joycemcmillan

@joycemcm

Columnist and theatre critic writing mainly for The Scotsman, living and working in Edinburgh and around Scotland. Interested democracy, human rights.

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    Apr 5

    This is probably my last instagram about @inverleithhouse. A new approach is required. There are…

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    Apr 5

    Very sad to hear of the death of Hector Macmillan, author of The Sash. His work in the 70’s was foundational to the wave of Scottish playwriting in the years after. He adapted Moliere into Scots for The Lyceum. A lovely man, a nurturer of colleagues. He will be much missed.

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    Apr 5

    Such a lovely night at in Belfast. Don’t often find words hard but was bit overwhelmed by deeply thoughtful speech in gifting me Folk Singer of the Year. The Calvinist stock part of me was running for cover! Thanks all for kind words. Sing on!

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  4. Apr 4

    Stunning. Do they make them like this any more? Not sure...

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    Marvin Gaye’s isolated vocals for “I Heard It Through The Grapevine." Simply incredible.
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    Apr 4

    Saw last night - theatre of the absurd isn't normally my thing, but this was pretty powerful, scary, resonant stuff. you've got til Saturday - go see it

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    Apr 4

    How community art projects from Huntly to Paisley have created a new sense of cultural identity via

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  7. Apr 3

    Manners? Even towards his own wife? Never heard of them. What a creep.

    For compare and contrast here is pic-h/t-
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  8. Apr 3

    Saturday's double review of 's brilliant, tragic & hilarious take on William Topaz McGonagall - this week - and James Graham's acclaimed political drama This House, last week.

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    Apr 3

    Spring/Summer Talks Season | Nurturing Culture In An Age Of Rage. Join us at on Saturday 28th April to hear from and , introduced by and chaired by . TKTS £5/£1 >

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    Apr 3
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    My home town In the 80’s long before the heritage park I used to roam that site and write lyrics for songs Like Thatcher had created our very own mad max adventure park It was a constant reminder of the shoulders on which we all stood No better man than to tell it

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    Apr 3

    Finally caught The Duke in Perth, superb storytelling, get along if you can for great theatre and great causes (and see in our show at lunchtime too)

    Saturday's piece on Shon Dale-Jones, his remarkable shows The Duke and Me And Robin Hood, and how he uses them to raise money for children in crisis. Catch The Duke , tomorrow until Thursday.
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  12. Apr 2

    Monday's review of 's huge North Lanarkshire community project Shift, at over Easter weekend... not online yet, but here's the image...

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  13. Apr 2

    Monday's review of Bunny ... not online yet, but here's the image...

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  14. Apr 2

    Saturday's piece on Shon Dale-Jones, his remarkable shows The Duke and Me And Robin Hood, and how he uses them to raise money for children in crisis. Catch The Duke , tomorrow until Thursday.

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    Mar 29

    Beg borrow steal or even better BUY a ticket for wonderful homage to Poet and Tragedian William Topaz McGonnagal. “McGonnagal’s Chronicles” at

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  16. Mar 30

    Today's column: a wee fantasy in which Britannia, who has seen a thing or two, accompanies Theresa May on her four nations day-trip to mark one year to Brexit.

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  17. Mar 28

    What a disgrace...

    “The evidence was seized 9 yrs ago, the complaint made 6 yrs ago & the report was completed 2 yrs ago. Finally the Met Police have revealed, through gritted teeth, that Special Branch had supplied information to secret organisations”
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  18. Mar 27

    Composer and performer of what could be the best live score for a theatre show ever heard in Scotland...

    Theatre is good for the soul... Happy Photography by Mihaela Bodlovic Come and see at the
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  19. Mar 27

    Playwright & actress on award-winning play This House, Festival Theatre tonight till Sat. Relive the torrid Westinster crises of the late 70's, as Jim Callaghan's precarious Labour govt. struggles for survival..

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    Mar 26

    "Stevie Jones's soundscape is weird, pulsing and inspired." Wow! Kind words for Richard III from

    My 4-star **** review of 's terrific, fast-moving production of Richard III ....
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