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From the creative minds behind the world-famous A Play, A Pie and A Pint, this year’s  production is MARY DOLL POPPINS — a riotous, wildly entertaining Glaswegian twist on  the beloved fairytale, written and directed by Martin McCormick.

A heartwarming twist on a classic Christmas tale, the show is written by Lewis Hetherington, directed by Rosalind Sydney and presented by Platform in association with Glasgow Kelvin College.

Performed fittingly on Halloween, this stage version of Let the Right One In adapted from John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel and film captures the eerie chill of Blackeberg, Sweden.

When Auntie Sandra catches her niece Lisa’s cheating, abusive husband in the act, she batters him to death with no hesitation.

Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today.

Theatre 118 is a groundbreaking, grassroots company and venue which has transformed office space – at 118 Osborne Street, Glasgow, G1 5RP – into a vibrant hub of creativity.

New dates have been announced as part of the 2026 UK Tour of The Boy at the Back of the Class.

The Traverse Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of DANCING SHOES by Stephen Christopher and Graeme Smith, which will run in Traverse 1 from December 4–20, 2025.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced Graham Norton as the newest Ambassador of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Actor and writer James Clements will present The Burns Project, a new theatrical exploration of Scotland’s national poet, directed by Cora Bissett and supported by the National Trust for Scotland.

Lexie and Effie are best friends, but Lexie has a secret that she won’t share, and Effie is determined to find out what it is.

Tom, trapped in a soul-crushing job and burdened with the weight of supporting his overbearing mother, Amanda, and painfully shy sister, Laura, longs for escape.

Bleak, yet hopeful, drama/dance hybrid gives food for thought

A celebration of being bold and gloriously yourself, this year's Citizens Theatre production of Beauty and The Beast is a family-friendly and funny new take on the classic fairytale.

When Ollie Maddigan was fifteen, his mother died.

The Scottish television sitcom Two Doors Down will be adapted for the stage and is coming to Scotland next year!  The live performance will feature the show's original cast members.

Aberdeen Magical Society has unveiled the line-up for its popular annual show.

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2024, Teatro La Plaza's bold and vibrant take on the classic tragedy Hamlet comes to Aberdeen as part of a global tour that has visited Melbourne, New York and Seoul.

A new comedy-drama that takes a delicate, humorous and honest look at love, and asks whether it is ever enough.

Bonnie’s life has been defined by wirds; the richt wans, the wrang wans, aun the wans used against her.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance 30: The New Generation will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.

Celtic Connections 2026 runs from January 15 to February 1, featuring 300+ events and 1,200 artists across Glasgow's venues.

Unleash your inner magic – MagicFest, Edinburgh’s annual avalanche of illusion, sleight of hand, mystery and laughter will celebrate reaching sweet 16 with two highly innovative world premieres and more.

Sian Silver has been on stage her whole life, with years in show business and countless seasons under her belt.

The Citizens Theatre has announced that Alison Newton has been appointed as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.