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    Review: Evita

    With songs such as Another Suitcase in Another Hall, High Flying Adored, Oh What a Circus and the well known Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, Evita is full of great numbers and includes some stirring choral singing by the ensemble.

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    I Made A Carrot Cake

    The performance is deeply emotive, with a stark set design and lighting set-up perfectly complementing the tone of the piece.

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    Review: The Sound of Music

    This production, directed by Jeremy Sams is fantastic. Verity Rushworth will have many people doubting her ability to play such an iconic role but as soon as she opens her mouth to sing, alongside her superb acting skills, all doubts vanish.

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    Review: Forgotten

    Forgotten is thought-provoking, encouraging you to think more of the elderly in your society, it makes you realise these people don't lose their characters as they age.

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    Review: Chess

    This production aims to sex up chess but even a great cast can't make a bad show good.

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    Review: Gagarin Way

    Opening and closing with the very relevant song "I Predict a Riot" by the Kaiser Chiefs, Gagarin Way is a comedy drama (more comedy than drama) which tells the story of four factory workers in Dunfermline. 

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    Review: Age of Arousal

    Age of Arousal tells the story of five females and the struggles they all face during a time of political upheaval and uncertainty on so many levels.

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    Review: Mamma Mia!

    Set on a Greek island, a young bride desperate to find the true identity of her father, invites three men from her mother’s past to her wedding - when they all show up, drama ensues. At times the show is hilarious and at others, very moving.

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    Review: Lord of the Flies

    Young Scots boys are not exactly renowned for their passion for dance, and this is something esteemed choreographer and director Matthew Bourne wanted to change.

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    Review: The Haunting

    Every so often you get the joy of witnessing a production which harnesses the audience to the unfolding action as soon as the curtain rises - and builds on that opening tension throughout every scene.

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