Reviews archive

Promises Promises
March 25 2010 at Woodend Barn, Banchory.
March 24 2010 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From March 18 2010 to March 19 2010 at Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.
From February 25 2010 to February 27 2010 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
February 23 2010 at Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley.
February 20 2010 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
February 19 2010 at macrobert, Stirling.
February 17 2010 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
Until February 13 2010 at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline.
February 12 2010 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.
February 11 2010 at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock.
February 8 2010 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
From February 3 2010 to February 6 2010 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"The subject matter demands serious treatment, but the play's tone is wildly uneven"

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

Proof
Until February 13 2010 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"This was only the writer's second play, and in parts of the script it really shows"

The Sound of Music
Until February 20 2010 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"The cast are uniformly brilliant ... essential viewing for any theatregoer"

The Price
Until February 13 2010 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"There isn’t one moment that rings false or insincere"

The Corstorphine Road Nativity
From December 3 2009 to December 19 2009 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The star-studded cast is terrific ... the brilliant Ryan Fletcher steals the show"

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

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

Autobahn
From November 10 2009 to November 14 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"As always with LaBute, the audience is left with plenty to chew on"

Natura Morte
From November 10 2009 to November 13 2009 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"Disconcerting, playful, humorous and brimming with soul ... simply enjoy the ride"

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

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

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

Arguments for Terrorism
From October 26 2009 to October 31 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"A handful of cracking one-liners, but Bush and Blair are soft targets"

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

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

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

Memory Cells
From October 20 2009 to October 24 2009 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"The interplay between the two actors is never less than electric"

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

Confessions of a Justified Sinner
From October 16 2009 to November 7 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"So short on excitement that it feels almost like a sermon"

Playing Houses
From October 13 2009 to October 17 2009 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"The tension never suffocates the humour ... compelling viewing"

The Grapes of Wrath
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
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
From October 6 2009 to October 24 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Difficult to watch at times, but also compelling, for the most part"

Bette/Cavett
From October 6 2009 to October 10 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Captures something very raw and visceral about the ageing Davis"

An Argument About Sex
From October 29 2009 to November 7 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From October 1 2009 to October 17 2009 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"The play starts to trip itself up ... the level of discussion is very basic"

The Stripper
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"

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

Confined Human Condition
From September 25 2009 to September 26 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From September 17 2009 to September 19 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"By the time the end comes the spell has worn off"

Dinnerladies
From September 22 2009 to September 26 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"An alluring mix of comedy and impressionism ... captures the spirit of the original programme"

The Pillowman
From September 22 2009 to September 26 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"At turns horrifying, hilarious and heartbreaking ... the casting is excellent"

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

The House of Bernarda Alba
From November 3 2009 to November 7 2009 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From October 15 2009 to October 17 2009 at Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline.
From October 5 2009 to October 10 2009 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From September 15 2009 to October 3 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"A bloodless, plodding affair that’s almost completely lacking in dramatic tension"

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

The Steamie
From November 16 2009 to November 21 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From November 9 2009 to November 14 2009 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From November 2 2009 to November 7 2009 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
From October 26 2009 to October 31 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
From October 21 2009 to October 24 2009 at macrobert, Stirling.
From October 14 2009 to October 17 2009 at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
From September 28 2009 to October 3 2009 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From September 11 2009 to September 26 2009 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"Its central sadness about community breakdown has become ever more bittersweet"

The Silver Darlings
From October 20 2009 to October 31 2009 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
From October 15 2009 to October 17 2009 at Assembly Rooms, Wick.
From October 6 2009 to October 10 2009 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From September 22 2009 to September 26 2009 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From September 15 2009 to September 19 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From September 8 2009 to September 12 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From August 28 2009 to September 5 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"Well produced, but also feels completely safe ... Finn Den Hertog’s performance is commanding"

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

The Assassination of Paris Hilton
From August 13 2009 to August 30 2009 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Little fresh insight ... but an entertaining thirty minutes"

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

A Stroke of Genius
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
"Those seeking no more than a daft diversion will find one here"

David Leddy's White Tea
From September 15 2009 to September 26 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
From July 31 2009 to August 1 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"The story is slight, the secrets are small, the atmosphere is all"

Fucked
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"The words sound as though they are tumbling out spontaneously"

In Search of Miss Landmine
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"Inexplicably bad ... the cast perform in an infuriatingly mannered style"

Michael Jackson at the Gates of Heaven and Hell
From August 17 2009 to August 30 2009 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"An audacious comedy ... incorporates a sharp critique of modern TV culture"

RealiTV
From August 7 2009 to August 31 2009 at The Spaces on the Royal Mile @ The Radisson, Edinburgh.
"Some neat twists ... but this is all too little, too late"

The Doubtful Guest
From August 18 2009 to August 30 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"If you are on its wavelength then this is a glorious show"

The Unthinkable
From August 7 2009 to August 29 2009 at The Spaces @ Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
"As in even some of the greatest dystopian tales, the characters are thinly drawn"

The World's Wife
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Does magnificent service to a terrific group of poems ... not to be missed"

The Last Witch
From August 23 2009 to August 29 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
From August 15 2009 to August 16 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"A tremendous character and a compelling drama"

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

First Lady Suite
From August 12 2009 to August 28 2009 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Provides a challenge for the cast ... isn’t exactly easy listening for the audience"

Horse
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Underbelly's Hullabaloo, Edinburgh.
"Talented performer, good moments but definitely odd"

Rocket Science
From August 13 2009 to August 27 2009 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh.
"When the show hits its stride ... it shows real glimmers of greatness"

After Circles
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"Worthy but dull, I'm afraid, in spite of the good acting"

Origins
From August 5 2009 to August 29 2009 at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
"A beautiful-looking production ... gently entertaining"

The Bone House
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"I have never heard a theatre audience scream like they did when the light wents out"

The Contest
From August 4 2009 to August 30 2009 at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh.
"A wholly absorbing, sharp play about ambition, love and trust"

The Montana Ranch
From August 7 2009 to August 31 2009 at C Central, Edinburgh.
"A zippy little comedy ... it doesn't amount to a powerful political statement"

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

Faust
From August 18 2009 to August 22 2009 at Lowland Hall, Edinburgh.
"A theatrical feast of visuals that will greatly impress"

