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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Sep 11

Latest review for Æ: I’ve got a soft spot for Fiddler, and this tour of the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production absolutely smashed it.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Sep 10

REVIEW: Fiddler On The Roof at the Festival Theatre.
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/fiddler-on-t...
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivating" says @rcmahar.bsky.social
of "a rendition that is sombre, hopeful and humorous, in the best tradition of this classic musical."

Pics: Marc Brenner and Johan Persson

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Aug 3

EDFRINGE REVIEW FOR @alledintheatre.bsky.social : Homo(sapien) is “★★★★☆ - Wholehearted,” a monodrama that is “heartfelt, hilarious, with just the right amount of hijinks to keep its audience guessing.”

📸: Nyah O’Connor.

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/homosapien-c...

Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Aug 3

EdFringe review for @alledintheatre.bsky.social: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ROCK OF AGES from @bareproductions.bsky.social is a smash hit, bringing a radically human approach to this classic jukebox musical. Read the full review here: www.alledinburghtheatre.com/rock-of-ages...

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Aug 1

EDFRINGE REVIEW: @boxtalesoup.bsky.social’s 1984 is “★★★★★ – Fervid - …a raw, innovative adaptation of 1984 that strips the story back to its essentials.” Read the full review at speakthespeech.blog!

www.speakthespeech.blog/2025/08/edfr...

📸: Box Tale Soup

Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jul 30

@edfringe.bsky.social is upon us, and I’ll be there every day reviewing some of the most exciting shows the festival has to offer! My diary’s filling up, but I’ve still got some space left, especially the 10-25th. Comment below if you’re bringing a show you’d like me to review! #edfringereviewer

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jul 9

Latest review for Æ: a darkly gilded retelling of the Midas myth.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Jul 9

OUT OF TOWN REVIEW
THIS IS A GIFT @pitlochryft.bsky.social

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/this-is-a-gi...

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luminous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social
"Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir’s Leith-based retelling of the Midas myth creeps into your heart & slowly squeezes it in a golden vice."

📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jul 5

Latest review for Æ: GREASE at @pitlochryft.bsky.social holds up to the test of time and is given fresh life by a company of brilliant actor-musicians.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Jul 4

OUT OF TOWN REVIEW:
Grease at @pitlochryft.bsky.social

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/grease-pitlo...

"⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Raucous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social, "will surely leave its audience dancing in the aisles every time."

📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jul 3

Latest review for Æ: THE GREAT GATSBY at @pitlochryft.bsky.social is a transcendent adaptation of Fitzgerald’s classic novel.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Jul 3

OUT OF TOWN REVIEW:
The Great Gatsby at @pitlochryft.bsky.social and touring to @derbytheatre.bsky.social

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-great-ga...

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sensational" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of "a dazzling, hopeful, forlorn and febrile production".

📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jul 3

Two days and three shows at @pitlochryft.bsky.social in a whirlwind jaunt north. Stay tuned for the reviews, coming soon on @alledintheatre.bsky.social!

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jul 2

I’m on assignment for @alledintheatre.bsky.social in Pitlochry today and tomorrow, reviewing at @pitlochryft.bsky.social! This is my first time in beautiful Pitlochry and I can’t wait to see what the Festival Theatre has in store.

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jun 27

Latest review for Æ!

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 26

REVIEW
Twelfth Night from @theforthact.bsky.social in Saughton Park and Gardens.

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/twelfth-nigh...

"★★★☆☆ Droll" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of an al fresco production which is "charming, and generally manages the threads of its sub-plots well."

Pics: Andrew Morris

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jun 6

REVIEW: @rawmaterialarts.bsky.social LEAR is “★★★★★ – Blistering…relentless, raw, touching, and heartbreaking, LEAR is a tragedy that demands attention.”

www.speakthespeech.blog/2025/06/revi...

REVIEW: LEAR (Raw Material)

www.speakthespeech.blog

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jun 5

REVIEW: @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social THE MOUNTAINTOP – ★★★★½ – Electric; a bold new staging of Katori Hall’s brilliant, unvarnished speculative exploration of the final hours of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life.

www.speakthespeech.blog/2025/06/revi...

REVIEW: The Mountaintop (Royal Lyceum Edinburgh)

www.speakthespeech.blog

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Jun 1

Latest review for Æ: I adored this new adaptation of The Merry Widow! An absolute smash on every front.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 1

REVIEW "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Scintillating" for THE MERRY WIDOW from @scottishopera.bsky.social at the Festival Theatre

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-merry-wi...

