@dominiccorr.bsky.social
Film and Theatre Critic π Sarcasm is the default setting. Editor of https://corrblimey.uk freelance writer and critic for The List, BBC Radio Scotland, Reviews Hub, In Their Own League. Film Critics UK and Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland judge
'This opening salvo from Briningβs season is promising, capturing the wound of sorrow and bristles with confidence and charm'
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ - The Seagull
Runs at the @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social until November 1st
corrblimey.uk/2025/10/15/r...
The big press night of the week goes to @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social for their production of The Seagull.
Starring a whole host of familiar faces to the Scottish stage, and also featuring Caroline Quentin, The Seagull runs until November 1st.
Even on holiday, he's working βοΈ
Breaking the Code, a fascinating tribute to Alan Turing, at the @royalderngate.bsky.social
Runs until Saturday and then continues on tour.
A raunchy one πΊ
Just off air with the always lovely Michelle for telly chat on BBC Radio Scotland.
Up for discussion? Amazon Prime's The Girlfriend, the newest season of #Taskmaster, and the National Television Awards this evening!
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Explore IKEAβs Magical Patterns exhibition at Dovecot Studios, showcasing 60 years of vibrant textile design until January 2026.
#HaveAGander at IKEA: Magical Patterns
https://corrblimey.uk/2025/07/19/have-a-gander-at-ikea-magical-patterns-dovecot-studios-edinburgh/
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Discover Joz Norris's captivating Fringe show, 'You Wait. Time Passes.' Explore themes of ambition and closure with humor and heart.
#HaveAGander at Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes
https://corrblimey.uk/2025/07/22/have-a-gander-at-the-edinburgh-fringe-2025-joz-norris-you-wait-time-passes/
Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 β Gimme AΒ Sign!
Welcome to comedian Bailey Swilley's ghost tour, complete with tales of haunted tampons, magical spells and life lessons on family expectations, grief and growing up. Gimme a Sign! is a storytelling comedy, based on a family tragedy andβ¦
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'Bard in the Botanics proves once again that even in the open air, the darkness can feel very close indeed' π©Έ
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ - Doctor Faustus
Finishes at the Kibble Palace on July 12th.
https://corrblimey.uk/2025/07/11/review-doctor-faustus-bard-in-the-botanics-glasgow/
Better late than never.
Starting my Bard in the Botanics season a little late this year, starting with Doctor Faustus ahead of A Midsummer Night's Dream tomorrow!
Both end this weekend before we move on to Romeo & Juliet π and Sherlock Holmes π
Grease is the word π
A wonderful night at Pitlochry Festival Theatre for their opening gala of the new season, which has already been in full swing thanks to the studio.
But for big belting tunes, #Grease is running until September 27th ππΆ
It's that time again, folks!
I'll be on BBC Radio Scotland shortly with Heather Suttie for all your telly suggestions this week!
We're having a wee look at #TheBuccaneers, #FUBAR, and the next series of Not Going Out πΊ
@edfringe.bsky.social is officially battering at the door, with the Made In Scotland programme launch offering insight into what's to come.
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A trip into Narnia to kick off a busy week, as The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe returns to #Edinburgh at the Festival #Theatre.
This magical adventure for families runs until May 17th βοΈπ¦πͺ
What's the buzz?
At the Festival #Theatre tonight to catch Southern Light Opera's take on the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
One of my personal favourites, it's running until Saturday β¨οΈ
What's the buzz?
At the Festival #Theatre tonight to catch Southern Light Opera's take on the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
One of my personal favourites, it's running until Saturday β¨οΈ
Starting the week out with Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake π¦’
This rule-breaking and revolutionary take is on at the Festival #Theatre until April 12th.
Back at The Tun this afternoon to have a long over-due telly chat with Michelle McManus.
What can you expect this time? New shows like #TheBondsman and #DyingForSex, and the UK premiere of #Austin πΊ
A fantastically busy and warm welcome at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social to herald in @edchildrensfest.bsky.social 2025 β€οΈ
So much to look forward to, so keep your eyes peeled for our coverage ahead of #EdChildrensFest.
Can't wait? The full programme can be viewed at; www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/
It's a biggie, folks.
It's a busy press night for the one and only Wild Rose, running at the @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social until Saturday 19th April π€
A busy night for Now That's What I Call A Musical, starring Nina Wadia and Sam Bailey with special guest Toyah Wilcox.
Running at the #Edinburgh Playhouse until March 1st.
Best time of the week π
You can listen back to BBC Radio Scotland to catch the wonderful Michelle McManus, and I have a gab about all things telly.
This week? #WhiteLotus, #Supermanβ―β―β―β―β―β― & Lois, #Virdee, and maybe a lil bit of #LineofDuty... π¨
Our Marina is in #Glasgow today to catch the press night of Kinky Boots as it opens at @kingsandroyal.bsky.social π’
The hit cabaret , drag, and high-heeled #musical, starring Johanne Radebe, runs until Saturday before opening in #Edinburgh next week.
Practically perfect in every way. Time for a trip to Cherry Tree Lane at the Festival #Theatre as the winds blow in another way, and Mary Poppins has safely landed in #Edinburgh
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Back out following a nasty little bit of lurgy and some behind the scenes work and preparations!
Glad to be stepping out into a busy week with EUSOG's production of Singin' in the Rain, running at @thepleasance.bsky.social #Edinburgh until the 25th.
A very Merry #Christmas and a peaceful time to everyone who has been a supporter over the past year.
Time for a spot of rest, but you can catch the @corrblimey.bsky.social team's top picks for #theatre in #Scotland from the past year very soon β€οΈ
The CATS have joined Bluesky!
As we plot in the background for the year ahead, lets take a look back at the winners at the 2024 ceremony at the Theatre Royal: criticsawards.theatrescotland.com/copy-of-2024...
Kicking off the week with a proper grassroots treat, as Edinburgh People's Tgeatre bring their Panto, Sleeping Beauty to audiences.
This team always delivers on the fun and community spirit and is running at Church Hill Theatre until December 22nd π
Double show day on the West Coast! First up, a very overdue visit to The Gaiety to catch Mother Goose @thesolarbear.bsky.social, which runs until January 4thπ₯
Hearing grand things, so very pleased to see no sudden winds or major delays stopping me this time!
Over to Cumbernauld Lanternhouse now to catch the first of their festive offerings with Gary McNair's take on the classic Pinocchio.
This raucous and entertaining adventure runs until December 29th.
A 3 show day, and I'm kicking it off with one of the most unique and wonderful pieces in recent years - as Barrowland Ballet's The Gift returns to Capital Theatre's The Studio.
The previous CATS-Winner turns the power of imagination into a remarkable piece of joy and movement.