Metamorphosis by Steven Berkoff
From August 7 2009 to August 31 2009 at C Too, Edinburgh.
"It's the insect chorus that makes the production so memorable"

The Critic
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at C, Edinburgh.
"Most impressive is the understanding the cast show of the 18th-century theatrical jokes"

Almost 10
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"One person, superb acting, gripping theatre, pure Fringe"

Funny
From February 8 2010 to February 9 2010 at CCA, Glasgow.
February 6 2010 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Assembly @ 7 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh.
"An intriguing idea ... but there is no avoiding the weakness of the script"

My Life with the Dogs
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"NIE have done it again ... very funny comedy, beautiful use of music"

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

The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the survival of [r]evolutionary theories in the face of scientific and ecclesiastical objections: being a musical comedy about Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882)
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Utterly charming ... packed tightly with cerebral gags and gen(i)us rhymes"

A British Subject
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"

Chronicles of Long Kesh
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"

Palace of the End
From August 5 2009 to August 30 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The three monologues together work a little like a game of snakes and ladders"

Faith Healer
From August 15 2009 to September 5 2009 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The acting is faultless ... just go and see this outstanding production"

Optimism
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"

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

The Girls of Slender Means
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Those who haven’t read the novel will struggle to grasp what’s going on"

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
From August 7 2009 to August 31 2009 at Zoo Southside, Edinburgh.
"Patchy advice, punctuated with awkward pauses"

Jerry Springer: The Opera
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"

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

Opening Night of the Living Dead
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at C Cubed, Edinburgh.
"Delivers exactly what it promises and does so at a breakneck pace"

The School for Scandal
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 Sound of My Voice - August 2009
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"

Internal
From August 5 2009 to August 30 2009 at Traverse @ Mercure Point Hotel, Edinburgh.
"It’s possible that this experience could prompt a unique kind of soul-searching"

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh.
"It's difficult to understand why the play’s climactic scene has been spliced in two"

The State We're In
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"

Bloodbath - The Musical
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Leaves a lot to be desired ... big ballads, bad jokes and pretty girls in their underwear"

King of the Gypsies
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"The show suffers from trying to cover too much ground"

Murder Mystery Musical
From August 7 2009 to August 31 2009 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Every lyric is delivered with crystal clarity by a very talented (and very game) cast"

The Nine Lives of Bua Lydia
From August 6 2009 to August 30 2009 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"The fundamental difference between verbatim theatre and documentary film is the elephant in the room"

The Other Side
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"

Words of Honour: The Mafia Exposed
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh.
"Few genuinely interesting or surprising insights"

Barflies
From August 7 2009 to August 31 2009 at Traverse @ The Barony, Edinburgh.
"The sweeping piano theme is more memorable than any line of dialogue"

Gagarin Way
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"

Been So Long
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"

Mercy Madonna of Malawi
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at St George's West, Edinburgh.
"Chuckles greet every cheeky appropriation of the singer’s lyrics and melodies"

Orphans
From August 8 2009 to August 30 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The cast is simply outstanding ... this isn't a play of cheap shocks and twists"

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

Morecambe
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh.
"Received one of the warmest, most heart-felt standing ovations I’ve encountered in some time"

Little Gem
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"

Macbeth
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
From July 13 2009 to August 1 2009 at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow.
"Grant O’Rourke gives a phenomenal performance as Richard"

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

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

What Every Woman Knows
From May 21 2009 to October 14 2009 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"A timely and richly enjoyable revival of what proves to be a very fine play"

Good Things
From May 28 2009 to October 17 2009 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"Charming, moving and very, very funny"

The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie
From June 4 2009 to October 15 2009 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"The outstanding performance is that of Irene Allan as Sandy."

Whisky Galore - A Musical!
From May 15 2009 to October 17 2009 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"A perfectly drinkable blended Scotch rather than a vintage island malt"

A View from the Bridge
From June 1 2009 to June 6 2009 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
"What simmers in the first half is brought brutally to the boil in the second"

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

His Dark Materials
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"

Ghosts
From May 13 2009 to May 30 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Those expecting a faithful production may feel short-changed"

Hoors
From May 26 2009 to June 6 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From May 1 2009 to May 23 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Ultimately, it is unclear what the play's message might be"

The Ducky
From June 10 2009 to June 13 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From June 4 2009 to June 6 2009 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
June 3 2009 at Greenock Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock.
May 30 2009 at Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline.
May 29 2009 at Rutherglen Town Hall, Glasgow.
May 28 2009 at macrobert, Stirling.
May 27 2009 at FTH (Falkirk Town Hall), Falkirk.
May 26 2009 at Ryan Leisure Centre, Stranraer.
May 19 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
May 16 2009 at Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.
May 15 2009 at Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas.
From May 12 2009 to May 13 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
May 11 2009 at Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre, Motherwell.
From May 8 2009 to May 9 2009 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.
May 6 2009 at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock.
From May 1 2009 to May 2 2009 at Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock.
"Every bit as funny as its predecessor"

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

Too Clever By Half
From April 20 2009 to April 25 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"An extremely disappointing experience"

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

Spoonface Steinberg
From April 29 2009 to April 30 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
April 28 2009 at Lyth Arts Centre, Wick.
From April 20 2009 to April 25 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"I kept forgetting that I was watching a theatrical performance"

Djúpid (The Deep)
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh.
April 23 2009 at Rosehall Village Hall, Sutherland.
April 22 2009 at Durness Village Hall, Sutherland.
April 21 2009 at Skerray Village Hall, Sutherland.
April 20 2009 at Ross Institute, Caithness.
From April 13 2009 to April 18 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"Liam Brennan gives a tremendous performance"

The Library
From April 22 2009 to April 25 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From April 14 2009 to April 18 2009 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"Comes off as a showcase of 'directing' that misses the mark"

Trilogy Part 2: Town Bloody Hall
From April 22 2009 to April 25 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From April 14 2009 to April 18 2009 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"Very little about the debate itself, its context or its cultural impact"

Waiting for Godot
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"

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

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

Lucky Box
From April 7 2009 to April 11 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From March 30 2009 to April 4 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"A twisted morality tale ... Stuart Bowman is superb"