"a scintillating new adaptation" says @rcmahar.bsky.social Rebecca "bringing its setting into the 20th century, & its sensibilities into the 21st."

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · May 23

Latest review for Æ: @fbombtheatre.bsky.social’s Monumental is an exciting piece of work addressing an important gap in public art and commemoration.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · May 23

REVIEW: @fbombtheatre.bsky.social with the MONUMENTAL walking tour

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/monumental-f...

"★★★★☆ Momentous" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a show which is "an outstanding success."

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · May 17

Just been at MONUMENTAL from @fbombtheatre.bsky.social for @alledintheatre.bsky.social! Stay tuned for the full review of this innovate piece of walking-tour theatre soon.

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · May 16

Latest review for Æ: this play has a special place in my heart, and I was delighted with Arkle’s rendition of Tom Basden’s pointedly up-to-date adaptation.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · May 16

REVIEW: Accidental Death of an Anarchist from Arkle Theatre Company at the Hill Street Theatre:

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/accidental-d...

"★★★★☆ Timely" says @rcmahar.bsky.social: "John Lally’s direction of this timely farce is tight and careful".

📸Rob Shields

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · May 15

Latest review for Æ: Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe is an absolutely outstanding version of a much-love, much-adapted story. “When There Was Spring” will be in my head for weeks!

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · May 15

REVIEW. The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe at the Festival Theatre, Glasgow King's & UK tour:

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-lion-the...

"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Exceptional!" says @rcmahar.bsky.social, "full of spectacle from curtain to curtain: packed with illusions, sumptuous design and technical bombast."

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · May 14

Latest review for Æ: I wanted to like this Dracula, but it had both too much and too little going on to be successful.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · May 13

REVIEW: @blackeyedtheatre.bsky.social's Dracula, seen at the Glasgow Pavilion:

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/dracula-blac...

"★★☆☆☆ Atmospheric" says @rcmahar.bsky.social "a highlight reel of abridgement, lacking in connective tissue, pace, urgency and interest, despite excellent performances..."

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · May 8

Latest review for Æ: Southern Light’s Jesus Christ Superstar is an ambitious rendition of the challenging rock opera, highlighting the best of local theatre talent.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · May 8

REVIEW: Southern Light's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the #Festival Theatre.

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/jesus-christ...

"★★★★☆ It’s the buzz" says @rcmahar.bsky.social: "the company is stacked with talent and commitment ... Catch this Superstar before it’s gone."

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · May 3

Latest review for Æ! I loved this production of The Crucible from Scottish Ballet and visionary choreographer Helen Pickett.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · May 3

REVIEW! Scottish Ballet's The Crucible at Festival Theatre:

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-crucible...

"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Visceral" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "A fresh retelling of an old story, and an exemplary demonstration of the power of ballet as a storytelling medium."

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · May 1

Latest review for Æ: a lovely rendition of Incognito, with stellar work by cast & crew.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · May 1

REVIEW: EGTG take on Nick Payne's INCOGNITO at Assembly Roxy:
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/incognito-eg...

"★★★★☆ Earnest" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "A production packed with lightning-fast transitions and versatile performances."

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Apr 27

Had the opportunity to see this new work from @notsoniceuk.bsky.social, a strong effort on a compelling subject.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Apr 27

REVIEW: Living with the Dead from Not So Nice at Augustine United Church:

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/living-with-...

"★★★☆☆ Thoughtful" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a play that confronts the reality of death in its many forms. "Any show written by Cosette Bolt is one to get in your diary.":

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Apr 23

Latest review for Æ: This P&P was a hoot, be sure to catch it on the UK & Ireland tour if you can!

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Apr 23

REVIEW: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of) at the Festival Theatre

www.alledinburghtheatre.com/pride-and-pr...

"★★★★☆ Delightful" says @rcmahar.bsky.social. "Full of bright colours, superb comic timing, and dazzling moments of romantic sincerity amid the farce-like setting."

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Speak the Speech @speakthespeech.bsky.social · Mar 21

Latest review for Æ: DEATH OF A SALESMAN endures for a reason, and is navigated well by this production, despite a few flaws.

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Mar 21

REVIEW:
DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre.

alledinburghtheatre.com/death-of-a-s...

"★★★☆☆ Modern Tragedy" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of a @rawmaterialarts.bsky.social production that is "impactful, and proves the continuing relevance of Arthur Miller’s work."

📸: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan.

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