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New Dates Added For CRYBABIES At Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the woods... following their smash hit run at this year's Edinburgh Festival and a sell-out January run at Soho Theatre; Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nominees (2019) Crybabies (James Gault, Michael Clarke and Ed Jones) are bringing their new creation: Bagbeard back for a further 5 dates in March.
Review: THE LAVENDER HILL MOB, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 31, 2023
This side-splittingly funny, fast-paced comedy tells the story of Henry Holland, an unassuming bank clerk who dreams of stealing the van full of gold bullion he drives across London each day. When Henry learns that his new lodger makes Eiffel Tower paperweights out of lead, he devises a plan to make his dream a reality. It’s a golden opportunity to pull off the crime of the century, they’d have to be fools to mess it up …
Get Off Live Comedy Fundraiser Comes To The Stand In Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 26, 2023
Get Off Live Comedy is an industry born and funded independent HR that aims to eradicate sexual harassment in the industry we love. This fundraising gala is part of a number of incredible benefits that have taken place this year to support the initiative.
New Diorama & Underbelly Announce Relaunched Edinburgh Untapped Award
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
​​​​​​​New Diorama Theatre and Underbelly are announcing a renewed three-year partnership, relaunching their hit-making Untapped award, originally developed in 2018 and aimed at discovering and supporting emerging theatre makers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. From 2023, Concord Theatricals also join the partnership, helping supercharge the support offered to diverse-led companies showcasing work at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 23, 2023
This is Celtic Connection's annual highlight-packed exploration of classic influences on contemporary music. Tonight’s show revisits themes including tributes to The Women of Song, The Band, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles’ Abbey Road and the music of Laurel Canyon. Curated as ever by Glasgow’s own Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire, the guestlist likewise comprises an array of return visitors.
Review: Gàidhlig Ghlaschu, Glasgow Cathedral
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 22, 2023
Within the dramatic setting of the iconic Glasgow Cathedral, experience the story of Gaelic Glasgow through songs, poetry and performance from the 1100s to the present day. With a particular focus on Glasgow’s High Street you are invited to share in rich Gaelic stories from Glasgow’s early beginnings, its industrial past as well as the exploration of some urban myths. Please join Alasdair Whyte, Màiri MacMillan and friends on this exciting promenade and musical experience as part of the celebrated Celtic Connections Festival.
Review: BURNS, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 21, 2023
Robert Burns is alive and well and living in the modern world! A genius with weakness? Yes. A womaniser, yes, but a cheat, no. Gifted, passionate and flawed, this farmer's son wants to make his father proud but is pulled between a life of duty and the calling of his creative destiny.
Review: Celtic Connections 30th Anniversary Concert, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 21, 2023
Tonight’s opening gala celebrates that history with a panoply of artists who’ve featured prominently over the years, alongside those emerging from the vibrant folk scene - reflecting such Celtic Connections' multi-generational breadth, its Internationalism and collaborative, cross-genre spirit.
Celtic Connections Opens Today as it Celebrates 30 Years
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 19, 2023
Europe’s premier winter music festival, Celtic Connections opens in Glasgow, Thursday 19th January, showcasing performances from some of Scotland and the world’s brightest emerging musical talent alongside stalwarts of the scene and returning favourites.
Scottish Ballet Launches As A National Centre For Dance Health
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Scottish Ballet launches as a National Centre for Dance Health having delivered innovative work within this field since 2013, benefitting over 400,000 participants through a combination of classes, health resources, engagement programmes, online resources and research studies.
Royal Bank Of Scotland Formally Hands Over The New Town Site For Edinburgh's New Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
IMPACT Scotland and Royal Bank of Scotland today marked the transfer of the land behind the Royal Bank of Scotland's iconic Dundas House, clearing the final step to allow work to begin preparing the New Town site for the construction of Dunard Centre which will begin later in 2023. 
Celtic Connections Gears Up For 30th Edition
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 12, 2023
Preparations are well underway for Celtic Connections, Europe's premier folk and roots music festival, which soon launches in Glasgow.
BIG BURNS SUPPER Comes to Loreburn Hall, Dumfries From This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Dumfries's Loreburn Hall throws opens its doors like never before as Big Burns Supper returns in January with a new alternative in-person format for 'Le Haggis', an immersive theatrical party experience featuring a roster of talent and a brand-new soundtrack created by energetic trad folk group Ho-Ro and Dumfries Community Choir.
Scotland's Festival of Light SPECTRA Returns With New Programme in 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
SPECTRA, Aberdeen's multi award-winning festival of light and sound, returns to light up the Granite City from Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 February 2023.
New Executive Director Announced For Tron Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Tron Theatre has announced the appointment of Patricia Stead to the key position of Executive Director and Joint Chief Executive Officer.
Liz Lochhead, Denise Mina, and Ricky Ross Join Line Up For Pitlochry Festival Theatre Winter Words Festival 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced the line-up for its nineteenth Winter Words Festival, featuring an exciting line up of well-known, and well-loved authors, playwrights, poets, adventurers, broadcasters, and TV personalities from around Scotland and further afield for a celebration of all things artistic and literary.
Review: NIGHT AFORE DISCO PARTY, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 31, 2022
The Night Afore Concert with Forth 1 presents a glittering evening of pop glamour to kick-start Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2022 celebrations. Join pop princess Sophie Ellis-Bextor and special guests Altered Images as we get the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay party started at this all-new family event for disco divas of all ages.
Review: SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 22, 2022
This lavish production is packed full of music, magic, laughter, and fun for the whole family. Starring: Allan Stewart, Grant Stott, Jordan Young, Clare Gray, Liz Ewing, Brian James Leys, and Francesca Ross.
2022 Year in Review: Natalie O'Donoghue's Best of 2022
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 21, 2022
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks in Scottish theatre from 2022
Union Launches Campaign to Reverse 'Economically Illiterate' Cuts to Creative Scotland
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2022
National Officer for Equity Adam Adnyana has responded to the Scottish Government’s budget announcement, and their decision to cut funding to Creative Scotland, putting thousands of creative jobs in Scotland at risk.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Announces 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2022
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced an exciting line up of world premières, classic plays, new writing and a smash-hit musical for its 2023 summer season
Full Cast Announced For Citizens Theatre's MOONSET
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2022
The Citizens Theatre has announced the cast for Moonset, the company's first production of 2023. A bold and powerful new work from playwright Maryam Hamidi, Moonset will premiere at Glasgow's Tron Theatre from 03 – 11 February (Press performance Tue 07 Feb, 7.30pm) before touring to Edinburgh for a short run at the Traverse Theatre from 16 – 18 February.
Review: MY FAIR LADY, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 19, 2022
Following its critically acclaimed West End run, the Lincoln Center Theater’s multi-award-winning production of My Fair Lady is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse for four weeks only.
Monkey Barrel Comedy to Kick Off Holiday Season With Works by Freya Parker, Hannah Platt & More
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Monkey Barrel Comedy is kicking off the festive season with Xmas & NY Big Show Specials and a brand spanking new work-in-progress show from stand-up and sketch comedian Micky Overman on 17th December!
Cast, Band, and EP Announced For New Scottish Folk Musical A MOTHER'S SONG
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Cast and EP announced ahead of World Premiere of Finn Anderson and Tania Azevedo's major new folk musical A Mother's Song at Macrobert Arts Centre Stirling 23 - 26 February 2023

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