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Short Attention Span Theatre Returns To Edinburgh With Six New Short Plays
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Short Attention Span Theatre will present six new plays in Edinburgh, featuring a mix of comedy, drama, and supernatural themes. The event, set for this Wednesday at The Gilded Saloon, highlights Scotland's emerging theatrical talent with productions exploring a range of contemporary issues.
Record Breaking Celtic Connections Delivers Message of Hope and Unity to the World
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 02, 2026
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 planet.
Tony-Nominee Gayle Rankin To Lead THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE 2026 Scotland Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2026
National Theatre of Scotland will tour a new production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie across Scotland in 2026. Directed by Vicky Featherstone, the adaptation by David Harrower stars Gayle Rankin in the title role.
Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 31, 2026
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). Blending puppetry, science, and surrealist theatre, Julia and Mamoru and their puppet doubles explore how time and perception shift with size. If your heart beats slower, does time pass differently?
Ayr Gaiety appoints Laila Noble as Creative Director
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 29, 2026
Laila Noble is a Queer Director and Playwright from Wales, based in Scotland. She holds a BA Hons in Drama and Performance from Queen Margaret University, and a Masters in Playwriting and Dramaturgy from Glasgow University. Prior to her appointment as Creative Director for Ayr Gaiety, she has been Associate Artistic Director at A Play, A Pie and A Pint.
Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
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. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
Top Scottish Acts To See At The Glasgow International Comedy Festival
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
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
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 26, 2026
Following last year’s sell-out success of Icons Volume 1, Roaming Roots Revue returns for Icons Volume 2. Now in its 14th year, Roaming Roots is an acclaimed, multi-generational live music experience, curated and hosted by Emmy Award-winning Scottish musician, composer, and BBC broadcaster Roddy Hart.
Glasgow Pavilion Celebrates A Giant Success
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 26, 2026
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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 26, 2026
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. She makes a welcome return to Celtic Connections after making a splash as part of Transatlantic Sessions in 2023.
A GIANT ON THE BRIDGE Will Tour Scotland in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
A GIANT ON THE BRIDGE, a gig-theatre production, will tour Scotland in early 2026, featuring original Scottish hip-hop and storytelling that delves into the lives of individuals returning from prison.
Focus Back on Celtic Connections as Final Week Begins
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 25, 2026
The Chair, Fara and Gnoss raised the roof at the famous Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom with a special sold out Orkney inspired anniversary concert to mark the midway point of Celtic Connections, as more than 100 concerts flashed by in a week dominated by roots, rhythms and reels. 
Review: THE SEEGER SESSIONS REVIVAL, St Luke's
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 25, 2026
This vibrant, 13-piece ensemble revives the spirit and musical exuberance of Bruce Springsteen’s Grammy-winning album, We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions. That record saw The Boss breathe new life into the powerful, socially conscious back catalogue of legendary folk icon and activist Pete Seeger.
Review: SIOBHAN MILLER BAND, The Old Fruitmarket
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 25, 2026
Siobhan Miller returns to Celtic Connections for her biggest headline show to date, a one-night celebration in the iconic Old Fruitmarket marking the release of her first live album.
GRIDLOCK Comes to Glasgow's SWG3 Poetry Club
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 23, 2026
Gridlock follows a couple stuck in traffic on the way to a therapy appointment; what begins as petty frustration quickly pulls them, and the audience, into a collection of flashbacks, confessions and long-buried fears as they try to decide whether their seven-year relationship can survive.
Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 21, 2026
The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.
Review: SKERRYVORE, Emirates Arena
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 18, 2026
A high-energy performance reflecting Scottish roots with a modern, global sound.
Celtic Connections Celebrates a Picture Perfect Opening Weekend
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 18, 2026
The 33rd edition of the Celtic Connections festival opened in Glasgow this weekend with over 80 gigs and events.
Review: EMMYLOU HARRIS, Emirates Arena
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 17, 2026
Experience Emmylou Harris' farewell tour at Emirates Arena. A night of storytelling and music that captivated the audience in Glasgow.
Review: CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING CONCERT, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 17, 2026
Celtic Connections 2026 launches with World Connections – a vibrant celebration of global traditions and local talent. This genre-spanning opening night captures Glasgow’s welcoming spirit and looks ahead to the city’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in July.
Celtic Connections Lights Up Winter as Global Festival Begins
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 15, 2026
Delivered by Glasgow Life, in partnership with Innis & Gunn, the 33rd edition of the festival brings together a huge international programme spanning global roots, contemporary folk and orchestral collaboration.
Wonder Fools to Stage David Greig's THE EVENTS at Tron Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
In February, the Tron Theatre will host Wonder Fools in a compelling production of David Greig's acclaimed play THE EVENTS. This collaboration with Cumbernauld Theatre explores community resilience and healing after a tragedy.

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