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The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.

Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY, Beacon Arts Centre

Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY, Beacon Arts Centre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 12, 2025

A spellbinding love story about the beautiful Princess Aurora banished to a faraway land to keep her safe from the wicked sorceress, Carabosse who places an evil curse on her that if she pricked her finger before her 21st birthday, she would die! Little did she know that the Queen cast a counter-spe

Review: BALTIC, Cumbernauld Theatre

Review: BALTIC, Cumbernauld Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 11, 2025

Brave young Elsbeth, with magical powers still to be unleashed, lives in the snowy village of Glenfrost.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Platform

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Platform

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 10, 2025

Christmas is almost here, there’s a magic in the air, and top local businesswoman Carol Scrooge says ‘Who cares!?’

Review: WEANS IN THE WOOD, Macrobert Arts Centre

Review: WEANS IN THE WOOD, Macrobert Arts Centre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 8, 2025

Headmistress Merlina and best pal Gretel have tried everything but it looks like there’s mair chance of Hansel-No-Solo appearing in the Love Island Class of ’26 than passing those Nat 5’s.

Scottish Jazz Talent in Tune as Award Winners Unveiled

Scottish Jazz Talent in Tune as Award Winners Unveiled

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 8, 2025

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

Film Review: BLUE MOON, In Cinemas

by Gary Naylor — December 8, 2025

Richhard Linklater's film is set of the opening night of Oklahoma! in 1943, the beginning of the end for Richard Rodgers' first lyricist

Review: SWEENEY TODD, New Athenaeum Theatre

Review: SWEENEY TODD, New Athenaeum Theatre

by Mary Baillie — December 8, 2025

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.

Review: THE SNOW QUEEN, Perth Theatre

Review: THE SNOW QUEEN, Perth Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 7, 2025

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

Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Dundee Rep

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 7, 2025

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.

Tron Theatre Announce Spring/Summer 26 Season

Tron Theatre Announce Spring/Summer 26 Season

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 3, 2025

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 Launches Patreon

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 3, 2025

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

Review: SNOW WHITE, Paisley Arts Centre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — November 30, 2025

This Christmas, PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be a new version of Snow White.

Review: ALADDIE, Ayr Gaiety

Review: ALADDIE, Ayr Gaiety

by Natalie O'Donoghue — November 30, 2025

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.

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