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Theatre Royal Brings MACBETH to Glasgow
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
In autumn 2018 following its sold-out London run, the National Theatre will tour Shakespeare's most intense tragedy, Macbeth. This epic and visually daring production will embark on an 18-venue tour of the UK and Ireland from September 2018 - March 2019, with a week at Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Tuesday 19 February.
Scott Gibson Presents His Sunday Sessions At Gilded Balloon's Basement
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
The bald, beefy and bearded award winning Glaswegian comedian, Scott Gibson, invites Edinburgh audiences to join him at his Sunday Sessions at The Gilded Balloon's Basement Theatre, Rose Street, Edinburgh on Sunday 25 February 2018 at 20.00, for two hours of stand up, music, slam-style poetry and comedy storytelling entertainment; the perfect way to end the week and end the month.
BWW Review: THE MATCH BOX, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 21, 2018
The ties that bind us can never be broken, and the shocking events that bring Sal to exile on a remote Irish island are as unexpected as they are brutal. Her compelling journey through grief, revenge and the temptations of evil begs only one question: what would you do if pushed to the very edge?
Photo Flash: Eden Court Theatre presents THE RETURN
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Eden Court Theatre's new production, The Return, inspired by an old and still mysterious story embarks on a Scottish tour in February and March 2018.
Curtain Rises on Dynamic New Double Act Between Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Dundee Rep
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
When the smash Broadway musical Spring Awakening opens to audiences in Glasgow and Dundee in March, the curtain will rise on a dynamic new partnership between two of the country's leading arts institutions.
Russian Rising Star Pavel Kolesnikov Brings The Complex Beauty Of Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto To Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
The Usher Hall's highly-acclaimed Sunday Classics programmes continues after stunning performances from the likes of the Brussels Philharmonic and Russian State Symphony Orchestra. Now rising Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov joins the Czech National Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of beautiful classical music in the Usher Hall.
Your Panto Wishes Have Been Granted: Johnny Mac Returns To The King's
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Following the phenomenal success of last year's pantomime Sleeping Beauty, the King's, Glasgow has announced that the doyenne of Scottish panto Elaine C Smith will star alongside the hilarious Johnny Mac in Aladdin from Saturday 1 December 2018, continuing the comedy partnership which delighted thousands of theatregoers last Christmas.
Assembly Festival Shows Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
Assembly Festival (1-27 August 2018) is working with multi-award winning Scottish theatre companies Grid Iron and Stellar Quines on the production of their new show BINGO! which premieres at Assembly Hall on the Mound, Edinburgh on 6 March.
Photo Flash: First Look at BINGO! at Edinburgh's Assembly Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
Promotional images of the new comedy musical Bingo! have been released today. Grid Iron Theatre Company and Stellar Quines Theatre Company present Bingo!, a new musical comedy focusing on lives of six characters and one fateful night at the bingo. Bingo! tours Scotland in March and April 2018.
Casting Announced for Dominic Hill Production of A LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
The Citizens Theatre has released casting details for its forthcoming co-production with HOME, Manchester, of Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece Long Day's Journey Into Night, which runs from 13 Apr - 5 May at the Citizens Theatre and at HOME, Manchester from 9 - 16 May.
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 14, 2018
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.
BWW Review: TEENAGE TRILOGY, Tramway, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 10, 2018
Exploring the heady and challenging time of transition that we all must go through, Teenage Trilogy is captivating dance theatre in three dynamic parts: live performance and music, interactive installation and silent disco. Shaped by conversations with teenagers, parents and grandparents in Scotland, Denmark, Belgium, India and Australia, this is a show for teenagers and anyone who has ever been one!
Traverse Theatre Announce Two New Creative Appointments
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018
The Traverse Theatre is excited to announce two new creative appointments for 2018, which see the theatre continue to support and champion woman writers in developing a piece of work from first spark to finished script. Both appointments will result in the completion of a new full-length play.
