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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.

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BONNIE BEARS Sets Cast at Glasgow Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

Imagine Theatre's GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BONNIE BEARS at Glasgow Pavilion will feature returning cast members Grado, Stephen Purdon and Scott Fletcher, joined by The Dolls' Louise McCarthy in her first appearance in the production.

Tickets Now on Sale for The Pantomime Awards 2026 at Wycombe Swan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for The Pantomime Awards, which will be held at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, featuring guest performances from Steve Royle, Michael J Bachelor, and Wendi Harriott.

Country Jukebox Musical WILD ROSE Will Open Off-Broadway This Year
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Wild Rose is headed to New York! The musical, directed by John Tiffany, is set to make its U.S. premiere Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop later this year. Learn more here!

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!

2026: Theatre in Scotland At A Glance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld Scotland Editor Natalie O'Donoghue rounds up the best theatre taking place in Scotland in 2026

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: 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.

Will John Tiffany-Helmed WILD ROSE Transfer to the West End?
by Rialto Chatter - Jul 11, 2025

Following a successful run at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh earlier this year, Nicole Taylor's stage adaptation of Wild Rose, directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner John Tiffany, might be heading to London. We have all of the details!

Photos: WILD ROSE At The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

After sellout, foot-stomping previews at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released production photos from the record-breaking world premiere of Wild Rose,

Photos: WILD ROSE In Rehearsal At The Royal Lyceum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released rehearsal photos for the world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch).

Full Cast Set For World Première of WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany. Learn more here!

Review: HEN NIGHT HORROR, Pavilion Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 21, 2024

Amanda’s dream wedding is only days away but the proverbial has hit the fan. Her bestie bridesmaids have declared war. Can one last hen night in a remote Highland lodge cover up the cracks? Or will Donna and Lydia crack each other's skulls open before the big day?

The UK Pantomime Association Reveals Nominees For The Pantomime Awards 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Get the latest on The Pantomime Awards 2024 nominees, announced by The UK Pantomime Association in association with Stagecoach. The awards ceremony is set for Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 7pm at G Live in Guildford.

The UK Pantomime Association announces the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2024
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 2, 2024

Founded in 2021, the UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) is a charity that explores, shares and celebrates pantomime by investigating the genre's rich past, engaging with contemporary practice and inspiring the future.

Cast Announced For Hen Night Horror Scottish Tour
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 25, 2024

Hen Night Horror a hilarious, new, broad-strokes comedy musical written by Fraser Boyle & Ali Cleland presented by 5 Brick May productions, they today confirm a fabulous cast full of Scottish “well-kent faces” including Louise McCarthy (The Dolls / The Scotts), Frances Thorburn ( River City), Kim Shepherd (Glasgow Girls),  Matthew McKenna (Rocky Horror Show) and Alan Orr ( The Dolls Abroad).

Review: AGANEZA SCROOGE, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 2, 2023

The entire pantosphere is decking the halls and rocking around their Christmas trees. Well, everywhere except one place: Dickensian Street, home of the frightful Aganeza Scrooge, the scariest skinflint in the pantosphere. A woman so tight with money she makes Fifers look generous. And Aganeza HATES Christmas!

Stirling's Macrobert Arts Centre Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations With Matilda Hall Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022

Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling's cultural hub, is at last celebrating its monumental 50th Anniversary year after the pandemic postponed celebrations due to start in September 2021. With a programme of events running until September 2022, the venue will be welcoming audiences back for comedy, theatre, music and visual arts, as well as engaging the community in a range of cultural initiatives.

Full Cast Announced For Tony Roper's THE STEAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2019

One of the most iconic and best-loved Scottish plays, Tony Roper's The Steamie, returns for a limited run at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow from 27 until 31 December. 13-strong dance and music ensemble joins the starry cast of Louise McCarthy (Magrit), Gayle Telfer Stevens (Dolly), Mary McCusker (Mrs Culfeathers), Fiona Wood (Doreen) and Harry Ward (Andy) to present a revamped show with a bigger set, more songs and new dance numbers, including the full cast and ensemble spectacular opening with a new song 'Glasgow' and a very special surprise for audiences!