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The countdown is on to Celtic Connections 2024
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 04, 2024
With just two weeks to go, the countdown is on as much-loved venues across the city, such as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Barrowland Ballroom, as well as The Pavilion Theatre and Barony Hall, get set to welcome audiences with open arms for what will be one of the biggest capacity Celtic Connections to date.
SPECTRA Reveals Programme For Special 10th Anniversary Year
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2024
SPECTRA, Scotland's multi award-winning festival of light, will return to Aberdeen with a striking programme of free artworks and events that will light up the city from 08 to 11 February 2024.
Review: PETER PAN, The Hydro, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 30, 2023
Following the success of ELF: THE MUSICAL arena tour last year, the same production team headed by the maestro producer Jon Conway are at the helm of a “supersize spectacle” with awe-inspiring special effects and lots of fun.
Daniel Sloss Returns to Fife at the Adam Smith Theatre in January
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2023
For one night only, join Scotland’s international comedy star Daniel Sloss, with some other stand-up comedian friends, at the Adam Smith Theatre. The performance is set for 27 January 2024 at 19:30. 
King's Theatre Awarded £2 Million by the UK Government to Make Theatre Accessible For Everyone
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2023
The King’s Theatre has been awarded £2 million from the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund, a boost to the ongoing redevelopment project which began in February 2023.
Review: CINDERELLA, Regal Connect, Bathgate
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 26, 2023
A Cinderella Story by the team that brought you Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk and The Wizard of Oz!!!!!!
Review: UNICORN CHRISTMAS PARTY, Capital Theatres
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 26, 2023
Find your inner unicorn and join glittering, magical unicorns Melody and Luna, as they bring a little winter sunshine, moonlight, good times and a lot of boogie into everyone’s lives, with easy-to-follow dance moves and a soundtrack of Christmas hits.
Review: DORIS, DOLLY AND THE DRESSING ROOM DIVAS, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 22, 2023
Back by popular demand and sprinkled with seasonal glitter, this hugely entertaining show will leave you with a feel-good glow. Enjoy hilarious, heartbreaking, irreverent tales from the dressing rooms of Doris, Dolly, Judy and Liza with the filthiest Julie Andrews ever to grace the stage!
Scottish Government Will Increase Culture Budget By £15.8 Million
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
The Scottish government has released its budget for the 2024-25 year, which includes increased funding for culture. Learn more about the budget plans here.
Tron Theatre Appoints New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
Tron Theatre has announced the appointment of Jemima Levick to the role of Artistic Director, following the departure of Andy Arnold in November 2023 after an almost 16-year tenure.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The King's Theatre, Glasgow Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
Casting has been announced for a new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical arriving at The King's Theatre in 2024! Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Review: A CRACKIN' CINDERELLA STORY, Websters Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 18, 2023
Join Cinderella and the gang for a Belter of a family pantomime. Filled with pop chart hits, dancing and the good old Scottish banter.
Review: SAME TEAM, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 17, 2023
Five women have come together with one goal, one dream. Coming from very different backgrounds in life they have to work together as a team if they want to do what no one from Scotland has ever done before. To win the Homeless World Cup, and bring the trophy home.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Beacon Arts Centre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 15, 2023
Once upon a time, in the fairytale land of Auchterdreich, Inverclyde… the vain Prince Sebastian refused to marry the Witch Queen - Deadly Nightshade - who cursed him to live as a hideous beast unless he could find true love.
Review: CINDERS!, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 14, 2023
Scottish Ballet’s festive favourite returns for the winter season with a new name, glittering new designs, and a charming twist to the tale.
THE BODYGUARD Returns To Glasgow's Theatre Royal in January
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Multi-platinum Australian recording artist Emily Williams will star as Rachel Marron when the award-winning international smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD returns to Glasgow at the Theatre Royal from Wednesday 3 January 2024 for the final dates of the tour.
EGTG Celebrates 70 Years Of Amateur Theatre In Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Local amateur theatre company, Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group (EGTG), will celebrate 70 years of producing theatre in 2024, with a bumper season of theatrical productions, drama workshops, and more. 
ThickSkin Reveals New Partners & Wigan Dates For Peak Stuff 2024 UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2023
ThickSkin announces new partners and Wigan dates for Peak Stuff 2024 UK tour, with new dates added in Wigan and Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
Review: SUNSHINE ON LEITH, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Mary Baillie - December 11, 2023
The sun is shining brightly on Pitlochry this winter with an incredible revival of the Scottish classic musical Sunshine on Leith. Set to songs by The Proclaimers, the play follows Leith natives Davy and Ally who return home after serving in war overseas. They face a changed Edinburgh, romantic entanglements and an exploration of what 'home' truly means. 
Review: TREASURE ISLAND, Pavilion Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 11, 2023
Jim Hawkins has been left a treasure map but will he, his wee brother, Willie and their mammy, Henrietta be able to find the gold before Long John Silver and his pesky pirates, Pucklebum & Pilchard get their greedy hands on it? Squire McClunkey, Sea-Legs Senga and Polly Pollock are sailing as fast as they can to beat the baddies!
Review: SECOND PERSON NARRATIVE, Chandler Studio Theatre
by Mary Baillie - December 10, 2023
The Royal Conservatoire’s ‘Performance in British Sign Language (BSL) and English’ students present a profound piece showcasing the overwhelming importance of equity for all in the theatre space. At its core ‘Second Person Narrative’ is about identity - the piece depicts 25 scenes following a central character’s life from birth to death, posing thought-provoking questions like: can we forge our own self, or is it sculpted by those around us? Who defines who we are? Can we choose our own destiny? What does it mean to be ‘labelled’?
Review: UGLY! A CINDERELLA STORY, Lanternhouse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 09, 2023
In this magical makeover journey, the Fairy Godmother and Ugly Sister must work together to achieve a transformation really worth doing and discover that true worth is on the inside, not the outside. But will the Ugly Sister accept the help she needs or has she been wearing this ‘ugly’ label too long to change?
Review: SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 08, 2023
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, starring pantomime legends Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. With Darren Brownlie, Blythe Jandoo and Liz Ewing, the magnificent seven and plenty of audience participation, you have the perfect recipe to outwit the Wicked Queen and let love prevail in this glittering festive treat for all ages.
DORIS, DOLLY & THE DRESSING ROOM DIVAS Comes to Oran Mor
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2023
Oran Mor are bringing back the 5-star smash hit show Doris, Dolly & The Dressing Room Divas for 10 shows this Xmas!
Citizens Theatre Marks One Year To Go As Redevelopment Progresses
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, the Citizens Theatre marks an important milestone in its ongoing redevelopment, with work on the building set to complete next year and productions on stage returning by the end of 2024.

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