Trad music’s brightest stars honoured at MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025
The 23rd annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards took place in Aberdeen last night.
Scotland Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: THE SNOW QUEEN, Perth Theatre
Join Grannie Frannie, Gerda, McKay and all their friends (and foes!) in Perth Theatre's The Snow Queen, their 'coolest’ panto yet, from the team that brought you Mother Goose, Aladdin, Jack & The Beanstalk and Cinderella!
Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Dundee Rep
Starring a dynamic 10-strong ensemble of actor-musicians, this lively reimagining of the much-loved story is bursting with heart, humour, and catchy songs.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Citizen's Theatre
Step into an eternal winter wonderland where snow sparkles and magic lingers in the air.
Burnout: A Verbatim Play Comes to the Tron Theatre
Burnout: A Verbatim Play comes to the Tron in February 2026
Tron Theatre Announce Spring/Summer 26 Season
Each play within the Tron Theatre Company programme has a link to a quest – be that young people searching for justice for the climate crisis, a community in pursuit of saving their livelihoods or simply the search for love.
Monkey Barrel Comedy Launches Patreon
Monkey Barrel Comedy has long been a cornerstone of Edinburgh's vibrant comedy scene, and this new initiative ensures that fans can be part of the club's ongoing journey in an even more meaningful way.
Review: SNOW WHITE, Paisley Arts Centre
This Christmas, PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be a new version of Snow White.
Review: ALADDIE, Ayr Gaiety
Less the Far East, more the very, very far East of Ayrshire, the Ancient McMinger Dynasty rule the land from their seat of power in Old New Cumnock Town.
Review: MARY DOLL POPPINS, Oran Mor
A hilarious, Glasgow twist on the story of everyone’s favourite magical flying (sort of) Nanny.
Review: CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE, Royal Lyceum Theatre
Sally Cookson's celebrated adaptation of Cinderella will delight the whole family in a new production from The Lyceum.
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID, King's Theatre
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King’s favoutite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean in an exhilarating and enchanting theatrical extravaganza, the likes of which you’ve never seen before.
THE BURNS PROJECT Unveils January Dates, Including Culloden Battlefield and More
Scotland’s most famous romantic poet and lyricist, Rabbie Burnsk, is theatrically unearthed in a specially commissioned theatre work this Autumn - The Burns Project, written and performed by James Clements.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards.
Review: HAL CRUTTENDEN: CAN DISH IT OUT BUT CAN’T TAKE IT, Leicester Square Theatre
Hal Cruttenden is at truly at the top of his game, in his skilled and polished new show Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It.
Review: STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT, Oran Mor
Welcome to the Full Shilling Social Club – a late-night rendezvous for two residents of a retirement village adrift in Scotland.
Glaswegians invited to Panto Town as Glasgow 850 finishes with festive flourish
Glaswegians are being urged to embrace the unique spirit of the city's pantomime with the launch of Get You in Panto Town – a celebration of the city's beloved cultural phenomenon, marking a festive finale to the year-long Glasgow 850 programme.
Review: GALLUS IN WEEGIELAND, Tron Theatre
The West End is in crisis.
Beast Breaks Out of the Citz Rehearsal Room
Beauty and The Beast is a celebration of being bold and gloriously yourself! This year's Citizens Theatre Christmas production is a family-friendly and funny new take on the classic fairytale.
Interview: 'Creating This Album Has Been a Dream of Mine!': Ben Forster on His New Album, MUSICALS GREATEST HITS
Today, Ben Forster’s album, Musicals Greatest Hits, is released.
Dundee Rep Theatre Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
Dundee Rep Theatre has announced its 2026 season, a celebration of community, world premieres, new voices, classics, and fresh work that invites audiences to connect with the life of the building and far beyond.
Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser Add New UK Dates For FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM
Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser - two of musical theatre's most celebrated vocalists - are expanding From the Rehearsal Room into an international tour next month.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Unveils First 2026 Program Highlights
Edinburgh International Festival will release tickets for four headline events from its 2026 programme on November 27, offering an early look at next summer’s major international engagements.
Cast Set For FLORA - A NEW MUSICAL in Scotland
The full cast has been revealed for Flora, a thrilling new musical from Genesis Theatre Productions, which sees one of Scotland's most famous daughters, Flora MacDonald, step out of the shadows.
balletLORENT Returns To Scotland For First Time Since 2018
A legendary Newcastle dance company will return to Scotland next year for the first time since 2018.
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Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/29) |
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Elvis in Chaos Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street (8/07-8/15) |
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The Borrowed Room Woody's (7/31-8/01) |
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An A to Z Guide to Dating Underbelly (Buttercup) (8/05-8/31) |
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Broke & Fabulous in the 21st Century Dram at Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/31) |
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TOAST Summerhall (8/06-8/16) |
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Friendliest Gilded Balloon (The Nook) (8/08-8/31) |
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A STAN IS BORN! – Encore Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/06-8/16) |
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Long Way Home Gilded Balloon (Snug) (8/05-8/31) |
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Burce Tutku Tuncali: Perfectly ımperfeckt! Greenside Venues @ George Street , Ivy Studio (8/17-8/22) |