Musicals
The Book of Mormon
★★★★☆ Something incredible
“Africa is nothing like the Lion King,” laments naïve, egotistical, nineteen year old Mormon missionary Elder Price, after having his dreams of spending his two year mission in Orlando Florida shattered, replaced by mud huts, AIDS, and a murderous general.
Come from Away
★★★★★ Energetic
There is an energy and buzz of vitality to Come from Away, touring to the Playhouse this week before transferring to Glasgow next week, which belies the musical’s potentially saccharine nature.
Æ at the 2024 Summer Festivals
All Edinburgh Theatre’s coverage of the 2024 festivals
Edinburgh’s theatre makers excelled themselves this year, with over 180 theatre, musical theatre, children’s theatre and dance shows at the Fringe. Which is a wonderful testament to the theatre bones of the city.
A Bohemian Life
★★★★☆ Joyful
The Bohemian Lyric Opera Company filled Edinburgh New Town Church with joy and show tunes for two days this Fringe with their concert A Bohemian Life.
Avenue Q
★★★★☆ Outrageous
Avenue Q, the Sesame Street parody for adults, filled with X-rated musical numbers, enjoys a skilful production from Sound Events Scotland at St Stephen’s Theatre, with a talented cast and some fun comedy moments.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
★★★★☆ Terrific ensemble
Captivate’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Edinburgh Academy is an imposing production, full of fine singing and acting.
The Phantom of the Opera
★★★★★ Breathtaking
A haunting production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart’s The Phantom of the Opera is staged by Captivate Theatre with a stellar cast of 21 at The Edinburgh Academy in Stockbridge.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
★★★★☆ Ode to Pubescence
The Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group return to the Fringe with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a joyful exploration of adolescence and the pressures that get in the way of success at, Paradise in Augustines for Week One.
The Last Five Years
★★★★☆ Bittersweet
New Edinburgh-based Never Ending Theatre brings a poignant rendition of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years to Paradise in Augustines, which is pacy and arresting from start to finish.
Legally Blonde
★★★★☆ Energetic
Sound Events Scotland’s Production of Legally Blonde at Saint Stephen’s Theatre for the whole Fringe, captivates the audience with an inspiring performance of the well loved musical.
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