Local Hero
Greig to leave Lyceum’s AD role
David Greig to step away from AD position at Royal Lyceum
David Greig has announced that he will not be renewing his role as Artistic Director of the Royal Lyceum when his current contract ends in 2025, to return to his “first calling” as a writer.
Local Hero
★★★☆☆ Charming:
Local Hero, the Lyceum’s co-production with the Old Vic, has the authenticity and drive one would expect considering the source material, but fails to add much that is new.
Local Hero Extends Run
Extra fortnight and full cast announced:
The world premiere production of the musical adaptation of Local Hero at the Royal Lyceum has scheduled an additional two weeks of performances as it announces full casting for the show.
Local Hero Tickets on-sale May 1
Dates, on-sale dates & creative team announced:
Tickets for the musical adaptation of Local Hero at the Lyceum go on public sale on Tuesday 1 May 2018 at 10am. The production will open at the Lyceum on Sat 23 March 2019 for a four week run before transferring to London’s Old Vic.
Local Hero for Lyceum
Musical adaptation to get Edinburgh world premiere:
The Royal Lyceum is to stage the world premiere of a musical theatre adaptation of Bill Forsyth’s iconic 1983 movie Local Hero as part of its Spring 2019 season.
