Reviewer :: Michael Cox

Current/future shows

Bliss
Opera Australia with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Until September 4 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"There is a brilliant two-hour play that is stuck in this three-hour, repetitive opera"

The Tailor of Inverness - Krawiec Z Inverness
by Dogstar Theatre Company
From August 2 2008 to August 25 2008 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
From January 24 2009 to January 25 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From January 29 2009 to January 29 2009 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.
From January 30 2009 to January 30 2009 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
From February 2 2009 to February 2 2009 at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline.
From August 7 2010 to August 30 2010 at Udderbelly's Pasture, Edinburgh.
From September 17 2010 to September 18 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Personal, creative and mesmerising... Matthew Zajac's performance is phenomenal"

Jacobite Country
by Dogstar Theatre Company
From August 5 2010 to August 30 2010 at Udderbelly's Pasture, Edinburgh.
From September 2 2010 to September 2 2010 at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline.
From September 3 2010 to September 3 2010 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.
From September 4 2010 to September 4 2010 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
From September 8 2010 to September 8 2010 at Orkney Arts Centre, Kirkwall.
From September 8 2010 to September 8 2010 at Macphail Centre, Ullapool.
From September 11 2010 to September 11 2010 at An Lanntair, Stornoway.
From September 15 2010 to September 18 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From September 21 2010 to September 21 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
From September 23 2010 to September 23 2010 at Mull Theatre @ Druimfin, Tobermory.
From September 30 2010 to September 30 2010 at Woodend Barn, Banchory.
From October 1 2010 to October 2 2010 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
"Over-the-top characters and a collection of jokes carry the weight of a script that makes little sense"

The Girl In The Yellow Dress
by Citizens' Theatre Company, LIVE Theatre and Market Theatre
From August 5 2010 to August 29 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From September 21 2010 to October 9 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Contains a deeper and more meaningful soul than it first appears"

The Not-So-Fatal Death of Grandpa Fredo
by Vox Motus and Arts and Theatres Trust Fife
From August 2 2010 to August 29 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From September 2 2010 to September 2 2010 at Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley.
From September 4 2010 to September 4 2010 at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes.
From September 7 2010 to September 7 2010 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.
From September 9 2010 to September 9 2010 at Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock.
From September 11 2010 to September 11 2010 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
From September 16 2010 to September 16 2010 at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock.
From September 18 2010 to September 18 2010 at macrobert, Stirling.
From September 21 2010 to September 25 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From September 28 2010 to September 29 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From October 1 2010 to October 1 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From October 12 2010 to October 12 2010 at Hamilton Town Hall, Hamilton.
From October 13 2010 to October 13 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
"An over-the-top, live-action cartoon that will do nearly anything to please"

Black Watch
by National Theatre of Scotland
From January 1 2008 to April 18 2008 at SECC, Glasgow.
From September 15 2010 to October 9 2010 at SECC, Glasgow.
From October 13 2010 to October 23 2010 at AECC, Aberdeen.
"Brings new meaning to the term 'shock and awe' ... worth seeing, remembering and celebrating"

Roadkill
Ankur & Pachamama Productions in association with Traverse Theatre Company and The Tron Theatre
From August 6 2010 to August 29 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From November 3 2010 to November 13 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Will make its audience actively question Britain’s approach to sex trafficking"

Past shows

Arches Theatre Festival 07: Amada/Mother, Father, Son
directed by Cora Bisset/Rosie Kellagher
Until April 14 2007 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"We are given a smorgasbord of theatrics"

Arches Theatre Festival 07: Spanglebaby/The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac
Poorboy/Taylor Mac
Until April 14 2007 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"The imaginative direction and passionate performances mostly manage to disguise the flimsy script."

