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Review: WHAT I'M HERE FOR, Tron Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 02, 2026

What I’m Here For (Danish title Flora) is a co-production between internationally acclaimed companies Vanishing Point (Scotland) and Teater Katapult (Denmark)....

Review: SAILMAKER, The Gaiety


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 01, 2026

First performed in 1982, Sailmaker is a set text for National 5 English. It remains a powerful and resonant piece for audiences of all ages. The Gaiety is excited to revive Sailmaker for new audiences in association with Beacon Arts Centre, embarking on a Scottish tour concluding at The Gaiety....

Review: INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS at Theatre Royal Glasgow


by Mary Baillie - April 02, 2026

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts brings the iconic TV detective to the stage in a new original mystery. ...

Review: MEDEA, Tron Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 29, 2026

Everyone knows how Jason won the Golden Fleece - everyone knows how he became a hero for all time - and everyone knows the part his wife, Medea, played in creating his legend - don't they?...

Review: SUSIE MCCABE: COMING OF RAGE, King's Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 28, 2026

McCabe is back and she has more to say than ever. After a health scare at 44, she was on a path to a more stress free life… Then her life came crashing down around her, followed by having to show her mum how to live in the modern tech world....

Review: FLORA, Pavilion Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 27, 2026

In this new musical about one of Scotland's most famous daughters, Flora is a reluctant heroine caught up in the power games of the men around her, as she braves imprisonment, fame, famine, migration and war in her lifelong struggle to keep her family safe....

Review: FLIGHT, Citizens Theatre


by Mary Baillie - March 29, 2026

Vox Motus challenge theatrical conventions in their groundbreaking international hit Flight showcasing at the Citizens in Glasgow until the 7th of April. Based on the novel Hinterland by Caroline Brothers, this gorgeous piece was adapted by Oliver Emanuel and directed by both Jamie Harrison and...

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Theatre Royal


by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 25, 2026

Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. ...

Review: SUE PERKINS: THE ETERNAL SHAME OF SUE PERKINS, King's Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 22, 2026

You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy – but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. In this brand-new show, she shares the unlikely happenings from a career in the spotlight....

Review: KIM BLYTHE: COWBOY, Citizens Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 22, 2026

Kim Blythe is a cowboy – not the rugged, western kind but more like a questionable tradesman. Unsure but thriving after a sold-out Fringe run, Kim brings her second show Cowboy to the GICF for one last rodeo as she tries to make sense of it all. If you feel like you’re constantly winging it thro...

Past Shows

The Shoop Shoop Show
The Shoop Shoop Show
Mar 28

Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck, is leading a brand-new theatre show celebrating the incredible music of Cher.The international extravaganza is coming to the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 28th March 2026. Showcasing every decade...

Sunday Classics: Flanders Symphony Orchestra
Sunday Classics: Flanders Symphony Orchestra
Oct 27

Global superstar guitarist Milo Karadagli headlines this kaleidoscopic concert conjuring the rich colours and intoxicating perfumes of Spain. Experience one of Belgiums finest orchestras whose...

Sunday Classics: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday Classics: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Oct 13

Searing passions, heartbreaking romance, all-consuming energy: the mighty Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off the Usher Halls 2019-20 Sunday Classics concerts with an all-Russian programme of...

Sunday Classics: The Planets: An HD Odyssey, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sunday Classics: The Planets: An HD Odyssey, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Jun 16

Take an unforgettable journey to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. With the visionary music of Holsts The Planets, together with stunning NASA images of...

Sunday Classics: Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk
Sunday Classics: Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk
May 12

YouTube sensation Valentina Lisitsa is nothing less than a modern marvel. A brilliant pianist of the Russian old school who plays with fiery intensity and...

Sunday Classics: Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk
Sunday Classics: Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk
May 12

YouTube sensation Valentina Lisitsa is nothing less than a modern marvel. A brilliant pianist of the Russian old school who plays with fiery intensity and...

Sunday Classics: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday Classics: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Apr 14

With a career spanning more than half a century, eminent British pianist John Lill is a commanding figure throughout the international classical world. Hes revered...

Sunday Classics: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday Classics: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Apr 7

Pinchas Zukerman: one of the worlds pre-eminent violinists, now equally respected as a conductor, he has dazzled listeners for decades with his effortlessly natural musical...

Sunday Classics: War Horse: The Story in Concert – Centenary Concert
Sunday Classics: War Horse: The Story in Concert – Centenary Concert
Nov 18

The tragedy of war, the beauty of peace – and the enduring power of friendship. Award-winning author Michael Morpurgo reads his emotionally-charged War Horse live,...

Sunday Classics: Russian State Symphony Orchestra with Barry Douglas
Sunday Classics: Russian State Symphony Orchestra with Barry Douglas
Oct 14

Heart-stopping romance; mischievous wit; and one of the most moving tales in the whole of ballet. A mighty all-Russian programme from one of Russia’s foremost...

Bruckner Orchester Linz
Bruckner Orchester Linz
Apr 29

Following the likes of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Basel Chamber Orchestra in the Sunday Classics series, the Usher Hall presents...

Czech National Symphony Orchestra with Pavel Kolesnikov
Czech National Symphony Orchestra with Pavel Kolesnikov
Apr 22

The Usher Hall’s highly-acclaimed Sunday Classics programmes continues after stunning performances from the likes of the Brussels Philharmonic and Russian State Symphony Orchestra. Now rising...

Valentina Lisitsa and the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra
Valentina Lisitsa and the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra
Mar 4

Valentina Lisitsa is not only the first YouTube star of classical music; more importantly, she is the first classical artist to have converted her online...

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