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Jason Donovan interview: On playing Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show
Jason Donovan has returned to one of his most famous roles: playing Frank-N-Furter in Richard O’Brien’s anarchic musical, The Rocky Horror Show. So, the question has to be: why? Jason Donovan as Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. Photo credit: Daniel Boud Interview: Jason Donovan on touring the UK with The Rocky Horror Show Jason Donovan talks to Richard Barber about playing Richard O'Brien's iconic Sweet Transvestite. So why this role? “In a nutshell,” he says, “I’m a

Lisa in the theatre
Dec 1, 20256 min read


Review: 300 Paintings by Sam Kissajukien at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2024 and acclaimed New York runs, Sam Kissajukien brings his original comedy, art, theatre show...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Review: K Mak at the Planetarium | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
K Mak at the Planetarium fuses live cello, violin, synth and vocals with cosmic visuals. Continually selling out her homeland Australia,...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Interview with Tim Benzie as he brings Solve-A-Long-A-Murder-She-Wrote back to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Award-winning playwright Tim Benzie talks about his return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025 with cult interactive show...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Priscilla Queen of the Desert musical UK tour announced for 2026
News: The King’s Theatre, Glasgow are delighted to announce that a major UK tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994...

Lisa in the theatre
Feb 21, 20252 min read


Review: Mary Poppins UK Tour 2025, Edinburgh - A perfectly polished triumph
Mary Poppins UK Tour review 2025 | Edinburgh - A perfectly polished triumph

Lisa in the theatre
Feb 4, 20254 min read


Review: BATSHIT, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe
Batshit by Leah Shelton review, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 4, 20245 min read


MARY POPPINS announces 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour and lead cast
Mary Poppins 2024 2025 UK tour announcement and lead cast news. What we know so far!

Lisa in the theatre
Mar 7, 20244 min read


Review: Reuben Kaye - The Butch is Back, Edinburgh Fringe 2023
Reuben Kaye, The Butch is Back! review Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 19, 20233 min read
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