A vibrant, heart-pumping piece of gig-theatre, The Singer – co-produced by Dundee Rep Theatre and Solar Bear in collaboration with Aberdeen Performing Arts – is a soaring celebration of identity, expression, and human connection. At its core, the production is powered by original songs from Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter KT Tunstall. Tunstall’s score is packed with genuine bops that hold their own alongside any studio album, bringing a infectious authenticity to the narrative. There’s also strong ensemble work from Jarrett-Scott and Dobre, while Rea and Wood deliver electrifying performances that make you root unreservedly for their success. It is an innovative, deeply affecting piece of musical theatre that deserves a long life well beyond this year.