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BABY FACE Comes to Tron Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
Hey Baby! Returning from her hit success at The Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning performance artist, Katy Dye, presents her show about the infantilization of women.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra And Residents Of Wester Hailes Unveil Audio-Visual Installation At Three Public Exhibitions
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2019
A day in the life of Wester Hailes as told through the eyes and ears of the people who live there. Incredible Distance is a creative and collaborative arts project with adults living in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, which has been unveiled as part of the Society of Scottish Artists 121st Annual Exhibition and will also be exhibited at WHALE Arts (22 January - 9 February) and the Fruitmarket Gallery (12 February - 16 February).
BWW Review: CINDERELLA, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 05, 2019
The ultimate spectacle. Primary colours that burst out of the darkness. Billowing ball gowns whisking you into a magical world. And Prokofiev's irresistibly melodic score showing well-loved characters in a whole new light - performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
Applications Open For Luminate 2019 Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2018
Following six rewarding and successful annual events from 2012 to 2017, Luminate's nationwide festival is now biennial, and plans are now underway for the festival's return in May 2019. The programme will take place across the length and breadth of Scotland from Wednesday 1 to Friday 31 May.
The Steamie Comes To The SSE Hydro Next Hogmanay
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2018
Neil Laidlaw and Jason Haigh Ellery are proud to announce very special performances of The Steamie at The SSE Hydro next Hogmanay, 2019 which sees Tony Roper's play which Scotland has taken to its heart with a bigger cast, bigger sets and more songs and music than ever before.
Natalie O'Donoghue's Most Anticipated Theatre of 2019
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 28, 2018
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her most anticipated theatre shows of 2019.
Glasgow Girls Will Make Their King's Debut
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018
Cora Bissett and David Greig's hit show returns, with the Glasgow Girls' message still loud and clear: 'We heartily welcome all cultures to our country'
The King's Theatre Will Hold Relaxed Performance of Pantomime
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
The King's Theatre will once again be hosting a Relaxed Performance of its pantomime with the support of the National Autistic Society Scotland.
BWW Review, SLEEPING BEAUTY, Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 13, 2018
Following on from last year's record breaking panto Snow White, Beacon Arts Centre present yet another spectacular family pantomime, and this time it's the magical fairytale Sleeping Beauty.
BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS , Edinburgh Playhouse
by Ceri Boyd - December 12, 2018
Its 3 year London run is almost at an end but Kinky Boots is currently strutting its way across Britain on its first ever UK tour. Based on the 2005 film, it tells of a struggling Northampton shoe factory and the lengths its owner, Charlie Price, will go to keep it open.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 08, 2018
Ebenezer Scrooge is a notoriously bitter old man who is determined not to let Christmas interfere with his miserly routine. A feared figure throughout the streets of London he is unmoved by any pleas for charity. But one Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives some unexpected supernatural visitors who are determined to show him the error of his ways.
Photo Flash: First Look at LA CLIQUE NOEL – PART DEUX
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018
Production images for the international La Clique Noel - Part Deux are released today! La Clique returned to Edinburgh with a new show at the Festival Square Spiegeltent on Lothian Road to headline Edinburgh's Christmas 2018.
Pay It Forward At Tron Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018
It's panto time at the Tron Theatre and this year's offering, Mammy Goose (27 Nov '19 - 6 Jan '19), is once again written by, directed by and starring the undisputed king of panto Johnny McKnight and welcomes McCrea Financial Services, one of Scotland's leading independent financial advisers, as our sponsors.
BWW Review: THE BODYGUARD, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 06, 2018
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge - what they don't expect is to fall in love.
First Casting Announced For DEAR ELIZABETH At The Gate Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2018
The Gate Theatre have announced their next production, Dear Elizabeth, a two-hander by award winning US playwright Sarah Ruhl will be performed by a series of guest actors including Travis Alabanza, Jade Anouka,Tim Crouch, Tamsin Greig and Alex Jennings.
Citizens Theatre Announces 2019 Season, Putting Women Center Stage - NORA: A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2018
The Citizens Theatre has announced a new season of work by women writers that will put women centre stage.
Scottish Ballet Announces Five-Year Support from Baillie Gifford
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
Scottish Ballet is delighted to announce that Baillie Gifford will become the organisation's Dance Health programme sponsor, with a funding commitment for the next five years. This is part of Scottish Ballet's Five in Five campaign, launched to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary in 2019.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Returns 14-31 March 2019
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 03, 2018
The Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) returns for its 17th outing in March 2019, with comedy's best and brightest lined up for 18 days of stand up, sketches, plays, improv, films and kids shows.
BWW Review: MAMMY GOOSE, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 01, 2018
Mammy Goose always thought she was going to be somebody, though life hasn't quite worked out like that. Her dreams of glittering Holyrood parties hob-knobbing with the Scottish elite like The Krankies and Sean Batty have gone down the pan. The frying pan. Her life is less Debbie McGhee more McGhee's the Bakers. She's working her fingers to the bone in that wee cafe of hers with her only friend in the world is Lucy - a talking Goose (and you can imagine the stares in street walking arm-in-arm with a 6ft goose).
National Theatre Of Scotland Announces Its 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
What Scottish theatre can do like no other national culture is tackle the big questions of our times, with a unique sense of joy and a love of communal celebration.
National Theatre Of Scotland Returns To International Festival With World Premiere Of RED DUST ROAD
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
Today the Edinburgh International Festival announced that the National Theatre of Scotland returns to the International Festival in 2019 with the world premiere of Red Dust Road, an adaptation of poet Jackie Kay's memoir.
Airport Lounge/Hard Rock Hybrid Set To Ready Edinburgh Performers For Take-off
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 28, 2018
A theatre-themed hybrid of an airport lounge and a Hard Rock Cafe has landed in Stockbridge as a shop, resource and meeting place for local dancers, actors and performers.
Traverse Theatre Announces January-April 2019 Season - ULSTER AMERICAN, LOCKER ROOM TALK and More
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
As Scotland's new writing theatre, the Traverse has been an incubator for brand new plays since it was founded in 1963, spotlighting the powerful stories, innovation and talent in Scotland, while launching the careers of many renowned writers, actors and directors. They have now revealed that their January-April 2019 season is a celebration of this - with three home-grown productions returning for a special run, before travelling worldwide.
BroadwayWorld's Top Christmas Picks For Edinburgh Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 26, 2018
BroadwayWorld reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top picks in Edinburgh this Christmas.
The Steamie Comes To The SSE Hydro Next Hogmanay
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2018
Neil Laidlaw and Jason Haigh Ellery are proud to announce very special performances of The Steamie at The SSE Hydro next Hogmanay, 2019 which sees Tony Roper's play which Scotland has taken to its heart with a bigger cast, bigger sets and more songs and music than ever before.

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