Antigone
by Tron Theatre Company
Until October 27 2007 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Strong performances ... but the director's choices overshadow the work of the cast"

Herbal Remedies
The Arches
Until October 27 2007 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"Succeeds on many levels: heart-breaking, provocative and very, very funny"

The Producers
On Tour
Until November 17 2007 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"There isn't a weak link in the production... I can't think of a time I've heard an audience laugh as loudly and as frequently"

Molly Sweeney
by National Theatre of Scotland
From December 12 2007 to August 3 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
Until December 8 2007 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"It's Cara Kelly's powerhouse performance as Molly that stays with you"

Peter Pan
by Citizens' Theatre Company
Until January 5 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Charming ... a fresh, family-friendly alternative to panto"

The Blue Room
by Replico Theatre Company
Until January 26 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"It isn't a great play... but what both actors are able to accomplish is no small feat"

Translations
by Arches Theatre Company
Until February 2 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"There is not one performance below excellent... greatly entertaining"

Aspects of Love
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Until February 9 2008 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The piece would work much better on a smaller scale... the audience seemed mostly left behind"

Bailegangaire (The Town Without Laughter)
by Arches Theatre Company
Until March 8 2008 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"Three great performances... a fitting conclusion to Andy Arnold's leadership of The Arches"

The Wall
Borderline Theatre Company in association with The Tron Theatre
Until March 8 2008 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Full of clever moments that are both funny and moving"

Waiting for Godot
by Citizens' Theatre Company
Until March 8 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Easily accessible to those who have not experienced Beckett's work before"

The 39 Steps
UK Tour
Until March 22 2008 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A thoroughly enjoyable production that both mocks and celebrates the spy genre"

Educating Agnes
by theatre babel
From January 1 2008 to May 3 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
From May 8 2008 to May 10 2008 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"Moliere's work with Lochhead's writing talents makes for a happy marriage"

The Sound of My Voice - May 2008
by Citizens' Theatre Company
From May 20 2008 to June 10 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Billy Mack gives a towering performance... should not be missed"

Finished with Engines
Arches Theatre Company
From January 1 2006 to August 10 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An entertaining hour that's high on energy and cleverness, even if it is low on substance"

Hello Dolly!
UK Tour
From August 12 2008 to August 16 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"By no means a poor night out... but still a disappointment"

Fall
by Traverse Theatre Company
Until August 24 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Those strong enough for the experience will find themselves shaken to the core"

Zanna, Don't!
by RSAMD
From August 22 2008 to August 24 2008 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Cheesy, tacky and completely over-the-top, but the creative team knows it"

A Drunk Woman Looks At The Thistle
Gilded Balloon Productions
From January 1 2008 to August 25 2008 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"A clever comedic rant... Karen Dunbar gives a brilliant performance"

Absolution
Theatre Tours International
Until August 25 2008 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Riveting without being sensationalised or over-dramatic ... with a blatant challenge to the audience"

Don Juan
by Citizens' Theatre Company
From January 1 2008 to October 11 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Some fine moments... but everything soon becomes too cluttered"

Six Acts of Love
by Tron Theatre Company
From January 1 2008 to October 11 2008 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Not a bad night at the theatre, but it should have been much better"

Cockroach
by National Theatre of Scotland Traverse Debuts
From January 1 2008 to November 1 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Few first-time playwrights would have the courage to go after as many themes and ideas"

The Parade
A Glasgay! production directed by Laurance Rudic
Until November 1 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"A play that shows the writer's great potential without yet fully encompassing it"

Suddenly Last Summer and Like the Rain
by Tron Theatre Company
Until November 8 2008 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Meticulous attention is given to individual characters and their relationships with one another"

Wuthering Heights
by Birmingham Repertory Theatre
From January 1 2008 to November 8 2008 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The over-use of narrators not only removes the audience from the action but also slows the pace"

An Ideal Husband
by Bill Kenwright Productions
From November 10 2008 to November 15 2008 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Far more dramatic and absorbing than one would expect"

Mary Rose
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
Until November 15 2008 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"The director makes many good decisions ... but those wanting good scares and modern pacing will probably be bored"

The Caretaker
by Citizens' Theatre Company
Until November 15 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"The production's success lies in the performances, all of which are excellent"

The Dogstone and Nasty, Brutish and Short
by National Theatre of Scotland Traverse Debuts
From January 1 2008 to November 15 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Neither piece is truly ready for the attention the NTS is giving it"

Desire Under The Elms
by Citizens' Theatre Company
From January 1 2008 to November 17 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"A play riddled with cliches... leaves much to be desired"

Heer Ranjha (retold)
by Ankur Productions
From November 21 2008 to November 29 2008 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"Entertaining and moving... but a bit too slow in places"