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

Poem in October
From March 31 2009 to April 4 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From March 23 2009 to March 28 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"Perfectly nuanced storytelling ... deserves repeated listens"

Curse of the Starving Class
From March 20 2009 to April 11 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Without the play’s comic energy, the characters would be quite hard to engage with"

Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness
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
From March 24 2009 to March 28 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From March 16 2009 to March 21 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"An intriguing character study, delivered in a dark hue of blue"

The Gentlemen's Tea-Drinking Society
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"

Kyoto
From March 17 2009 to March 21 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From March 9 2009 to March 14 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"The characters are defined only in terms of each other, yet have no real relationship"

Dreamboats & Petticoats
From March 9 2009 to March 14 2009 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
From March 2 2009 to March 7 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"Delivers what it promises, plus a little more ... a night of musical nostalgia"

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

The Waltz of the Cold Wind
From November 19 2009 to November 21 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From March 9 2009 to March 14 2009 at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
"At turns wildly funny, philosophical and poignant"

The Mystery of Irma Vep
From March 19 2009 to April 4 2009 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
From February 20 2009 to March 14 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Completely bonkers ... Andy Gray and Steven McNicoll make a terrific team"

Year of the Horse
From August 6 2009 to August 31 2009 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
From February 19 2009 to February 28 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"It's difficult to imagine anyone more effectively voicing this artist's eloquent thoughts"

Paperweight
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"

Educating Rita
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"

Defender Of The Faith
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"

Baby Baby
March 13 2009 at Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas.
March 12 2009 at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
March 10 2009 at Aberdeen Arts Centre , Aberdeen.
March 7 2009 at Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld.
From March 3 2009 to March 5 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
February 28 2009 at Lyth Arts Centre, Wick.
February 27 2009 at Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin.
February 25 2009 at Plockton High School, Plockton.
From February 23 2009 to February 24 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
February 18 2009 at macrobert, Stirling.
February 12 2009 at Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate.
February 11 2009 at Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock.
February 10 2009 at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock.
From February 4 2009 to February 7 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
January 30 2009 at Garrison Theatre, Lerwick.
"For a play about such an emotive subject, it somehow amounts to less than the sum of its parts"

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

Tam O'Shanter
From January 29 2009 to February 14 2009 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"Even traditionalists will likely be swept along for a very enjoyable ride"

Dolls
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"

Sub Rosa
From January 19 2009 to January 31 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Both an original experience and an excellently crafted piece of theatre"

The Man Who Had all the Luck
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"

Be Near Me
From April 21 2009 to April 25 2009 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
From April 15 2009 to April 18 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From April 7 2009 to April 11 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From March 25 2009 to April 4 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
From January 14 2009 to January 17 2009 at Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock.
"McDiarmid immerses himself in his role with obvious relish"

The Holly & The Ivy
From January 15 2009 to January 17 2009 at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
From January 12 2009 to January 14 2009 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"For all its dated attitudes, this is a play that can still hold an audience’s attention"

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

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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"

High School Musical
From July 13 2009 to July 18 2009 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
From February 24 2009 to February 28 2009 at Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow.
"The dance skills and acrobatics of the ensemble are awe-inspiring ... good, clean fun"

The Wizard of Oz
From November 29 2008 to January 3 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"The whole production has terrific energy and bounce"

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

Hannah and Harvey
Until November 15 2008 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Commendably, this is no kitchen- sink drama about a troubled child"

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

Mary Poppins
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"

Midsummer [a play with songs]
From August 6 2009 to August 29 2009 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
From October 28 2008 to November 15 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"If only more productions had this much energy, spontaneity and heart"

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

The Dogstone and Nasty, Brutish and Short
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"

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

Tim Minchin - Ready For This?
October 12 2009 at Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen.
October 11 2009 at Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow.
October 10 2009 at Usher Hall, Edinburgh.
October 9 2009 at Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline.
October 8 2009 at Perth Concert Hall , Perth.
October 23 2008 at Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.
October 22 2008 at macrobert, Stirling.
"Of such a fantastically high standard that it's difficult to pick highlights ... this is truly masterful stuff"

Cockroach
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"

Mary Rose
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"

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

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

The Lesson
"A serious test to the patience of the audience"

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

Wuthering Heights
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"

Cherry Blossom
From January 1 2008 to October 11 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The use of two languages makes the play hard to follow at times"

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

Fleeto
"An intense 60 minutes that proves difficult to shake... the street dialogue sounds both harsh and beautiful"

Macbeth
"Initially restless high school students were captivated"

Macbeth
From January 1 2006 to October 11 2008 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Some powerful scenes, but a couple of significant distractions"

Offshore
"A shallow mystery ... the play's desperate lack of subtlety isn't helped by the casting"

Six Acts of Love
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"

Something Wicked This Way Comes
"Stronger on style than substance... some thrilling moments"

Sunset Song
From October 7 2008 to October 18 2008 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
From September 30 2008 to October 4 2008 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From September 23 2008 to September 27 2008 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
"A stylish, confident production... races along at a gallop"

365
Until August 25 2008 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"Much too sprawling and superficial to offer any real insight into the issues it tackles"

66a Church Road - A Lament, Made of Memories and Kept in Suitcases, by Daniel Kitson
Until August 24 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A rambling but perfectly focused monologue... a delight"

A Brief History of Scotland - We Done Loads!
Until August 24 2008 at Sweet Grassmarket, Edinburgh.
"The enthusiastic and talented cast give it their all... cheap, tacky silliness"

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

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

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

Accidental Death of an Accordionist
Until August 23 2008 at St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh.
"A fun show that never has pretensions to be anything else"

Architecting (Part One)
From October 28 2009 to October 31 2009 at The Arches, Glasgow.
From July 31 2008 to August 23 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A dense, ambitious work... superbly performed"

Auditorium
Until August 25 2008 at C, Edinburgh.
"A gloriously diverting, sprawling, anarchic mess of a play"

Boys of the Empire
Until August 25 2008 at C, Edinburgh.
"Gloriously OTT ... really does conjure up the world of 1930s boys' magazines"

Charlie Victor Romeo
From January 1 2006 to August 25 2008 at Udderbelly Cow Barn, Edinburgh.
"Verbatim theatre created without the explicit consent of those speaking"

