Scotland Theatre Newsroom

In a world where quiet facts are repeatedly drowned out by loud opinions and with calamity around every corner, do we rock paper scissors for not just the right to be heard, but the right to survive?

A Raw Material and Capital Theatres co-production, James V: Katherine continues the theatrical series with the vivid historical storytelling of the previous instalments, set during the reigns of Scotland’s generations of Stewart kings. James V places a lesser-known female historical figure front and centre in the story, with an intimate and up-close performance with focussed, raw and humorous storytelling, directed by Orla O’Loughlin (Enough Of Him / What Girls Are Made Of / Mouthpiece).

Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS.

A multimedia show celebrating Vincent van Gogh’s life and stunning artworks is coming to Glasgow this summer.

Hen Night Horror a hilarious, new, broad-strokes comedy musical written by Fraser Boyle & Ali Cleland presented by 5 Brick May productions, they today confirm a fabulous cast full of Scottish “well-kent faces” including Louise McCarthy (The Dolls / The Scotts), Frances Thorburn ( River City), Kim Shepherd (Glasgow Girls),  Matthew McKenna (Rocky Horror Show) and Alan Orr ( The Dolls Abroad).

Underbelly has announced a host of shows for their largest venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – McEwan Hall.

Comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is returning from Oz to Edinburgh with the TOP FUN! 80s Spectacular Remix.

Tron Theatre will welcome Dead Girls Rising, a new play by Maureen Lennon for its Scottish Premiere. Co-directed by Alex Mitchell, Artistic Director of Silent Uproar, and Ruby Clark, Dead Girls Rising is a furious coming-of-age punk cabaret show about trying to survive in a violent patriarchy, our deepest fears, and how we seek to control them.

Bard in the Botanics has announced details of its 2024 season

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez will bring their all-new show SPEAKEASY to theatres in 2025. Learn what venues you can see the pair at and learn how to purchase tickets.

Who Pays the Piper is a new tragicomedy exploring what it’s like to fall in love with music and who gets to make their ambitions into reality.

US stage and screen sensations Tin Can Bros bring their hit musical Solve it Squad straight from LA and Off Broadway to the UK, in the company's Edinburgh Fringe debut. 

The world’s first and still one of Europe’s biggest, Edinburgh Science Festival drew its 35th anniversary edition to a close last weekend and now has announced its new Director, Hassun El-Zafar, and dates for the 2025 Festival. 

Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure—and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde.

Lung Ha is an Edinburgh-based theatre company for actors and theatre makers with a learning disability and autism which produces award-winning productions and works with a year-round, 25-strong Ensemble to develop their practice and remove barriers to participation into the arts. 

Shō and the Demons of the Deep is a visual adventure story about overcoming fear, climate crisis and how the actions of one generation can affect the next. Designed for everyone aged 8+, the show is inspired by the picture book of the same name by Annouchka Gravel Galouchko.

Em, a young queer Scot, is on the bonnie banks of Loch Ness when they encounter the fabled monster…only Nessie sincerely wishes that they wouldn’t use the word ‘monster.’

Another bloody serious comedy from BOP, makers of the hilarious My Left Right Foot – The Musical.

Discover the remarkable story of the Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell is the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.

Just The Tonic's 2024 Edinburgh Fringe programme has announced 128 incredible shows so far with tickets on sale now. It offers a diverse range of performances from award-winning acts from the UK (including of course Scottish talent) and internationally from both established performers and exciting newcomers.

theSpaceUK continues its tradition of championing new writing with an eclectic array of shows that promise to entertain, enlighten, and engage. From stand-up comedy to poignant dramas, musical mayhem to physical theatre, there's something for every taste.

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, adapted by Mathew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Adam Kay is the doctor-turned-comic who secured paramount success with his show and book 'This is Going to Hurt'. In his latest piece based on his new book, the audience undergo another emotional rollercoaster as Kay recounts the laborious laments of being an NHS frontliner.

The King’s Theatre in Glasgow has announced the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will be coming to the venue from 18-23 August 2025 and tickets are on sale now.

Assembly Theatre has announced the winner of the 2024 ART Award as Zoë Bullock and Louise Oliver for their production Gracie and the Start of the End of the World (Again).