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Review: MIRACLE ON DEANSTON DRIVE, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 16, 2024
Christmas time in Glasgow is not so magical when you’re a cab driver dealing with drunken passengers, potholes and never-ending rain.
Edinburgh's Christmas Returns With Sparkling Streets And Festive Treats
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2024
Edinburgh's Christmas festivities have begun, transforming the city with sparkling lights and festive markets. Discover the holiday spirit with events, attractions, and seasonal treats for all ages.
Edinburgh International Festival Reveals First Performances and Theme for its 2025 Programme
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2024
Edinburgh International Festival has announced the first details of the 2025 Festival, the third from Festival Director Nicola Benedetti, taking place in August 2025.
Edinburgh International Festival Announces First Performances And Theme For Its 2025 Programme
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2024
The Edinburgh International Festival has announced its 2025 theme and initial performances, featuring a diverse lineup of global artists.
Review: 101 DALMATIANS, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 13, 2024
When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups.
Blythe Duff Joins Dawn Sievewright in WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2024
Blythe Duff will join Dawn Sievewright in the upcoming world premiere of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.
Review: THE COSMONAUT'S LAST MESSAGE... , Chandler Studio Theatre
by Mary Baillie - November 11, 2024
David Greig's 1999 play 'The Cosmonaut's Last Message to the Woman he Once Loved in the Former Soviet Union' is inspired by the real-life story of Sergei Krikalev, a cosmonaut stranded on the Mir space station as the Soviet Union disintegrated. Sounds fascinating in principle. The actors and designers did an impressive job with what they were given - unfortunately, the writing was even more longwinded than its title.
Review: AFTER LIFE, New Athenaeum Theatre
by Mary Baillie - November 11, 2024
Jack Thorne's adaptation of Hirokazu Kore-eda's award-winning 1998 film presents an interesting premise at the Royal Conservatoire this week. Set in a waystation between life and death, recently deceased souls face a challenging conundrum - which single memory will each select to relive for all eternity? The piece delves into the beauty and artificiality of recreating a memory, presenting a metaphysical exploration of how we view our own lives. It is a meditation of what it is to live - and die.
Review: DEMENTIA THE MUSICAL! Paisley Arts Centre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 10, 2024
Dementia the Musical! is a new musical theatre production by Ron Coleman, Scottish poet and writer living with dementia, in collaboration with renowned director Magdalena Schamberger and one of Britain’s top Jazz musicians Sophie Bancroft as composer and musical director plus additional music by esteemed songwriter Andrew Eaton-Lewis.
Rumpelstiltskin Comes To Platform This Christmas
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 08, 2024
Created for everyone over the age of 5 and written by Lewis Hetherington, directed by Rosalind Sydney and presented by Platform in association with Glasgow Kelvin College.
Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon Bring In-Conversation Event to Edinburgh's Christmas
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2024
Edinburgh's Christmas has announced that book lovers Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon will bring a special festive edition of their in-conversation event, In The Company of Books, to Edinburgh's Christmas this year.
YDance Appoints Kelly Shearer and Anna Kenrick as Co-CEOs
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2024
YDance, Scotland's national dance organisation for children and young people, has announced the appointment of Kelly Shearer and Anna Kenrick as Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective immediately.
Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 08, 2024
From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical ALADDIN.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Announces First 2025 Acts
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 08, 2024
The festival kicks off in Glasgow on March 12th.
Imagine Theatre Reveals New Season Of Pantomimes Across Scotland
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2024
Imagine Theatre has announced a lineup of family shows packed with laughter, music, song and dance featuring some of Scotland's favourite stars. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: BLAST OFF, STARBURST, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 05, 2024
A time-bending drama about reuniting with all the magic we leave behind when we grow up. With strong performances from the whole cast, Blast Off, Starburst! is a tender and nuanced portrayal of loss.
Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Royal Lyceum Theatre
by Mary Baillie - November 04, 2024
Southern belle Blanche DuBois (Kirsty Stuart) arrives at her sister Stella’s (Nalini Chetty) run-down apartment in New Orleans. Almost immediately Blanche starts butting heads with Stella’s abusive husband Stanley (Matthew Trevannion) catalysing a whirlwind of events toying between naturalism and magical realism. The play touches on themes of female ageism, misogyny, beauty standards, queerness and the darker side of the ‘American Dream’.
Review: GHOST OFF!, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 02, 2024
A spooky and hilarious farce set in the reading room of Hillhead’s premier psychic with a million-pound prize at stake.
HOW TO FIND THE SOUL OF A SAILOR Comes to Inspace Gallery, Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2024
Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and memory in Kasia Molga's immersive multimedia experience, HOW TO FIND THE SOUL OF A SAILOR, now open at Inspace Gallery, Edinburgh.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Pavilion Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - October 30, 2024
The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter.
Nordic Music Days Opens in Glasgow
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
In venues across Glasgow for the next five days, the sounds and music created by over 200 musicians and composers from Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland – and for the first time in its 136 year history, Scotland – will explore everything; from the intersection point between Shetland and Greenland at 60°N, to working with lung cancer patients on exploring breath as a source of sound.
Review: ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - October 29, 2024
Based on John Sullivan’s legendary television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain’s best-loved TV series
West End Stars Return To Falkirk For A West End Christmas 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
A host of West End musical performers are set to descend on Grangemouth for the ninth annual A West End Christmas In Falkirk!
Finlay Christie On Taking I Deserve This On Tour
by Natalie O'Donoghue - October 28, 2024
Finlay Christie answers some questions about bringing his upcoming tour I Deserve This to Scotland.
Elaine C Smith Creates New Prize For Female Comedy Actors at The Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2024
She's the Scottish actor, comedian and legendary panto queen who has entertained audiences in a 40-year stage and screen career. And now, Elaine C Smith is helping to pave the way for aspiring comedy actors to follow in her footsteps.

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