The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
With some exciting favourites and fresh faces set to bring the fairytale story to life, Andrew Agnew (Balamory, Scot Squad) returns as Nurse Netty Knickerbocker, Killie’s best loved Dame, alongside Jamie McKillop as the cheeky comic, Hilarious Hector.
A mountain of discarded wrapping.
In the week which marks 70 years since the designation of Cumbernauld as a New Town, a significant new funding award from the Scottish Government has been revealed.
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
Forget the Braveheart clichés — this bold new production rips into Scotland's most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth.
Following its sell-out run at A Play, A Pie and a Pint, this thrilling new musical, presented by an award-winning team, returns as a fully fledged production
Following sell-out seasons across the UK and internationally, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience will return to Scotland in spring 2026 for a full tour visiting Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, St Andrews and Aberdeen.
Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop”, the most successful illusionist the continent of Europe has ever produced and the highest grossing entertainer in Spain, announced that he will embark on a global stadium tour – the first illusionist in history to conquer this feat
Brave young Elsbeth, with magical powers still to be unleashed, lives in the snowy village of Glenfrost.
Christmas is almost here, there’s a magic in the air, and top local businesswoman Carol Scrooge says ‘Who cares!?’
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.
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
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!
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.
Richhard Linklater's film is set of the opening night of Oklahoma! in 1943, the beginning of the end for Richard Rodgers' first lyricist
A free exhibition at the National Theatre proves an eye-opener for those of us who, too often, take stage design for granted
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 featuring Jack and The Beanstalk, Snowy and a Care Homes Tour of The Christmas Box
The 23rd annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards took place in Aberdeen last night.
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!
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.
Step into an eternal winter wonderland where snow sparkles and magic lingers in the air.
Burnout: A Verbatim Play comes to the Tron in February 2026
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 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.
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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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Baby Wants Candy Assembly George Square Studios - One (8/05-8/30) |
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Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody! Gilded Balloon Patter House - Other Yin (8/05-8/30) |
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Broke & Fabulous in the 21st Century Dram at Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/31) |
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In a Bad Way Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether), (8/05-8/31) |
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Parkies TheSpace @ Surgeons Hall (8/07-8/29) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! EICC (5/30-5/30) |
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Rollers Forever King's Theatre (10/27-10/31) |
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Sitting (In Silence) Summerhall (8/06-8/31) |
