Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2020: Our Top Picks
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 23, 2020
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks from the 2020 Glasgow International Comedy Festival programme.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 23, 2020
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks from the 2020 Glasgow International Comedy Festival programme.
BWW Review: OOR WULLIE, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 21, 2020
Jings, Crivvens, Help Ma Boab! Scotland's cheekiest, spiky-haired scamp is back! Only question is; where's his bucket?! Join Wullie, Fat Boab, Soapy Soutar, Wee Eck, and the rest of the Sunday Post gang, in a brand new musical adventure celebrating their 80th anniversary as Scotland's most beloved comic strip.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 21, 2020
Jings, Crivvens, Help Ma Boab! Scotland's cheekiest, spiky-haired scamp is back! Only question is; where's his bucket?! Join Wullie, Fat Boab, Soapy Soutar, Wee Eck, and the rest of the Sunday Post gang, in a brand new musical adventure celebrating their 80th anniversary as Scotland's most beloved comic strip.
The Catalyst Conference Returns Alongside Spectra Scotland's Festival Of Light
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2020
The return of SPECTRA, Scotland's Festival of Light, to Aberdeen's city centre in February this year has been met with huge excitement.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2020
The return of SPECTRA, Scotland's Festival of Light, to Aberdeen's city centre in February this year has been met with huge excitement.
Casting Announced For AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Theatre Royal
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2020
PW Productions have announced the full cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS which runs at Theatre Royal Tuesday 24 - Saturday 29 March.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2020
PW Productions have announced the full cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS which runs at Theatre Royal Tuesday 24 - Saturday 29 March.
BWW Review: BILLIONAIRE BOY, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 16, 2020
Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn't have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don't go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries find what money can't buy!
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 16, 2020
Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn't have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don't go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries find what money can't buy!
Full Cast Announced For THE GLEE CLUB on Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
Out of Joint, Cast, Doncaster and Kiln Theatre, London today announced the full cast for their national tour and London run of The Glee Club. Joining Bill Ward who plays Bant, will be Joshua Hayes (Breakneck Bronco a?" Soho Theatre, A Wondrous Place - Sheffield Theatres/Royal Exchange/Northern Spirit) as Walt Hemmings, Robert Jackson (She Ventures and He Wins a?" The Young Vic, Kiss Me Kate a?" The Watermill Theatre) as Scobie, Linford Johnson (The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe a?" Bridge Theatre, Much Ado About Nothing a?" Northern Broadsides) as Colin Shuttleworth, Kai Owen (Torchwood a?" BBC TV, The Full Monty a?" UK tour) as Jack Horsfall and Eamonn Riley (Martha, Josie and The Chinese Elvis a?" Stephen Joseph Theatre, Our Town a?" The Royal Exchange) as Phil Newsome. This new production of Richard Cameron's play is directed by Out Of Joint's artistic director Kate Wasserberg.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
Out of Joint, Cast, Doncaster and Kiln Theatre, London today announced the full cast for their national tour and London run of The Glee Club. Joining Bill Ward who plays Bant, will be Joshua Hayes (Breakneck Bronco a?" Soho Theatre, A Wondrous Place - Sheffield Theatres/Royal Exchange/Northern Spirit) as Walt Hemmings, Robert Jackson (She Ventures and He Wins a?" The Young Vic, Kiss Me Kate a?" The Watermill Theatre) as Scobie, Linford Johnson (The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe a?" Bridge Theatre, Much Ado About Nothing a?" Northern Broadsides) as Colin Shuttleworth, Kai Owen (Torchwood a?" BBC TV, The Full Monty a?" UK tour) as Jack Horsfall and Eamonn Riley (Martha, Josie and The Chinese Elvis a?" Stephen Joseph Theatre, Our Town a?" The Royal Exchange) as Phil Newsome. This new production of Richard Cameron's play is directed by Out Of Joint's artistic director Kate Wasserberg.
Natalie O'Donoghue's Most Anticipated Theatre of 2020
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 10, 2020
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks in theatre around Glasgow and beyond for 2020.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 10, 2020
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks in theatre around Glasgow and beyond for 2020.
THE KING AND I Comes to The King's
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
An unmissable production of Rodger and Hammerstein's The King and I will run at the King's later this month as part of a UK tour.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
An unmissable production of Rodger and Hammerstein's The King and I will run at the King's later this month as part of a UK tour.
