Gavin Paul
Burns for Brunch
★★★★☆ Anti-Brexit Rabbie:
Robert Burns wakes up hungover among empty bottles. He’s the real Rabbie, even though he talks about Brexit in Theatre Objektiv’s hilarious Burns for Breakfast at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Hamish Henderson: On The Radical Road
★★★★☆ Lively commitment:
Hamish Henderson: On the Radical Road, from Theatre Objektiv at the Storytelling Centre, is a compelling illustration of the work of the celebrated writer, folklorist and internationalist.
Robert Burns: Rough Cut
★★★☆☆ Engaging:
Robert Burns: Rough Cut, appearing again at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, brings to life the titular poet at his most expressive and intense.
Robert Burns: Rough Cut
★★★☆☆ Smooth
Revealing and emotional, Robert Burns: Rough Cut at the Storytelling Centre presents a thoroughly believable portrait of the poet.
Wojtek the Bear
✭✭✭✭✩ Love and regret
Theatre Objektiv brings alive a story of love and hope born from the abject trauma of war. While heart-warming, there’s also something unnerving in their telling of the tale.
It’s Burns, Jamie, but not as we know him
Popping up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for one night only on Friday, as the opening event of BurnsFest 2013, is Donald Smith’s somewhat controversial take on Scotland’s bard.
First view – Puss In Boots
Picture Special from the Brunton Panto
The Brunton has a new director and writer for its pantomime this year with Tim Licata of local comedy troupe Plutôt la Vie taking over at the helm and Philip Meeks on writing duties. Here are a few pics to whet your appetite.
