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David Pollock

David Pollock

Biography

David Pollock is an arts writer based in Edinburgh. He has written about theatre for the Stage, the Scotsman, the Independent, the List, the i, Financial Times and others

Recent Articles

Sherlock Holmes review

Sherlock Holmes review

Adaptation of three stories about the well-loved detective
Noises Off review

Noises Off review

Michael Frayn’s demanding, hilarious farce-within-a-farce is given a skilful and energetic revival in this touring version, courtesy of director Douglas Rintoul
This Is a Gift review

This Is a Gift review

Myth of King Midas is transposed to 21st century Leith in this poetic monologue
Grease review

Grease review

Joyously nostalgic musical on a cinematic scale
Lear review

Lear review

Actor and writer Ramesh Meyyappan presents a groundbreaking non-verbal interpretation of Shakespeare’s King Lear
The Mountaintop review

The Mountaintop review

Stylised revival of Katori Hall’s drama lacks intimacy
Meme Girls review

Meme Girls review

Andy McGregor writes and directs a fast, funny play about teen friendship and dreams of success, produced by A Play, a Pie and a Pint
Goodbye Dreamland Bowlarama review

Goodbye Dreamland Bowlarama review

Quirky coming-of-age drama
LIFE review

LIFE review

Maria MacDonell writes and stars in a graceful, interactive two-hander set in a life drawing class at the Studio at Festival Theatre in Edinburgh
Studio3: Alright Sunshine, FLEG and Fruitcake review

Studio3: Alright Sunshine, FLEG and Fruitcake review

Triple bill of outstanding short plays
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