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An old style murder mystery is always thrilling. Add in a fantastic modern set and it’s a winner all round. Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express dates back to 1934, but with a fresh […]

Speaking in the native common tongue is becoming more and more popular with the younger generation as they battle to keep their national identity. None more so than in Scotland, where Gaelic has become a […]

It’s 10 years on since Scotland rejected a bid to become independent from the rest of the UK. A tense time for all, but an issue which still rumbles on. Thankfully now it can be […]

Handling a subject like addiction well bears a heavy responsibility. But David Ireland’s wonderful The Fifth Step does just that and with a dash of humour thrown in to. The two man 90-minute play from […]

A boy on a boat with a Bengal tiger makes for some roaring theatre! The Life of Pi by Yann Martel is a story of survival and how being adaptive and having faith in yourself […]

It’s a hard task performing a one woman show and taking on a range of roles alone. And to achieve it with a Scouse accent when you are Scottish is even more impressive! But that’s […]

A slapstick comedy with a thrilling twist and an incredibly hard-working cast is just the ticket for a fun night out at the theatre. John Buchan’s intriguing novel The 39 Steps was made famous by […]

Growing up gay in the 1980s was hard enough. But throw into the mix an abusive stepfather and a poor home life and it’s a wonder Damian Barr survived at all. But he did with […]

Oh, to be young and carefree again! And I was as I stepped out into the clear air of Edinburgh after a night watching wonderful The Girls of Slender Means. The witty novel by Muriel […]

Watching live theatre and the reaction of the audience is one of life’s little joys. So, it was funny to listen to the genuine screams of horror as The Woman in Black play unfurled at […]