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Dominic Corr
@dominiccorr.bsky.social
Film and Theatre Critic 🎭
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
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.
October 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Even on holiday, he's working ✍️

Breaking the Code, a fascinating tribute to Alan Turing, at the @royalderngate.bsky.social

Runs until Saturday and then continues on tour.
September 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A raunchy one 📺

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!
September 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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 💔 and Sherlock Holmes 🔍
July 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Grease is the word 💄

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 🍔🎶
June 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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 📺
June 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
@edfringe.bsky.social is officially battering at the door, with the Made In Scotland programme launch offering insight into what's to come.
May 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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 ❄️🦁🚪
May 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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 ✨️
May 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Starting the week out with Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake 🦢

This rule-breaking and revolutionary take is on at the Festival #Theatre until April 12th.
April 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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 📺
April 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A fantastically busy and warm welcome at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social to herald in @edchildrensfest.bsky.social 2025 ❤️

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/
March 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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 🎤
March 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Best time of the week 🎙

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, #Superman       & Lois, #Virdee, and maybe a lil bit of #LineofDuty... 🚨
February 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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
January 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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.
January 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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 ❤️
December 25, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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 👑
December 17, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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 4th🥚

Hearing grand things, so very pleased to see no sudden winds or major delays stopping me this time!
December 15, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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.
December 14, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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.
December 14, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Fast becoming as much a festive tradition as any #Panto, Strawmoddie are back with another Pratchett adaptation.

This year? The excellent Going Postal, performed at The Pleasance #Theatre until the 8th December
December 4, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Officially home 🌹

There's nowhere else to be on #StAndrewsDay than at the @byretheatre.bsky.social catching their Bard In The Botanics #panto Beauty and the Beast.

Starring some very familiar friends and faces, this is always the #Pantomime that officially kicks off #Christmas for me.
November 30, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Help Ma Boab! It's a double show day!

First up, Oor Wullie at the #Dundee Rep 🪣

This all-new, reimagined production, created with Noisemaker, brings Scotland's most beloved comic strip to life. Runs until December 30th.
November 30, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Time for one of the notable events of the festive calendar, with the long-awaited @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social end of year production. This year, it's Treasure Island 🏴‍☠️

This re-imagining of the classic tale features songs, pirates, and best of all - puffins.
November 29, 2024 at 9:41 PM