SANCTUARY Will Come to Pleasance in August.
Sanctuary by Jacob Sparrow has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Leodis Prize, a new award established to discover and champion previously unrepresented playwrights.
Scotland Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: GLASGOW KISS, Pavilion Theatre
James returns to Glasgow for a family funeral after being away for twenty years.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Review: UN-EXPECTING, Oran Mor
A nightclub collision.
Review: I, DANIEL BLAKE, Citizens Theatre
I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation.
Photos: STAND & DELIVER: THE LEE JEANS SIT-IN in Rehearsal
All new photos have been released from inside the rehearsal room for the new play Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In.
DARKFIELD Reveals Show Line-up For Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Immersive theatre producers DARKFIELD announced their Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 line-up, featuring FLIGHT, COMA, and ARCADE, with FLIGHT and COMA moving to a new site at Assembly George Square.
Juliet Cadzow Will Lead SUNSET BOULEVARD: THE BACKSTAGE CUT at the Perth Theatre
Perth Theatre announced the cast for SUNSET BOULEVARD: THE BACKSTAGE CUT, running May 7–16, 2026, with Juliet Cadzow leading as Norma Desmond in Morag Fullarton's behind-the-scenes take on the classic film.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, King's Theatre
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final 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
Short Attention Span Theatre to Present Six New Plays at Ayr Gaiety
Short Attention Span Theatre will return to The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr this spring, with six world premiere plays spanning comedy, horror, and the supernatural, featuring a Carnegie-nominated author and award-winning directors.
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
24 HOUR MUSICAL Returns to Aberdeen Arts Centre to Support Save Campaign
Feed The Seagull Productions will return to Aberdeen Arts Centre on July 26, 2026, for a second 24 Hour Musical fundraiser supporting the Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign, following last year's sold-out event that raised £5,000.
Review: THE BODYGUARD - Frankfurt, Germany and on tour
The touring production of The Bodyguard arrives at a pivotal moment in its continental journey.
Review: OUTSKIRTS, Oran Mor
When Margaret enters a Glasgow gay bar for the very first time, she discovers a whole new world through the spiky bartender, chaotic kitchen porter, and a mysterious package waiting to be opened.
Review: WHAT I'M HERE FOR, Tron Theatre
What I’m Here For (Danish title Flora) is a co-production between internationally acclaimed companies Vanishing Point (Scotland) and Teater Katapult (Denmark).
Review: INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS at Theatre Royal Glasgow
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts brings the iconic TV detective to the stage in a new original mystery.
Ewan McGregor, Sam Heughan and Alan Cumming Will Take Part in Fundraiser Events at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced that Ewan McGregor and Sam Heughan will be in conversation with Artistic Director Alan Cumming as part of a special series of events supporting the Theatre’s 75th Anniversary fundraising appeal.
Review: SAILMAKER, The Gaiety
First performed in 1982, Sailmaker is a set text for National 5 English.
MUSE: THE SHAKESPEARE MAYHEM MUSICAL to be Presented at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
xThe new musical comedy Muse! by Hanna Andréa (music and lyrics, co-writer), devised by students at Interlochen Arts Academy with Lisa Sanderson, will be presented as a featured production at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Summerhall Arts Reveals 36 Shows of 2026 Festival Programme Including Xhloe & Natasha, Adam Riches, and More
Home of boundary-pushing performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, arts charity and year-round cultural hub Summerhall Arts has announced 36 more shows of the 2026 instalment of its renowned festival programme.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe With THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced a return to Edinburgh Fringe with THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH, playing Pleasance Queen Dome August 5–30, with a prior run at Birmingham's Old Joint Stock July 29–August 1.
Gavin Mitchell Joins the Cast of SCROOGE THE MUSICAL at SEC Armadillo
Gavin Mitchell will now take on the ghostly role of Jacob Marley alongside music legend Marti Pellow as Scrooge in Scrooge the Musical this Christmas at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo.
More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083.
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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) |