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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

Pitlochry Festival Theatre to Present World Premiere of Douglas Maxwell's INEXPERIENCE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 19, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre will present the world premiere of Inexperience, a new play by acclaimed playwright Douglas Maxwell.

Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 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.

EDINBURGH 2025 Review: MAKE IT HAPPEN, Starring Brian Cox

by Natalie O'Donoghue — August 2, 2025

Set in Edinburgh, Make It Happen sees legendary actor Brian Cox return to the Scottish stage for the first time in a decade as Adam Smith, the ghost of fiscal past.

Edinburgh International Festival Launches 2025 Edition With Global Artists

by A.A. Cristi — July 31, 2025

The 2025 Edinburgh International Festival will officially open tomorrow, launching a 24-day global celebration of music, opera, theatre, and dance.

2025 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced

by Aliya Al-Hassan — June 8, 2025

Confessions of a Shinagawa Monkey, an international collaboration between Glasgow-based Vanishing Point and Kanagawa Arts Theatre of Yokohama, Japan (in association with Tramway) picked up four awards at the 2025 CATS, which were presented at Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre today, Sunday June 8, 2025

Full Cast Announced Joining Brian Cox in James Graham's MAKE IT HAPPEN

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2025

The full cast has been announced for MAKE IT HAPPEN – a new play by James Graham, directed by Andrew Panton telling the story of Royal Bank of Scotland's role in the 2008 financial crash.

Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland Announce 2025 Shortlists

by — May 14, 2025

The 2025 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland will be presented on the afternoon of Sunday June 8 at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.

Tickets on Sale For MAKE IT HAPPEN Starring Brian Cox at Dundee Rep Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 17, 2025

Dundee audiences can look forward to seeing Brian Cox make a return to the city in an epic new production at the Dundee Rep Theatre, with tickets now on-sale for the show's limited summer run.

Dates Set For MAKE IT HAPPEN Starring Brian Cox at Dundee Rep Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 2, 2025

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced the dates of preview shows for Make It Happen, an epic new production that sees Brian Cox make his return to the stage where he first began his career.

Full Programme Set For Edinburgh International Festival 2025

by Stephi Wild — March 13, 2025

Edinburgh International Festival will present a hand-picked selection of leading international and local artists in the world's Festival City, with 24 days of world-class opera, dance, music and theatre.

Photos: First Look at ANTIGONE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2022

Check out all new production photos from Antigone at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre which opens on Friday this week.

Zainab Hasan Will Play The Title Role in ANTIGONE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 1, 2022

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced casting and the full creative team for Antigone.

DR SEMMELWEIS Run Extended At Bristol Old Vic

by Stephi Wild — January 28, 2022

Bristol Old Vic today announces a week-long extension of the world première of Dr Semmelweis, based on an original idea by Mark Rylance, and written by Stephen Brown with Rylance.

Bristol Old Vic Announces Full Cast For DR SEMMELWEIS

by Stephi Wild — November 29, 2021

Tom Morris directs the previously announced Rylance (Ignaz Semmelweis), who is joined by Jackie Clune (Anna Müller), Sandy Grierson (Jakob Kolletschka), Felix Hayes (Ferdinand von Hebra), Enyi Okoronkwo (Franz Arneth), Clemmie Sveaas (Lisa Elstein), Thalissa Teixeira (Maria Semmelweis), Alan Willia

New and Upcoming Book, Music, and Film Releases For the Week of July 13 - HADESTOWN Lyric Book, Music From Telly Leung, Melissa Errico, and More!

by Stephi Wild — July 15, 2020

Check out this week's list of new and upcoming book, music, and film releases, including a Hadestown lyric book, new music from Telly Leung, Melissa Errico, and more!