EDINBURGH 2026 Review: PINK RABBIT (Preview), Underbelly Bristo Square
This is a delight of a play.
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EDINBURGH 2026 Review: IN THE BLACK, Underbelly Bristo Square
In prison, a young Black man tells his story.
Film Review: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA, In Cinemas
Directed by Spike Lee, David Byrne’s American Utopia is a filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway stage show, which itself is inspired by the record of the same name.
Review: THE TRIAL, National Youth Theatre
Tremendous wit and energy drive an accomplished show created in no time at all!
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: JOHN-LUKE ROBERTS: WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I RUN ABOUT TALKING, Monkey Barrel 4
John-Luke Roberts returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with What I Talk About When I Run About Talking, his first new hour in four years.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: ALICE FRASER: OH MAN!, Monkey Barrel at O'Neills (The Tron)
Alice Fraser brings an intellectually rich and entertaining hour of stand up to the stage with a show which cleverly blends philosophy, social commentary and sharp observational comedy.
Review: THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH, Chandler Studio Theatre
Staged by the MA Classical and Contemporary Text students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Marc Silberschatz’s adaptation of The Tragedie of Macbeth is certainly ambitious.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: SID SINGH: LOVE BOMBING, The Lounge At Laughing Horse @ The Counting House
Comedian's Choice Award winner Sid Singh returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with activism, political intention and a good dose of love-based reckless abandon.
Review: LEAR, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
In this bold new imagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Scottish theatre legend Maureen Beattie takes on the towering role of the monarch whose decision to test her daughters’ love unravels both family and kingdom.
Review: BIG BAD RIDING HOOD, Oran Mor
It’s been another long, wet summer in Panto Land, it’s enough to make you right bloody miserable, so it is! But, on the edge of Woodlands Road, Gran’s not letting that get her down.
Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal
Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography.
Review: MEAN GIRLS, King's Theatre
Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Saturday Night Live) and starring TV personality, actor & Steps st
Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD: THE BACKSTAGE CUT, Òran Mór
A fascinating insight into the one of the most iconic films in cinematic history.
Review: KANPUR: 1857 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow
After an Edinburgh Fringe sell-out, Kanpur:1857 came to the Tron in association with Glasgow Mela.
Review: ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal
What did our critic Natalie O'Donoghue think of ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal?
Review: THE HEN NIGHT, Òran Mór
Jade, Amber and Lilac have been organising Coral’s hen night for the past six months and it’s going to be epic! But at the last minute, Coral’s cousin Luna rocks up uninvited.
Review: MISS SAIGON, King's Theatre
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.
Review: THE LONG DROP, Citizens Theatre
Between whisky-soaked confessions and half-truths swirling in cigarette smoke, William Watt and Peter Manuel share a night that will change everything.
Review: MY ROMANTIC HISTORY, Tron Theatre
A fast, funny, painfully relatable rom-com about two people who might just be perfect for each other – if they can ever get over their past.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Pavilion Theatre
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids–Brad and his fiancée Janet.
Review: THE CORINTHIAN, Òran Mór
The remarkable untold story of the world's first Black international footballer who captained Scotland to glory.
Review: NORA: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Chandler Studio Theatre
Few plays have sparked as much controversy as Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House.
Review: SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, Theatre Royal
Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel!
Review: ONCE, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time.
Review: THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD at Theatre Royal Glasgow
Initially a 1963 novel by John le Carré, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold sneaks into Glasgow this week in a fresh new stage adaptation .
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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) |