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This week's theatre in Scotland: Made in China, Undertow Overflow and Kissing Linford Christie

ReviewsOct 18, 2022by Fergus MorganVarious, Scotland

L-r: Jo Freer and Amber Lin in Made in China; poster for Undertow Overflow; Victoria Beesley in Kissing Linford Christie. Photos: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan/Alan Morris/Eoin Carey

L-r: Jo Freer and Amber Lin in Made in China; poster for Undertow Overflow; Victoria Beesley in Kissing Linford Christie. Photos: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan/Alan Morris/Eoin Carey

This week’s theatre in Scotland: a staid but stylish two-handed critique of consumerism, a playful, poignant hour of songs and short stories, and an energetic, exuberant children’s show about athletics

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