Posts by David Petherick
Group Portrait in a Summer Landscape
Peter Arnott’s latest offering presents an exquisite dance between the epochs of the past and the impending future. Set against the idyllic backdrop of a Perthshire summer home, the haunting spirit of young Will, masterfully portrayed by Robbie Scott, serves as an evocative centerpiece. George Rennie, his father and a fervent academic brought to life…
Read MoreWhat is the future for the Edinburgh International Film Festival?
The Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Edinburgh Filmhouse and the Belmont cinema in Aberdeen have all stopped trading with immediate effect. The parent charity that runs them — Centre for the Moving Image — announced it had called in administrators after what it described as a “perfect storm”. It said it had seen sharply rising…
Read MoreFree worldwide screening to commemorate Jim Haynes
Free online screening of the award-winning, feature-length documentary MEETING JIM will take place from March 5-8, 2021. Thousands of people from all around the world heard the sad news of Jim Haynes’ passing on January 6th 2021. Haynes was named ‘the godfather of social networking’ by The Guardian and was recently called ‘the man who…
Read More5 new monologues by Rona Munro on YouTube
TRAVERSE THEATRE PRESENTS THE FIVE FROM INSIDE MONOLOGUES BY RONA MUNRO, DIRECTED BY CAITLIN SKINNER Featuring the Donny’s Brain cast The first monologue will be available to watch on YouTube from 7.30PM tonight (Wed 15 April) – the original time and date of Donny’s Brain’s press performance All pieces will be available to watch on demand and free…
Read MoreMrs Puntila and her man Matti
Bawdy, brilliant, glorious and gallus. Mrs Puntila and her man Matti is an achingly funny, finely crafted and played joy. Denise Mina brings Brecht to Scotland with a sizzling, sparky and sexily socialist adaptation which is an utter delight in every way. The earthy, witty language of Brecht is given new life in a lively,…
Read MoreNixon in China
This is a mesmerising, gorgeous looking and amazing sounding production that represents a stunning Trump era re-take on what was a classic and innovative original production in 1987. The dazzling, seamless, silent set shifts and amazing back projection and set design combine with a brilliant sound system. There is an added element with the sets…
Read MorePride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) This is a stunning, joyous, rapture to watch. It is a total riot of fun from start to finish. Jan Austen’s iconic and timeless classic is given a funny, feminist reboot, with a cast of six sassy young women on stage, playing each and every role, female and male, with…
Read MoreAn Edinburgh Christmas Carol
Scrooge in Edinburgh is at the heart of this delightful Christmas story, with Greyfriars Bobby meeting Tiny Tim in a perfectly pitched seasonal romp. This production is of course designed to be enjoyed by children, and judging from the hearty chuckles and giggles issuing from the stalls throughout, it certainly hit its mark. At one…
Read MoreBarber Shop Chronicles
This is a production full of energy, passion and joy set to a riotously enjoyable soundtrack. I strongly advise getting to the show early, as you’ll find cast members roaming around the auditorium greeting and shaking hands with everyone. You get to hang out with the cast while the DJ spins up a series of…
Read MoreTosca
This is a glorious, uplifting and gorgeously staged reminder of the immense power and passion of Puccini’s musical storytelling. Anthony Besch’s landmark 1980 production of Tosca forms the core of this revival directed by Jonathan Cocker, with the action transposed from 1800 to 1940s Italy under Mussolini’s fascists. There is good reason for the longevity…
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