Review: Mac Demarco – This Old Dog
Sonically, Mac Demarco’s latest album is firmly within his comfort zone, never straying too far from his usual brand of dreamy jangle pop. Yet where This Old Dog stands out … Read More
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Review: José González and The String Theory
Embed from Getty Images Genre collaborations seem to be on the up at the moment and José González and The String Theory have just provided perhaps one of the best … Read More
Review: Jamie Woon at Plug, Sheffield
It’s amazing to believe that it’s nearly five years since Jamie Woon released his debut album, Mirrorwriting, and yet he’s only just shown up on our radar over the past year.
The Shawshank Redemption (Review)
Bill Kenwright’s stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption might be touring to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the iconic film, but it is firmly based on Stephen King’s short novel.
The Bodyguard (Review)
As far as modern musicals go, The Bodyguard is one of the most extravagant and downright enjoyable shows to hit Edinburgh in years.
Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment (Review)
If you were to walk past Braehead Arena in Glasgow last night, you’d have been forgiven for thinking you’d wandered straight into an alternate universe, where little Princesses and friendly … Read More
Review – Party at the Palace
This weekend, Party at the Palace made a triumphant return to Linlithgow Loch with a line-up that was almost as Scottish as Irn-Bru.
Review: Lionel Richie – Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
Back in the early 70s, a buttery-voiced soul star with a penchant for old showbiz grandeur emerged and quickly stole the hearts of millions of youngsters worldwide.
Review: Paloma Faith, T in the Park
“As far as popstars go, Paloma Faith is in a league of her own”
Jesus Christ Superstar (Review)
Easter weekend may have been and gone but a packed audience still filled The Edinburgh Playhouse last night to see Bob Thomson’s and Bill Kenright’s adaptation of Tim Rice and … Read More
Review: Aladdin, King’s Theatre
Pantoland’s dream team (made up of local veteran entertainers Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Andy Gray) are back at the King’s Theatre with Aladdin, their latest family-friendly festive offering.
Review: Jon Richardson Live – Nidiot
Jon Richardson is checking his tyre pressures, hoovering his floor mats and putting an emergency packed lunch in the boot of his car, ready to hit the stage again with … Read More
Review: Scotch and Soda, Edinburgh
There are few shows that will have you teetering on the edge of your seat, watching with as much fear as adoration in your eyes, more than Scotch and Soda, … Read More
Wicked – Review (The Edinburgh Playhouse)
Forget about dreaming of a white Christmas – this year is all about the colour green thanks to the arrival of the smash-hit musical Wicked in Edinburgh.
Review: McBusted Tourplay/Live at the O2
When I heard that 2/3 of Busted and McFly were forming supergroup McBusted, my inner fifteen year old did a little happy dance. Then she had a panic attack. It’s … Read More
Review: Nina Conti Live – Dolly Mixtures
As Christmas approaches, an abundance of stand-up comedy DVDs hit the shelves and it can be tough to know where to start.
Dreamboats and Miniskirts – Review
Dreamboats and Miniskirts, the sequel to Dreamboats and Petticoats, follows protagonists Bobby (Alex Beaumont) and Laura (Elizabeth Carter) as they come to realise that staying in the charts is even … Read More
Review: Harry Potter Dark Arts Tour Launch
Celebrities including Mary Berry, Amanda Holden, Simon Pegg, Jonathan Ross, Kirstie Allsopp, Conor Maynard, Jake Wood, Charlie Brooks and Gaby Roslin came out to celebrate the launch of a new … Read More
Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic (review)
Of all the Disney on Ice shows that have toured the UK in recent years, 100 Years of Magic has to be the most spectacular. Featuring more than 60 different … Read More
Jersey Boys Review
From their meteoric rise to superstardom from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey to their equally startling fall and subsequent redemption, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons … Read More