Deca Dance 2008
Until August 30 2008 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"Fabulous work... the dancers appear to be having a great time"

Deep Cut
Until August 24 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An urgent, measured account of one couple's quest for the truth"

Elizabeth and Raleigh: Late But Live
From January 1 2006 to August 25 2008 at Udderbelly Cow Barn, Edinburgh.
"A kind of lurid adult pantomime ... based on puns, wordplay and outrageous insults"

Everyone We Know
Until August 25 2008 at C, Edinburgh.
"An inconsequential two-hander... too much time is spent sharing semi-poetic thoughts"

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

Finished with Engines
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"

Flashdance - The Musical
From September 15 2008 to September 20 2008 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
From August 25 2008 to August 30 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Until August 23 2008 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"Big on dance but disappointing on dialogue... you just wish they'd stop talking and start tapping"

Frida Kahlo: Viva La Vida
From March 4 2009 to March 7 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From January 1 2006 to August 25 2008 at Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Stunningly convincing... high-energy and full of volatile life"

Greyfriars Twisted Tales
Until August 25 2008 at George Square Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Leaves its audience helpless with the sort of laughter that's almost too painful to cope with"

Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray
From September 29 2009 to October 3 2009 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
From January 1 2008 to August 30 2008 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Thrillingly up-to-date ... Dorian is part David Beckham, part Patrick Bateman"

Mortal Engine
Until August 19 2008 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"Leaves you wishing for a little less trickery, and a little more dancing"

Motherland
From September 22 2009 to September 26 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From July 31 2008 to August 24 2008 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"A near-perfect piece of verbatim theatre"

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

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

Pornography
Until August 24 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Uniformly strong, nuanced performances draw the audience in"

Saint Joan
From January 1 2008 to August 24 2008 at Duddingston Kirk Manse Garden, Edinburgh.
"Bursting with diverse and impeccably strong performances"

Slick
"An utterly unique show... captivating, innovative, highly visual and physical"

The Factory
From January 1 2008 to August 24 2008 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A sense of overwhelming sadness... think carefully about whether you want to experience it"

The Fooligan
"A harmlessly enjoyable hour that asks little of its audience"

The Idiot Colony
From April 15 2009 to April 18 2009 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
From January 1 2006 to August 24 2008 at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
"Beautiful and horrifying, and occasionally both simultaneously"

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

Whisky Kisses
"On the few occasions that the script gives the company something decent, they shine"

Women of Troy
From January 1 2008 to August 25 2008 at C Central, Edinburgh.
"Incredibly powerful and memorable... the audience dare not even breathe"

Zanna, Don't!
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"

Peeping at Bosch
From January 1 2008 to July 13 2008 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"No ordinary theatre show... Hell is certainly a cut above the average 'dungeon' tourist-trap"

Arcadia
From January 1 2008 to October 18 2008 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"A very impressive, absorbing and highly enjoyable production"

Blackbird
Until June 14 2008 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
"Dawn Steele captures the brittle determination of a complex and unknowable character"

Evita
From September 1 2008 to September 13 2008 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"Takes the audience on an emotionally satisfying round trip"

Habeas Corpus
From January 1 2008 to October 15 2008 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"You will find yourself howling with helpless laughter"

Old People, Children and Animals
Until June 21 2008 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"Delivers on all of its promises yet doesn't live up to expectations"

She Stoops to Conquer
From January 1 2008 to October 16 2008 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"Very funny... some hugely enjoyable and spectacularly broad acting"

Swindle & Death
"An uneven play - part madcap black comedy, part rant... the conclusion is unsatisfying"

Wild Honey
From January 1 2008 to October 18 2008 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"A fine, confident production... absorbing and enjoyable"

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

Little Otik
From May 21 2008 to May 31 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"A story of isolation, loneliness and the breakdown of community"

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

Nova Scotia
Until May 24 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The play's structure is all over the place... silence filled a number of excruciating pauses"

The Drawer Boy
Until May 24 2008 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"A very entertaining night at the theatre ... a first-rate play and a cracking cast"

The Wedding Singer
From June 30 2008 to July 5 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"Whole scenes are shoehorned in from the film... the humour does not translate well to the stage"

Black Watch
From January 1 2008 to April 18 2008 at SECC, Glasgow.
"Brings new meaning to the term 'shock and awe' ... worth seeing, remembering and celebrating"

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

Elephant
Until May 3 2008 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An enjoyable and rewarding experience ...family theatre for the whole family"

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

Mamma Mia!
Until April 27 2008 at Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow.
"The story tends to be secondary to the songs' but by the finale the audience is lapping it up"

Sixteen/The Severed Head of Comrade Bukhari
From April 16 2008 to April 19 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
Until April 12 2008 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"The premise suggests an hour of taught provocative theatre, but this is anything but"

That Night Follows Day
Until May 3 2008 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"Confrontational... the performances are remarkable"

The Wasp Factory
"Musical interludes and bursts of nudity prove distracting"

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

Yarn
Until May 3 2008 at Verdant Works, Dundee.
"Though very entertaining, the show tends to feel like an actors' improv game"

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
From April 28 2008 to May 3 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
From May 26 2008 to May 31 2008 at macrobert, Stirling.
From May 12 2008 to May 24 2008 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From May 5 2008 to May 10 2008 at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
From April 14 2008 to April 26 2008 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
April 1 2008 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From March 22 2008 to March 29 2008 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"Smith’s Mari is gloriously brash, vulgar and obnoxious – everything the character should be"

Romeo & Juliet
Until March 29 2008 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"There really isn't a sense of over-whelming love at first sight"

Shining City
"An insightful drama filled with subtlety and nuance"

Spring Tour: DEFINED
April 25 2008 at macrobert, Stirling.
April 18 2008 at The Sunart Centre, Acharacle.
April 15 2008 at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle of Skye.
March 19 2008 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
From March 12 2008 to March 13 2008 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
"Excellent technique, expressive dancers ...Schechter's work shows promise, while Lorent's is more polished"

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

The Arches Brick Award: Mile End/Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
"The story is predictable...what is remarkable is how well it is told"

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

Vanity Fair
Until April 12 2008 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Full of surprises, from a musical number to witty use of very simple props"

