Here & Now the brand-new musical based on the music by Steps sees standing ovations in a real feel good all star colourful show. Pic Credit: Pamela Raith   I have always credited Steps as a feel-good band.  Their style has always suggested parties and good times.  Enjoyable, memorable and infinitely danceable.  As a party DJ they were always good to conquer the dance floor.  Songs like 5, 6, 7, 8 were equally favoured at primary schools as they were at retiral parties, and th

Jack & The Beanstalk shows how spectacular a pantomime can be with a lavish set, established cast and stunning effects. Currently running at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh, this production from Crossroads Pantomimes sets the standard for what a stage presentation should be with an explosive entrance, the stage lighting moves, flames leap into the air, babbles rise from their suspended positions while the dazzling dancers appear to the full throttle of the Andy Pickering Orche

It seems like no time at all since we saw Mamma Mia the Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse, but it is back for a season, bigger than ever and in high demand I was there in 2004 and 2016 and was delighted to be back this week within a full house as Mamma Mia, the ABBA musical, opened again for a festive season in Edinburgh. Amid all the Panto hype across central Scotland, this joyful and familiar songfest was a teat both musically and visually. Billed as a ‘feel good musical’

Tina, The Tina Turner Musical is simply the best.... With a two-week run at Edinburgh Playhouse the highly anticipated Tina Turner musical comes to Edinburgh to deserved ovation. Tina, The Tina Turner Musical celebrates the music of the musical icon while not glossing over her troubled backstory of a mother abandonment, an abusive husband and the struggles of finding a record deal as a solo artist.  With a book by  Katori Hall ,  Frank Ketelaar , and Kees Prins, the musical h

The multi-award-winning stage musical Dear Evan Hansen, which plays the Edinburgh Playhouse this week demonstrates the struggles of...

Limelight Carnegie Youth Theatre this week presented Legally Blonde The Musical this week at Carnegie Hall and the verdict is guilty of...

National Theatre of Scotland in association with Lepus Productions are currently touring Scotland with their powerful musical play KELI...

A well known ogre took to the stage this week as Shrek The Musical from Playhouse Theatre Company took to the Carnegie Hall Dunfermline...

A musical premiere for Edinburgh Few stage musicals have been anticipated to this degree by theatre lovers this year as Moulin Rouge...

Anything Goes at Markinch (4 stars) With almost 100 years of performances the Markinch Amateur Operatic Society (MAOS) have turned the...

If you’re looking for a festive treat that’s full of charm, laughs, and local pride,  WeeDickie McWhittington  at the Kings Theatre in...

All the elements of a fun-filled family pantomime are here for all to see at Adam Smith Theatre for the Christmas season. There’s...

It may be still November, but Cinderella is off and running for the ball in the capital at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh The city’s big...

The touring production of 101 Dalmatians comes to Edinburgh this week with Faye Tozer as Cruella de Vil. Known for her many hits as...

The Fire Station, Dunfermline Nov 16th 2024   As some of you will realise I have, in the past, done reviews of LOBN, and so, what could I...

Cabaret Voltaire Edinburgh Nov 15th 2024   On this tour Elles has two support acts. First up sees a welcome return to Bristol based Demi...

Proving there is life after Shakespeare’s Romeo, & Juliet the musical plays Edinburgh Playhouse this week  (4 stars) With three Olivier...

Falkirk Bohemians Grangemouth Town Hall - October 25th 2024 Well now, here we have a few thoughts on this amateur production of Dolly...

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Oct 18th 2024 For those of you who listen to my Thursday evening shows will be well aware of my respect and...

Glasgow Hydro - Oct 14th 2024 Despite around seven decades of concert going I had never seen Alice Cooper so I figured that I should grab...