22 stories by "Fraser Macdonald"
As the alternate AldonzaDulcinea, Cassidy Janson would be forgiven for feeling a little out of place amongst the otherwise established company. On the contrary, Janson brings the feisty Scot…
Bruno Ravella sparks new magic into David McVicar's production, refreshing the feel of the piece whilst ensuring its original spark is retained. Although the fifth revival of McVicar's take …
As far as play texts go, Company jumps off the page from the word go - carefully crafted and delicately complied, to result in a magic mixture of New York grit and Broadway schmaltz. It's a …
They say that history is written by the victors. Though the ill-fated wives of Henry VIII may not seem to come out on top in your average history textbook, Six The Musical proves that there …
He's penned some of the greatest hits of the 20th century and is revered the world over. Now, the legendary music of Neil Diamond is brought to life on a West End stage for a night you won't…
As a performer, Robinson excels in her vocal talent and is sure to deliver a glorious homage to many of the great voices that are sadly no longer with us.
The performance itself is as a live concert rather than a fully costumed and set production,allowingactors to focus on the delivery of the score, bringing the musicto life in a way that othe…
Every so often, a show comes along that completely redefines how theatre should be done. In this year's panto adventure, Beauty and the Beast at Edinburgh's King's Theatre not only shows tha…
For kids of all ages - even mums and dads, who are just big kids at heart - this panto really does give something for all.
Under the direction of Nigel West, Glasgow's King's Theatre once again delivers a seriously entertaining pantomime.
It's been a decade since the Lyric Hammersmith theatre first brought a panto to their local faithful. Following plucky young hero Dick Whittington, Londoners can expect a heartwarming story …
Keith McLeish takes on larger-than-life panto dame Fairy B inSleepin' Cutieat Macrobert Arts Centre in Stirling, playing until 31 December.
With detailed explanatory notes for every piece of its 75-strong compilation, this must-have guide is sure to bolster the confidence of those lining up to take part in the most important min…
The screened version of this year's Palladium run brings a completely new perspective to the show, not only delivering a true reflection of the live experience but enhancing it beyond any re…
John Logan's Red, which debuted at the Donmar Warehouse in 2009, enjoyed a belatedWest End run at the beginning of this year. As afurther encore, a cinema broadcast of Michael Grandage'saccl…
Orchestrations are deliciously rich and offer the impression of a grand concert hall with musicians in fine tune. Si is a delightful little album that allows you to escape into the Italian r…
Returning to the Arts Theatre in London's West End after a UK tour, The Wipers Times proves that the history of the Great War can be engaging and at times entertaining.
The musical phenomenon that continues to take audiences by storm is arguably uplifting and depressing in equal measure. In this new book, Sarah Whitfield explores the audience's relationship…
Whilst the 1930s may be almost a century behind us, the suspense that this aged text brings rivals that of any psychological thriller on the silver screen these days.
As the centenary of the armistice of the First World War approaches, there is no better time for Sebastian Faulks's Birdsong to be revived once again in its staged adaptation by Rachel Wagst…
Despite an incredible back catalogue to choose from, and a nine year production history, the show never really captivates it's audience in the way it should.
Cumbernauld Musical Theatre Society bring their first staged musical to Cumbernauld Theatre's only a year since the Society's inception. Audiences can expect spooks, laughs and a ridiculousl…
