1,523 stories by "Thom Dibdin"
Clever: There is a delicate balance between information and entertainment, and between history and contemporary relevance, in Michael Daviot's Nosferatu's Shadow at Sweet Grassmarket.
Gary Owen’s one-woman monologue, Iphigenia in Splott, has won the £10,000 James Tait Black Prize for Drama. Produced by Sherman Cymru and directed by Rach…
Hugely involving: An outstanding display of acting is given by Robin Thomson, who is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his first professional appearance by reviving his 2003 performance as…
Smooth: Revealing and emotional, Robert Burns: Rough Cut at the Storytelling Centre presents a thoroughly believable portrait of the poet.
Therapeutic: Jenna Watt's affecting exploration of Trident in Faslane may never go nuclear, but her sympathetic approach to a complex issue restores some much-needed humanity to an increasin…
Gleeful: Shamelessly broad and totally daft, Bob, Gin and Tonic Productions' parodic take on Shakespeare at C Cubed, is decidedly hit-and-miss. However, it has enough enjoyment and anarchic …
Broad, cheeky and deceptively carefully crafted, Grant Stott's solo show Tales From Behind the Mic is a great success.
Underwhelming: Dealing with dark, mysterious happenings, The Lake of Dead Languages from Caduceus at the Royal Scots Club threatens to plunge into deep waters but does not get much beyond th…
Bold: Fresh and experimental, the Ludens Ensemble’s reimagining of the Scottish play is an Expressionist fantasia of sound, projection and movement.
Summerhall’s domination of the awards at the Edinburgh Fringe continues with week two of the Fringe First prizes. Three of the seven awards given
Fast-paced fun: Excellent comic timing is a feature of Arkle's extremely enjoyable Black Comedy at the Royal Scots Club.
Despite being well acted and staged with commitment, Arkle's The Collector at the Royal Scots Club has only limited emotional impact.
Bin Heid, the second show of this year's Traverse Breakfast Plays provides easy-on-the-brain, but nonetheless witty, entertainment " perfect for an early morning viewing.
Energetic: This was a very funny and energetic show that is very suitable for three to ten year olds but older people might like it.
Lively: Shark in the Park is a lively show with songs for children.
Lacks punchline: Mamoru Iriguchi's creation 4D Cinema uses potentially genius technological techniques, but wastes it on 50 minutes of un-witty surrealism.
Stately: There is a classy and accomplished feel to The View from Castle Rock, the Book Festival's collaboration with Stellar Quines.
Consistently absurdist: A bundle of guaranteed, surreal comedy, but nothing unexpected or ground-breaking, Cat O' Nine Tales' A Royal Flush is a safe bet for an hour of humour at the Fringe.
Prestwick Elvis, by Swiftkick and New Celts at theSpace on the Mile, is a gently funny and unexpectedly sweet play that has a wide appeal.
Energetic, sharply funny and beautifully played, Hysterically Human and New Celts' My Romantic History is an extremely entertaining production at theSpace on the Mile.
There is no shortage of talent or effort in I Am Yours, presented by Thin Line and New Celts at theSpace on the Mile, but some odd choices and uncertain casting make for an uneven production.
Edgy and raw, but not always consistent, Some Voices from Spearhead Theatre and New Celts at theSpace on the Mile tackles difficult subject matters with humour and humanity.
Evocative: Matt Regan is a true man-of-the-people in Greater Belfast, his moving lyric for a city that could be.
A rare beauty: Lyrical, intelligent and completely compelling, Wind Resistance at the Lyceum Rehearsal Studio is a fascinating, thoughtful and entirely stunning piece.
In Triguing: Combining a dating show, with an exploration on the scientific basis of love, In Fidelity at the Traverse is great fun and deceptively clever.
