Reviewer :: Scott Purvis

Current/future shows

Past shows

Cooking with Elvis
by Tron Theatre Company
From July 10 2009 to July 25 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Thrusts its pelvis between bad-taste callousness and hilarious entertainment"

Jerry Springer: The Opera
by One Academy Productions
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh.
"This is wonderfully well observed comedy, a shrewd criticism of religion and the cult of celebrity"

Sweeney Todd: His Life, Times and Execution
Finger in the Pie
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh.
"This is a Sweeney unlike any other ... spectacular fun"

The Stripper
A Queens Theatre, Hornchurch production
From September 29 2009 to October 3 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"It's not until the final number of act one that the spirit of the piece finds its proper outlet"

A Child Made of Love
by Glasgay!
From October 20 2009 to October 24 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Sweet and sincere ... not a laboured attempt to impose a political message"

Othello
by Citizens' Theatre Company
From October 21 2009 to November 14 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Andy Clark’s Iago is potently charismatic and disarmingly jocular"

Pam Ann: UK Layover 2009
From November 22 2009 to November 22 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"Esoteric knowledge is cleverly spun into a great night out"

We Will Rock You
UK Tour
From November 4 2009 to January 9 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"A conquering assault on the senses ... truly exhilarating"

Dinnerladies
The Comedy Theatre Company
From September 22 2009 to September 26 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From March 2 2010 to March 6 2010 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An alluring mix of comedy and impressionism ... captures the spirit of the original programme"