Review: ONCE – Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Review: ONCE – Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Sandra MacDonald Jun 1, 2026 5 min read
Review: Sass MacDonald calls 'Once' at Pitlochry Festival Theatre a "piece of magic." Discover why this Scottish premiere earned a unanimous standing ovation.
Pitch Your EdFringe Show: Fringe Quickies 2026 Submissions

Pitch Your EdFringe Show: Fringe Quickies 2026 Submissions

Will Quinn Jun 1, 2026 3 min read
Submissions are now open for Fringe Quickies 2026. Pitch your Edinburgh Festival Fringe show to The Quinntessential Review's audience of arts ticket buyers.
Inspiring Rebellion at the Edinburgh Children’s Festival

Inspiring Rebellion at the Edinburgh Children’s Festival

Will Quinn May 30, 2026 3 min read
We speak with international theatre-makers bringing Gretel and absurdist comedy to Edinburgh about the unique pressure of creating for young minds.
‘It is emotional’: Carlos Acosta on his return to ROH

‘It is emotional’: Carlos Acosta on his return to ROH

Will Quinn May 30, 2026 7 min read
Former Royal Ballet principal Carlos Acosta discusses his upcoming return to Covent Garden, where he will dance the role of Othello for the very first time.
Review: Calendar Girls – Edinburgh People’s Theatre – Church Hill Theatre

Review: Calendar Girls – Edinburgh People’s Theatre – Church Hill Theatre

Will Quinn May 29, 2026 6 min read
A review of Edinburgh People's Theatre's Calendar Girls. A tight-knit ensemble balances grief and comedy, overcoming the play's second-act structural flaws.