A new phenomenon is underway in theatre, elevating ordinary bystanders to tragic heroes
There's more than enough for arts fans to get their teeth into in Edinburgh. Lucy Jackson scratches the surface of the shiny new theatre season



Tony Cownie and the Lyceum present a brave attempt at intelligent farce.




01 Apr The Lyceum breathes new life into Thackeray's brutal exploration of social lusts, desires and foibles
12 Mar As artistic director at the Lyceum Theatre, Mark Thomson is responsible for ensuring its programme is both challenging and entertaining. Sarah Hunter discovers that's not always an easy process



26 Feb Questions of identity formation are overlooked as self-referentiality dominates this performance



14 Feb Williams' semi-autobiographical masterpiece shines through, but with more praise to the lighting than the direction




05 Nov An Irish adaptation of the Phaedre myth that is a classy, thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable production