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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Showcases Scottish Heritage on Future Food Stars
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 31, 2023
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo had a starring role in the return of Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars series by showcasing its Scottish heritage.
Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 31, 2023
Embarking on its first ever UK & Ireland Tour this dazzling new production of the successful West End and Broadway musical will take you to a world of pure imagination.
Edinburgh Science Festival 2023 Kicks Off This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
Edinburgh Science Festival is setting down its roots in the city today, as the 2023 edition of the Festival kicks off on Saturday, 1 April. This year's theme - Let's Experiment - will see Edinburgh transformed into a living laboratory, with a jam-packed programme of hands-on science for people of all ages at 31 venues across the city. 
Over A Thousand More Shows Revealed as Part of 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that more shows for the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be available to book. Learn more about the lineup here!
KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! Will Return to Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
A new expanded version of Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!, the sell-out smash-hit of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, will return this year for a four week run at Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe from 2 - 27 August before touring to Bristol Old Vic from 13 - 30 September and HOME Manchester from 5 - 21 October.
The Pleasance Theatre Trust Present Giant Programme of Theatre and Comedy For Second Fringe On-Sale
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.
National Youth Choir of Scotland Announce Tiffany Vong as Recipient of Women's Conducting Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
The National Youth Choir of Scotland is delighted to today announce the recipient of their Women's Conducting Fellowship, RCS graduate Tiffany Vong. 
Assembly Festival Releases Tickets For Over 100 Shows This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Assembly Festival, one of Edinburgh's leading Festival Fringe venues, has announced over 100 shows for its 2023 programme. The festival, which is housed year-round at Assembly Roxy, is returning to its familiar venues at Assembly Rooms, Assembly Hall, Assembly George Square and Gardens, and Assembly Checkpoint.
BroadwayWorld Scotland Editor to Join CATS panel
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
The Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) are organised annually and awarded by the theatre critics of Scotland to celebrate the best Scottish theatre achievements in the theatre year May–April.
Traverse Theatre Stages New Scottish Comedy, SEAN AND DARO FLAKE IT 'TIL THEY MAKE IT
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Looking for a way out of their humdrum lives in the outskirts of Glasgow, straight-laced Sean, fresh from dropping out of uni, and the gallus Daro, overflowing with charisma and business 'acumen', reckon they can be the dream team of frozen treats.
THE STAMPING GROUND Returns For Scottish Tour In 2023
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
The Stamping Ground, the must-see new stage musical featuring the hits of Runrig, one of Scotland's most beloved and iconic bands, is set to hit the road on a Scotland-wide tour later this year.
Dame Judi Dench Comes to Edinburgh Playhouse This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Dame Judi Dench 'I Remember It Well' will provide a rare opportunity to see one of the world's best-loved actresses back on stage. Following multiple sell-out performances in London's West End, this one-off special live show comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 8th August and will see Dame Judi look back at a career spanning almost six decades.
Edinburgh International Children's Festival Announces Its Programme With Tickets On Sale For 2023
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2023
The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival launched its programme with an exciting line up of activities, events and performances for young people, schools, families, and industry professionals to immerse themselves within.
Interview: Gareth Snook on bringing CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to the Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 21, 2023
The much-anticipated UK and Ireland tour of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical will open its gates at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 29th March to 15th April.
Dundee Rep And Scottish Dance Theatre's New Programme Of Productions Includes A Brand New Musical NO LOVE SONGS
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2023
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced three new shows that will be heading to the Rep stage later this year.
Review: WRITE-OFF, Oran Mor, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 13, 2023
Freddie is a gay man who writes gritty psychological thrillers and refuses to compromise his storytelling approach for the sake of representation or political correctness.
OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER, a Play Inspired By Glasgow's Ferguslie Park Will Tour Scotland
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2023
Originally commissioned as part of the 2021 Paisley City of Culture bid, this compelling, accessible and upbeat new play focuses on a working class community's fight to be noticed for who they are, not what government stats, figures or media headlines tell them they are. 
Interview: Linda McLean on Bringing Castle Lennox to Edinburgh Lyceum
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 08, 2023
Linda McLean (Glory on Earth at The Lyceum) has written a play with songs (by Michael John McCarthy) about the strength, wit and resilience of those who were sent to Lennox Castle during a regime of segregation from the 1930s to the 1990s.
Review: THE WORM WHO TURNED, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 06, 2023
The Juliet Allotments are the most sought-after plots in Glasgow’s West End and constantly eyed by covetous property developers.
Review: CYPRUS AVENUE, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 04, 2023
Eric (David Hayman) is a Belfast Loyalist, still very much stuck in the past. Completely convinced, despite his family’s protestations, that his five week old granddaughter is in fact the Sinn Fein leader, Gerry Adams, Eric believes his Protestant cultural heritage is under siege. What can he do? He must act!
Review: DIANA: THE UNTOLD AND UNTRUE STORY, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 02, 2023
Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of her extraordinary life. Combining drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry and a lot of queer joy – this unique celebration of the People's Princess is as hilarious as it is tasteless.
Photos: First Look At National Theatre Of Scotland's KIDNAPPED In Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
First look photos! This swashbuckling new production from the National Theatre of Scotland, adapted by Isobel McArthur with Michael John McCarthy, co-directed by Isobel McArthur and Gareth Nicholls, premieres at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock in March 2023 before touring to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Perth, Newcastle and Brighton.   
Review: FRISSON, Online
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 01, 2023
It's a love story. It's a love letter to friends. A love song to your best mates. It's about being yourself when everyone around you wants you to be something different. It's about trying to be yourself when the country's in lockdown. And it's about picking up the pieces and remembering who you really are, on the other side.
New Citizens Theatre Production For Young People Will Launch In Glasgow Schools
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
The Citizens Theatre will bring the magic of live theatre into the classroom this March, with pupils at two Gorbals primary schools set to enjoy a brand-new production created especially for younger audiences.
Edinburgh International Culture Summit Foundation Appoints Five New Trustees
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
The Edinburgh International Culture Summit Foundation (EICSF), the independent charity which devises and produces the biennial Edinburgh International Culture Summit has appointed five new Trustees.

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