Searchlight have a vision to create theatre that can share life-changing stories.
It all began on Friday 2nd September 2011 in Perth, Australia, Searchlight Theatre Company made their debut performance. The Company has been founded by David Robinson and Michael Taylor, who have over 50 years of performing experience between them.
Anyone who loves theatre knows how exciting it can be. They know about the spine tingling moments that can take place; how the air is charged; how an audience of total strangers can be brought together through shared emotion, tears or laughter. Theatre can make us experience powerful feelings and leave us shaken and changed. It can provoke debate, but it can also affirm beliefs and reinforce shared values.
Searchlight have a vision to create theatre that can share life-changing stories with audiences, making them laugh and cry, experiencing and sharing what it is to be human as well as experiencing God. From each of their 11 visits to the Edinburgh Fringe, the Company has received at least one four star review.
Below we have a selection of snippets from some of our most acclaimed productions.
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
"The performances are well honed, with Screwtape himself standing out as an embodiment of snide evil"
★★★★★ - British Theatre Guide
"Yes Minister in space indicates not only the vibe of 'The Screwtape Letters', but also its quality"
★★★★★ - EdFringeReview.com
"The dialogue is superb, articulate and humorous. Religious or not, you will enjoy this"
★★★★ - Three Weeks Edinburgh
"It's very good entertainment and by no means for believers alone"
★★★★ - Edinburgh Guide
Eric Liddell: The Chariot of Fire
"Engaging at all times thanks to the quality of the staging, strong actors, and the improbable but true story"
★★★★ - Broadwaybaby.com
"Searchlight elevate this from mere biography to an exploration of determination, ambition and faith"
★★★★ - Three Weeks Edinburgh
Titanic: The Last Hero and the Last Coward
"A heartfelt and moving tribute to the heroism of the common man, and that the heart of even the richest men can be opened and brought into the light"
★★★★ - British Theatre Guide
"I can hardly pay the author a higher compliment. My penultimate show at Fringe 2023 was an unexpected gem"
★★★★ - Plays International
Chamberlain: Peace In Our Time
“A great play – with a fine attention to detail, accomplished performances and delightfully delivered music”
★★★★★ - FringeReview.co.uk
"It’s thoroughly entertaining theatre, of the calibre that is to be expected from Searchlight”
★★★★ - British Theatre Guide
“David Robinson in the title role was absolutely phenomenal”
★★★★ - Broadwaybaby.com
“Historical drama as it ought to be done"
★★★★ - Fringe Guru
"A good watch, historically well researched and finely acted this is a solid hour’s worth of theatre"
★★★★ - TheReviewsHub.com
Woodbine Willie: Poet & Padre
"A resonant experience that manages to find humour and joy amidst the sorrow and grief"
★★★★ - British Theatre Guide
"An excellent show that will no doubt continue to keep alive the story of Woodbine Willie for years to come"
★★★★ - FringeReview.co.uk
"This play of overwhelming sincerity and honesty is a moving and heart-warming tribute to Woodbine Willie."
★★★★ - Broadwaybaby.com
Questioning Aslan
"There's really a lot to love about this production"
★★★★ - British Theatre Guide
"Thought-provoking, well-written and well-performed, a bright and beautifully constructed piece of theatre"
★★★★ - Broadwaybaby.com