Beth Blakemore
@beth_blakemore
Beth is the Theatre Editor here at The Wee Review. Often sleep-deprived, she juggles being a Spanish PhD student and tutor at the University of Edinburgh while working as a freelance writer and editor. Get in touch at beth.blakemore@theweereview.com.
Reviews: 125
Other Articles: 8
James V: Katherine
Scaled-back instalment of the James Plays series offers a story of heresy, heartache, and hope
In the Company of Women
Women’s fight for bodily autonomy is the focus of this understated and powerfully poignant directorial debut
Utama
Directional debut captures the staggering beauty of the Altiplano, as well as the culture and communities threatened by the climate crisis
10 years of the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival (ESFF) is back and bigger than ever before, bringing Spanish cinema to Edinburgh and beyond
As Far As Impossible
Profound and harrowing in equal measure, Rodrigues’ verbatim piece shines a light on humanitarian efforts
Ballet Black: Pioneers
Pioneering ballet company pay homage to activists of the recent past
ChildMinder
A bloated and convoluted plot renders this psychological drama a thrill-less thriller
Wolfie
Byrne and Russell-Martin’s incredible pairing brings Willis’ dark, whimsical world to life
Macbeth (an undoing)
A bold, brutal, and brilliant reincarnation of Shakespeare’s Scottish play
MANIPULATE: Into the Long Green Jaws
Poor set-up and pacing pull audiences out of this underwater world of wonders
Renato Cisneros
You Shall Leave Your Land
An absorbing exploration of one family’s clandestine roots and inherited lies
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Outstanding performances and production design dazzle Edinburgh audiences
James IV: Queen of the Fight
Fourth instalment in the James Plays is a visual, lyrical marvel
The Maggie Wall
Excellent solo performance fails to make up for predictable plot
When You Walk Over My Grave
A witty, subversive, and multi-layered exploration of life, death, and finding meaning in both
as british as a watermelon
Solo show delivers a thought-provoking, albeit unfocused, exploration of performer’s upbringing
Ballet Black: Double Bill
A captivating celebration of Ballet Black’s legacy and achievements