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Scottish Critics Slam Royal Lyceum's Controversial Review Policy

3/17/2026

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Fifteen Scottish theatre critics criticized the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh for excluding UK national publications from reviewing One Day.
They called the decision divisive and said it undermines Scottish critics and audiences.
They said the two-tier invitation implies the production is unfinished, despite tickets at £55.
The Lyceum acknowledged concerns but defended the move as necessary to generate buzz for the London run.

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Fifteen Scottish theatre critics criticized the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh for excluding UK national publications from reviewing One Day.
They called the decision divisive and said it undermines Scottish critics and audiences.
They said the two-tier invitation implies the production is unfinished, despite tickets at £55.
The Lyceum acknowledged concerns but defended the move as necessary to generate buzz for the London run.