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2022/23 Season Announced at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Audiences are at the heart of this season's programme, with bold new adaptations of big-name classics like The Steamie and Cinderella joining returning favourites including Joan Clevillé's powerful reimagining of the Greek tragedy in Antigone, Interrupted and last year's sell-out sensation, Smile.
OCD ME Debuts at EdFringe in August
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Written and directed by Aisling Smith, OCD Me is a one-woman comedy about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Ray Bradshaw Announces Brand New Live Tour For 2023 With Deaf Com 1
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
International and award-winning comic, Ray Bradshaw is about to embark on a brand-new tour of the UK for 2023 with his biggest live tour to date.
BWW Review: SCOTS, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 29, 2022
A story about Scotland. Its past. Its present. Its future. It’s people. It’s places. All in under an hour! Award-winning musical theatre partnership Noisemaker are delighted to join for the first time with A Play, a Pie and a Pint to premiere this uplifting new musical to round out a dynamic and eclectic season of new work. Packed with raucous songs and rousing music, this journey through the ages will be a musical adventure you won’t want to miss!
Matt Forde Announces Gordon Brown, Anas Sarwar and Joanna Cherry For His Edinburgh Festival Fringe POLITICAL PARTY Specials
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
Following an 8-year sold-out residency in London, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh to interview Scottish political heavyweights, Gordon Brown, Anas Sarwar and Joanna Cherry, over three live podcasts.
I AM GAVRILO PRINCIP Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
I am Gavrilo Princip was performed online during the Fringe in 2020 and this will be a first opportunity to see it in person in Edinburgh when it presented as part of Army@TheFringe. 
BWW Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 29, 2022
Ready to thrill you with its frothy, fun, and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank'n'Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Stellar Quines Theatre Company Will Open New Studio With The Premiere Of Sara Shaarawi's SISTER RADIO
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
Pitlochry Festival Theatre to open its new Studio with premiere of the new play Sister Radio co-produced with Stellar Quines Theatre Company.
Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces Shape And Formats Of 2022 Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
An exciting new vision for the EIFF under new Creative Director Kristy Matheson who will deliver a dynamic programme of cinema screenings in Edinburgh in the heart of festival season with attending UK & International filmmakers presenting their work. 
UK Premiere of BOY Announced At Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
From the writer and director of critically acclaimed Us/Them (Fringe First winner 2016) comes an extraordinary true story exploring gender, identity and abuse of power.
Chelsea Birkby to Present Debut Standup Hour NO MORE MR NICE CHELSEA at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
No More Mr Nice Chelsea is the highly anticipated debut stand-up hour from rising star Chelsea Birkby, whose credits include BBC Radio 4 Extra's Comedy Club, writing on Mock the Week and reaching the final of both So You Think You're Funny? and Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year.
EDINBURGH 2022: Julia Donaldson Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 28, 2022
BWW catches up with Julia Donaldson to chat about bringing The Gruffalo, the Giant and the Mermaid to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
9 CIRCLES Comes to Edinburgh Fringe Beginning This Week
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
From House of Cards writer Bill Cain and The Shark is Broken director Guy Masterson, the European premiere of 9 Circles is based on a true story of a repatriated US Army Private accused of war crimes.
Cassie Workman To Premiere ABERDEEN, Epic Poem About The Life And Death Of Kurt Cobain
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
In 1994 the world lost one of its most beloved musicians, grunge icon, Kurt Cobain. Part eulogy, part fantasy, part biography, 'Aberdeen,' is an in-the-round conversation between multi award-winning writer, comedian, musician and animator, Cassie Workman with Kurt that takes place across Washington State, including his hometown, of Aberdeen.
International Irish Comedy Star Jimeoin To Perform At Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Enjoy The Craic! in Edinburgh's beautiful new venue hub Just The Tonic NUCLEUS, right in the heart of the fringe. You've seen him on 'The Royal Variety Performance', 'Live at the Apollo', 'Sunday Night at the Palladium', 'Conan O'Brien' and more, but NOTHING beats seeing observational maestro Jimeoin live-in-action.
Daniel Sloss to Present New Work In Progress at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Scotland's international comedy superstar is doing a run of shows to work up new material for his next tour of his 12thsolo show. Expect nerves, notes onstage and a lot of laughs, but please don't come expecting a slick, finished show. This is strictly a work in progress season.
Librettist Lila Palmer's THIS BE HER VERSE Comes to Edinburgh in August
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Three poems set to music by Kathleen Tagg, and sung at the Edinburgh International Festival by Golda Schultz, will mark the latest success in librettist Lila Palmer's mission to put women's stories at the forefront of art song and opera. 
Edinburgh International Festival Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Over 35,000 Free Tickets For Four Special Events
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Edinburgh International Festival is giving out over 35,000 free tickets to celebrate its 75th anniversary, with performances featuring leading contemporary circus performers and world-renowned orchestras as well as an immersive installation described as a 'spa for the psyche'.
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer For Lori Hamilton's NORTH STAR at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Lori Hamilton is offering a sneak preview of her new show North Star (or what I listened to instead of my intuition) ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. 
Peter Straker to Return to Edinburgh Fringe With an Evening of Musical Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2022
In Adventures of Straker, legendary performer Peter Straker will sing his catalogue of classic musical theatre hits. From shows he has starred in, to the ones that got away, this song list ensures an uncompromising evening of great tunes.
Cairn, A New Association For Workers In The Performing Arts, Launches In Scotland
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2022
Today, Friday 24 June, sees the launch of Cairn, a new association for workers in the performing arts.
ROUGE Returns to the Fringe in August
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2022
It's probably the only show where audiences can delight at the antics of three dancing unicorns and a dominatrix along with sensational acrobatics, operatic cabaret and tongue-in-cheek burlesque. 
Pete Firman Returns To Edinburgh Fringe With Brand New Show, BAG OF TRICKS
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2022
So Comedy and Broken Robot Productions by arrangement with Corrie McGuire Management are thrilled to announce that award-winning magician and comedian, Pete Firman is bringing his highly anticipated show Pete Firman: Bag of Tricks to the Edinburgh Fringe this year at the Debating Hall, Gilded Balloon Teviot at 20:00.
Cast Confirmed For SILKWORM, Premiering At 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Silkworm is the story of two young women, Abidemi and Omolade, living in a Glasgow tower block, seeking asylum from the UK Home Office on the basis of their sexual orientation, and waiting to hear the result of their case. How do they prove their claim, and how far will they be pushed in order to justify it?
Photos: First Look at Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES at Pitlochry Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Pitlochry Festival Theatre have released production images for their exciting new revival of Noël Coward ‘s classic comedy Private Lives.

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Pavilion Theatre Glasgow (3/12 - 3/12)
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed in Scotland Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed
O2 Academy Glasgow (5/22 - 5/22)
Venue Premium - Two Doors Down in Scotland Venue Premium - Two Doors Down
OVO Hydro (9/25 - 10/11)
Jeff Wayne''s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds in Scotland Jeff Wayne''s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
SEC Armadillo (10/9 - 10/9)
Two Doors Down in Scotland Two Doors Down
OVO Hydro (9/25 - 10/11)
Gravity - Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel Tucker in Scotland Gravity - Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel Tucker
Kings Theatre Glasgow (4/22 - 4/22)
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical in Scotland Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Theatre Royal Glasgow (11/10 - 11/14)
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