Mary, Queen of Scots – Scottish Ballet (His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen) Review by Hannah Davidson

Scottish Ballet return to His Majesty’s Theatre Aberdeen this week with their intense, atmospheric and bold new production of Mary, Queen of Scots.  As Elizabeth I nears the end of her reign, she finds herself consumed by visions, both real and imagined, of her cousin and rival, Mary, Queen of Scots. This exciting new production... Continue Reading →

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Leading Lights, Aberdeen Arts Centre) Review by Hannah Davidson

Aberdeen’s own Leading Lights are delighted to return to the Aberdeen Arts Centre stage in style, strutting their stuff with their 30th anniversary production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie!Inspired by the real-life story of Jamie Campbell, this award-winning, uplifting musical follows a teenager with big dreams and a bold vision: to wear a dress to... Continue Reading →

tick, tick… BOOM! – Hallirackit Theatre (The Lemon Tree) Review by Joann Watt

Aberdeen was in for a real treat with Hallirackit Theatre’s homecoming production of tick, tick…BOOM! exploding onto the Lemon Tree stage last night! Following a successful Fringe Run last year it only felt right that Hallirackit brought this exciting new production to a home audience. Photo Credit: Dan Stoneman Tick, tick… BOOM! is all about... Continue Reading →

‘Sister Act’ – Leading Lights – (Aberdeen Arts Centre) | Review by Hannah Davidson

Leading Lights are bringing glitz, glamour, and a whole lotta soul to Aberdeen Arts Centre this week with their production of Sister Act! Based on the hit 1992 film of the same name, Sister Act follows the sassy Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer with big dreams who is forced to join a convent as... Continue Reading →

‘Legally Blonde’ – Giz Giz Youth Theatre (The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen) | Review by Hannah Davidson 

Giz Giz Youth Theatre are strutting into their 40th year in style and a whole lotta pink this week at the Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen with a special anniversary reunion show. Giz Giz alumni, as well as present company members have come together to produce a high energy and all together fabulous production of Legally Blonde. ... Continue Reading →

Bonnie & Clyde (His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen) Review by Hannah Davidson

Bonnie & Clyde is hellraising in theatres around the UK after an award winning run in London’s West End in 2022. At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small town nobodies to America’s most renowned and infamous folk heroes – and Texas law enforcements worst nightmare. Winner of the WhatsonStage‘Best New Musical 2023’ award, the West... Continue Reading →

Life of Pi (His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen) – Review by Hannah Davidson

Based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel and Oscar winning feature film, Life of Pi was adapted for stage in 2019 by Lolita Chakrabarti. After winning 5 Olivier Awards, including Best New Play and 3 Tony awards, the grand adventure embarks on its first ever UK tour - with His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen playing... Continue Reading →

Scottish Ballet’s ‘Twice Born’ (His Majesty’s Theatre) – Review by Hannah Davidson

Scottish Ballet return to Aberdeen for one night only with their latest commissioned piece, ‘Twice-Born’. The double bill of contemporary ballet showcases two contrasting pieces by Olivier award winning dancer, Dickson Mbi (Twice-Born) and internationally acclaimed choreographer, Cayeton Soto (‘Schachmatt’).  Split into two acts, Soto’s piece ‘Schachmatt’ (Checkmate!) is presented as the first act. Soto... Continue Reading →

Shrek The Musical – (His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen) – Review by Hannah Davidson

Based on the hit 2001 ‘Best Animated Feature Film’ Academy Award winner and much-loved family favourite, Shrek the Musical is back entertaining audiences across the country. Shrek follows the story of an anti-social, highly territorial ogre whose peaceful swamp and solitude is disrupted by the overbearing ruler, Lord Farquaad when he attempts to banish a... Continue Reading →

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