Nobody Will Ever Forgive Us
by National Theatre of Scotland Traverse Debuts
From January 1 2008 to November 29 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Full of memorable moments... quite an artistic triumph"

Mary Poppins
UK Tour
From October 1 2008 to December 6 2008 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"Familiar enough to be recognisable but different enough to become a new experience"

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From November 28 2008 to January 3 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"More time is spent milking laughs than developing character and plot ... a safe family production"

Dolls
by National Theatre of Scotland and Hush Productions
From January 28 2009 to January 31 2009 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"Choreography and direction are sublime ... a fragile production that looks beautiful but is actually hollow"

The Man Who Had all the Luck
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From January 16 2009 to February 14 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Director John Dove creates some wonderfully theatrical moments... but the play feels clunky"

Paperweight
by Top of the World
From February 17 2009 to February 21 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"An enjoyable piece of theatre, but not nearly as clever or original as it thinks it is"

Defender Of The Faith
by Tron Theatre Company
From February 6 2009 to February 28 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"While the production is well-executed, there is no getting around the weak script"

Educating Rita
by Citizens' Theatre Company
From February 11 2009 to March 7 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Theatre’s equivalent of a nice cup of cocoa on a cold afternoon: pleasant, satisfying and cosy"

The Gentlemen's Tea-Drinking Society
by Ransom Productions
From March 10 2009 to March 14 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Interesting concepts, ludicrous characters and witty dialogue ... but structurally all over the place"

Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness
by Headlong Theatre and Nuffield Theatre Southampton
From March 17 2009 to March 21 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"A fun evening out that combines wit with gross-out spectacle"

The Ching Room
by A Play, a Pie and a Pint and Traverse Theatre Company
From March 16 2009 to March 21 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
From March 24 2009 to March 28 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An intriguing character study, delivered in a dark hue of blue"

Cabaret
by Bill Kenwright Productions
From March 23 2009 to March 28 2009 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
From March 30 2009 to April 4 2009 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
"A good production of an excellent musical"

An Apple A Day
by A Play, a Pie and a Pint and Traverse Theatre Company
From April 6 2009 to April 11 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
From April 14 2009 to April 18 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Not a bad play, but a lazy one ... a missed opportunity"

Blood Brothers
by Bill Kenwright Productions
From February 2 2009 to February 14 2009 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
From March 30 2009 to April 11 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
From April 13 2009 to April 18 2009 at Caird Hall, Dundee.
"More than deserving of its acclaim and reputation, even if it is starting to look its age"

Waiting for Godot
by Theatre Royal Haymarket Company
From April 13 2009 to April 18 2009 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"This is not an egotistical star turn but an excellently executed theatre production"

Too Clever By Half
by A Play, a Pie and a Pint
From April 20 2009 to April 25 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"An extremely disappointing experience"

The Witches of Eastwick
UK Tour
From December 10 2008 to January 3 2009 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
From February 10 2009 to February 14 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
From April 28 2009 to May 9 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"Buoyed by three phenomenal performances that are far better than the material"

Interiors
by Vanishing Point and Napoli Teatro Festival Italia
From April 3 2009 to April 11 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From April 15 2009 to April 15 2009 at macrobert, Stirling.
From April 17 2009 to April 17 2009 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
From May 12 2009 to May 16 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Will probably be remembered as one of the best artistic events in Scotland this year"

West Side Story
50th Anniversary Production
From November 15 2008 to November 29 2008 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
From May 5 2009 to May 16 2009 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Well designed, slickly staged... but the production mostly feels safe"

Copenhagen
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From April 17 2009 to May 18 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"The play’s greatest strength is also its very weakness: its intellectualism"

After Mary Rose
by Magnetic North Theatre Productions
From April 23 2009 to April 24 2009 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
From April 26 2009 to April 26 2009 at Hopeman Village Hall, Elgin.
From April 28 2009 to April 28 2009 at Mill Theatre, Thurso.
From April 30 2009 to May 1 2009 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
From May 2 2009 to May 2 2009 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
From May 5 2009 to May 5 2009 at Coldingham Village Hall, Coldingham.
From May 6 2009 to May 9 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From May 13 2009 to May 13 2009 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From May 14 2009 to May 14 2009 at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
From May 15 2009 to May 15 2009 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.
From May 16 2009 to May 16 2009 at The CatStrand, Castle Douglas.
From May 18 2009 to May 18 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From May 20 2009 to May 23 2009 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"This new play’s greatest fault is that it is haunted by the original"

