4PLAY: Stories from the Edge of the Scaffold

4PLAY: Stories from the Edge of the Scaffold

Will Quinn Dec 8, 2025 9 min read
We preview 4PLAY at the Traverse. From 90s heists to AI survivalism, this year's new writing showcase isn't just a collection of plays—it's a manifesto.
Spooky Q&A: The Secrets Behind Edinburgh MagicFest 2025

Spooky Q&A: The Secrets Behind Edinburgh MagicFest 2025

Naomi J OToole Dec 8, 2025 9 min read
If you've ever wanted to know what makes this magic band of folks tick, here's your chance to dive into the secrets behind their mystical arts...
Review: Dancing Shoes – Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Review: Dancing Shoes – Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Guest Contributor Dec 8, 2025 4 min read
"...possibly one of the most surprisingly uplifting shows you’ll see all year if you’re lucky enough to get a ticket." - Dancing Shoes impresses at the Trav.
Review: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story – Alexandra Palace Theatre

Review: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story – Alexandra Palace Theatre

Guest Contributor Dec 8, 2025 5 min read
Whilst 'Matthew Cottle as Scrooge is fantastic: perfectly glum, cruel and obsessed with his money' Mark Gatiss's A Christmas Carol' is a qualified success.
Review: Aladdin, An Awfy Braw Adventure @ The Byre Theatre

Review: Aladdin, An Awfy Braw Adventure @ The Byre Theatre

Guest Contributor Dec 5, 2025 5 min read
"..a riot. Of the very best kind." Stephen Arden's villainous Salazar Sidewinder steals the show in Gordon Barr's lively Fife-based twist on the Aladdin tale.