David McFarlane

Annexe Arts Launched

New city centre youth arts hub:

Black Dingo Productions has launched a new theatre-based arts hub for young people in the Annexe venue next to The Vault on Merchant Street, under George IV Bridge.

Oct 6 2017 | By Thom Dibdin | 1 Reply More

Showcase returns with George Michael tribute:
This year’s Showcase production, opening at the Church Hill theatre from Tuesday 26 September 2017, will feature a tribute to George Michael among the mix of hits from rock, pop and musicals.

Sep 25 2017 | By Thom Dibdin | Reply More

Titanic

★★★★☆ Huge:
Epic in sweep, thoroughly musical and breathtakingly staged, Southern Light Opera’s Titanic The Musical has some real drawbacks but provides marvellous entertainment overall.

Feb 22 2017 | By Hugh Simpson | 2 Replies More

Showcase 2016

★★★☆☆ Energetic variety:
Well staged, beautifully sung and dazzlingly eclectic, Showcase 2016 is not always consistent but certainly has something for everyone.

Sep 28 2016 | By Hugh Simpson | Reply More

SLO Stage Titanic

Southern Light announce team for 2017 production:
Edinburgh’s oldest theatre company has announced that its 120th production will be Titanic The Musical, playing the King’s in February 2017.

May 6 2016 | By Thom Dibdin | Reply More

Showcase 2015

★★★☆☆ On song:
Returning to the Church Hill Theatre for their 25th annual production, Showcase provide a fitting tribute for the theatre’s own fiftieth anniversary on 25 September 2015.

Sep 24 2015 | By Thom Dibdin | Reply More

Showcase 2015

★★★★☆ Showstoppers:

Working the surprise factor to great effect, Showcase rises to the challenges of staging a big choral show on the King’s stage with significant success.

May 30 2015 | By Thom Dibdin | 2 Replies More