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GRIDLOCK Comes to Glasgow's SWG3 Poetry Club
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 23, 2026
Gridlock follows a couple stuck in traffic on the way to a therapy appointment; what begins as petty frustration quickly pulls them, and the audience, into a collection of flashbacks, confessions and long-buried fears as they try to decide whether their seven-year relationship can survive.
Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 21, 2026
The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.
Review: SKERRYVORE, Emirates Arena
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 18, 2026
A high-energy performance reflecting Scottish roots with a modern, global sound.
Celtic Connections Celebrates a Picture Perfect Opening Weekend
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 18, 2026
The 33rd edition of the Celtic Connections festival opened in Glasgow this weekend with over 80 gigs and events.
Review: EMMYLOU HARRIS, Emirates Arena
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 17, 2026
Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event as the legendary Emmylou Harris, a true titan of American music, performs an exclusive show as part of her UK tour at the Emirates Arena.
Review: CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING CONCERT, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 17, 2026
Celtic Connections 2026 launches with World Connections – a vibrant celebration of global traditions and local talent. This genre-spanning opening night captures Glasgow’s welcoming spirit and looks ahead to the city’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in July.
Celtic Connections Lights Up Winter as Global Festival Begins
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 15, 2026
Delivered by Glasgow Life, in partnership with Innis & Gunn, the 33rd edition of the festival brings together a huge international programme spanning global roots, contemporary folk and orchestral collaboration.
Wonder Fools to Stage David Greig's THE EVENTS at Tron Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2026
In February, the Tron Theatre will host Wonder Fools in a compelling production of David Greig's acclaimed play THE EVENTS. This collaboration with Cumbernauld Theatre explores community resilience and healing after a tragedy.
Review: FAWLTY TOWERS- THE PLAY, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 14, 2026
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.
Tamsin Greig, Shaparak Khorsandi, Shala Nyx Cast in DAUGHTERS OF PERSIA at Kings Place
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Daughters of Persia is a special, one-off evening of music and words, created by British pianist Margaret Fingerhut and Iranian composer Farhad Poupel. Learn more here!
Catherine Bohart's AGAIN, WITH FEELINGS Will Be Released on YouTube
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Catherine Bohart’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Again, With Feelings will be released as online special. The special will be available worldwide on Soho Theatre’s YouTube channel.
FrightFest Announces Glasgow Film Festival Line-up With Glee Star to Attend
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 14, 2026
Stars in attendance at the event will include THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR leads Chris Colfer (Glee) and Alice Krige (Star Trek), and JAILBROKEN star Bryan Larkin (London Has Fallen, Vikings).
King’s Theatre Redevelopment Hits Major Milestone
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 14, 2026
The King's Theatre has been awarded £2.5million (£1.25million from this year and £1.25million from 26/27) from the Scottish Government, closing the funding gap for the main construction works needed to redevelop this much-loved Tollcross landmark.
Short Attention Span Theatre Returns to Ayr Gaiety for Third Year
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 11, 2026
The pioneering company is back at The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr for a third consecutive year – presenting half a dozen specially-commissioned short productions.
Terminal V Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup Including Eternalism, Biianco, & More
by Josh Sharpe - January 09, 2026
Ahead of its return to the Royal Highland Centre & Showground, Edinburgh, on 18–19 April 2026, Terminal V has revealed the stage lineups with talent including Biianco, Natte Vistick, Patrick Topping and Prunk.
World Premiere of The Gemstone Arias Will Be Performed at Edinburgh's Institut français d’Écosse
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2026
Live Music Now Scotland will present the World Premiere of The Gemstone Arias on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 6.30pm at Edinburgh's Institut français d'Écosse.
Review: SCOTTISH BALLET'S THE SNOW QUEEN, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 08, 2026
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. Along the way, you’ll meet a sparkling cast of characters, from young lovers parted by a spell to a circus ringmaster with a few tricks up his sleeve.
Glasgow Int'l Comedy Festival launches 2026 programme with over 100,000 tickets on sale
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 07, 2026
GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2026 PROGRAMME INCLUDING ROSIE O'DONNELL, ALAN DAVIES, RUBY WAX, HARRY ENFIELD AND MORE
UK Premiere of Scottish Documentary Everybody To Kenmure Street To Open Glasgow Film Festival 2026
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 06, 2026
BAFTA-winner Felipe Bustos Sierra’s documentary about one of Scotland’s most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory will open the festival’s 22nd edition on 25th February
2026: Theatre in Scotland At A Glance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 05, 2026
BroadwayWorld Scotland Editor Natalie O'Donoghue rounds up the best theatre taking place in Scotland in 2026
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 05, 2026
2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, The Brunton
by Mark Carnochan - December 24, 2025
The Brunton continue to provide some of the best Scottish panto's in the country with another fantastic pantomime in this year's production of The Wizard of Oz.
Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE...MOSTLY, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 22, 2025
A brand new festive show, based on the classic film. From Morag Fullarton, creator of the 5 star hit shows A Bottle of Wine & Patsy Cline, Doris, Dolly & The Dressing Room Divas and Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut
Review: SNOW WHITE, Reconnect Regal Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 20, 2025
When Snow White’s wicked step mother, the Evil Queen of the land, finds out she will no longer be fairest of them all but instead it will be Snow White, she does everything in her power to get rid of her. Jealous of Snow White’s beauty, the wicked queen sends a huntsman to fetch her heart, but when he meets Snow White, he may have other ideas.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, Reconnect Howden Park
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 20, 2025
Follow Dorothy as she makes her way through the magical land of Oz with an unlikely group of friends in a journey to get herself back over the rainbow. To get home she just needs to get herself, a brainless scarecrow, a heartless tin man and a lion with no courage, all the way to the Emerald City while being hunted down by the Wicked Witch of the West. I mean how hard can that be?

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