppy dance numbers that force you to get up and bop along or how about the power ballads that continue to fill karaoke rooms across the world: I love them all. It’s my affinity with this era of music…
Read MoreThe magic of Motown is coming to Edinburgh
There’s just over a week until West End hit Motown the Musical makes its Scottish premiere at the Edinburgh Playhouse. The sensational hit show is currently on a major UK and Ireland tour which opened at the Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre on 11 October. It comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 20 November to Saturday…
Read MoreIt’s the perfect time to catch a Saturday Night Fever
For someone who’s an out and proud fan of musicals, Saturday Night Fever is one that’s somehow always evaded me. We all know the iconic poster, with John Travolta strutting his stuff and striking THAT pose as Tony Manero. Now, 41 years since its famous UK cinema release, Saturday Night Fever has been spectacularly re-imagined…
Read MoreBid to bring more live music to Edinburgh
A new boutique music promoter has launched a vision to help make Edinburgh one of the most exciting cities for music in the UK – and to support mental health. Edinburgh Music Lovers (EML), which launched on Saturday at Summerhall, with a debut Scottish appearance by critically acclaimed American musician Colin Stetson, has been set…
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