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Showchoir: ‘Encore’

My biggest question as I arrived at the Teviot Debating Hall for the Edinburgh University Footlight’s Showchoir performance was: could this show could reach the same heights as last year’s wonderful performance by the same company? The opening number, a full choir performance, served as a nice introduction to the night and, alongside the five-man […]

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EUSC’s Twelfth Night

Mistaken identity, gender swapping, wanton drunkenness – this production had all the hallmarks of a classic Shakespearean comedy. This production, directed by Lauren Stockless, with its minimalist set and live music provided by Fiona Russell and Mim Wright, felt extremely faithful to the Shakespearean original.   Generally the production was very well directed – however, […]

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A Step in Time: EU Footlights Showchoir

Edinburgh University Footlights’ Showchoir have created a wonderfully uplifting show that is certain to send you home singing and dancing with a huge grin on your face. A Step In Time really is a special performance. The opening, title song, ‘A Step In Time’, whilst not stellar, sets us up for the rest of the […]