47 h. ago Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre review: it's a neglected classic for a reason

There are some fine performances here, but it’s an effort to tough your way through the more saccharine moments

Society

5 d. ago Necaxa review – Eva Longoria’s attempt at recreating Welcome to Wrexham is just painful

The Desperate Housewives star has invested in a Mexican football team, and even ropes in Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in her attempts to make a thrilling documentary. But it’s extremely hard to care about any of itWelcome to Wrexham is one of those TV shows that has moved its genre up a level. After years of glossy “behind-the-scenes” documentaries that were just another part of million-dollar sports franchises’ marketing portfolios, the story of unlikely celebrity investors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney taking the extremely unlikely decision to buy AFC Wrexham was an unexpected tonic and a worldwide hit.Inevitably, imitations are now spawning, with Amazon last month debuting the underwhelming Built in Birmingham, about NFL superstar Tom Brady’s half-hearted involvement in Birmingham City. Necaxa should have better prospects, since it’s on Disney+, the same platform as Welcome to Wrexham, and Reynolds and McElhenney are in it. But all the peculiar magic of the parent show is ...

Politics

6 d. ago Saving Mozart at The Other Palace: 'musical theatre talents squander their voices on this vapid pop

A musical theatre big swing at Mozart’s life which misses entirely

Culture

9 d. ago The Best Edinburgh Fringe Theatre 2025: Every show with a four or five star review from The Scotsman so far

Wondering what theatre you should see at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe? Here are the best shows our critics have seen, so far.

Culture

1 week ago Clive at Arcola Theatre review: it's hard to care while watching this pointless production

The set design is the only saving grace in Michael Wynne’s play about a clean-freak loser and his cactus

Society

3 w. ago Sing Street at Lyric Hammersmith review: has the energy and immediacy of your favourite band’s first gig

This delightful show’s catchy, uplifting music is boosted by an incredible band and charming cast

Politics

3 w. ago Sing Street at the Lyric Hammersmith: 'the level of musicianship is incredible'

This adaptation of the film set in Dublin in the 80s is an exuberant coming-of-age musical with a talented young ensemble

Politics

3 w. ago The Estate at the National Theatre review: Adeel Akhtar is extraordinary in this political yarn

Like life and politics, Shaan Sahota’s play is messy, but it’s also a bracingly vibrant debut

Politics

3 w. ago Poor Clare at the Orange Tree Theatre review: this riches to rags fable is polished but tone deaf

This meditation on wealth inequality draws hang-wringing parallels to the Middle Ages– with mixed results

Politics