Elaine C. Smith News

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie's search…

The most magical panto of them all Cinderella is back due to popular demand at the King's Theatre Glasgow from Friday 2 December 2016 until Sunday 8 January 2017. The rags to riches tale makes its tenth appearance in the history of the King's legendary pantomime.

This Christmas get your fill of family fun with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the King's Theatre before getting your teeth into the true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in the West End phenomenon Jersey Boys, making its Glasgow debut at the Theatre Royal.

Stars of theatre and screen take to the stage next month for this year's gilt-edged line-up of Qdos Entertainment pantomimes, 24 of which will come to life across the UK this winter.

Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Elaine C Smith will play the role of 'Miss Hannigan' in their brand new production of the musical "ANNIE" when the show plays the Edinburgh Playhouse (16 - 21 May). Listings detailed below. www.anniethemusicaltour.uk

Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Elaine C Smith will play the role of 'Miss Hannigan' in their brand new production of the musical 'ANNIE' when the show plays the King's Theatre Glasgow (8 - 20 February 2016), His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen (9 - 14 May 2016) and Edinburgh Playhouse (16 - 21 May). Listings detailed below. www.anniethemusicaltour.uk

In the Scottish independence referendum debate, the No campaign famously published 500 questions they felt had not been answered about independence, causing a twitter backlash as those favouring Yes suggested more than a few facetious questions of their own. But there was one question neither side tried to raise - what would the consequences of independence be on the fairies and mythological creatures of Scotland?

The Daily Mail writes that composer Gary Barlow, lyricist Tom Firth and producer David Pugh are developing a musical version of CALENDAR GIRLS. Barlow and Firth have already written between 50 and 60 songs for the show, a quarter of which will be used in the final version.

For the first time ever Peter Pan will be flying into the King's Theatre to celebrate 50 years since the very first pantomime was staged at the historic Glasgow venue.

Deadline reports that Fox Searchlight has acquired the rights to the UK musical I DREAMED A DREAM, based on the real-life story of Britain's Got Talent winner and international superstar Susan Boyle. According to the report, the studio plans to develop 'a re-imagined filmed version of the musical.'

I Dreamed A Dream: The Susan Boyle Musical...I've slept on it and sat for a while now trying to pick fault with this production, but it is proving impossible.

If you aren't familiar with the story of Susan Boyle - the middle-aged Scot who, in 2009, stunned the Britain's Got Talent judges with her powerful singing voice - well, you may have been living under a rock for the past three years. Following her debut, Boyle became an overnight sensation, releasing two chart-topping albums and dominating the international media landscape. This month, she adds another feather to her cap - as the subject her very own musical.

The Susan Boyle musical, I DREAMED A DREAM, has its official opening last night at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. Susan Boyle made a special guest appearance, singing 'I Dreamed a Dream' and 'Who I Was Meant to Be.' And yes, of course we have the pictures!

The Susan Boyle musical, I DREAMED A DREAM, has its official opening last night at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. We've gathered together all of the reviews.

The Susan Boyle musical, I DREAMED A DREAM, will have its official opening tonight at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.

According to perezhilton.com, Madonna has refused to allow her song 'You'll See' to be included in the upcoming Susan Boyle musical I DREAMED A DREAM.

As rehearsals get underway in Glasgow for I DREAMED A DREAM, the new musical based on the life story of the global singing sensation Susan Boyle, the producers have released full details of the cast.

What we're looking forward to in 2012

As was previously reported, Susan Boyle will be joining the cast of I DREAMED A DREAM, the musical based on her life story. The global singing sensation is set to appear in the exclusive 11-week tour across the UK & Ireland which opens at Newcastle Theatre Royal in March 2012.

The global singing sensation is set to appear in the exclusive 11-week tour across the UK & Ireland which opens at Newcastle Theatre Royal in March 2012. Susan's appearance in the musical will be the first opportunity for people to watch her perform in the UK on stage since the Britain's Got Talent tour in 2009.