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Eilidh Loan's new play Cathy - inspired by her grandmother - premieres at the Traverse Theatre during Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Cathy plays until Sunday 30th August as part of TravFest26. Read my review below. Elaine C Smith in Cathy by Eilidh Loan. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic Cathy ★★★★☆ Review: 9 August 2026 | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Eilidh Loan's incredible debut play Moorcroft was based on her dad's amateur football team, and is one of the most joyful, refreshing pieces

Aladdin | PACE Theatre Company pantomime 2024, Paisley Arts Centre. Andy McGregor, Alan Orr, Chris Alexander.

Hen Night Horror review, Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow June 2024. Fraser Boyle, Ali Cleland, Kim Shepherd, Louise McCarthy, Frances Thorburn, Ma