GOD OF CARNAGE Comes to Theatre Royal
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
Downtown Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern and Olivier Award-nominated Nigel Lindsay are to star in Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage at Theatre Royal, Glasgow this month.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
Downtown Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern and Olivier Award-nominated Nigel Lindsay are to star in Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage at Theatre Royal, Glasgow this month.
BWW Review: THE SNOW QUEEN, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 04, 2020
Scottish Ballet's 50th year will come to a spectacular close with the world premiere of The Snow Queen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved tale, this glittering new production will be set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 04, 2020
Scottish Ballet's 50th year will come to a spectacular close with the world premiere of The Snow Queen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved tale, this glittering new production will be set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
Alumnus Greg Berlanti Endows Professorship At Northwestern School Of Communication
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
A new dramatic writing professorship at the Northwestern University School of Communication will significantly expand course offerings and teaching opportunities, thanks to a $2 million gift from the Berlanti Family Foundation. The new Barbara Berlanti Professorship in Writing for the Screen and Stage marks the foundation's largest philanthropic commitment to any organization to date.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
A new dramatic writing professorship at the Northwestern University School of Communication will significantly expand course offerings and teaching opportunities, thanks to a $2 million gift from the Berlanti Family Foundation. The new Barbara Berlanti Professorship in Writing for the Screen and Stage marks the foundation's largest philanthropic commitment to any organization to date.
RIVER OF LIGHT And HANDS OF FRIENDSHIP Open Edinburgh's Hogmanay With Torchlight Procession
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019
Tonight the historic streets at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town flowed with a flaming river of light as 40,000 people gathered for the magical Torchlight Procession in partnership with VisitScotland, providing a spectacular start to Edinburgh's Hogmanay.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019
Tonight the historic streets at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town flowed with a flaming river of light as 40,000 people gathered for the magical Torchlight Procession in partnership with VisitScotland, providing a spectacular start to Edinburgh's Hogmanay.
2019 Year in Review: Natalie O'Donoghue's Best of 2019
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 23, 2019
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue highlights her favourite theatre productions and performances of 2019.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 23, 2019
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue highlights her favourite theatre productions and performances of 2019.
Last Chance To Book Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2019
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
Get yourself a ticket to the world-famous Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party before it is too late!
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
Get yourself a ticket to the world-famous Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party before it is too late!
'Message From The Skies 2020' Returns With SHORELINES As Part Of Edinburgh's Hogmanay
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
From New Year's Day to Burns Night on 25 January 2020, Message from the Skies returns for a free journey of discovery through the streets of Edinburgh, the world's first UNESCO City of Literature. Message from the Skies 2020 - Shorelines, presents a collection of written pieces to Scotland reflecting on our relationship with our seas, waters and coasts and our maritime heritage at the start of Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters 2020.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
From New Year's Day to Burns Night on 25 January 2020, Message from the Skies returns for a free journey of discovery through the streets of Edinburgh, the world's first UNESCO City of Literature. Message from the Skies 2020 - Shorelines, presents a collection of written pieces to Scotland reflecting on our relationship with our seas, waters and coasts and our maritime heritage at the start of Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters 2020.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay Will Live Stream The 31 December Celebrations and Midnight Fireworks
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2019
BE TOGETHER! was the invitation issued to residents and visitors, to friends old and new by Edinburgh's Hogmanay organisers. But if you cannot be there this year, organisers have today revealed that a live edited multicamera broadcast will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube for the duration of the event.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2019
BE TOGETHER! was the invitation issued to residents and visitors, to friends old and new by Edinburgh's Hogmanay organisers. But if you cannot be there this year, organisers have today revealed that a live edited multicamera broadcast will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube for the duration of the event.
BWW Review: THE PURE AMAZING WIZ OF OZ, Websters Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 17, 2019
Join Dotty, a PR from the Garage, who dreams of becoming a star. She is blown from Poor Partick to the Land of Oz where she meets some new friends; Scarecrow, The Tin Wuman and the Lioness.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 17, 2019
Join Dotty, a PR from the Garage, who dreams of becoming a star. She is blown from Poor Partick to the Land of Oz where she meets some new friends; Scarecrow, The Tin Wuman and the Lioness.
