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BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 09, 2019
Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father's expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the shoe factory's future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola - a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos
Craig Hill Film Season Announced At Edinburgh Filmhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
Scotland's favourite kilted comedian, Craig Hill is delighted to be the latest celebrity House Guest to have been asked to curate a season of classic films at Edinburgh's iconic Filmhouse cinema. Starting on Monday, 13th May, when Craig will introduce What's Up Doc, his wonderfully eclectic selection of films will run until mid-June.
BWW Review: HUGH JACKMAN: THE MAN. THE MUSIC. THE SHOW. SSE Hydro, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 08, 2019
It's often the case that major tours seem to skip Scotland completely so it was an absolute delight to have Hugh Jackman kick off his world tour in Glasgow this week.
11 Shows to Feature at New Imagination Workshop Hub
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
Imagination Workshop is a brand new hub for Edinburgh Fringe 2019, based in one of the city's best luxury hotels and hosting 11 amazing acts - including Fringe favourite, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, and blockbusters Confetti & Chaos and Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience.
Cast And Creatives Announced For Stewart Laing's THEM! From National Theatre Of Scotland
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
Directed by Stewart Laing, written by Pamela Carter, associate director Eve Nicol, designed by Stewart Laing and Nick Miller, lighting design by Zerlina Hughes, sound design by Fiona Johnston. video production by Anna Chaney, choreography by Natali McCleary.
City Of Voices Presents CARNIVAL OF SHADOWS
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Run away to the Carnival of Shadows, where secrets dwell, creativity reigns, and nothing is as it appears.
BWW Review: LOW PAY? DON'T PAY!, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 04, 2019
The classic satire sees one group of women lose patience with low pay and rising prices, and take direct action - and in this new version by comedy genius Johnny McKnight, the action moves to Glasgow and examines where we are now in Scotland.
YUCK Circus Bring Their Stories Of Young Womanhood To Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2019
Sugar, spice and everything nice? For YUCK Circus, it's a hard no. With their award-winning acrobatics, high-flying aerials, absurdly funny confessions and a live Nutella binge, this all-female troupe is serving true Aussie humour on the international stage for the first time.
Tron Theatre Company Brings THE MISTRESS CONTRACT to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
Tron Theatre Company is working with Eve Nicol to bring to the stage the Scottish premiere of Abi Morgan's intimate and thought-provoking play The Mistress Contract as part of our 2019 Mayfesto programme.
The National Trust Fan Club Comes To Edinburgh Festival 2019
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Join Helen Wood's daring one-woman quest to visit every National Trust property and become a certified super-fan. The National Trust Fan Club follows hot on the heels of her The O.S. Map Fan Club in 2018. It's packed to the brim with Goretex, cream teas, and a loyal canine assistant - when NT rules allow. Using a combination of personal stories, historical anecdotes, poetry, sketches and selfies, Helen takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of National Trust properties and outdoor spaces around Britain.
Scottish Ballet And Ballet Black To Collaborate On The World Premiere Of THE CRUCIBLE
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Scottish Ballet has announced that the company will be joined by Senior Guest Artist Cira Robinson for the world premiere of Helen Pickett's The Crucible. The first major commission of Scottish Ballet's 50th anniversary year, the production will open the dance programme at the Edinburgh International Festival, 3-5 August 2019.
Finnish Circus Superstars Race Horse Company Bring SUPER SUNDAY To Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019
This Fringe, prepare to be transported to a dystopian fair ground at the end of the world where acrobatic chaos reigns supreme. Let Finnish circus superstars Race Horse Company be your guide in a circus spectacle like no other, bringing with them some of the most daring, gravity-defying and downright ridiculous stunts humanly possible in Super Sunday. The company are setting up camp at the home of circus at the Fringe, the Underbelly Circus Hub on the Meadows, in the Lafayette Big Top from 2-24 August 2019.
BWW Review: A HUNDRED DIFFERENT WORDS FOR LOVE, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 20, 2019
Three years ago, James met the love of his life. A year ago, they broke up. This is James's story of falling in love and landing broken-hearted. It's also about him being Best Man of Honour at Sarah and Emma's wedding. And it's the story of a quest: to find the right words to make sense of love.
WHAT GIRLS ARE MADE OF Returns To Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2019
Following a sold-out world premiere run at Traverse Festival 2018 - and a follow-on tour taking it around Scotland, to Northern Ireland, and internationally to the USA and Brazil - the Traverse Theatre Company and Raw Material reunite to reveal that during August 2019, What Girls Are Made Of will return to bust out of the Traverse 1 theatre walls. With unprecedented Festival demand leaving people queuing for hours for returns, it will take to the larger space of Assembly Hall - almost four times as big - from 1-25 August. This run also marks Raw Material's return to Assembly Hall, where their 2016 presentation of Glasgow Girls (in association with Regular Music), directed by Cora Bissett, proved to be the best selling show of that year's Fringe, selling 12,600 tickets across the month.
Assembly Festival Announces More Shows On Sale
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 17, 2019
Assembly Festival Announces More Shows On Sale
THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG, AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL Returns For Nationwide Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
One of Scottish theatre's most iconic and influential productions returns to the stage in 2019, in a special revival from the National Theatre of Scotland. First staged by the 7:84 company in the 1970s, John McGrath's The Cheviot, The Stag, and the Black, Black Oil has become a cornerstone of contemporary Scottish theatre. Successfully restaged by director Joe Douglas in 2015, the show broke box office records at Dundee Rep Theatre before touring Scotland to critical and audience acclaim.
BWW Review: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 16, 2019
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she's been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.
BWW Review: WHAT GIRLS ARE MADE OF, Citizens Theatre at Tramway, Glasgow
by Ceri Boyd - April 11, 2019
Cora Bissett's autobiographical account of her time in indie band Darlingheart is in turn nostalgic, hilarious, tragic and an absolute punch to the gut.
Guest Blog: Anna-Sophia Montgomery from the Scottish Young Opera Company
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 05, 2019
Anna-Sophia Montgomery from the Scottish Opera Young Company guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about opening their production of Orfeo & Euridice on Saturday 6th April at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock.
BWW Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 05, 2019
With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Japan Philharmonic Orchestra Come To Edinburgh With Eminent British Pianist
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
With a career spanning more than half a century, eminent British pianist John Lill is a commanding figure throughout the international classical world. He's revered for his enormous integrity, his profound insights, his captivating charisma - all brilliantly on show at his various appearances at the Usher Hall in the last 3 years.
World-leading Violinist Comes To Edinburgh To Conduct And Perform With Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Pinchas Zukerman: one of the world's pre-eminent violinists, now equally respected as a conductor, he has dazzled listeners for decades with his effortlessly natural musical talents.
City Art Centre Is Back With Five Floors Of Hands-on Science This Easter Break
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
Edinburgh Science Festival powered by EDF Energy opens this weekend for two weeks of science extravaganza taking over the capital! As part of it, one of the city's main arts venues, City Art Centre, transforms into a five-floor science playground for children of all ages, packed full with workshops, shows and interactive activities, offering the ultimate family day out this Easter holiday! The venue is supported by Cirrus Logic.
THE FULL MONTY Comes to The King's
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY gets down to business at the King's Theatre in Glasgow later this month with an all-star cast and stellar moves as part of the production's final ever UK tour.
Tron Theatre Company Brings THE MISTRESS CONTRACT to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2019
Tron Theatre Company is working with Eve Nicol to bring to the stage the Scottish premiere of Abi Morgan's intimate and thought-provoking play The Mistress Contract as part of our 2019 Mayfesto programme.

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