Reviews

Reviews

Reviews across our productions

"…confidence and class…impressive production…powerful and promising…”
Joyce McMillan THE SCOTSMAN ★★★★

"It’s a rare treat to witness this double bill of one-act miniatures by Sean Kane’s Theatre Enigma…Victoria Balnaves’s vocal settings of Mackay Brown’s words becomes even more lyrical, its incantatory chorale swelling to become a heartbreaking lament…theatrical nuggets…a pair of iridescent and beautiful unsung curios."
Neil Cooper THE HERALD ★★★★

"…An intense drama full of dark humour… Malcolm Hamilton was completely inspired as Brito – edgy and dangerous one moment, comical the next. The sight of him beating a defenceless loaf of bread to death with an axe was worth the ticket price alone… Four Nights in Knaresborough is likely to become a minor classic."
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS ★★★★

"Theatre Enigma return to the Netherbow with their simple but powerful staging of this much praised 1986 play by former squaddie Jonathan Lewis…Keith Hutcheon’s intense production draws a memorable ensemble performance…fine cast of Scottish based actors without a single weak link."
Joyce McMillan THE SCOTSMAN ★★★★

"…it’s a rare treat to witness this double bill of one-act miniatures by Sean Kane’s theatre enigma…Victoria Balnaves’s vocal settings of Mackay Brown’s words becomes even more lyrical, its incantatory chorale swelling to become a heartbreaking lament…theatrical nuggets…a pair of iridescent and beautiful unsung curios.”
Neil Cooper THE HERALD ★★★★

"The Battle In The Hills offers us a magnificent study of the dynamics of war, and the timeless role of women as angry, despairing, active observers of it....The Storm Watchers is an unforgettable hymn to marriage in all its forms, glistening with promise, rich in everyday fulfilment....driven by some powerful singing."
Joyce McMillan THE SCOTSMAN ★★★★

"…a terrific double-bill of two short plays of lesser known works by prominent Scottish authors…written and performed in Scots tongue by two energetic and gifted actors… very witty piece played to perfection with a lot of conviction and gusto by young actress Zoe Hunter who confidently conveys all of Sleekit’s steely charm…Colin Moncrieff is excellent in the part as he subtlety conveys the simple humanity that comes with grappling with your own moral conundrums and personal demons…I came out feeling enriched, entertained and proud of my heritage. I’ll admit it took a few minutes to initially adjust to the unfamiliarity of the old Scots tongue but this is quickly swept aside by convincing performances and two cracking good yarns."
Dylan Matthew EDINBURGHGUIDE.COM ★★★★

""a powerful lilting strength and a social resonance that makes it a delight to hear"
Joyce McMillan THE SCOTSMAN ★★★★