Jolson & Co
A King's Theatre production
From February 27 2009 to March 7 2009 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From May 5 2009 to May 9 2009 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From May 18 2009 to May 23 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"A piece of tame theatre, but an energetic salute to one of America’s greatest personalities"

His Dark Materials
by Birmingham Repertory Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse
From May 21 2009 to May 24 2009 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Nicholas Wright is extremely successful in capturing the essence and spirit of Pullman’s creation"

The Taming of the Shrew
by Bard in the Botanics
From June 24 2009 to July 11 2009 at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow.
"A more than worthy production of a famously difficult play"

Macbeth
by Bard in the Botanics
From July 15 2009 to August 1 2009 at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow.
"The action feels stale too many times ... the performances are a mixed bag"

Richard III
by Bard in the Botanics
From July 13 2009 to August 1 2009 at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow.
"Grant O’Rourke gives a phenomenal performance as Richard"

Optimism
Malthouse Melbourne
From August 15 2009 to August 17 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"The ensemble acting is fantastic ... the biting satire of Candide is not to be found"

Faust
National Theatre 'Radu Stanca' Sibiu
From August 18 2009 to August 22 2009 at Lowland Hall, Edinburgh.
"A theatrical feast of visuals that will greatly impress"

Quadrophenia
UK Tour
From May 26 2009 to May 30 2009 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
From June 2 2009 to June 6 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From August 18 2009 to August 22 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"It’s difficult to find fault with any of the voices ... but those expecting the story of the film will be completely lost"

Been So Long
ETT/The Young Vic
From August 7 2009 to August 30 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Executed with such charm and energy ... it is hard not to be affected"

Chronicles of Long Kesh
Green Shoot Productions
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh.
"A thrilling play that is extremely moving, at times funny and constantly engaging"

Gagarin Way
by Stand Comedy Club and Comedians Theatre Company
From August 7 2009 to August 30 2009 at The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh.
"A good production of a great play ... much of the dialogue is garbled"

Little Gem
Gúna Nua Theatre & Civic Theatre
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"It’s hard to believe she is a first-time playwright ... funny and poignant"

The Sound of My Voice - August 2009
by Citizens' Theatre Company
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"This was one of last year’s best productions, and it is even better now"

A British Subject
Pleasance and Nichola McAuliffe
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A multi-layered true story about justice, faith and the importance of a responsible press"

Art House
by Tangram Theatre Company
From August 7 2009 to August 31 2009 at The Zoo, Edinburgh.
"Intriguing concepts .. two very solid performances"

Pythonesque
Andy Jordan Productions
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"Nothing more than one long Python reference ... a great missed opportunity"

The Other Side
Scene
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh.
"They seem more intent on presenting their findings than telling a story"

The School for Scandal
by Pleasance and Comedians Theatre Company
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
" If you’re willing to play along, you’ll be taken for one entertaining ride"

The State We're In
by Guy Masterson & TTI
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Makes the audience actively question what is right and wrong when it comes to modern protest"

Trilogy
Nic Green
From August 9 2009 to August 31 2009 at St Stephen's, Edinburgh.
"A waste of great talent. A waste of great ideas"

Peter and Wendy
Mabou Mines
From September 2 2009 to September 5 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"A rather special production that is emotionally satisfying and magically theatrical"

Little Johnny’s Big Gay Musical
by randomaccomplice
From August 5 2009 to August 30 2009 at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
From September 9 2009 to September 13 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From September 25 2009 to September 25 2009 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
"The two lead performances, with a nice touch of camaraderie, are a joy to watch"

Around the World in 80 Days
by Cumbernauld Theatre
From September 23 2009 to September 26 2009 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.
"Enough wit and intelligence for adults ... plenty of buffoonery for younger people"