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

Equus
From March 31 2008 to April 5 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
From February 18 2008 to February 23 2008 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
Until February 16 2008 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
"Simon Callow doesn't convince as a man experiencing a crisis of faith"

Great Expectations
"A first-rate treatment... scenes are played out at a break-neck speed"

Hello Dolly!
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"

Of Mice and Men
Until February 16 2008 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"Ian Grieve's production is likely to strike a chord with those caring for elderly relatives"

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

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

Static
From March 7 2008 to March 8 2008 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
Until March 5 2008 at macrobert, Stirling.
From February 27 2008 to March 1 2008 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
Until February 23 2008 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"A sensitive portrayal of a family in torment, hinting at the possible redemption that music can bring"

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

Walden
From October 2 2009 to October 3 2009 at Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
September 26 2009 at Universal Hall, Findhorn.
September 24 2009 at Birnam Institute, Dunkeld.
September 18 2009 at Craigellachie Village Hall, Craigellachie.
September 11 2009 at Haddo House, Ellon.
September 10 2009 at Mull Theatre @ Druimfin, Tobermory.
September 9 2009 at Corran Halls, Oban.
From August 17 2009 to August 29 2009 at Dovecot, Edinburgh.
From January 31 2008 to February 3 2008 at Stills, Edinburgh.
"Audience and actor share intimacy without encroachment"

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

Barry
From January 22 2008 to January 26 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Information is packed into the dialogue... what's surprising about the play is how relevant it feels."

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

The Blue Room
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"

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

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

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
From March 16 2009 to March 21 2009 at Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh.
From December 22 2008 to January 10 2009 at Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow.
From May 26 2008 to May 31 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"Unashamedly loud, bright and joyful"

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

The Sleeping Beauty
From January 28 2009 to January 31 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
From January 14 2009 to January 17 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From January 7 2009 to January 10 2009 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
From December 6 2008 to December 27 2008 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
"Merges a playful post-modernism and rigorous ballet technique ...a sumptuous visual treat"

The Wizard of Oz
From January 1 2006 to December 30 2007 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Captures the story's dream- like qualities ...fans of the film won't be disappointed"

Godspell
From November 19 2007 to December 31 1969 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
"Isn't even slightly dated, and there's no trace of the tweeness that can so often afflict this show"

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

Tamburlaine Must Die
Until November 11 2007 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Bodily fluids are spilled almost continuously ... the script begins to feel incidental"

White Christmas
Until December 8 2007 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"A fun, high-energy, exuberant production ...only the Grinch could fail to feel the warm glow of its festive spirit"

A Midsummer Night's Dream
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"

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

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

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

Living Quarters
Until November 17 2007 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Experimental - at times exhilaratingly so - but ultimately doesn't quite deliver"

Only the Men
"Paints a vivid picture of melancholy life in the Highlands"

The Pearlfisher
"A tale of cultural drama and heartfelt compassion"

The Producers
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"

Hamlet
Until October 13 2007 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Uninspiring... the ghost's appearances are like some- thing from children's TV"

How the Other Half Loves
From September 24 2007 to September 29 2007 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A wildly funny evening at the theatre...the cast is exemplary"

Never Forget
Until September 22 2007 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"As cheesy, camp and crowd-pleasing as you'd expect"

Peer Gynt
From June 23 2009 to June 27 2009 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
From June 17 2009 to June 20 2009 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
From June 9 2009 to June 13 2009 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From June 2 2009 to June 6 2009 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
From May 26 2009 to May 30 2009 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
From September 25 2007 to October 13 2007 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"Sex, violence, trolls, and plenty of swearing... an engrossing, highly entertaining piece of theatre"

Rupture
Until October 6 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Strong performances ...plenty to discuss on the way home"

The Algebra of Freedom
"7:84 needed to bounce back with a bold, timely production... this fits the bill"

The Winter's Tale
From January 1 2006 to October 20 2007 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Doesn't quite match in comic exuberance what it delivers in dramatic bite"

7 Spies at the Casino
Until August 26 2007 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"Paul Lavers as David Niven has just the right sort of story- telling style"

A Conversation with Edith Head
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A leisurely paced hour... an enjoyably old-fashioned affair"

A Glance at New York
Until August 26 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"The constant echo of lines and almost ceaseless movement are not a little irritating"

American Poodle
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"A slightly raw feel... but the second piece is extremely funny"

An Age of Angels
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"I wish I could have liked it more... many of the early characters are given irritating mannerisms or voices"

An Air Balloon Across Antarctica
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Ultimately a moving, emotional experience"

Arnold Wesker's The Mistress
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"One of those power-house solo shows that the Fringe is so good at showcasing"

as the mother of a brown boy'
Until August 27 2007 at Zoo Southside, Edinburgh.
"A tremendous piece of dance theatre...the number of 'issues' touched on begins to overwhelm"

Auto Auto
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Unsatisfying... something is definitely being lost in translation"

Basic Training
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Spine-tingling ...a wonderfully talented entertainer"

Believe - Linda Marlowe
Until August 26 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A very powerful, if somewhat grim show"

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Until August 31 2007 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"Deadpan sinister perfection... there was a palpable shiver of fear"

Bombers' Row
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The story feels like an afterthought, with celebrity terrorists the main attraction"

Callate!
From January 1 2006 to August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"A Mexican feast of wild comedy... deserves to be one of the hits of the Fringe"

Certified Male
Until August 27 2007 at St George's West, Edinburgh.
"Good entertainment ... and Les Dennis is a few notches closer to full Fringe cred"

Change: The Upcoming War with Iran
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Not perfect ... but featuring an immensely strong portrait of a weak man"

Dai (Enough)
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A powerful emotional experience that is stunning in every sense of the word"

Damascus
Until August 26 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Highly entertaining ... if the second half disappoints it's mainly because the first is so strong"

Emergence-See!
Until August 27 2007 at St George's West, Edinburgh.
"Plenty to chew on... Daniel Beaty is a better writer than performer"

Eurobeat - Almost Eurovision
From August 18 2008 to August 23 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"As glittery, glossy, camp, tacky and loud as they come ...has cult status written all over it"

Follow Me
From September 30 2008 to October 4 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"An outstanding piece of writing ...the two performances are simply terrific"