Highlights of the Opening Weekend of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 08, 2018
First weekend of the Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival features shows from Kathryn Ryan, Iain Stirling, Ayesha Harazika and Brendon Burns.
Casting Confirmed for EVITA At King's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2018
After 10 years in the UK and two West End seasons, Evita is captivating audiences across the world as it continues on an International and UK tour in 2018. Having already visited Luxembourg and the United Arab Emirates, the story of an ordinary woman's meteoric rise to power at a time of extraordinary political unrest will run at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from Tuesday 15 May - Saturday 19 May 2018.
BWW Review: COURTNEY ACT, Classic Grand, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 08, 2018
SLAY! presents Courtney Act's only Scottish date after leaving the CBB house before jetting back to Australia to start her brand new one woman show tour.
Brexit Themed Production Puts Community In The Spotlight
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2018
The Citizens Theatre has released details of a new community led production, Come Hell or High Water, focused on people's hopes and fears for a future outside of the European Union. The show will play in the theatre's Circle Studio from Wed 21 - Sat 24 Mar.
Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton To Star In FAT FRIENDS
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2018
Due to a phenomenal critically acclaimed performance and overwhelming public reaction during the opening weeks of Fat Friends the Musical, Natasha Hamilton will continue to play Julia Fleshman during the production's upcoming run at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.
WICKED Defies Gravity At Edinburgh Castle to Celebrate Its Forthcoming Return
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2018
WICKED once again cast its spell over Edinburgh earlier this week, when Elphaba defied gravity atop Edinburgh Castle as part of a special launch event to mark the forthcoming return of the spectacular UK & Ireland Tour to Edinburgh Playhouse from 8 May 2018, for an exclusive Scottish engagement. One of the most successful productions in the venue's history, WICKED was previously seen by over 175,000 people - equivalent to 1 in 3 of the entire population of Edinburgh - during its celebrated engagement in 2014.
Rap-Jazz-Comedy Duo Harry & Chris Take JOYRIDE To Leicester Square Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2018
Rap-Jazz-Comedy duo Harry & Chris are set to bring their feel good charm to Leicester Square Theatre on Tuesday 20th February as they host Joyride, their mixed bill comedy and cabaret night accompanied by an on stage band following two triumphant sold out shows at the venue. They'll be joined by special guests Bec Hill ("Exuberant, daft and inventive" The Scotsman) and Josh Idehen ("A real sense of emotion and humour" Resident Advisor) who's performances will be interspersed by the pair performing their classic songs that have seen them described as "inspiring Instagram posts in human form" (Chortle) as well as some new numbers.
Photo Flash: Complicite presents A PACIFIST'S GUIDE TO THE WAR ON CANCER
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2018
Complicite will stage a reimagined version of A Pacifist's Guide to the War on Cancer, its collaboration with performance artist Bryony Kimmings. Kimmings will lead the company in this reworked production touring the UK before performances in Australia.
TV: Check out a sneak peek of COMPANY rehearsals
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 01, 2018
A sneak peek of COMPANY rehearsals at Aberdeen Arts Centre.
The Pleasance Announces First On-Sale Shows for the 2018 Edinburgh Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018
An entire festival in itself, the Pleasance's programme will offer some of the biggest names in entertainment, much-loved returning acts and exciting newcomers over three sites. The first released names in this year's line-up hint at the epic full programme in store for the 2018 Fringe, with tickets available from Thursday 1st February.
The Scottish Premiere of Frank McGuinness' THE MATCH BOX Comes to The Citizens Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2018
Award-winning Scottish Borders theatre company Firebrand are set to bring their Scottish premiere production of Irish playwright Frank McGuinness' The Match Box to the Citizens Theatre from 20-24 Feb.
Underbelly Returns to McEwan Hall, First Tickets on Sale for Fringe
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2018
The cows come home to McEwan Hall as Underbelly returns and first Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows are announced

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