Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE PANTOMIME, Portobello Town Hall
Sarah Alexandra Brown and Ross Jamieson steal the show in this imperfect, yet charming, retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairytale, with a Scottish panto twist!
Scotland Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Scottish Jazz Talent in Tune as Award Winners Unveiled
The Scottish Jazz Award winners were selected by the public from a shortlist of over 25 musicians, acts, individuals and organisations which was compiled by a nominating panel of industry experts.
Film Review: BLUE MOON, In Cinemas
Richhard Linklater's film is set of the opening night of Oklahoma! in 1943, the beginning of the end for Richard Rodgers' first lyricist
Exhibition: THE LINBURY PRIZE FOR STAGE DESIGN 2025, National Theatre
A free exhibition at the National Theatre proves an eye-opener for those of us who, too often, take stage design for granted
Review: SWEENEY TODD, New Athenaeum Theatre
Sweeney Todd arrives at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this December, where director Aaron Lee Lambert delivers a humorous, witty, magically ridiculous and thought-provoking take on Sondheim’s challenging musical.
Capital Theatres aims to share festive magic and wonder with a line-up for everyone
Capital Theatres aims to share festive magic and wonder with a line-up for everyone featuring Jack and The Beanstalk, Snowy and a Care Homes Tour of The Christmas Box
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.
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.
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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) |