James McAvoy To Attend UK Premiere of Directorial Debut California Schemin'
Homegrown Hollywood star James McAvoy will tread the Glasgow Film Festival red carpet at the UK premiere of his directorial debut, California Schemin' (8 March).
Scotland Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Cast and Creative Team Set For GUSH at Traverse Theatre
Traverse Theatre will present a world-premiere with a renowned cast and creative team in February 2026, showcasing innovative theatrical work.
Photos: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Now on UK and Ireland Tour
All new production images have been released from the UK & Ireland tour of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL starring Strictly Come Dancing Finalist and West End star Amber Davies.
Hit Play on Simon Wiesenthal's Life Returns to Edinburgh Fringe
Wiesenthal, by Tom Dugan, performed by Christopher C Gibbs, is based on the life of Simon Wiesenthal, who survived the Holocaust and devoted the rest of his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Craig Hill Marks 28 Years with New Show at Edinburgh Fringe
Comedian Craig Hill will celebrate his 28th year in comedy with a new show, YOU'RE NOT EVEN SAFE UP THE BACK, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
GICF Announces Award Judges Plus First Names for Gala
With just four weeks to go until GICF takes over the city, comedy fans can enjoy shows from some of Scotland's most successful comedians
Review: TOP HAT, Glasgow Kings Theatre
Top Hat tap-danced its way into Glasgow this week, bringing with it plenty of sparkle and some superb performances.
Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre
Burnout is a feeling some of us know all too well, but how can it be confronted? And is it here for the long-run? Burnout: A Verbatim Play explores the psychological and physical impacts of burnout in education, healthcare, activism, and more.
Connor Burns, Jimeoin, Craig Hill, And Daniel Sloss Announce First 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Shows
Comedians Connor Burns, Jimeoin, Craig Hill, and Daniel Sloss will present their first shows at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, with performances scheduled at Just the Tonic (Nucleus) and the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Cast Announced for MEDUSA at Summerhall
The cast for Heather Marshall's Medusa has been announced, with the show making its stage premiere at Summerhall this March, running March 6 through 8.
Liam Dolan to Return to Pavilion Panto
the Pavilion and Imagine Theatre are delighted to announce that the Pav favourite will be back later this year in the magical, musical, laugh-out-loud panto spectacular Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears.
Short Attention Span Theatre Returns To Edinburgh With Six New Short Plays
Short Attention Span Theatre will present six new plays in Edinburgh, featuring a mix of comedy, drama, and supernatural themes.
Record Breaking Celtic Connections Delivers Message of Hope and Unity to the World
Delivered by Glasgow Life in partnership with Innis & Gunn, the festival recorded attendances of 114,000 across 18 days - with the highest ever number of tickets sold in the event's 33-year history - cementing its place as the biggest winter festival of traditional, roots and world music on the p
Tony-Nominee Gayle Rankin To Lead THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE 2026 Scotland Tour
National Theatre of Scotland will tour a new production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie across Scotland in 2026.
Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre
Size Matters is a wildly inventive new show from Mamoru Iriguchi (Eaten, What You See When Your Eyes Are Closed / What You Don’t See When Your Eyes Are Open).
Ayr Gaiety appoints Laila Noble as Creative Director
Laila Noble is a Queer Director and Playwright from Wales, based in Scotland.
Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.
Top Scottish Acts To See At The Glasgow International Comedy Festival
BroadwayWorld Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue highlights the top Scottish acts to see at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Glasgow Film Festival's Industry Focus to Showcase Strength of the City's Screen Sector
Halon CEO Chris Ferriter, Jen Davies and Graham Fulton from Conic, and Zaratan co-founder Andrew Pearce to feature in Made in Glasgow, a full day of events showcasing the strength of Glasgow's screen sector, sponsored by Blazing Griffin
Robert Softley Gale to Direct Beauty and the Beast at Macrobert
Macrobert Arts Centre is delighted to announce that award-winning theatre-maker Robert Softley Gale will direct this year’s Pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, written by Johnny McKnight.
TWO TRIBES to be Presented At Kirkintilloch Town Hall
Two Tribes, a comedic play exploring family dynamics and football rivalries in 1980s Glasgow, will premiere at Kirkintilloch Town Hall in February 2026.
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Following last year’s sell-out success of Icons Volume 1, Roaming Roots Revue returns for Icons Volume 2.
Glasgow Pavilion Celebrates A Giant Success
This festive season the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow has enjoyed its most successful panto run ever, with over 81,000 panto lovers flocking through the doors to join Jock on his magical adventure as he climbed the beanstalk, defeating the greedy giant Glaiktiguts an incredible 68 times.
Review: AMYTHYST KIAH, Drygate
A commanding live performer blessed with an unforgettable voice, Amythyst Kiah combines the political and the deeply personal in her music; embracing spirituality, grief, joy, healing and love in all its incarnations.
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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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Racists, Recessions and Revolutions ZOO (Playground 3) (8/07-8/30) |
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One Hour Wedding Underbelly (The Friesian) (8/05-8/23) |
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Remember, Remember! Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) (8/05-8/30) |
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Shamilton! The Improvised Hip Hop Musical Assembly George Square Studios - One (8/05-8/30) |
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Baby Wants Candy Assembly George Square Studios - One (8/05-8/30) |
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A STAN IS BORN! – Encore Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/06-8/16) |
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Rollers Forever King's Theatre (10/27-10/31) |
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Collaborator Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) (8/06-8/22) |