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**The Pieman Cometh – A Cautionary Tale – Insolvent Productions 3***
August 22, 2018 | one4reviewDunwearie FC is on the brink of extinction. In fact all of Scottish Football is in a state of torment, with leagues sponsored by pawnbrokers and executives more interested in rock n roll – what is to be done? Alan … Read More
Aye Elvis-Morna Young 5*****
August 19, 2018 | one4reviewJoan and her pal Marina love to compete in the weekly Karaoke competition run by DJ ‘Fat Bob’ in Aberdeen. Joan develops an abiding love for Elvis and with growing confidence, and an Elvis stage costume, she plans to take … Read More
Douglas Walker Presents: Of Christmas Past 3***
August 17, 2018 | one4reviewI have to admit I thought twice about going to this show. I am not the most Christmassy type of person and a comedy show about Santa in August? Really? But go I did and have to say it was … Read More
Grace – Katie Reddin-Clancy 3***
August 17, 2018 | one4reviewThis one woman show has Katie Reddin-Clancy inhabiting many personas whilst meditating on gender. She starts the show as the bossy stage manager Cheryl who spits out corny jokes with a razor sharp tongue. She explains that the double act … Read More
After The Cuts – Raw Material 4****
August 17, 2018 | one4reviewIt is June 2042, but everything looks the same. James sits on his scruffy sofa and tells us this is a story of ‘needs must.’ His wife Aggie, the love his life, is ill in a the post NHS era. … Read More
Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show – Hambledon Productions 5*****
August 16, 2018 | one4reviewI went to this show with an element of trepidation, having been to a number of nostalgia shows based on the comedy stars of the 70s and 80s, some have worked well, others haven’t, but “Just Like That” at the … Read More
Maz and Bricks – Fishamble 4****
August 16, 2018 | one4review 1This play by Eva O’Connor is a joyful and tearful experience as we follow Maz on a mission to join a pro abortion march in Dublin following the tragic death of a young pregnant woman. On her way to join … Read More
Trojan Horse – LUNG – 5*****
August 16, 2018 | one4reviewLung Theatre Group bring us this drama based on Operation Trojan Horse, the suspected attempt by teachers and governors to introduce an Islamist agenda in Birmingham schools. At the time, Government and press made an example of the Birmingham education … Read More
Unsung – SKaGeN/KVS 4****
August 16, 2018 | one4reviewIf you like a bit of schadenfreunde, then this one man play starring Valentijn Dhaenens is just for you. Incorporating traits of past and present politicians we meet our anti hero who walks onto the stage and begins a political … Read More
Class – Abbey Theatre 5*****
August 15, 2018 | one4reviewDavid Horan and Iseult Golden’s play is an entertaining study of preconceptions and how wrong and destructive they can be. The play is set in a classroom where school teacher Mr McCafferty has requested a meeting with Donna and Brian, … Read More
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