Writing, Theatre, Poster Design, Films, Education and Attempted Wit
Published reviews of productions I have written, directed, or appeared in.
In 2009 I was delighted to return to Our Lady's Musical Society to direct their production of OKLAHOMA! While I was aware of two songs "Oh, what a beautiful morning" and "Surrey with a fringe on top" I really didn't know about the show. Through the wonders of the internet I began to research the … Continue reading Oklahoma! (2009) – Preparation is Everything
Some final words... March 18, 2018 Another great week of performances in Airdrie Town Hall - The Wedding Singer has been a blast to direct and by all accounts the show is a runaway success. Artwork ACAOS I particularly enjoyed the performances of the principals, especially Kathryn Heron as Julia, although the rest of the … Continue reading The Wedding Singer
"Director Thomas Gemmell deserves a lot of credit for making the performance such a terrific triumph and musical director Ross Angus was on point in turning these polished performers into rockers. Kudos also to choreographer Lisa Kennedy for the energy of the movements and stage director Alan Love, who made sure it all ran seamlessly. … Continue reading Rock of Ages – Reviews
Sunshine on Leith is a great show. Even if you aren't aware of, or a huge fan of the music of The Proclaimers, Stephen Greenhorn crafted a show that is very accessible and extremely enjoyable. The script is in turns hilarious, sad, full of banter and camaraderie and then deep relatable emotions. It's a combination … Continue reading Sunshine on Leith (2016)
FEEDBACK and NODA SHOW REPORT March 21, 2014 https://www.noda.org.uk/events/reports/jesus_christ_superstar_10 The Society rose to the challenge for successfully presenting this dramatic rock opera. Steven Struthers provided an outstanding performance, brilliantly dramatizing the suffering of Jesus Christ making full use of his impressive vocal range. His performance was equally matched by Kris Morrison as Judas Iscariot and … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar
April 10, 2013 Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser NODA show report |David Black ACAOS brought the much awaited West Side Story to Airdrie marking 100 years since their first ever performance in the Town Hall. This production was incredibly slick from start to finish with excellent choreography making full use of the performers’ talents. This was … Continue reading West Side Story – Preview/Review/NODA
Godspell (2012) - my second production for ACAOS as director, a creative challenge which became a success.
‘Oklahoma’ proved to be a beautiful evening Nov 25 2009 by Graham Miller MUSIC lovers weary of the current glut of talent shows and rock musicals found refuge in Our Lady’s High School Former Pupils’ Light Opera Society production of Oklahoma. The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical is packed with show-stopping songs which the audience … Continue reading Oklahoma! (2009)
November 14, 2007 Our Lady's show leaves audience Fair delighted November 14 2007 by Victoria Weldon THEATRE-GOERS were treated to a musical lesson in elocution as My Fair Lady hit the stage at Motherwell Civic Theatre. Our Lady's High School Former Pupils' Light Opera Society performed the classic Lerner and Loewe musical with ease and … Continue reading My Fair Lady Review – Motherwell Times
May 9, 2007 Carousel more than lived up to reputation of a brilliant musical May 9 2007 by Joe O’Brien YOU’RE A Strange One, the cast sang to Julie Jordan during the production of Carousel at Motherwell Civic Theatre last week. And indeed she was. Despite numerous pleas from friends to leave her “bad boy” … Continue reading Carousel Review – Wishaw Press
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