National Theatre of Scotland

ROWLING IN IT Comes to King's Head Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

When award-winning actress Laura Kay Bailey (Crime 101 with Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, TERF) auditioned to play the world's most famous children's author for an Edinburgh Fringe show, little did she know it would change her life.

2026 OffFest Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Following the announcement of this year’s Offies nominations, OffFest will return as the festival arm of OffWestEnd, celebrating work not only made in London but also at festivals across the UK. See the nominations!

Theatre In Schools Scotland Marks Landmark 10th Anniversary With Unique Free Nationwide Programme
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

Theatre in Schools Scotland, the chools touring partnership project delivered by National Theatre of Scotland and Imaginate, will mark a major milestone - ten years of touring world class theatre and dance productions into schools across Scotland.

Tony-Nominee Gayle Rankin To Lead THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE 2026 Scotland Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2026

National Theatre of Scotland will tour a new production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie across Scotland in 2026. Directed by Vicky Featherstone, the adaptation by David Harrower stars Gayle Rankin in the title role.

FAIRYTALES ‘26 Will Make World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The ID Collective Scotland will present FAIRYTALES ‘26, featuring three modern adaptations of classic stories by Tash McPhillips and Jordan S. Daniel.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Will Stage CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!

Fuel Adds Three New Trustees To Board
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Fuel has announced the appointment of Rakie Ayola, Selina Ocean, and Jenny Waldman CBE as new Trustees. The three join the organisation’s existing board as Fuel continues its producing and development work.

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

NT Live Will Host THE FIFTH STEP Screenings For the Dry January Challenge 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

Special screenings of the critically acclaimed NT Live: The Fifth Step with Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) will take place across the UK and Ireland.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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.

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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. 

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: MARY DOLL POPPINS, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 30, 2025

A hilarious, Glasgow twist on the story of everyone’s favourite magical flying (sort of) Nanny. What happens when the Clydebankses, a not-so-perfect family, stop finding the joy in life and forget the true meaning of Christmas? They need the one and only Mary Doll to pop in and sort their problems out.

Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre. 

TRU to Present How In The World To Get Noticed: PR Strategies From The NY Festival Scene To The Edinburgh
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is How in the World to Get Noticed: PR Strategies from the NY Festival Scene to the Edinburgh Fringe.