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Paddy's Market Theatre Production Comes to Glasgow's The Shed
by Natalie O'Donoghue - October 08, 2018
One of Scotland's most exciting theatre companies has announced dates for a new play about Glasgow's incredibly controversial Paddy's Market. Set for 4 shows across 3 days in October, Tram Direct will explore the contentious story of the market and the lives of the hawkers (traders) who worked there.
BWW Review: BALLYTURK, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - October 06, 2018
Ballyturk is Enda Walsh's moving meditation on the brevity of our existence - a mundane village with echoes of Dylan Thomas's Llareggub in Under Milk Wood, viewed through a Truman Show style filter of confined artificiality. Explosions both literal and imagined, music and exhilarating physical comedy punctuate beautifully poetic renderings of life in the type of small town we have all visited, and, more likely, lived in. The result is exuberant, surreal, funny and gut-wrenchingly sad.
The Point Supports Health And Wellbeing In Eastleigh With STROKE ODYSSEYS
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
Rosetta Life, an arts-in-health charity, presents Stroke Odysseys at The Point, Eastleigh today 4th October.
Sing along to THE GREATEST SHOWMAN at King's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
Ladies and gents this is the one that you've waited for… The King's Theatre in Glasgow have the perfect post-Christmas treat with a sing along screening of hit film, The Greatest Showman in the New Year.
Citizen Of Nowhere, A New Festival Of Theatre And Tech In Dundee Launches In November
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
Citizen of Nowhere is a festival exploring how theatre colliding with new technologies and interactive installations can respond to an increasingly fragmented world.
Full Programme Revealed For Edinburgh's Christmas 2018
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
On behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Underbelly today announces the full programme for Edinburgh's Christmas 2018.
THE LAST WITCH Comes to the Tron Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
Leading Scottish playwright, Rona Munro's powerful and poetic thriller, The Last Witch opens at the Tron Theatre, Tuesday 30th October at 7.45pm.
National Theatre Of Scotland Launches Futureproof Today
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
Futureproof, the National Theatre of Scotland's festival marking Scotland's Year of Young People in 2018, launches today, Friday 28th September. The festival, created by young people working alongside some of the biggest global names in theatre-making and a host of the best Scottish talent, will see ten productions and over 75 performances take place in ten locations across the country between 28 September and 28 October 2018. Tickets are now on sale.
BWW Review: STILL ALICE, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 26, 2018
Alice Howland is stubborn, clever and driven - a professional at the top of her game. But, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 50, she is compelled to confront her new reality and draw on her resilience to remain independent for as long as possible.
BWW Review: BASTIAN BAKER, SSE Hydro, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 23, 2018
Switzerland native Bastian Baker has managed to secure himself quite the gig- a worldwide tour with Canadian superstar Shania Twain.
Scottish West End Musical Performers Set For The Third 'A West End Christmas In Falkirk'
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2018
A host of Scottish West End musical performers are set to descend on Larbert for the third 'A West End Christmas In Falkirk'!A host of Scottish West End musical performers are set to descend on Larbert for the third 'A West End Christmas In Falkirk'!
Award Winning NZ Show Break Up 'Top 10 Weirdest Shows' Edinburgh Fringe 2017
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
New Zealand performance company, Binge Culture, brings cult hit of Edinburgh Fringe to Melbourne and Sydney Fringe Festivals this September. Binge Culture's Break Up was shortlisted for the prestigious Total Theatre Awards at Edinburgh Fringe 2017, as well as named in The Top Ten weirdest shows at the festival (Time Out) and played to sell out audiences.
Silent Uproar Brings A SUPER HAPPY STORY to Glasgow
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
Award-winning theatre company Silent Uproar is bringing its critically acclaimed musical cabaret about depression to Glasgow after wowing crowds and critics alike at last year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Kevin James Doyle Brings Solo Show to 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
After it's world premier at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a subsequent national tour, storyteller and comedian Kevin James Doyle brings his acclaimed solo show The 30 Year Old Virgin to the United Solo Festival.
David Cross Announces UK Dates
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 19, 2018
Award-winning U.S. comedian David Cross brings his new show Oh Come On to Manchester, London and Glasgow after a 46 date tour of America.
Media Rehearsals Begin For Traverse Theatre's World Premiere Production Of Clare Duffy's ARCTIC OIL
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Rehearsals began on Monday for the world premiere of Arctic Oil (Tue 9-Sat 20 Oct), a new play from celebrated Scottish writer Clare Duffy penned whilst on attachment as the IASH-Traverse Creative Fellow in 2014-15. It will be directed by Traverse Associate Director Gareth Nicholls following the success of the award-winning festival smash-hit Ulster American.
Edinburgh Playhouse Announces its Autumn Lineup - KINKY BOOTS, LET IT BE, and More
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
Edinburgh's theatre fans are spoilt for choice this season with a brilliant line-up of shows heading for the city's historic Playhouse between now and Christmas.
GREASE Comes to The King's
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
Following a highly acclaimed sold out 8-week run at Curve, the first new production in 25 years of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE will tour the UK and Ireland in 2019, with a stop in Glasgow.
51 SHADES OF MAGGIE Comes To Edinburgh Playhouse Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
After 3 sell-out Scottish tours and 10 separate sell-out runs in England, Ireland, and Australia, sees the return of smash hit comedy 51 Shades of Maggie - coming to Edinburgh Playhouse today 13 September.
Jane McCarry Joins the Cast of NATIVITY! The Musical
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
The producers of the smash-hit NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL, have announced that Jane McCarry will join the cast for the production's run at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.
Nightvision Edinburgh Announce Huge Winter Series - Jeff Mills, Deadmau5, Amelie Lens, Eclair Fifi, The Black Madonna, Ross From Friends & More
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
Legendary and influential Scottish promoters Nightvision have a huge season of events line-up for various essential and immersive venues between now and New Year's Eve. The internationally acclaimed likes of Deadmau5, Jeff Mills, Amelie Lens, The Black Madonna, Alan Fitzpatrick, Ross From Friends, Solardo and many more will all play a run of events that has to be seen to be believed.
Last Chance To Catch Underbelly Festival: BLACK CAT BOHEMIA, HOUSE OF BURLESQUE, ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS, and More
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
It's officially the end of summer, but just like the blistering weather Underbelly Festival Southbank is still going strong. However, with just over three weeks left this is your final chance to catch a spectacular programme of circus, drag, burlesque, cabaret, variety and family entertainment in the amazing Paradiso Spiegeltent.
BWW Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Tramway, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 07, 2018
The hugely romantic Cyrano de Bergerac is given a Caledonian heart in a new production of Edwin Morgan's Scots translation that's brimming with Glaswegian patter. This production receives the classic Dominic Hill treatment (The Rivals, The Libertine), with stunning costumes from Scots fashion designer Pam Hogg and design from Tom Piper that's sure to embody a truly Scottish celebration.
Cast Of KINKY BOOTS Wowed Edinburgh At Show Launch
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
Cast members from the hit musical Kinky Boots wowed an invited audience earlier this week as they visited the city to launch their upcoming visit to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas season.
Edward Baruwa. Karis Anderson, and More Will Lead MOTOWN THE MUSICAL At Edinburgh Playhouse - Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
The producers of "MOTOWN THE MUSICAL" have announced the cast for the UK and Ireland tour. Edward Baruwa will play the leading role of 'Berry Gordy', Karis Anderson will play 'Diana Ross', Nathan Lewis will play 'Smokey Robinson' and Shak Gabbidon-Williams will play 'Marvin Gaye'.

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