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Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 19, 2026
Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.
Review: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 19, 2026
A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into King's Theatre direct from a strictly limited West End run. Don’t miss this guaranteed Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
Theatre In Schools Scotland Marks Landmark 10th Anniversary With Unique Free Nationwide Programme
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2026
Theatre in Schools Scotland, the chools touring partnership project delivered by National Theatre of Scotland and Imaginate, will mark a major milestone - ten years of touring world class theatre and dance productions into schools across Scotland.
New Adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 Comes to the Citizens Theatre Ahead Of Scottish Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2026
Directed by Dominic Hill, Artistic Director of the Citizens Theatre, 1984 is a co-production between Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre and The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh which previews in Glasgow in August.
Independent Arts Projects to Present ONE OF TWO by Jack Hunter in 2026
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2026
One of Two is one of three shows produced by Independent Arts Projects touring this spring. Also on the road are Maya and the Whale and Ideas Jukebox by Hazel Darwin-Clements, which are touring across the North of Scotland.
Summerhall Arts Reveals First Shows of 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2026
Home of boundary-pushing performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, arts charity and year-round cultural hub, Summerhall Arts has announced the first seven shows of its 2026 festival programme.
James McAvoy To Attend UK Premiere of Directorial Debut California Schemin'
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 13, 2026
Homegrown Hollywood star James McAvoy will tread the Glasgow Film Festival red carpet at the UK premiere of his directorial debut, California Schemin' (8 March).
Cast and Creative Team Set For GUSH at Traverse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2026
Traverse Theatre will present a world-premiere with a renowned cast and creative team in February 2026, showcasing innovative theatrical work. Learn more here!
Hit Play on Simon Wiesenthal's Life Returns to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
Wiesenthal, by Tom Dugan, performed by Christopher C Gibbs, is based on the life of Simon Wiesenthal, who survived the Holocaust and devoted the rest of his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice.
GICF Announces Award Judges Plus First Names for Gala
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 10, 2026
With just four weeks to go until GICF takes over the city, comedy fans can enjoy shows from some of Scotland's most successful comedians
Craig Hill Marks 28 Years with New Show at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2026
Comedian Craig Hill will celebrate his 28th year in comedy with a new show, YOU'RE NOT EVEN SAFE UP THE BACK, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Review: TOP HAT, Glasgow Kings Theatre
by Mary Baillie - February 09, 2026
Top Hat tap-danced its way into Glasgow this week, bringing with it plenty of sparkle and some superb performances. Based on the 1930s film, the plot depicts a classic case of mistaken identity: American dancer Jerry Travers arrives in London, falls for society girl Dale Tremont, and through a series of misunderstandings is mistakenly assumed to be the husband of someone else entirely. What follows is a whirl of crossed wires, romantic confusion, and farce as the characters chase love (and the truth) across London and Venice.
Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 07, 2026
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.
Liam Dolan to Return to Pavilion Panto
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 06, 2026
the Pavilion and Imagine Theatre are delighted to announce that the Pav favourite will be back later this year in the magical, musical, laugh-out-loud panto spectacular Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears.
Connor Burns, Jimeoin, Craig Hill, And Daniel Sloss Announce First 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Shows
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2026
Comedians Connor Burns, Jimeoin, Craig Hill, and Daniel Sloss will present their first shows at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, with performances scheduled at Just the Tonic (Nucleus) and the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Cast Announced for MEDUSA at Summerhall
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2026
The cast for Heather Marshall's Medusa has been announced, with the show making its stage premiere at Summerhall this March, running March 6 through 8.
Short Attention Span Theatre Returns To Edinburgh With Six New Short Plays
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Short Attention Span Theatre will present six new plays in Edinburgh, featuring a mix of comedy, drama, and supernatural themes. The event, set for this Wednesday at The Gilded Saloon, highlights Scotland's emerging theatrical talent with productions exploring a range of contemporary issues.
Record Breaking Celtic Connections Delivers Message of Hope and Unity to the World
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 02, 2026
Delivered by Glasgow Life in partnership with Innis & Gunn, the festival recorded attendances of 114,000 across 18 days - with the highest ever number of tickets sold in the event's 33-year history - cementing its place as the biggest winter festival of traditional, roots and world music on the planet.
Tony-Nominee Gayle Rankin To Lead THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE 2026 Scotland Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2026
National Theatre of Scotland will tour a new production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie across Scotland in 2026. Directed by Vicky Featherstone, the adaptation by David Harrower stars Gayle Rankin in the title role.
Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 31, 2026
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). Blending puppetry, science, and surrealist theatre, Julia and Mamoru and their puppet doubles explore how time and perception shift with size. If your heart beats slower, does time pass differently?
Ayr Gaiety appoints Laila Noble as Creative Director
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 29, 2026
Laila Noble is a Queer Director and Playwright from Wales, based in Scotland. She holds a BA Hons in Drama and Performance from Queen Margaret University, and a Masters in Playwriting and Dramaturgy from Glasgow University. Prior to her appointment as Creative Director for Ayr Gaiety, she has been Associate Artistic Director at A Play, A Pie and A Pint.
Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
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. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
Top Scottish Acts To See At The Glasgow International Comedy Festival
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
BroadwayWorld Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue highlights the top Scottish acts to see at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Glasgow Film Festival's Industry Focus to Showcase Strength of the City's Screen Sector
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
Halon CEO Chris Ferriter, Jen Davies and Graham Fulton from Conic, and Zaratan co-founder Andrew Pearce to feature in Made in Glasgow, a full day of events showcasing the strength of Glasgow's screen sector, sponsored by Blazing Griffin
Robert Softley Gale to Direct Beauty and the Beast at Macrobert
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
Macrobert Arts Centre is delighted to announce that award-winning theatre-maker Robert Softley Gale will direct this year’s Pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, written by Johnny McKnight.

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