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Interview: Darren Connell On His Bringing His Comedy Special to Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 26, 2024
BroadwayWorld caught up with standup comedian, podcaster and actor Darren Connell to chat about his upcoming special and regular comedy night.
Review: JACK, Oran Mor, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 24, 2024
A dark comic monologue that explores the struggles of navigating a life of love, loss and finding hope. All with the help of man’s best friend.
Review: ESCAPED ALONE, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 24, 2024
Three friends meet for a chat in the garden. A neighbour is invited in and as darker secrets emerge, their afternoon is punctured by flashes of catastrophe.
Review: THE FULL MONTY, Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - February 23, 2024
Actors bare it all in Simon Beaufoy's award-winning adaptation of The Full Monty in Glasgow this week. A hilarious, delightful and phenomenally-acted story with an important social critique - what's not to love?
ASYLUM Arts Announces 2024 Programme Including A UK Tour Of Papatango Prize Winner's Show SURFACING
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
ASYLUM Arts has announced 2024 program featuring UK Tour of Papatango Prize Winner's show Surfacing. Dive into the latest from this neurodivergent-led theatre company.
Macrobert Arts Centre Reveals New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
Central Scotland's leading arts venue, Macrobert Arts Centre has announced Ed Robson as its new Artistic Director and CEO.
Review: ANTIGONE, Perth Theatre
by Mary Baillie - February 19, 2024
An ancient play with a contemporary message, Perth Youth Theatre’s Antigone tells us to never underestimate a powerful woman, or talented young people.
Review: MOVIES TO MUSICALS, Clyde Auditorium
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 18, 2024
Performers includes John Owen-Jones, Sabrina Carter, Kerry Ellis, Lucy Kay, Paul Tabone, Glasgow’s Rock Choir, and a cast of young performers.
First Shows Set For 2024 Assembly Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2024
The countdown to the summer has begun as Assembly Festival has announced the first shows for its 2024 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 14, 2024
Head from the aisle to the isles in the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical featuring the soundtrack of a generation with music from pop royalty including Kylie Minogue (I Should Be So Lucky), Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up), Jason Donovan (Especially for You), Bananarama (Love In The First Degree) and more, all intertwined in an original story of love, laughter and last-minute getaways!
Iain Stirling Adds Extra Dates Including Homecoming Edinburgh Show For His Biggest Tour Ever, RELEVANT
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2024
 Bafta-winning comedian Iain Stirling (Taskmaster) has added extra dates, including a homecoming Edinburgh show, to his biggest UK & Ireland tour ever, Relevant.
SWAN LAKE Returns in April For a Scottish Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2024
Originally scheduled in 2020, the world’s most famous ballet, Swan Lake, performed by Scotland’s national dance company, returns in April.
Tron Theatre Welcomes Dance Theatre Show AND THE BIRDS DID SING as Part of Scottish Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2024
Tron Theatre will welcome award-winning dance theatre show And the Birds Did Sing as it embarks on a Scottish tour in March 2024. Performances run Friday 22 & Saturday 23 March at 7.30pm.
Review: BEND IT LIKE BERTIE, Pavilion Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - February 12, 2024
Last weekend sparked a very different theatrical audience - mostly male, all sporting green, ready to watch a unique piece catered to Celtic football fans. For the first time ever, I saw a very long-line to the men's toilets at interval and virtually no-one at the ladies! The piece had some decent jokes and an interesting (although strange) plotline, but only works for this very specific demographic.
Review: CANDACE BUSHNELL: TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS AND SEX AND THE CITY, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 10, 2024
In her new one-woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell, the international best-selling novelist and creator of Sex in the City takes the audience on whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond, sharing her remarkable stories of fashion, literature and sex while pouring cosmos in Manolos. Grab your Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte and join the OG Carrie Bradshaw for a Girls’ Night Out!
MC Hammersmith on Straight Outta Brompton
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 09, 2024
BWW caught up with MC Hammersmith to chat about taking Straight Outta Brompton on tour.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Returns To The King's Theatre, Glasgow in July
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2024
The Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will return to The King's Theatre, Glasgow from 28 July – 4 August. Learn more about the show here!
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Chandler Studio Theatre
by Mary Baillie - February 07, 2024
The RCS second-year BA Acting cohort present a welcome genderfluid adaptation of Shakespeare’s queerest comedy. It is an engaging lens, although a cliché ending left me wanting more.
SSP@50 Fellowship Awardees Revealed
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
The Scottish Society of Playwrights has announced the recipients of the SSP@50 Fellowship Awards, its 50th anniversary programme designed to support brand new writer-led projects that celebrate theatre and playwriting the length and breadth of Scotland. 
Review: TRANSATLANTIC SESSIONS, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 05, 2024
Celebrating the rich traditions connecting Scotland, Ireland and the US, and a regular Celtic Connections highlight, our Transatlantic Sessions feature an outstanding line-up of artists, as great guest musicians and a celebrated house band explore shared roots through original material and age-old songs.
Ray Bradshaw on DOPPELGINGER
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 05, 2024
BWW caught up with Ray Bradshaw to chat about taking Doppelginger on a 37-date tour.
Curtain closes on Celtic Connections 2024
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 05, 2024
From Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February, the city came alive with over 300 incredible events involving 1,200 artists across 25 of the city's venues.
Review: SETH LAKEMAN, Tramway, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 04, 2024
Seth Lakeman was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for 'Kitty Jay'. Seth’s thrilling solo performance of the eponymous title track on live television won him unanimous praise and started him on an incredible solo journey which has included record deals, 11 album releases (including 6 Top 40), BBC Radio 2 playlisted singles, a clutch of awards and touring all over the world. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the album’s release
Glasgow Decides Who Will Represent The City At Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer Of The Year 2024
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2024
17-year-old flautist Caleb Reid chosen to represent Glasgow at Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year 2024 after a day of musical performances involving schools from across the city.
Fiona Allen on being On The Run with her UK Tour
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 01, 2024
BWW caught up with Fiona Allen to chat about taking On The Run on tour around the UK.

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