Reviewer :: Patrick Bradley

Current/future shows

Past shows

A Midsummer Night's Dream
On Tour
Until October 27 2007 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"May well change the way you look at theatre... there is something harmoniously global about the experience"

Testing the Echo
by Out of Joint Theatre Company
Until February 9 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Forceful and entertaining... moments will leave you stunned by the versatility of its performers"

The Glass Menagerie
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From January 1 2006 to February 9 2008 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Full of strong performances ... director Jemima Levick allows the writing to resonate"

She Stoops to Conquer
by Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Until February 16 2008 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From February 19 2008 to February 23 2008 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
From February 26 2008 to March 1 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"Brilliant energy and pacing from the ensemble... an elegant and solid production"

Six Characters in Search of an Author
by National Theatre of Scotland, Royal Lyceum Theatre Company and Citizens' Theatre Company
From January 1 2006 to March 8 2008 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
From March 12 2008 to March 29 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Theatrical self- consciousness permeates almost every line of dialogue... the play is a paradox"

Elephant
Dodgy Clutch in association with the Market Theatre, Johannesburg
Until May 3 2008 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An enjoyable and rewarding experience ...family theatre for the whole family"

Trumpets and Raspberries
by Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
From January 1 2008 to May 10 2008 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Hilarious... laughter echoed endlessly throughout the theatre"

Abigail's Party
by London Classic Theatre
From May 21 2008 to May 22 2008 at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock.
From May 23 2008 to May 24 2008 at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
"It is rare to find a cast having as much fun as these performers clearly are"

Nocturne
Almeida Theatre Company
Until August 10 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A dynamic and bold piece ... the director doesn't hesitate to take risks"

Fiddler on the Roof
UK Tour
From August 18 2008 to August 23 2008 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
"All in all, this is a solid production of a timeless musical"

A Life in the Theatre
Schadenfreude Productions
Until August 25 2008 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A disconnected series of comedy routines... the early scenes are filled with laughter"

Only the Brave
Daniel Sparrow and Patrick Gracey
Until August 25 2008 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A series of over-climactic musical numbers... more cheesy than heart-warming"

Women of Troy
by Belt Up (Nothing to See/Hear)
From January 1 2008 to August 25 2008 at C Central, Edinburgh.
"Incredibly powerful and memorable... the audience dare not even breathe"

Walden
by Magnetic North Theatre Productions
From January 31 2008 to February 3 2008 at Stills, Edinburgh.
From August 17 2009 to August 29 2009 at Dovecot, Edinburgh.
From September 9 2009 to September 9 2009 at Corran Halls, Oban.
From September 10 2009 to September 10 2009 at Mull Theatre @ Druimfin, Tobermory.
From September 11 2009 to September 11 2009 at Haddo House, Ellon.
From September 18 2009 to September 18 2009 at Craigellachie Village Hall, Craigellachie.
From September 24 2009 to September 24 2009 at Birnam Institute, Dunkeld.
From September 26 2009 to September 26 2009 at Universal Hall, Findhorn.
From October 2 2009 to October 3 2009 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
From September 21 2010 to September 22 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From September 24 2010 to September 24 2010 at Lyth Arts Centre, Wick.
From October 1 2010 to October 1 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
From October 4 2010 to October 4 2010 at Platform, Glasgow.
From October 7 2010 to October 7 2010 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.
From October 9 2010 to October 9 2010 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
From October 16 2010 to October 16 2010 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.
"Audience and actor share intimacy without encroachment"