Review: THE LEGEND OF DAVIE MCKENZIE, Oran Mor
A darkly funny comedy about an incarcerated man who does whatever he can to honour his late pal and make him a legend.
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Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns for a UK tour.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE!, Glasgow Film Festival
The film follows Satine and Christian as their tragic love story unfurls beneath the glittering lights of bohemian Paris.
Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, King's Theatre
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime.
Review: COUTURE, Glasgow Film Festival
Angelina Jolie's sensitive performance as Maxine, a film director who receives a serious medical diagnosis, lies at the heart of Alice Winocour’s quietly affecting drama.
Review: SOMEONE'S KNOCKIN' AT THE DOOR, Oran Mor
In 1976, Jack and Kathy set out on a mission to find Paul McCartney’s house on the Mull of Kintyre, where he was living off-grid after The Beatles broke up.
Review: GRIDLOCK, SWG3
SWG3’s Poetry Club presents Gridlock, a tense, intimate new drama about love, memory and the tiny choices that change everything.
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT, Citizens Theatre
Set in a shifting, timeless landscape, Waiting for Godot follows two men, Vladimir and Estragon, as they wait for someone who may never come.
Review: HERE AND NOW, Edinburgh Playhouse
It’s Friday night and the vibe is right as Caz and her fabulous friends dream of the perfect summer of love.
Review: THE EVENTS, Tron Theatre
David Greig’s modern classic returns in a bold new staging by Wonder Fools in association with Cumbernauld Theatre.
Review: SAINT JOAN, Citizen's Theatre
Based on the extraordinary true story of a sixteen-year-old girl who led France to victory in the Hundred Years War, Saint Joan explores power, gender and youth-led change, taking us on the journey of someone from a marginalised background impacting international politics.
Review: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG, King's Theatre
A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into King's Theatre direct from a strictly limited West End run.
Review: TOP HAT, Glasgow Kings Theatre
Top Hat tap-danced its way into Glasgow this week, bringing with it plenty of sparkle and some superb performances.
Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre
Burnout is a feeling some of us know all too well, but how can it be confronted? And is it here for the long-run? Burnout: A Verbatim Play explores the psychological and physical impacts of burnout in education, healthcare, activism, and more.
Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre
Size Matters is a wildly inventive new show from Mamoru Iriguchi (Eaten, What You See When Your Eyes Are Closed / What You Don’t See When Your Eyes Are Open).
Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Following last year’s sell-out success of Icons Volume 1, Roaming Roots Revue returns for Icons Volume 2.
Review: AMYTHYST KIAH, Drygate
A commanding live performer blessed with an unforgettable voice, Amythyst Kiah combines the political and the deeply personal in her music; embracing spirituality, grief, joy, healing and love in all its incarnations.
Review: THE SEEGER SESSIONS REVIVAL, St Luke's
This vibrant, 13-piece ensemble revives the spirit and musical exuberance of Bruce Springsteen’s Grammy-winning album, We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions.
Review: SIOBHAN MILLER BAND, The Old Fruitmarket
Siobhan Miller returns to Celtic Connections for her biggest headline show to date, a one-night celebration in the iconic Old Fruitmarket marking the release of her first live album.
Review: SKERRYVORE, Emirates Arena
A high-energy performance reflecting Scottish roots with a modern, global sound.
Review: EMMYLOU HARRIS, Emirates Arena
Experience Emmylou Harris' farewell tour at Emirates Arena.
Review: CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING CONCERT, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Celtic Connections 2026 launches with World Connections – a vibrant celebration of global traditions and local talent.
Review: FAWLTY TOWERS- THE PLAY, King's Theatre
Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run.
Review: SCOTTISH BALLET'S THE SNOW QUEEN, Theatre Royal
From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror.
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Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/29) |
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Aberdeen Arts Centre's Big Variety Show Aberdeen Arts Centre (10/02-10/03) |
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Rockpools Bunker Three at Pleasance Courtyard (8/05-8/30) |
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Ed Byrne: No Dramas Music Hall (2/10-2/10) |
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It Couldn’t Get Worse; or, The Margarita Boat Tour Incident Venue 45 at theSpace (8/24-8/29) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Usher Hall (12/03-12/03) |
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Felicity Ward: I Wish I Could Come Out Of My Shell Cab Vol 1 @ Monkey Barrell (8/17-8/30) |
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Tell Me Summerhall (8/07-8/31) |
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A Costume Drama ZOO (Playground 3) (8/07-8/30) |
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Overtone Pleasance (Jack Dome) (8/05-8/30) |