Review: OFF THE RAILS, Oran Mor
A live-looped musical comedy about how far one woman will go to escape her demons… and which ScotRail service will get her there the fastest.
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Review: JESSIES, Pavilion Theatre
Spanning from 1980 to 1995, the story dives into the highs and lows of queer life during a time of upheaval, hope, and hard-won joy.
Review: JACKALS, Paisley Arts Centre
Based on astounding true events, Jackals is a contemporary retelling of the bewildering professional relationship between the young, ambitious Emma, and her fledgling doctor with a point to prove.
Review: FISH, Oran Mor
A sparse gym in rural Donegal.
Review: GUSH, Traverse Theatre
Written by Jess Brodie (nominee for the Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland St Andrews Playwriting Award 2024) and directed by Becky Hope-Palmer (Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas – Birmingham Rep, Woman Walking – Sylvian Productions), GUSH is a funny and frank exploration of the barriers
Review: STARSTUCK, Theatre Royal
From Olympus to Hollywood and Paris, dancers, screen legends and Greek gods are starstruck by love as mythology meets backstage drama, with the sparkling Jazz Age music of George Gershwin and Maurice Ravel performed by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
Review: GLASGOW KISS, Pavilion Theatre
James returns to Glasgow for a family funeral after being away for twenty years.
Review: UN-EXPECTING, Oran Mor
A nightclub collision.
Review: I, DANIEL BLAKE, Citizens Theatre
I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, King's Theatre
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.
Review: THE BODYGUARD - Frankfurt, Germany and on tour
The touring production of The Bodyguard arrives at a pivotal moment in its continental journey.
Review: OUTSKIRTS, Oran Mor
When Margaret enters a Glasgow gay bar for the very first time, she discovers a whole new world through the spiky bartender, chaotic kitchen porter, and a mysterious package waiting to be opened.
Review: WHAT I'M HERE FOR, Tron Theatre
What I’m Here For (Danish title Flora) is a co-production between internationally acclaimed companies Vanishing Point (Scotland) and Teater Katapult (Denmark).
Review: SAILMAKER, The Gaiety
First performed in 1982, Sailmaker is a set text for National 5 English.
Review: INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS at Theatre Royal Glasgow
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts brings the iconic TV detective to the stage in a new original mystery.
Review: MEDEA, Tron Theatre
Everyone knows how Jason won the Golden Fleece - everyone knows how he became a hero for all time - and everyone knows the part his wife, Medea, played in creating his legend - don't they?
Review: SUSIE MCCABE: COMING OF RAGE, King's Theatre
McCabe is back and she has more to say than ever.
Review: FLORA, Pavilion Theatre
In this new musical about one of Scotland's most famous daughters, Flora is a reluctant heroine caught up in the power games of the men around her, as she braves imprisonment, fame, famine, migration and war in her lifelong struggle to keep her family safe.
Review: FLIGHT, Citizens Theatre
Vox Motus challenge theatrical conventions in their groundbreaking international hit Flight showcasing at the Citizens in Glasgow until the 7th of April.
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Theatre Royal
Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover.
Review: SUE PERKINS: THE ETERNAL SHAME OF SUE PERKINS, King's Theatre
You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy – but stand-up Sue is full of surprises.
Review: KIM BLYTHE: COWBOY, Citizens Theatre
Kim Blythe is a cowboy – not the rugged, western kind but more like a questionable tradesman.
Review: AMÉLIE at New Athenaeum Theatre
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland embraces playfulness in this quirky production of Amélie based on the 2001 French film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
Review: MHAIRI BLACK: DIFFICULT SECOND ALBUM, Citizens Theatre
Following her sold-out Fringe run and a smash-hit tour, MP-turned-comedian Mhairi Black returns with her Difficult Second Album.
Review: SCOTS, Pavilion Theatre
The musical history lesson no-one asked for but everyone needs! SCOTS is the story ofScotland.
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