Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · 14h

'This opening salvo from Brining’s season is promising, capturing the wound of sorrow and bristles with confidence and charm'

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Seagull

Runs at the @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social until November 1st

corrblimey.uk/2025/10/15/r...

The Seagull: A Bold Debut at The Lyceum Theatre

Experience a bold adaptation of Chekhov's The Seagull at The Lyceum, blending humor with poignant drama in a stellar debut!

corrblimey.uk

1 1

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · 2d

The big press night of the week goes to @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social for their production of The Seagull.

Starring a whole host of familiar faces to the Scottish stage, and also featuring Caroline Quentin, The Seagull runs until November 1st.

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · 21d

Even on holiday, he's working ✍️

Breaking the Code, a fascinating tribute to Alan Turing, at the @royalderngate.bsky.social

Runs until Saturday and then continues on tour.

1

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Sep 10

A raunchy one 📺

Just off air with the always lovely Michelle for telly chat on BBC Radio Scotland.

Up for discussion? Amazon Prime's The Girlfriend, the newest season of #Taskmaster, and the National Television Awards this evening!

2

Reposted by Dominic Corr

Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · Jul 19

Explore IKEA’s Magical Patterns exhibition at Dovecot Studios, showcasing 60 years of vibrant textile design until January 2026.

#HaveAGander at IKEA: Magical Patterns

https://corrblimey.uk/2025/07/19/have-a-gander-at-ikea-magical-patterns-dovecot-studios-edinburgh/

1 2

Reposted by Dominic Corr

Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · Jul 22

Discover Joz Norris's captivating Fringe show, 'You Wait. Time Passes.' Explore themes of ambition and closure with humor and heart.

#HaveAGander at Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes

https://corrblimey.uk/2025/07/22/have-a-gander-at-the-edinburgh-fringe-2025-joz-norris-you-wait-time-passes/

3 3

Reposted by Dominic Corr

Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · Jul 13

Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Gimme A Sign!

Welcome to comedian Bailey Swilley's ghost tour, complete with tales of haunted tampons, magical spells and life lessons on family expectations, grief and growing up. Gimme a Sign! is a storytelling comedy, based on a family tragedy and…

Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Gimme A Sign!

Welcome to comedian Bailey Swilley's ghost tour, complete with tales of haunted tampons, magical spells and life lessons on family expectations, grief and growing up. Gimme a Sign! is a storytelling comedy, based on a family tragedy and the strange but funny antics that ensued after. Join Bailey as she reflects on the stages of grief and her endless search for signs from the universe!

corrblimey.uk

1 2

Reposted by Dominic Corr

Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · Jul 11

'Bard in the Botanics proves once again that even in the open air, the darkness can feel very close indeed' 🩸

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Doctor Faustus

Finishes at the Kibble Palace on July 12th.

https://corrblimey.uk/2025/07/11/review-doctor-faustus-bard-in-the-botanics-glasgow/

1 2

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Jul 10

Better late than never.

Starting my Bard in the Botanics season a little late this year, starting with Doctor Faustus ahead of A Midsummer Night's Dream tomorrow!

Both end this weekend before we move on to Romeo & Juliet 💔 and Sherlock Holmes 🔍

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Jun 21

Grease is the word 💄

A wonderful night at Pitlochry Festival Theatre for their opening gala of the new season, which has already been in full swing thanks to the studio.

But for big belting tunes, #Grease is running until September 27th 🍔🎶

1 2

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Jun 11

It's that time again, folks!

I'll be on BBC Radio Scotland shortly with Heather Suttie for all your telly suggestions this week!

We're having a wee look at #TheBuccaneers, #FUBAR, and the next series of Not Going Out 📺

1

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · May 22

@edfringe.bsky.social is officially battering at the door, with the Made In Scotland programme launch offering insight into what's to come.

1 8

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · May 13

A trip into Narnia to kick off a busy week, as The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe returns to #Edinburgh at the Festival #Theatre.

This magical adventure for families runs until May 17th ❄️🦁🚪

1 4

Reposted by Dominic Corr

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · May 7

What's the buzz?

At the Festival #Theatre tonight to catch Southern Light Opera's take on the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

One of my personal favourites, it's running until Saturday ✨️

1 1

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · May 7

What's the buzz?

At the Festival #Theatre tonight to catch Southern Light Opera's take on the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

One of my personal favourites, it's running until Saturday ✨️

1 1

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Apr 8

Starting the week out with Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake 🦢

This rule-breaking and revolutionary take is on at the Festival #Theatre until April 12th.

2

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Apr 2

Back at The Tun this afternoon to have a long over-due telly chat with Michelle McManus.

What can you expect this time? New shows like #TheBondsman and #DyingForSex, and the UK premiere of #Austin 📺

3

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Mar 25

A fantastically busy and warm welcome at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social to herald in @edchildrensfest.bsky.social 2025 ❤️

So much to look forward to, so keep your eyes peeled for our coverage ahead of #EdChildrensFest.

Can't wait? The full programme can be viewed at; www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/

3 4

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Mar 14

It's a biggie, folks.

It's a busy press night for the one and only Wild Rose, running at the @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social until Saturday 19th April 🎤

5

Reposted by Dominic Corr

Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · Feb 26

A busy night for Now That's What I Call A Musical, starring Nina Wadia and Sam Bailey with special guest Toyah Wilcox.

Running at the #Edinburgh Playhouse until March 1st.

1 2

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Feb 12

Best time of the week 🎙

You can listen back to BBC Radio Scotland to catch the wonderful Michelle McManus, and I have a gab about all things telly.

This week? #WhiteLotus, #Superman       & Lois, #Virdee, and maybe a lil bit of #LineofDuty... 🚨

2

Reposted by Dominic Corr

Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · Feb 11

Our Marina is in #Glasgow today to catch the press night of Kinky Boots as it opens at @kingsandroyal.bsky.social 👢

The hit cabaret , drag, and high-heeled #musical, starring Johanne Radebe, runs until Saturday before opening in #Edinburgh next week.

1 3

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Jan 27

Practically perfect in every way. Time for a trip to Cherry Tree Lane at the Festival #Theatre as the winds blow in another way, and Mary Poppins has safely landed in #Edinburgh

3

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Jan 21

Back out following a nasty little bit of lurgy and some behind the scenes work and preparations!

Glad to be stepping out into a busy week with EUSOG's production of Singin' in the Rain, running at @thepleasance.bsky.social #Edinburgh until the 25th.

Dominic Corr @dominiccorr.bsky.social · Dec 25

A very Merry #Christmas and a peaceful time to everyone who has been a supporter over the past year.

Time for a spot of rest, but you can catch the @corrblimey.bsky.social team's top picks for #theatre in #Scotland from the past year very soon ❤️

3