The Red Room
David Hughes Dance Productions
From August 8 2009 to August 16 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From September 18 2009 to September 18 2009 at macrobert, Stirling.
From September 24 2009 to September 24 2009 at FTH (Falkirk Town Hall), Falkirk.
From September 25 2009 to September 25 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From September 26 2009 to September 26 2009 at Macphail Centre, Ullapool.
From October 1 2009 to October 1 2009 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
From October 2 2009 to October 3 2009 at The Arches, Glasgow.
From October 10 2009 to October 10 2009 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
"Those ignorant of the story will only be able to get the general gist of what is unfolding"

The Grapes of Wrath
by English Touring Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre
From October 13 2009 to October 17 2009 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"There are moments where the passion found in the novel comes screaming out, but they are rare"

That Face
by Tron Theatre Company
From October 6 2009 to October 24 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"A brave play of a kind that is hard to find ... the cast are up to the challenge"

The Dark Things
by Traverse Theatre Company
From October 6 2009 to October 24 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Difficult to watch at times, but also compelling, for the most part"

Bright Black
by Vox Motus
From September 4 2009 to September 5 2009 at Platform, Glasgow.
From September 15 2009 to September 19 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From September 25 2009 to September 26 2009 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
From September 29 2009 to September 30 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From October 2 2009 to October 2 2009 at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock.
From October 13 2009 to October 13 2009 at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline.
From October 15 2009 to October 15 2009 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
From October 17 2009 to October 17 2009 at Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock.
From October 21 2009 to October 21 2009 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
From October 23 2009 to October 23 2009 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.
From October 27 2009 to October 31 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"The staging techniques are filled with sheer imaginative brilliance"

The Beggar’s Opera
by Vanishing Point
From September 12 2009 to October 3 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
From October 28 2009 to October 31 2009 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"An impressive display of theatrics ... what it is missing, however, is a soul"

The Moon Sails Out
by Cumbernauld Theatre
From October 29 2009 to October 31 2009 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.
"A well-intentioned celebration of a great writer"

Topdog/Underdog
by Citizens' Theatre Company
From October 20 2009 to November 7 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"The two actors portray a damaged relationship that is completely engrossing"

The Chronicles of Irania
A Moment’s Peace Theatre Company
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
From November 10 2009 to November 14 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Contains one of the best performances I’ve seen this entire year"

Rain Main
UK Tour
From November 10 2009 to November 14 2009 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From November 16 2009 to November 21 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"Surprisingly funny and very touching ... Morrisey's Raymond is very believable"

The Price
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From January 15 2010 to February 13 2010 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"There isn’t one moment that rings false or insincere"

The Sound of Music
UK Tour
From January 19 2010 to February 20 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"The cast are uniformly brilliant ... essential viewing for any theatregoer"

What We Know
by ek performance and Traverse Theatre Company
From February 17 2010 to February 27 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The six actors all do the best they can with the drivel they have been given"

The Wall of Death: A Way of Life
by National Theatre of Scotland
From February 4 2010 to February 12 2010 at SECC, Glasgow.
From February 15 2010 to February 17 2010 at AECC, Aberdeen.
From February 20 2010 to February 28 2010 at Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh .
"It's a mixed bag, and that's a shame because there is no doubt how sincere everything is"

The City
by Tron Theatre Company
From February 19 2010 to March 6 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"The mostly impenetrable script seems to think it’s much cleverer than it really is"

The Beauty Queen of Leenane
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From February 19 2010 to March 13 2010 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"A soaring production filled with dark plot twists and wicked humour"

Equus
by Dundee Rep Ensemble
From February 27 2010 to March 20 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"Filled with excellent performances and rich theatrical moments"

My Name is Rachel Corrie
by Citizens' Theatre Company
From March 2 2010 to March 20 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Thought provoking, very moving and constantly engaging"

One Night Stand
From March 23 2010 to March 27 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"It's hard to get excited about the story ... the set, lighting and video projections are works of beauty"

Mr Write
by National Theatre of Scotland
From March 16 2010 to March 20 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From March 26 2010 to March 26 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From March 27 2010 to March 27 2010 at FTH (Falkirk Town Hall), Falkirk.
From April 1 2010 to April 1 2010 at Lyth Arts Centre, Wick.
"Much more complicated, and calculated, than it first appears ... thought-provoking and moving"

Empty
by National Theatre of Scotland
From March 16 2010 to March 17 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From March 24 2010 to March 24 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
From March 31 2010 to March 31 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From April 2 2010 to April 2 2010 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
"Not one thing occurs that hasn’t been seen countless times before"

