Rishi Bhardwaj

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

★★★★☆ Fun

The 39 Steps, from EUTC at the Bedlam, is a hugely enjoyable romp. Pacy and impressively staged, it overcomes some problems in performance to create an impressive spectacle.

Oct 15 2026 | By More
Cogito, Ergo… Something?

Cogito, Ergo… Something?

★★★★☆ Dark

Cogito, Ergo…Something?, written and directed by James Harvey and performed by the Edinburgh University Theatre Company at their iconic Bedlam Theatre home (“not a church”, as the helpful sign says outside) has very dark roots.

Aug 23 2026 | By More
Necessary Cat’s shrewish double bill

Necessary Cat’s shrewish double bill

The Taming of the Shrew
The Tamer Tamed or The Woman’s Prize

This year’s double bill from Necessary Cat resurrects a 400 year old conversation between two early modern comedies

Aug 22 2026 | By More
The Pillowman

The Pillowman

★★★☆☆ Protracted

The Pillowman, by EUTC at the Bedlam for three performances only, succeeds on many levels but cannot fully overcome some obvious problems.

Apr 10 2026 | By More
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