BWW Review: MAMMA MIA, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
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BWW Review: ALICE IN WEEGIELAND, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
WEEGIELAND: a pantospherical wonderland populated with talking creatures, maniacal power-hungry queens and a fella who can get you a pirate copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Part 6 before its even been written yet.
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
Embarking on its first UK tour, 'Beautiful' examines Carole King's remarkable transformation from schoolgirl to superstar, her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, and their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann.
BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The stage adaptation of the hit 2001 comedy film 'Legally Blonde' embarks on a second UK tour and doesn't disappoint, with excellent lead performances from Lucie Jones, Rita Simons and Bill Ward.
BWW Review: THE SNOWMAN, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
When a young boy's snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure.
BWW Review: SLAVA'S SNOW SHOW, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Having wowed audiences in 2011, this truly unique theatrical adventure is filled with heart, humour and stunning spectacle, promising a breath-taking multisensory delight.
BWW Review: DRYGATE COMEDY, Drygate, Glasgow
Gilded Balloon Comedy at Drygate brings together the very best craft beer, fearless food for the soul and strong intelligent comedy with a quality blend of up and coming comedians and the finest established comics in an intimate Comedy Club.
BWW Review: THE STEAMIE, King's Theatre, Glasgow
It's Hogmanay in a Glasgow wash house, and the girls need to get their washing done before the bells.
BWW Review: CRAZY FOR YOU, King's Theatre, Glasgow
A frustrated New York thespian finds himself in the dusty hills of Nevada with two choices, follow instructions and foreclose the town's rundown theatre, or follow his heart and save it with a spectacular show.
BWW Review: SON OF A PREACHER MAN, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Featuring the greatest hits of Dusty Springfield, including 'The Look Of Love', 'I Only Want To Be With You', 'Spooky' and of course, the classic 'Son Of A Preacher Man', this sparklingly funny and sweetly touching new musical play by internationally-renowned writer Warner Brown will have you laughi
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Everyone's favourite kooky family are now on stage in the UK premiere of this spectacular musical comedy from the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Tony Award nominated Andrew Lippa.
BWW Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD, Edinburgh Playhouse
A murder and a major movie star: the media are in frenzy.
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY, King's Theatre, Glasgow
It's Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV.
BWW Review: SPAMALOT, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
A musical comedy adapted from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', this new UK tour of 'Spamalot' is more intimate than previous productions, but is no less entertaining.
BWW Review: CILLA - THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
Three years after Jeff Pope's acclaimed television miniseries Cilla was broadcast on ITV, he has now adapted her story for a new touring musical.
BWW Review: TEAM VIKING, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Five years ago, James's best friend was diagnosed with heart cancer and told he had three months to live.
BWW Review: BLANCHE AND BUTCH, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
It was the best idea they'd ever had three disabled drag queens called 'Heelz n Wheelz' it was sensational! But when the sparkles fade and tensions rise, a new way forward is needed.
BWW Review: GREASE, Edinburgh Playhouse
The timeless story of Danny and Sandy, and the T-Birds and Pink Angels, comes to life again in this touring production which features the hit songs 'Summer Nights', 'You're The One That I Want' and 'Hopelessly Devoted To You'.
BWW Review: THE KITE RUNNER, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart.
BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Southern belle, Blanche DuBois, seeks solace with her sister, Stella, after her world starts to crumble.
EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: ATTACHED, Underbelly
Breathtaking displays of juggling and acrobatics combine with clowning that evokes Laurel and Hardy in this European smash-hit making its Fringe debut.
EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Review: KIRI PRITCHARD-MCLEAN: APPROPRIATE ADULT, Pleasance Courtyard
Chortle Award nominee Kiri thinks the world revolves around her, but she didn't let that stop her wishing to mentor vulnerable kids.
EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Review: FIN TAYLOR: LEFTY TIGHTY RIGHTY LOOSEY, Just The Tonic
The most talked about comedian from last year's Fringe is back.
EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Review: SAGE FRANCIS AND B DOLAN PRESENT: TRICKNOLOGY, New Town Theatre
In this hour-long demonstration of patented spoken word and freestyle techniques, the legendary Epic Beard Men expose the diabolical trickery of slam poets, battle rappers, improv comics, sh*t mentalists, self-help gurus, li(f)e coaches, faith healers and reality TV presidents.
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EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: [title of show], Paradise In The Vault
[title of show] is a clever musical which documents its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival.
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Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/29) |
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Jitters Summerhall (8/06-8/30) |
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Remember, Remember! Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) (8/05-8/30) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Usher Hall (12/03-12/03) |
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Friendliest Gilded Balloon (The Nook) (8/08-8/31) |
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Woodcutter Triplex Studio @theSpaceUK (Venue 38) (8/07-8/29) |
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Spin Cycle Underbelly (Clover) (8/05-8/31) |
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Argonauts Zoo (Playground 1) (8/07-8/30) |
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Heart Beats Strong Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker 2) (8/05-8/31) |
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Helen Bradley: Painter and Storyteller Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) (8/05-8/30) |