My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

SCOTLAND THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 35

Leith Theatre Campaign Receives Pledge of Support From The National Lottery Heritage

Leith Theatre Campaign Receives Pledge of Support From The National Lottery Heritage Fund

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2025
Leith Theatre Trust revealed that it has secured a significant funding package potentially worth £4.
Review: The Pictish Trail, Mackintosh Church

Review: The Pictish Trail, Mackintosh Church

by Natalie O'Donoghue — February 3, 2025
Throughout his career, Johnny Lynch (aka Pictish Trail) has furrowed his own path.
Celtic Connections 2025 Closes on a High Note

Celtic Connections 2025 Closes on a High Note

by Natalie O'Donoghue — February 3, 2025
After disbanding in 1986, members pursued solo projects until reuniting for a series of performances.
Review: THE BLUEBELLS, Glasgow Barrowland

Review: THE BLUEBELLS, Glasgow Barrowland

by Natalie O'Donoghue — February 2, 2025
After disbanding in 1986, members pursued solo projects until reuniting for a series of performances.
Short Attention Span Theatre Will Return to The Gaiety in Ayr

Short Attention Span Theatre Will Return to The Gaiety in Ayr

by BWW News Desk — January 31, 2025
Short Attention Span Theatre (SAST) is once again returning to The Gaiety in Ayr - presenting five new plays in February.
Tony Lankester Appointed as Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Tony Lankester Appointed as Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

by BWW News Desk — January 30, 2025
Tony Lankester has been appointed as incoming Chief Executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.
Leith Theatre Trust Secures 50-year Lease For The Leith Theatre

Leith Theatre Trust Secures 50-year Lease For The Leith Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2025
Leith Theatre Trust has announced that it has secured a 50-year lease for the much-loved Leith Theatre.
Review: HAIRSPRAY, Kings Theatre Glasgow

Review: HAIRSPRAY, Kings Theatre Glasgow

by Mary Baillie — January 28, 2025
Hairspray returns with charm to the Kings Theatre in Glasgow this week.
WILD ROSE Extends Run at Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

WILD ROSE Extends Run at Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2025
A two week extension has been announced of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany.
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 27, 2025
Following the huge two night sell-out success of 2024’s Songs Of Modern Scotland, Roaming Roots Revue returns to recreate some legendary moments from some of Britain’s most iconic songwriters and bands ever.
Review: MARY POPPINS, Festival Theatre

Review: MARY POPPINS, Festival Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 27, 2025
Based on the stories of P.
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Reveal 2025 Season

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Reveal 2025 Season

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2025
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced their 2025 season – a programme that celebrates creativity, connection, and community.
Interview: 'She's Her Own Worst Enemy': Actor Janet Moran on Returning to the Role of

Interview: 'She's Her Own Worst Enemy': Actor Janet Moran on Returning to the Role of Mairead in Eugene O’Brien's HEAVEN

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 27, 2025
BroadwayWorld spoke to Janet Moran, who plays Mairead, about bringing Eugene O’Brien's play to London for the first time and what the show means to her.
Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

by Mary Baillie — January 27, 2025
Arin Arbus's bold reimagining of The Merchant of Venice trades Venetian canals for tech bro skyscrapers in a near-future America dominated by corporate giants.
Review: PEAT & DIESEL, Emirates Arena

Review: PEAT & DIESEL, Emirates Arena

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 24, 2025
Hailing from Stornoway, this trio—Innes, Uilly, and Boydie—began playing tunes for their pets in a humble home jam session, only to create something entirely unique.
Traverse Theatre Partners With Scottish Casting Network To Bring A New Series Of Cast

Traverse Theatre Partners With Scottish Casting Network To Bring A New Series Of Casting Workshops

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
The Traverse has announced a new partnership with Scottish Casting Network, alongside a nationwide group of theatres, to host and deliver a new series of workshops in 2025-2026! 
 Summerhall Arts Launches Meadows Award

Summerhall Arts Launches Meadows Award

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
Summerhall Arts has announced the launch of the new Meadows Award, enhanced from a previous initiative aimed at supporting all artists of colour.
Brian Cox Returns to Scottish Stages in James Graham's MAKE IT HAPPEN

Brian Cox Returns to Scottish Stages in James Graham's MAKE IT HAPPEN

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
Brian Cox will return to Scottish stages in a new play by leading British playwright James Graham.
Liam Rees Premieres THE LAND THAT NEVER WAS In Edinburgh And Glasgow This March

Liam Rees Premieres THE LAND THAT NEVER WAS In Edinburgh And Glasgow This March

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2025
The Land That Never Was is a new play from emerging Scottish theatre maker Liam Rees, which tells the true story of Scotland's most infamous con artist, asking audiences what and why they believe.
Review: MACBETH, In Cinemas

Review: MACBETH, In Cinemas

by Cheryl Markosky — January 22, 2025
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a first-rate cast in a raw, visceral, brutal and ultimately hopeful show filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
THE SUNSHINE SPA Comes to Glasgow in May

THE SUNSHINE SPA Comes to Glasgow in May

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
Birds of Paradise and A Play, A Pie and A Pint will present new comedy drama The Sunshine Spa by Simon Jay in May.
Leith Theatre Will Host Edinburgh Premiere of RESTLESS NATIVES: THE MUSICAL

Leith Theatre Will Host Edinburgh Premiere of RESTLESS NATIVES: THE MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2025
Leith Theatre will be the Edinburgh home of Restless Natives: The Musical.
Review: GRETCHEN PETERS, Barony Hall

Review: GRETCHEN PETERS, Barony Hall

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 18, 2025
Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her 'both a songwriter and a poet (who) sings as beautifully as she writes,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville
Review: CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING NIGHT, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Review: CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING NIGHT, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 17, 2025
The festival’s iconic annual Opening Concert is set to live up to expectations with an epic marking of Glasgow 850, heralding the start of the city’s year-long 850th birthday celebration.
Full Cast Set For World Première of WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

Full Cast Set For World Première of WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany.

Videos