The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Voting is now open for the third round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
This year's winner will join previous recipients Janey Godley (2023), Susie McCabe (2024) and Rosco McClelland (2025).
The not-too-distant future.
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced the full performance programme for their multi-genre festival of new works, Rep Stripped Festival, which returns for its third edition.
Connor Burns, a rising star in Scottish comedy, will present his full-length comedy special, GALLUS, in a live stream from Glasgow's King's Theatre.
Emma walks into Dexter's life on the night of their graduation.
Directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch and Wild Rose), the uplifting and moving new production will run at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 23 May- 27 June.
Directed by Michael Longhurst (Constellations, Caroline or Change, and former Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse) this spellbinding revival explores one woman’s fractured reality with heart and humour.
45 years on from the legendary occupation of the Lee Jeans Factory in Greenock, Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In tells a powerful and personal story of political resistance, workers' determination and lifelong female solidarity and friendship.
A desperate young woman and a smooth-talking swan go on an extraordinary flight across Edinburgh’s starlit city skies and pulsing basement bars in this uplifting new musical featuring original songs, and live music on stage with Dale Parker on piano, and musician Rachel Duns (Scottish Jazz Awards
Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.
Daughters of Persia is a new evening of music and words, created by British pianist Margaret Fingerhut and rising Iranian composer Farhad Poupel, which weaves together the stories of women from Iranian history and literature.
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Magician and mentalist Max Davidson is set to make his return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, with his solo show Strangers.
Actor, comedian, and songwriter Riki Lindhome will bring her Edinburgh Fringe hit DEAD INSIDE to Soho Theatre for a three-week run in the venue’s Main House.
Voting is now open for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
The heart of Scottish theatre beats proudly this year at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.
Glenn McQuaid’s pitch-perfect ode to high melodrama and the sci-fi/horror mash-up, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, meets the Universal Monsterverse in a uniquely camp sci-fi horror comedy.
A darkly funny comedy about an incarcerated man who does whatever he can to honour his late pal and make him a legend.
In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns for a UK tour.
A new weekly comedy night is set to bring big laughs to Edinburgh's Old Town this weekend as Craic Hoose launches at The Boston Bar Old Town on Sunday 8 March from 8pm.
The film follows Satine and Christian as their tragic love story unfurls beneath the glittering lights of bohemian Paris.
Raw Material and Cumbernauld Theatre will work together this Christmas to co-produce Aladdie, written by acclaimed actor and playwright Forbes Masson and directed by Gordon Dougall.
Perth Youth Theatre - Scotland's first and longest-running theatre-based youth company - has announced a landmark programme of activity for its diamond anniversary year.
All new photos have been released from rehearsals for the The High Life: The Musical – Still Living It ahead of the show touring Scotland from 27 March 2026.
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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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Learning to Human Gilded Balloon Teviot (8/05-8/30) |
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One Man Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum Greenside Venue @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) – Venue 16 - 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG (8/08-8/28) |
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Rockpools Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker 3) (8/05-8/30) |
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Couplet: Folk Marry Kill Assembly George Square (8/05-8/30) |
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A Better Memory The Green at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33) (8/05-8/30) |
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Jitters Summerhall (8/06-8/30) |
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Long Way Home Gilded Balloon (Snug) (8/05-8/31) |
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The Second Best School Shooting Pleasance Courtyard (8/05-8/30) |
