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
Mt. Doubt at the Piano
Mt. Doubt frontman, Leo Bargery, takes to the stage alone in a mesmerising night of music – both old and new
Edinburgh International Festival announces 75th anniversary programme
Collaboration and connectedness are at the heart of this milestone event
The Scent of Roses
An, at times, overly complex story of family, relationships, and the lies we tell
Life is a Dream
A spectacular exploration of fate, free will, and reality’s fragility
Selva Almada
Brickmakers
A visceral exploration of family rivalries and following in your father’s footsteps
A Toast to the People: Francesca Beard & Joelle Taylor
Spoken-word series ends on a celebratory note
A Toast to the People: Vanessa Kisuule & Lemn Sissay
A joyful and high-energy pairing that brings warmth to a chilly evening of poetry
A Toast to the People: Inua Ellams & Saul Williams
An exceptional evening of poetry from two powerhouses
Mary Stuart [ONLINE]
Electric performances of Schiller’s monarchs are let down by an unnecessary conceit
Adventures with the Painted People
An enchanting encounter between two worlds
Wrapped Up In This [ONLINE]
A collaboration par excellence of performance and direction, stage production, and cinematography
Angela [ONLINE]
Mark Ravenhill delivers a touching tribute to an adoring mother
My Arm [ONLINE]
An adaptation that struggles with the digital format, but still manages to engage audiences
Karla Suárez
Havana Year Zero
An intriguing, if frustrating tale, about discovery, deception, and trying to get people the recognition they deserve