Vocally, the Rep ensemble cast really shone.
This would not be out of place in the West End, although its Scottishness may require sub-titles.
A heart-rending, feel-good spectacle, that always feels straight from the heart and worthy of the standing ovation it received.
It remains one of the most vibrant, skilful, open-hearted and downright enjoyable pieces of musical staging ever created in Scotland.
When it comes to leftwing sentiment married to killer tunes, no other British musical has achieved as much since Blood Brothers.
What Blood Brothers has done for Liverpool, this will surely do for Edinburgh.
As so-called jukebox musicals go, Sunshine on Leith is definitely in the premier league, where the story, as well as the songs, has the power to connect with its audience.
Brining’s production is a timeless and original musical that digs deep into the very heart of Leith, Edinburgh and Scottish identity, whilst allowing to audience to dance in the aisles.
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Sunshine on Leith, Dundee Rep
On Tour, from Tuesday August 31, 2010, until Saturday November 27, 2010.
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