Speak the Speech
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Theatre criticism & thoughts from rcmahar.bsky.social in Edinburgh and beyond
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REVIEW: Fiddler On The Roof at the Festival Theatre.
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/fiddler-on-t...
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivating" says @rcmahar.bsky.social
of "a rendition that is sombre, hopeful and humorous, in the best tradition of this classic musical."
Pics: Marc Brenner and Johan Persson
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/fiddler-on-t...
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivating" says @rcmahar.bsky.social
of "a rendition that is sombre, hopeful and humorous, in the best tradition of this classic musical."
Pics: Marc Brenner and Johan Persson
OUT OF TOWN REVIEW
THIS IS A GIFT @pitlochryft.bsky.social
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/this-is-a-gi...
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luminous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social
"Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir’s Leith-based retelling of the Midas myth creeps into your heart & slowly squeezes it in a golden vice."
📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
THIS IS A GIFT @pitlochryft.bsky.social
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/this-is-a-gi...
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luminous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social
"Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir’s Leith-based retelling of the Midas myth creeps into your heart & slowly squeezes it in a golden vice."
📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
OUT OF TOWN REVIEW:
Grease at @pitlochryft.bsky.social
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/grease-pitlo...
"⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Raucous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social, "will surely leave its audience dancing in the aisles every time."
📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
Grease at @pitlochryft.bsky.social
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/grease-pitlo...
"⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Raucous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social, "will surely leave its audience dancing in the aisles every time."
📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
OUT OF TOWN REVIEW:
The Great Gatsby at @pitlochryft.bsky.social and touring to @derbytheatre.bsky.social
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-great-ga...
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sensational" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of "a dazzling, hopeful, forlorn and febrile production".
📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
The Great Gatsby at @pitlochryft.bsky.social and touring to @derbytheatre.bsky.social
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-great-ga...
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sensational" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of "a dazzling, hopeful, forlorn and febrile production".
📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
REVIEW
Twelfth Night from @theforthact.bsky.social in Saughton Park and Gardens.
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/twelfth-nigh...
"★★★☆☆ Droll" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of an al fresco production which is "charming, and generally manages the threads of its sub-plots well."
Pics: Andrew Morris
Twelfth Night from @theforthact.bsky.social in Saughton Park and Gardens.
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/twelfth-nigh...
"★★★☆☆ Droll" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of an al fresco production which is "charming, and generally manages the threads of its sub-plots well."
Pics: Andrew Morris
REVIEW "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Scintillating" for THE MERRY WIDOW from @scottishopera.bsky.social at the Festival Theatre
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-merry-wi...
"a scintillating new adaptation" says @rcmahar.bsky.social Rebecca "bringing its setting into the 20th century, & its sensibilities into the 21st."
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-merry-wi...
"a scintillating new adaptation" says @rcmahar.bsky.social Rebecca "bringing its setting into the 20th century, & its sensibilities into the 21st."
REVIEW: @fbombtheatre.bsky.social with the MONUMENTAL walking tour
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/monumental-f...
"★★★★☆ Momentous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a show which is "an outstanding success."
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/monumental-f...
"★★★★☆ Momentous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a show which is "an outstanding success."
REVIEW: Accidental Death of an Anarchist from Arkle Theatre Company at the Hill Street Theatre:
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/accidental-d...
"★★★★☆ Timely" says @rcmahar.bsky.social: "John Lally’s direction of this timely farce is tight and careful".
📸Rob Shields
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/accidental-d...
"★★★★☆ Timely" says @rcmahar.bsky.social: "John Lally’s direction of this timely farce is tight and careful".
📸Rob Shields
REVIEW. The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe at the Festival Theatre, Glasgow King's & UK tour:
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-lion-the...
"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Exceptional!" says @rcmahar.bsky.social, "full of spectacle from curtain to curtain: packed with illusions, sumptuous design and technical bombast."
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-lion-the...
"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Exceptional!" says @rcmahar.bsky.social, "full of spectacle from curtain to curtain: packed with illusions, sumptuous design and technical bombast."
REVIEW: @blackeyedtheatre.bsky.social's Dracula, seen at the Glasgow Pavilion:
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/dracula-blac...
"★★☆☆☆ Atmospheric" says @rcmahar.bsky.social "a highlight reel of abridgement, lacking in connective tissue, pace, urgency and interest, despite excellent performances..."
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/dracula-blac...
"★★☆☆☆ Atmospheric" says @rcmahar.bsky.social "a highlight reel of abridgement, lacking in connective tissue, pace, urgency and interest, despite excellent performances..."
REVIEW: Southern Light's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the #Festival Theatre.
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/jesus-christ...
"★★★★☆ It’s the buzz" says @rcmahar.bsky.social: "the company is stacked with talent and commitment ... Catch this Superstar before it’s gone."
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/jesus-christ...
"★★★★☆ It’s the buzz" says @rcmahar.bsky.social: "the company is stacked with talent and commitment ... Catch this Superstar before it’s gone."
REVIEW! Scottish Ballet's The Crucible at Festival Theatre:
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-crucible...
"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Visceral" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "A fresh retelling of an old story, and an exemplary demonstration of the power of ballet as a storytelling medium."
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-crucible...
"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Visceral" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "A fresh retelling of an old story, and an exemplary demonstration of the power of ballet as a storytelling medium."
REVIEW: EGTG take on Nick Payne's INCOGNITO at Assembly Roxy:
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/incognito-eg...
"★★★★☆ Earnest" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "A production packed with lightning-fast transitions and versatile performances."
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/incognito-eg...
"★★★★☆ Earnest" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "A production packed with lightning-fast transitions and versatile performances."
REVIEW: Living with the Dead from Not So Nice at Augustine United Church:
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/living-with-...
"★★★☆☆ Thoughtful" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a play that confronts the reality of death in its many forms. "Any show written by Cosette Bolt is one to get in your diary.":
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/living-with-...
"★★★☆☆ Thoughtful" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a play that confronts the reality of death in its many forms. "Any show written by Cosette Bolt is one to get in your diary.":
REVIEW: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of) at the Festival Theatre
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/pride-and-pr...
"★★★★☆ Delightful" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "Full of bright colours, superb comic timing, and dazzling moments of romantic sincerity amid the farce-like setting."
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/pride-and-pr...
"★★★★☆ Delightful" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "Full of bright colours, superb comic timing, and dazzling moments of romantic sincerity amid the farce-like setting."
REVIEW:
DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre.
alledinburghtheatre.com/death-of-a-s...
"★★★☆☆ Modern Tragedy" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a @rawmaterialarts.bsky.social production that is "impactful, and proves the continuing relevance of Arthur Miller’s work."
📸: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre.
alledinburghtheatre.com/death-of-a-s...
"★★★☆☆ Modern Tragedy" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a @rawmaterialarts.bsky.social production that is "impactful, and proves the continuing relevance of Arthur Miller’s work."
📸: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan.
