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Still Game Star Gavin Mitchell To Host Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 5, 2026

Leading Scottish actor Gavin Mitchell, who played the inimitable Boaby the Barman in the long-running television series Still Game, will be serving up the awards at the 2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS Awards) at the Citizens Theatre later this month, it has been revealed.

Review: THE HIGH LIFE, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 13, 2026

After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns in a new musical spectacular featuring all four original cast members - Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond and Patrick Ryecart.

2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland shortlists announced
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 7, 2026

The shortlists for the 2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland which have been released today, Thursday May 7

Revival of MY ROMANTIC HISTORY Will Come to the Tron Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Tron Theatre Company announced a revival of MY ROMANTIC HISTORY, D.C. Jackson's Scotsman Fringe First-winning romantic comedy, directed by Johnny McKnight, with a community tour across eight Glasgow venues.

Photos: Inside THE UK PANTOMIME AWARDS 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026

On Sunday 19 April, the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2026, staged in partnership with Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment (ATGE), were announced by the UK Pantomime Association at a star-studded ceremony at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, presented by Vernon Kay. Check out photos of th event.

Brian Conley, Lesley Joseph, Gary Wilmot, and More Take Home 2026 Pantomime Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The UK Pantomime Association announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2026, with Brian Conley and Lesley Joseph receiving the inaugural Panto Icon Awards and designer Terry Parsons honored for Outstanding Achievement.

Darren Brownlie Will Star in Andy McGregor's CROCODILE ROCK in Glasgow and Edinburgh This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

A Scottish musical comedy about a wee island, and a lad with big dreams will come to Glasgow and Edinburgh this summer, as Crocodile Rock makes a return to Scottish stages.

Photos: Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, and More in Rehearsal For THE HIGH LIFE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

All new photos have been released from rehearsals for the The High Life: The Musical – Still Living It ahead of the show touring Scotland from 27 March 2026.  Check out the photos here!

Robert Softley Gale to Direct Beauty and the Beast at Macrobert
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 28, 2026

Macrobert Arts Centre is delighted to announce that award-winning theatre-maker Robert Softley Gale will direct this year’s Pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, written by Johnny McKnight.

Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, and More Will Lead THE HIGH LIFE Musical Scotland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025

The High Life will return in a new musical spectacular featuring all four original cast members - Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond and Patrick Ryecart. Learn more here!

The High Life - The Musical Announces Full Cast
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 18, 2025

The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton.

Review: WEANS IN THE WOOD, Macrobert Arts Centre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 8, 2025

Headmistress Merlina and best pal Gretel have tried everything but it looks like there’s mair chance of Hansel-No-Solo appearing in the Love Island Class of ’26 than passing those Nat 5’s. And just when the magic community thinks things can't get worse – shock horror – feral forest fooligan and pure thieving radge Little Red Riding Hood robs the school of all their power, leaving the wicked Sheriff of Stirling-Stella-ham to run amok with their band of evil minions.

Tron Theatre Announce Spring/Summer 26 Season
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 3, 2025

Each play within the Tron Theatre Company programme has a link to a quest – be that young people searching for justice for the climate crisis, a community in pursuit of saving their livelihoods or simply the search for love. 

Review: GALLUS IN WEEGIELAND, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 22, 2025

The West End is in crisis. Our beloved Gallus has their ballet exam today and can’t remember the difference between good toes and naughty toes. Then, to make matters worse, their best pal Dinah The Cat (if a feline bezzie is good enough for Taylor it’s good enough for Gallus) has vanished. So Gallus decides to skip their dance exam and go searching for Dinah down that mysterious-looking pothole, finding themselves in a land full of mystery and wonder.

Dundee Rep Theatre Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Dundee Rep Theatre has announced its 2026 season, a celebration of community, world premieres, new voices, classics, and fresh work that invites audiences to connect with the life of the building and far beyond.

Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.

The National Theatre of Scotland Reveals 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

The National Theatre of Scotland has announced its upcoming season for 2026, including three world premieres, five tours across Scotland, gig theatre, and much more.

First Listen: Sydnie Christmas Sings ‘Animal Lover’ in 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas stars as Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo, now in its final week through August 30, 2025. Her recording of “Animal Lover” is available to stream on Spotify. 

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: SHE'S BEHIND YOU, Traverse Theatre
by Mary Baillie - Aug 18, 2025

Scottish comedy legend Johnny McKnight examines the panto dame through an inventive new lens in She’s Behind You. Drawing on his experience writing more than 30 pantos and playing 18 dames, McKnight unpacks the role through a lively mesh of songs, stand-up, dance, and audience participation.

Video: Sydnie Christmas and More in 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

An all new trailer has been released for the transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. Check out the video here!