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The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan Review - By Callum Stott

uplifting as ever with clever special effects, and in Allan Stewart and Grant Stott, two panto veterans who deliver a masterclass in pantomi

Sunshine on Leith Review - By Callum Stott

With an uplifting story, great cast, and incredible songwriting, Sunshine on Leith remains one of Scotland’s favourite musicals.

Disney’s Aladdin - UK Tour Review by John Murray

The colour, the costumes and the unparalleled choreography make Friend Like Me stand out with extended applause richly deserved.

Treason The Musical - Review - Festival Theatre, Edinburgh - By Callum Stott.

"...there is an audience for this show and with a few improvements to the story, it could well be Britain’s next big musical."

★★★★★ Sister Act Review - By Callum Stott.

...Sister Act is the ultimate feel-good night out.

★★★★ 2:22: A Ghost Story Review - By Callum Stott

...a real rollercoaster of emotions throughout the many twists and turns of this clever play.

★★★★★ The King and I Review - By Callum Stott

"...creates the Broadway experience here in Edinburgh."

★★★ Greatest Days The Musical Review - By Abi Whitefield

For hardcore Take That fans, this show will provide a very pleasant night out

★★★★ Made for This! A Musical Theatre Showcase Review - By John Murray

In just under an hour, the energy bursts forth from the large stage in a slick non-stop journey of favourites devised by musical theatre and

★★★★★ Jon Culshaw – Imposter Syndrome Review - By John Murray

The master returns following a long line of imposters and mimics.

★★★★★ Nicole Travolta is Doing Alright Review - By John Murray

Tragic, funny and fully entertaining, a happier Travolta is doing alright.

★★★★ 2020 The Musical Review - By Callum Stott

…showing the good within our communities and highlighting the amazing things people can do at a time when nothing is normal.

★★★★★ Kieran Hodgson: Big in Scotland review - Review by Callum Stott

Kieran has worked his way from performing in small capacity spaces to now selling out larger venues, refining his craft to become one of the

★★★ TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] Review - By Callum Stott

The show is a funny 90 minutes but feel that it doesn’t go over and above this.

★★★★ Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Review - By Callum Stott

... this is a musical theatre experience like no other, where anything can and will happen.

★★★★★ - Gyles Brandreth Can't Stop Talking! Review - By John Murray

An hour with Gyles flies by, and his well-constructed performance deserves the ovation received.

★★★★ Luke Kempner in Gritty Police Drama: A One-Man Musical Review - By Callum Stott

...Luke’s show is a full-out hour of impressions that zooms by from the minute you sit down.

★★★★ Lights Out By Nine Review - By John Murray

"...they are faultless as always."

★★★★ Choir! Choir! Choir! review - By Abi Whitefield

This show is perfect for those show-choir lovers, music geeks or even those who enjoy an occasional night out doing karaoke.

★★★★ Kokoon Review - By Abi Whitefield

Kokoon provides a super fun way to spend an afternoon in a show unlike one you have seen before.

★★★★ Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder Review - By Abi Whitefield

With catchy songs and enthralling plot twists, this show continues to please audiences.

★★★★ Out of the Blue Review

...the show captivated the audience and left them thoroughly entertained...

★★ Lucky Pigeons Review - By Abi Whitefield

This show clearly isn’t aimed at adults, so let’s hope children find it more captivating and flock to see it.

★★★★★ Eigg The Musical Review - By Abi Whitefield

It is an ultimate show of the power of community, telling an important story of Scotland's history.

★★★★ Rent The Musical Review - By Abi Whitefield - The Scots Reviewer

The performance from all is outstanding, with an exceedingly talented cast with no weak links.

★★★★ Twenty People a Minute Edinburgh Fringe Review - By Abi Whitefield - The Scots Reviewer

This play has a powerful message with a critical, ever-increasingly relevant story

★★★★ The Hunchback of Notre Dame Review - By Callum Stott - The Scots Reviewer.

Captivate Theatre pull out all the stops in this grand production of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame

★★ Artificial Intelligence Improvisation Review - By Abi Whitefield

Quite simply, the robot makes this show worse.

★★★★★ Aaaand Now For Something Completely Improvised Review - By Abi Whitefield - The Scots Reviewer

This is an excellent show with a truly talented cast. Not one to be missed.

★★★ Skye Scraper Review - By Abi Whitefield - The Scots Reviewer

Skye has excellent lip sync, acting and dancing skills and the full potential to be a star.

★★★★★ Why Am I Like This? Review - By Abi Whitefield - The Scots Reviewer

A born performer, this is a story that needs hearing.

★★★★★ Lena Review - By Callum Stott - The Scots Reviewer

...this show is set to be a huge success this festival and will likely go on to even bigger things.

★★★ Shamilton - Edinburgh Fringe Review by Abi Whitefield - The Scots Reviewer.

Shamilton is an improvised musical which has become a regular feature of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, brought to the stage by...

★★★★ Gypsy - A Musical Fable Review by Callum Stott, Editor of The Scots Reviewer

Broadway has come to Pitlochry this Summer in the form of the celebrated musical Gypsy. Filled with Broadway standards like Everything’s...

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