Forgotten Voices
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"One of the most heart-rending plays you'll find on the Fringe... the cast couldn't be better"

Frank and Dolly
Until August 27 2007 at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh.
"May not be cutting edge but it delivers what it promises"

Fuerzabruta
Until September 1 2007 at The Black Tent @ Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh.
"A truly epic, spectacular production... it genuinely feels like anything could happen"

Game Theory
Until August 26 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The entire piece is so static that it may as well be a radio play"

Garibaldi!
Until August 19 2007 at Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh.
"Probably a show for Radio 4 listeners... it tells its story very entertaingly"

Habagat
Until August 25 2007 at Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House, Edinburgh.
"Committed performances... by no means a perfect play but it looks good"

Harden the Fuck Up World
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Heath Franklin has charismatic aggression down to a fine art"

Hugh Hughes in... Story of a Rabbit
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Quirky humour and sublime silliness"

I Am My Own Wife
Until August 25 2007 at St George's West, Edinburgh.
"An amazing story, superbly told by both writer and actor"

In the Pink
Until August 27 2007 at C Too, Edinburgh.
"An hour of pure, sparkling entertainment"

Is This About Sex?
Until August 26 2007 at Traverse 3: The Drill Hall, Edinburgh.
"Sharp and funny ... by the end it becomes a genuinely touching romance"

Jihad: The Musical
Until August 27 2007 at C, Edinburgh.
"An intelligent and witty late night treat"

Joanna Neary's Little Moments
Until August 26 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Something special ... a modest, intimate show"

Johnson and Boswell - Late But Live
"Guffaws of laughter... the casting is inspired"

Killer Joe
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Trailer trash black comedy... certainly worth seeing, if only for the acting"

La Didone
Until August 22 2007 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Very well sung and played, albeit with somewhat unusual trimmings"

La Femme est Morte or Why I Should Not Fuck My Son
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
"Performances that are pitch perfect in tone and style... it's a blast"

Long Time Dead
Until August 26 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"The climbing scenes are terrific ... two and a half hours seem to fly by"

Mabou Mines Dollhouse
Until August 28 2007 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"Audacious, startling, nightmarish, theatrical and eye-opening"

On Danse
Until August 13 2007 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"A psychedelic celebration of body and soul ... great fun"

Orpheus X
Until August 29 2007 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Stylish but soulless... the score is haunting"

Picasso and Me
From February 19 2008 to February 23 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Just a little too long but very enjoyable ...the anecdotes are gripping"

Pit
Until August 26 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"One to savour... a gothic tale of family values and culinary complications."

Play On Words
From August 5 2009 to August 31 2009 at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
From January 1 2006 to August 27 2007 at C soco, Edinburgh.
"I've rarely been so wrong-footed ... a very good play indeed"

Romeo and Juliet
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"A powerful reading...some of the smaller roles were as good as I've ever seen"

Scarborough
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Doesn't just go near the knuckle but lightly grazes it... James Baxter is extraordinarily good"

Shackled
Until August 27 2007 at Euroscot, Edinburgh.
"Things soon descend into one-note hysteria"

Something Fishy
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Deep in League of Gentlemen territory ...very clever, very funny theatre indeed"

Stonewall
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Inspirational... relevant to anyone who has a heart"

Stoopud Fucken Animals
Until August 26 2007 at Traverse 3: The Drill Hall, Edinburgh.
"It feels like the young writer has set himself too great a challenge"

Subway
From January 1 2006 to August 26 2007 at Traverse 3: The Drill Hall, Edinburgh.
"Frustratingly close to being the hands-down must-see of the Fringe"

The Art of Swimming
From May 12 2009 to May 16 2009 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
From August 1 2007 to August 12 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Enchanting writing... an hour of quiet, gentle delight"

The Bacchae
From June 25 2008 to June 28 2008 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.
From June 19 2008 to June 21 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
"A tremendous, utterly theatrical and spectacular production"

The Bitches' Ball
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ Hill Street Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A great, colourful show so full of energy that you can't help but be swept along by it."

The Book Club - All-New Fighting Years
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly Universal Arts, Edinburgh.
"A real treat with a glorious tumble of tatty books"

The Court of King Charles II
Until August 26 2007 at Underbelly's Baby Belly, Edinburgh.
"Endearingly shambolic... the dub reggae finale is inspired"

The Debutante Diaries
Until August 27 2007 at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh.
"It's not clear who the target audience is... gently scathing humour"

The Discotivity
Until August 27 2007 at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh.
"Jokes are more miss than hit... give the cast some material to work with"

The End of Everything Ever
From January 1 2006 to August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A lifetime of laughter and tears packed into 70 minutes - utterly wonderful"

The Last South: Pursuit of the Pole
Until August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A powerful two-hander... although the actors were clearly reading their scripts"

The Psychic Detective (and Those Disappeared)
Until August 27 2007 at Udderbelly Cow Barn, Edinburgh.
"This noir-style mystery makes for a frustrating hour of theatre"

The Walworth Farce
Until August 26 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An unforgettable production... one of the funniest, most devastating plays to be seen anywhere this year"

Tir Nan Og
Until August 27 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Strongly presented, but a more modest venue would have given it greater impact"

Tony! The Blair Musical
Until August 27 2007 at C, Edinburgh.
"A daft and soft-centred musical revue"

Truckstop
Until August 26 2007 at The Zoo, Edinburgh.
"So ambiguous that it's difficult to form emotional connections with any of the characters"

Truth in Translation
Until August 27 2007 at St George's West, Edinburgh.
"Extraordinary ... an emotional roller-coaster ride through a country's recent history"

Venus as a Boy
From October 30 2007 to November 10 2007 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"A shining, shimmering example of NTS funding being put to excellent use"

Waiting for Alice
Until August 26 2007 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"One of the cleverest endings on the Fringe ...a delightful treat of a show"

Wish I Had a Sylvia Plath
Until August 26 2007 at Underbelly's Baby Belly, Edinburgh.
"Genuinely painful and disturbing ... Elisabeth Gray never allows you to laugh easily"

Xenu is Loose!! Cower Puny Humans as the Dark Prince of the Galactic Federation rains Atomic Death once more upon your Pitiful Planet - The Musical!
Until August 26 2007 at C Chambers Street, Edinburgh.
"Toothless... the voices of the two leads are entirely unsuited to musical theatre"

