Review: TOP HAT, Glasgow Kings Theatre
by Mary Baillie - February 09, 2026
Top Hat tap-danced its way into Glasgow this week, bringing with it plenty of sparkle and some superb performances. Based on the 1930s film, the plot depicts a classic case of mistaken identity: American dancer Jerry Travers arrives in London, falls for society girl Dale Tremont, and through a serie...
Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 07, 2026
Burnout is a feeling some of us know all too well, but how can it be confronted? And is it here for the long-run? Burnout: A Verbatim Play explores the psychological and physical impacts of burnout in education, healthcare, activism, and more....
Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 31, 2026
Size Matters is a wildly inventive new show from Mamoru Iriguchi (Eaten, What You See When Your Eyes Are Closed / What You Don’t See When Your Eyes Are Open). Blending puppetry, science, and surrealist theatre, Julia and Mamoru and their puppet doubles explore how time and perception shift with size...
Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce...
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 26, 2026
Following last year’s sell-out success of Icons Volume 1, Roaming Roots Revue returns for Icons Volume 2. Now in its 14th year, Roaming Roots is an acclaimed, multi-generational live music experience, curated and hosted by Emmy Award-winning Scottish musician, composer, and BBC broadcaster Roddy Har...
Review: AMYTHYST KIAH, Drygate
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 26, 2026
A commanding live performer blessed with an unforgettable voice, Amythyst Kiah combines the political and the deeply personal in her music; embracing spirituality, grief, joy, healing and love in all its incarnations. She makes a welcome return to Celtic Connections after making a splash as part of ...
Review: THE SEEGER SESSIONS REVIVAL, St Luke's
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 25, 2026
This vibrant, 13-piece ensemble revives the spirit and musical exuberance of Bruce Springsteen’s Grammy-winning album, We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions. That record saw The Boss breathe new life into the powerful, socially conscious back catalogue of legendary folk icon and activist Pete Seege...
Review: SIOBHAN MILLER BAND, The Old Fruitmarket
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 25, 2026
Siobhan Miller returns to Celtic Connections for her biggest headline show to date, a one-night celebration in the iconic Old Fruitmarket marking the release of her first live album....
Review: EMMYLOU HARRIS, Emirates Arena
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 17, 2026
Experience Emmylou Harris' farewell tour at Emirates Arena. A night of storytelling and music that captivated the audience in Glasgow....