Running at the Traverse Theatre from May 9th – May 11th, Keep on Walking Federico is a poignant tale of soul-searching and self-discovery, written and performed by the earnest Mark Lockyer.
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The Origins of Ivor Punch – Traverse Theatre
A Play, a Pie and a Pint is well-established lunchtime theatre, spanning fifteen years. As a Glaswegian myself, I have been to many a show and am very happy to see it toured to our nation’s capital.
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Flo & Joan: Alive on Stage – Soho Theatre
The musical comedy siblings, Flo and Joan, are stalwarts of the Edinburgh Fringe and had a viral hit with ‘The 2016 Song’ on YouTube. Yet onstage at the Soho Theatre, they are totally understated. Flo, with a notable resemblance to Orange is The New Black’s Alex Vause in both persona and appearance, is on keyboard; Joan, charismatic and full of energy, is on percussion.
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Rock of Ages – Playhouse
Leave your expectations at the door for this stage adaptation of the hit film ‘Rock of Ages’, hitting the Edinburgh Playhouse with rock, roll, and some daring dance moves. Full of energy and attitude, this is a show sure to pull you to your feet, so long as you leave your feminism at the door.
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The Verdict – King’s Theatre
The Verdict is based on an Oscar-nominated film and centers on the story of lawyer Frank Galvin (Ian Kelsey), who takes on a near-impossible case against the Catholic Church in order to do the right thing and help a helpless woman. However interesting the premise sounded, I was left feeling disappointed in the execution.
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The Mack – Traverse
In the wake of this month’s devastating fire of Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, Rob Drummond’s play, ‘The Mack’ and the moral questions it examines are shockingly topical.
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