42nd Street
From September 4 2007 to September 8 2007 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From August 21 2007 to September 1 2007 at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Until June 9 2007 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"Don't expect to fall in love with the characters, but prepare to be wowed by precision tap dancing"

Detainee A
Until June 28 2007 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"Red herrings abound in what makes for an unflinching take on an extremely sensitive subject"

Guys and Dolls
Until June 23 2007 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"Even with a few flat notes and rushed lines, it still makes for a hugely enjoyable night"

Mahabharata
From June 5 2007 to June 9 2007 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Powerful, colourful and ultimately moving"

Angels in America
Until May 12 2007 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"This is a truly expansive and wonderful work: do not miss it"

Nightfall
May 31 2007 at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
May 30 2007 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
May 29 2007 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.
"The play grips from start to finish... the acting is exemplary"

Snake in the Grass
Until October 17 2007 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"Guaranteed to stretch your nerves ...a cracking piece of entertainment"

Sunshine on Leith
From February 10 2009 to February 21 2009 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
From December 5 2008 to January 3 2009 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh.
From January 1 2008 to November 22 2008 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"Full of genuinely funny lines... but at times almost unbearably sentimental"

The Flouers o Edinburgh
Until October 17 2007 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"A rich theatrical feast, full to overflowing with outrageous performances and visual delights"

The Magistrate
Until October 20 2007 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"Splendidly funny ...but lacks the ultimate delirium of great farce"

The Philadelphia Story
Until October 20 2007 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
"An elegant production... gorgeous designs by Monika Nisbet"

Aalst
"A bold, gripping exploration that offers no easy answers"

Arches Theatre Festival 07: Amada/Mother, Father, Son
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
Until April 14 2007 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"The imaginative direction and passionate performances mostly manage to disguise the flimsy script."

Broken Glass
"The play's historical context ultimately overwhelms the domestic drama that it frames"

Carthage Must Be Destroyed
Until May 19 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Slick and entertaining... but loses some of its impact along the way"

Fergus Lamont
"Plenty of humour ... focuses on the story's political rather than personal conflicts"

Futurology
From April 25 2007 to April 28 2007 at AECC, Aberdeen.
From April 17 2007 to April 21 2007 at Corn Exchange, Edinburgh.
Until April 14 2007 at SECC, Glasgow.
"Confronts us with the ridiculousness of our own childishness and distraction"

Man of La Mancha
From January 1 2006 to May 19 2007 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Warm-hearted, witty and hugely enjoyable"

Re:Union
"Timely and nationally relevant"

Tunes of Glory
From January 1 2006 to April 29 2007 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"In many respects this is a handsome old-fashioned show"

Hughie
Until March 17 2007 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"A vivid character study ...but almost entirely static"

Humble Boy
From January 1 2006 to March 17 2007 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"A beautifully nuanced tragic-comedy - very funny and very, very clever"

Monks
From January 1 2006 to April 7 2008 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Writer Des Dillon has bitten off more than he can chew"

strangers, babies
Until March 17 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Demands considerable investment from the audience but offers little in return"

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
"A linear, predictable tale... but Denise Hoey's singing is very impressive"

The Unconquered
"Some exquisite dialogue... but use of repetition becomes grating"

Mrs Warren's Profession
From January 1 2006 to March 10 2007 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Exceptionally well-cast and gloriously funny"

Risk
"Takes a dizzying number of different approaches to its open-ended theme"

The Bevellers
Until March 3 2007 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Suffers from weak structure and under- developed characters"

All My Sons
From January 1 2006 to February 10 2007 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Great cast... a promising start to 2007"

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
From January 1 2006 to February 24 2007 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"The gasps and spontaneous applause are well earned"

The Little Foxes
Until February 17 2007 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"Scenes that should be gripping feel limp"

Hansel and Gretel
Until January 6 2007 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"Full of gross-out comedy, silly songs and audience participation"

James and the Giant Peach
From January 1 2006 to December 30 2006 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Some charming moments, but lacks wow factor"

Pinocchio
From January 1 2006 to December 30 2006 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Energetic performances ... gloriously shambolic"

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Until November 25 2006 at Perth Theatre, Perth.
"Hyde is more like a panto villain than a chilling manifestation of man's darkest desires"

The Shadow of a Gunman
Until November 18 2008 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Despite capable performances, the emotional drama fails to resonate"

Tilt
Until November 25 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"If you see just one of the Tilt plays, make it Distracted."

Tom Fool
Until November 18 2006 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Excellent performances ... never less than enthralling"

Chicago
Until October 21 2006 at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
"What Jennifer Ellison lacks in lung power she makes up for with sizzling stage presence"

Drenched
"An engaging solo performance... but confusing and frustratingly unrewarding"

Mary Stuart
From October 27 2006 to November 18 2006 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
From January 1 2006 to October 21 2006 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
"Not a dry history lesson, but a neatly plotted political thriller"

Mother Courage and her Children
"Awkward musical interludes slow the pace"

Not About Heroes
Until October 28 2006 at Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
"Believable and unsentimental... inspiring theatre"

Something Wicked
"Much to admire, but it doesn't quite deliver"

Sweet Bird of Youth
Until November 11 2006 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"An unconventional but memorable play... Irene MacDougall is on fantastic form"

The Double Inconstancy
October 31 2006 at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.
October 30 2006 at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
"Excellent direction... an elegantly enjoyable production"

The Tempest
Until October 28 2006 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"More riotous than reflective... thoroughly entertaining"

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Until September 16 2006 at Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee.
"A dark, dirty, adult production ...and very funny, too"

How to Steal a Diamond
"An amusing take on the heist genre ... short, sharp and slick"

Julie
"A captivating production of a superbly crafted adaptation"

Losing Louis
"A horribly misogynistic comedy about envy, greed and infidelity"

My Dark Sky
"An effective little play about a very big subject"

The Merchant of Venice
Until October 21 2006 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"A fantastically crafted production of a still highly relevant play"

The Truman Capote Talk Show
Until September 16 2006 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
"Surely the next best thing to an audience with the man himself"

