Seven Against Edinburgh
By Becky Hope-Palmer
Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
2022
“In great anthemic songs like the closing number You Gotta Work, the show has force, flair and style by the bucketload; and promises great things to come in the world of musical theatre, if the younger generation of female artists have anything to do with it.”
– Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
“This is an incredibly talented young cast who shine under the direction of Becky Hope-Palmer, Sophie Howell and young director Olivia McGeachy. Performing in the round is a huge challenge for any performer, but these seven are exceptionally at home in their surroundings. Also written by Hope-Palmer, this writing is a fantastic stomping ground for young actors cutting their teeth on one meaty production.”
★★★★★ North West End UK
Becky Hope-Palmer’s new gig-theatre show is a lively piece with a poignant message at its heart.
Hope-Palmer also goes one step further, using the show to highlight some harsh truths about medicine’s treatment of women today.”
★★★★The Wee Review
“A captivating piece of musical theatre, performed by a remarkably adept, young cast. Directors, Becky Hope-Palmer and Sophie Howell choreograph a slick show, which slips through time, and space with grace and ingenuity. All in all Seven Against Edinburgh is a very interesting, and well conceived show, and all the more impressive for the composure, and abundant energy of the young creatives who make it far more than the sum of its parts. This critic overheard audience in the post-show discussing another all-women musical featuring 6, rather than 7 performers; this critic thinks 7 is better in every respect.”
The Quintessential Review
Directed by Becky Hope-Palmer and Sophie Howell
Designed by Mela Cwynar
Musical Direction Sofia Kherroubi Garcia
Sound Design Merian Hall-Jones
Choreography Jo Richards
Lighting by Laura Hawkins
Photos by Mihaela Bodlovic