The Miracle Man
by National Theatre of Scotland
From March 18 2010 to March 20 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From March 23 2010 to March 23 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
From March 30 2010 to March 30 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From April 3 2010 to April 3 2010 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
"This is certainly a busy play, and that is both its strength and greatest stumbling block"

Huxley's Lab
by Grid Iron and Lung Ha's Theatre Company
From April 1 2010 to April 8 2010 at Informatics Forum, Edinburgh.
"Filled with stellar performances ... but too many missed opportunities"

Mish Gorecki Goes Missing
by Tron Theatre Company
From April 14 2010 to April 25 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Serious without being condescending and consistently funny and playful"

Blue Hen
NLP Theatre Company
From May 5 2010 to May 8 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Ample material for a truly great play ... opts for funny dialogue and shenanigans over substance"

The Cherry Orchard
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From April 16 2010 to May 8 2010 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Vibrant, modern and relevant ... it’s hard to find fault with this stellar production"

Raspberry
by Sounds of Progress and Tron Theatre Company
From March 31 2010 to April 3 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From April 13 2010 to April 14 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From May 8 2010 to May 10 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Heavy on energy and creativity but light on coherence"

Morecambe
by Guy Masterson & TTI
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh.
From May 26 2010 to May 29 2010 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Received one of the warmest, most heart-felt standing ovations I’ve encountered in some time"

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
UK Tour
From October 20 2009 to November 14 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From May 18 2010 to June 5 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"The production didn't earn the rapturous applause ... but the car did"

Any Given Day
by Traverse Theatre Company
From May 29 2010 to June 19 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Emotionally rewarding and intellectually challenging"

Peter Pan
by National Theatre of Scotland and barbicanbite10
From April 23 2010 to May 8 2010 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From June 1 2010 to June 5 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From June 8 2010 to June 12 2010 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
From June 15 2010 to June 19 2010 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"Flashes of brilliance, mostly when it sails into uncharted waters, but fails to deliver on its promise"

Sweeney Todd
by Dundee Rep Ensemble
From May 19 2010 to June 20 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"Many of the performances are fine from an acting point of view but strangely weak in musicality"

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show
UK Tour
From November 23 2009 to November 28 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From June 21 2010 to June 26 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"The performances are uniformly brilliant ... fans should relish it"

King Lear
Bard in the Botanics
From June 23 2010 to July 10 2010 at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow.
"More than competent and certainly worth a look, especially on a warm evening"

Valhalla!
by Tron Theatre Company
From July 6 2010 to July 23 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"As flamboyant as an opera high on speed ... wears its heart on its sleeve"

The Venus Labyrinth
Cantabile 2 and The Arches
From July 20 2010 to July 25 2010 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"The experience is wholly original and extremely well done"

Decky Does A Bronco
by Grid Iron
From June 30 2010 to July 1 2010 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.
From July 2 2010 to July 3 2010 at Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock.
From July 13 2010 to July 17 2010 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
From July 23 2010 to July 24 2010 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From July 26 2010 to July 27 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From August 2 2010 to August 2 2010 at macrobert, Stirling.
From August 4 2010 to August 4 2010 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
From August 5 2010 to August 21 2010 at Traverse @ Scotland Yard, Edinburgh.
"Shows how powerful and inventive live performance can be. Do not miss it"

Speechless
Shared Experience/Sherman Cymru
From August 5 2010 to August 29 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Feels like a big missed opportunity ... still worthwhile for its performances"

The Silver Darlings
by Assembly and Aberdeen Performing Arts
From August 28 2009 to September 5 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
From September 8 2009 to September 12 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From September 15 2009 to September 19 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From September 22 2009 to September 26 2009 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From October 6 2009 to October 10 2009 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From October 15 2009 to October 17 2009 at Assembly Rooms, Wick.
From October 20 2009 to October 31 2009 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
From August 5 2010 to August 29 2010 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Well produced, but also feels completely safe"

Sub Rosa
by Fire Exit and Citizens' Theatre Company
From January 19 2009 to January 31 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
From August 5 2010 to August 30 2010 at Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Both an original experience and an excellently crafted piece of theatre"