SpongeBob Squarepants : The Musical ***** 5 stars – Allegro Productions

For over 35 years, Edinburgh’s amateur musical group Allegro has showcased a wide range of productions, from popular classics to lesser-known gems. This year, they’ve taken on one of their boldest choices yet: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.

For those unfamiliar … Read More

Hadestown – Lyric Theatre London 3.5 ***

: three and a half stars.

Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony multi award winning musical has strong reputation. Starting life as a concept album it grew in popularity, with a sold out National Theatre London production in 2018, making its … Read More

& Juliet – The Musical 3.5***

Mama Mia! fans, Millennials/Gen z will love this!

The Olivier Award-winning musical starts its UK tour in style.

& Juliet is something of a phenomenon. Since its first appearance in London West End in 2019, it’s grown in popularity, … Read More

Diva – Live From Hell! 5*****

Luke Bayer is sensational, seamlessly playing every character in this musical about rivalry, vengeance, and killer ambition. Accompanied by an exceptional live band, he brings this devilishly entertaining story to life.

Bayer delivers an electrifying portrayal of Desmond Channing, the … Read More

Potty the Plant 4****

‘Dark’ was used by both the company and the blurb to describe this show, and though it’s not very helpful before you’re in, it’s apparent what this means when you’ve seen the show. There’s more swearing than might be expected … Read More

Pop Off, Michelangelo! – Blair Russell Productions 5*****

This hilariously camp musical comedy follows Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci as they navigate Renaissance Italy, determined to become the greatest religious artists of all time to earn God’s forgiveness for being gay. Dylan MarcAurele’s musical cleverly reimagines their relationship, … Read More

Fringe! The Musical 3.5***

This show is a lovely complete piece that nevertheless feels like it would benefit from some more workshops and focus groups to fully realise its potential. That isn’t to say that what’s here isn’t good – it is – just … Read More

SILENCE! The Musical – The Unauthorised Parody of The Silence of the Lambs 4****

The award winning Silence! The Musical finally comes to Edinburgh. Started life in 2005 at the New York International Fringe Festival and has had multiple productions in Chicago, London, and Off Broadway, gaining a loyal cult following

To the … Read More

I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical 5*****

I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical is a delightful and hilarious dive into the world of musical theatre, offering a peek behind the curtain at the joys and absurdities of life on stage. I reviewed this show last … Read More

A Little Night Music- 4****

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) are Fringe stalwarts, with multiple musical productions throughout the years. Last year was the brilliant Big Fish, and this year they tackle head on Sondheim’s 1973 opus, A Little Light Music.

Based on Ingmar … Read More