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Theatre Review: Gridlock ****

Across the Arts — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0000

Scott Purvis-Armour reviews a ‘pacey’ new production with ‘thoughtful’ moments of staging.

Theatre Review: The Legend of Davie McKenzie ****

Across the Arts — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews a production that proves to be ‘a lot of fun’.

Theatre Review: Waiting for Godot ****

Across the Arts — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews a new production of the classic play.

Theatre Review: Christmas Carol Goes Wrong ****

Across the Arts — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:08:00 +0000

Michael Cox reviews a production ‘willing to do anything for a laugh’.

Theatre Review: Saint Joan ***

Across the Arts — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews an ambitious production.

Theatre Review: Midsomer Murders--The Killings at Badger's Drift ***

Across the Arts — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Michael Cox reviews the theatrical adaptation of the beloved crime series, finding it to be ‘a delightful watch’.

Opera Review: The Great Wave ***

Across the Arts — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews a production that ‘looks astounding’ but lacks ‘any sense of jeopardy’.

Theatre Review: Size Matters ***

Across the Arts — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:32:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews a production ‘full of charm and observation’.

Review: The Red Shoes ****

Across the Arts — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:06:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews the tour of acclaimed choreographer Matthew Bourne’s latest adaptation.

Theatre Review: Dancing Shoes--Traverse Theatre ****

Across the Arts — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:58:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews a production that is ‘the perfect mix of uplifting and funny.’

Theatre Review: Beauty and the Beast--Citizens Theatre Glasgow *****

Across the Arts — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:08:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews ‘a festive delight.’

Theatre Review: The Little Mermaid--Kings Glasgow ****

Across the Arts — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews ‘a brilliantly judged piece of work.’

Theatre Review: Weans in the Woods--Macroberts Stirling ****

Across the Arts — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:35:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews a production that can best be described as ‘vintage McKnight.’

Theatre Review: A Christmas Carol--Platform ***

Across the Arts — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Anna Burnside thinks ‘what this show lacks in polish it makes up for in heart.’

Theatre Review: Aladdie--The Gaiety Ayr ***

Across the Arts — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:44:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews a production with not enough high points and too many low points.

Theatre Review: Cinderella--A Fairytale--The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh *****

Across the Arts — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:08:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews ‘a masterclass in how to keep Christmas classy.’

Theatre Review: The Burns Project ****

Across the Arts — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews an impressive celebration of Robert Burns.

Theatre Review: Mary Doll Poppins--Oran Mor ****

Across the Arts — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:20:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews a stand-out production with ‘sharp, relevant writing’.

Theatre Review: Gallus in Weegieland--Tron Theatre ***

Across the Arts — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:41:00 +0000

Anna Burnside reviews this years Tron Theatre panto.

Theatre Review: To Kill a Mockingbird ****

Across the Arts — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:49:00 +0000

Michael Cox reviews the tour of the new adaptation of a classic American story.