Tutti Frutti
From April 24 2007 to April 28 2007 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
From April 12 2007 to April 21 2007 at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
"A few sloppy touches, but an entertaining night out nonetheless"

Two
"The audience expects the pair to be funny no matter what"

Yellow Moon
From September 14 2007 to September 15 2007 at Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
From August 2 2007 to August 26 2007 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Masterful direction and a first-class script... an absolute gem of a show"

¡El Conquistador!
Until August 13 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Witty and imaginative... the fairy tale ending is pure delight"

(I Am) Nobody's Lunch
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Elevated above verbatim-for-laughs by its glorious songs"

Allegiance
Until August 13 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Michael Fassbender as Michael Collins comes close to stealing the show"

Andrew Lawrence - How to Butcher Your Loved Ones
Until August 28 2006 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A storming set full of dirty, disgusting and downright tasteless tales"

Black Watch
"An unforgettable tribute to the famous Scottish regiment"

C-90
From January 23 2007 to January 28 2007 at The Arches, Glasgow.
"This is story- telling in the old fashioned sense... sweet, charming and very, very funny"

Caesar Twins
Until August 28 2006 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Their cut-price campness can be endearing, but is mostly irritating"

Cild
Until August 28 2006 at C Central, Edinburgh.
"This first-time writer has bitten off considerably more than he can chew"

Cooking With Puccini
Until August 28 2006 at St George's West, Edinburgh.
"Great music, and the cooking is slickly done... almost as good as a trip to Italy"

End of the Rainbow
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Caroline O'Connor gives a phenomenal performance"

Finders' Fee
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Full marks for style, acting and a cleverly satisfying plot"

Floating
From August 20 2007 to August 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Blissful... simply charmingly silly"

Food
"Strong physical theatre that has at its core words and silences"

Improbable Frequency
"A silly, joyous show... but take your brain along with you"

In Pursuit of Cardenio
Until August 12 2006 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"A wonderful mixture of information, skilful wit and sheer silliness"

Into the Hoods
From January 1 2007 to January 27 2007 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A wonderfully exuberant show that will delight all ages"

Jesus: The Guantanamo Years
Until August 27 2006 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"A gently satirical little show... Jesus is preaching to the converted"

Jump
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Come away with a gloriously silly grin on your face and a feeling of stunned amazement"

Knots
September 2 2006 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
Until August 28 2006 at Aurora Nova, Edinburgh.
"Highly original... an exhilarating way to spend 80 minutes"

Levelland
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"This must surely be one of the most assured, satisfying debuts on the Fringe"

Marlon Brando's Corset
Until August 28 2006 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A way over-long, badly constructed would-be satire"

Mickey Mouse is Dead
Until August 28 2006 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Terrific...this is close-up theatre at its very best"

Midnight Cowboy
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Great ensemble work... Con O'Neill is powerfully convincing"

My Name is Rachel Corrie
Until August 28 2006 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"A story that needs to be heard, engagingly told in its subject's own words"

Normal
Until August 28 2006 at C, Edinburgh.
"A genuinely chilling production of an endlessly thought- provoking play"

Onysos the Wild
Until August 27 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Wonderfully evocative and slyly humorous"

Past Half Remembered
"One of the funniest shows you're likely to catch anywhere on the Fringe"

Pauline Goldsmith - Should Have Had the Fish
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Falls rather awkwardly between drama and stand-up comedy"

Petrol Jesus Nightmare #5 (In the Time of the Messiah)
Until August 27 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A distinctly anti-American play, offering few solutions"

Platform
Until September 2 2006 at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh.
"Hardcore pornography, full-frontal nudity ... a pessimistic peep show"

Pumpgirl
Until August 27 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A vigorous piece about three losers in life's race"

Realism
"The black comedy left me and everyone around me helpless with laughter"

Russell Brand - Shame
Until August 27 2006 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh.
"Brand has made a pact with the devil of celebrity"

Special Nothing
Until August 28 2006 at Aurora Nova, Edinburgh.
"Provides frustratingly little insight into a unique mind"

Strawberries in January
From January 1 2006 to August 27 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Even the most hard-hearted cynic is bound to leave the theatre grinning"

Teen Scream - Scary Musical!
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Smart, funny and slickly performed... I absolutely loved it"

Terre Haute by Edmund White
"Compelling... the opening scene sparkles with wit and warmth"

The Factory
From January 1 2006 to August 27 2006 at Underbelly's Baby Belly, Edinburgh.
"Visually stunning... brutal, blackly comic and really quite frightening"

The Hamlet Project
Until August 28 2006 at C Central, Edinburgh.
"Just about everything you could ask from any production, let alone a student one"

The Interview
Until August 28 2006 at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
"Performances make it worth an hour of anyone's time"

The Receipt
From January 1 2006 to August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"Talented performers, but the premise lacks freshness"

The Regina Monologues
Until August 19 2006 at C, Edinburgh.
"Ambitious, different and certainly never boring"

The Syringa Tree
Until August 28 2006 at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.
"Gin Hammond twists and turns to bring 24 characters to life"

Tits & Blood
"A great choice for an ambitious university theatre company"

Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"A grippingly vivid, surprisingly funny account of sheer heroism"

Tone Clusters
Until August 27 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An unsettling production combining great performances with deceptively simple digital visuals"

Township Stories
Until September 2 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"A thoroughly nasty piece of work"

Troilus and Cressida
Until August 26 2006 at King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
"An utterly gorgeous production... plenty to thrill and delight"

True West
"This coruscating, blackly comic play is a modern classic"

Unprotected
Until August 20 2006 at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
"Seriously devastating stuff about the Liverpool sex industry"

Virgins
"Quite outstanding... in an ideal world it would visit every secondary school in the country"

Wasted
Until August 28 2006 at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh.
"Morgan Thomas as Ian Brady is terrifyingly convincing"

We Don't Have Husbands
Until August 28 2006 at Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh.
"A deliciously deadpan trio whose musical arrangements are wittily naive"

We Don't Know Shi'ite
Until August 27 2006 at Underbelly, Edinburgh.
"The title is by far the cleverest thing about this show"

SLOPE
From January 1 2006 to July 29 2006 at Tramway, Glasgow.
"A bold production featuring committed performances from its two leads"

= Highly recommended