Full Cast Announced For Tony Roper's THE STEAMIE
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
One of the most iconic and best-loved Scottish plays, Tony Roper's The Steamie, returns for a limited run at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow from 27 until 31 December. 13-strong dance and music ensemble joins the starry cast of Louise McCarthy (Magrit), Gayle Telfer Stevens (Dolly), Mary McCusker (Mrs Culfeathers), Fiona Wood (Doreen) and Harry Ward (Andy) to present a revamped show with a bigger set, more songs and new dance numbers, including the full cast and ensemble spectacular opening with a new song 'Glasgow' and a very special surprise for audiences!
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
One of the most iconic and best-loved Scottish plays, Tony Roper's The Steamie, returns for a limited run at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow from 27 until 31 December. 13-strong dance and music ensemble joins the starry cast of Louise McCarthy (Magrit), Gayle Telfer Stevens (Dolly), Mary McCusker (Mrs Culfeathers), Fiona Wood (Doreen) and Harry Ward (Andy) to present a revamped show with a bigger set, more songs and new dance numbers, including the full cast and ensemble spectacular opening with a new song 'Glasgow' and a very special surprise for audiences!
Scotbeef Become Sponsors Of Tony Roper's THE STEAMIE At SSE Hydro
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2019
Scotbeef, producers of the famous Galloway's mince, become sponsors of Tony Roper's The Steamie at SSE Hydro this December.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2019
Scotbeef, producers of the famous Galloway's mince, become sponsors of Tony Roper's The Steamie at SSE Hydro this December.
Photo Flash: Edinburgh Celebrates COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2019
With Christmas just around the corner, the Edinburgh's Christmas magic is heading out and shining a special light on the capital's community spirit with Community Christmas, which began on 11 December!
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2019
With Christmas just around the corner, the Edinburgh's Christmas magic is heading out and shining a special light on the capital's community spirit with Community Christmas, which began on 11 December!
BWW Review: PINOCCHIO, Citizens Theatre
by Emma Ainley-Walker - December 13, 2019
Citizens Theatre Christmas shows have built a reputation for a certain darkness, different to your standard pantomime, but still full of Christmas spirit. Pinocchio is no different.
by Emma Ainley-Walker - December 13, 2019
Citizens Theatre Christmas shows have built a reputation for a certain darkness, different to your standard pantomime, but still full of Christmas spirit. Pinocchio is no different.
BWW Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 12, 2019
Poor Dame Trot and her son Jack hardly have a bean to their name, and to make things worse the village is being terrorised by a wicked giant. Can Jack defeat the giant, win the heart of his one true love and solve his economic woes?
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 12, 2019
Poor Dame Trot and her son Jack hardly have a bean to their name, and to make things worse the village is being terrorised by a wicked giant. Can Jack defeat the giant, win the heart of his one true love and solve his economic woes?
West End Stars Return To Scotland For Fifth Annual Christmas Concert Raising Funds Maggie's Centre
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
A host of West End musical performers are set to descend on Grangemouth for the fifth annual concert A West End Christmas In Falkirk!
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
A host of West End musical performers are set to descend on Grangemouth for the fifth annual concert A West End Christmas In Falkirk!
BWW Review: THE LION KING, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 11, 2019
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King tells the story of Simba's epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 11, 2019
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King tells the story of Simba's epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands.
Edinburgh's City Art Centre Reveals Exhibition Highlights For 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
The Scottish painter and printmaker Charles Hodge Mackie (1862-1920) was one of the most versatile artists of his generation. Drawing inspiration from French Symbolism, the Celtic Revival movement and the landscapes of his European travels, he produced oil paintings, watercolours, murals, woodblock prints, book illustrations and sculpture. This major retrospective, timed to coincide with the centenary of Mackie's death, showcases the breadth of his talents, with over 50 artworks from public and private collections. Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light is presented as part of Edinburgh Art Festival 2020.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
The Scottish painter and printmaker Charles Hodge Mackie (1862-1920) was one of the most versatile artists of his generation. Drawing inspiration from French Symbolism, the Celtic Revival movement and the landscapes of his European travels, he produced oil paintings, watercolours, murals, woodblock prints, book illustrations and sculpture. This major retrospective, timed to coincide with the centenary of Mackie's death, showcases the breadth of his talents, with over 50 artworks from public and private collections. Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light is presented as part of Edinburgh Art Festival 2020.
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