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Claire Wood

@cmfwood

Claire has a day job in advertising and an unofficial evening-time job haunting the theatres of Scotland. (And further afield, when she can find an excuse.) She's happiest just before curtain up.

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Reviews: 269
Other Articles: 4
Underbelly Bristo Square

Tutu

Slapstick dance as tribute to traditional ballet has mixed effect

Two woman make eye contact. A winding red line is drawn across their faces.
Greenside @ Infirmary Street

Wishbone

Sparkly sharp script and nuanced performances in this twisty-turny love story

Summerhall

Without Sin

A beautifully executed reminder that strangers can be infinitely kind

Festival Theatre Studio

Imaginate: Protest

Perky play for kids invites us all to stand up and make a difference

Brunton Theatre

Enough of Him

Gripping exploration of rank racism in little known episode of Scotland’s history

Godspell
Assembly Rooms

Godspell

Punchy, powerful production of a classic musical by RCS Musical Theatre Masters students

Night Dances
ZOO Southside

Night Dances

Late night dance short on clear narrative but makes your bones bounce

The Mistake
theSpace on North Bridge

The Mistake

Masterful, devastating story-telling delivers a call to disarm

Peaceophobia
Omni Q-Park

Peaceophobia

Spirited, site-specific production about the lives of young, car-loving Bradford Pakistanis

Summerhall

Pain and I

Searingly beautiful insight into a life lived in pain