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Book Review: KIDS, WAIT TILL YOU HEAR THIS! MY MEMOIR by Liza Minnelli, Michael Feinstein, Josh Getlin, Heidi Evans


by Gary Naylor - May 05, 2026

Even 400 pages or more cannot contain whole life, nor the personality...

Review: CONTEH, Liverpool's Royal Court


by Sarah OHara - April 30, 2026

Written by Aron Julius and directed by Mark Womack, Conteh is a powerful and emotive drama about the life of one of Liverpool’s sporting icons. Julius stars as boxer John Conteh, who at 24 years old became the light heavyweight champion of the world. Julius’ script tells Conteh’s story, both i...

Review: STAND AND DELIVER: THE LEE JEANS SIT-IN, Tron Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 30, 2026

Faced with the threat of their factory closing, and with 240 jobs on the line, there's no way the women of the Lee Jeans factory are going down without a fight....

Review: THE CHOIR OF MAN, King's Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 29, 2026

A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all... live!...

Review: OFF THE RAILS, Oran Mor


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 26, 2026

A live-looped musical comedy about how far one woman will go to escape her demons… and which ScotRail service will get her there the fastest....

Review: JESSIES, Pavilion Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 25, 2026

Spanning from 1980 to 1995, the story dives into the highs and lows of queer life during a time of upheaval, hope, and hard-won joy. Through laughter, heartbreak, gossip, and glitter, The Jessies discover what it truly means to find family - not the one you’re born into, but the one you choose....

Review: JACKALS, Paisley Arts Centre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 25, 2026

Based on astounding true events, Jackals is a contemporary retelling of the bewildering professional relationship between the young, ambitious Emma, and her fledgling doctor with a point to prove....

Review: FISH, Oran Mor


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 19, 2026

A sparse gym in rural Donegal. Michael holds his breath and sticks his head under water, preparing to beat the world record after seven long years. His coach Pat watches on, drinking can after can, as they wait for yer man from Guinness to arrive....

Review: GUSH, Traverse Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 18, 2026

Written by Jess Brodie (nominee for the Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland St Andrews Playwriting Award 2024) and directed by Becky Hope-Palmer (Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas – Birmingham Rep, Woman Walking – Sylvian Productions), GUSH is a funny and frank exploration of the barriers...

Review: STARSTUCK, Theatre Royal


by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 18, 2026

From Olympus to Hollywood and Paris, dancers, screen legends and Greek gods are starstruck by love as mythology meets backstage drama, with the sparkling Jazz Age music of George Gershwin and Maurice Ravel performed by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra....

Past Shows

The Shoop Shoop Show
The Shoop Shoop Show
Mar 28

Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck, is leading a brand-new theatre show celebrating the incredible music of Cher.The international extravaganza is coming to the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 28th March 2026. Showcasing every decade...

Sunday Classics: Flanders Symphony Orchestra
Sunday Classics: Flanders Symphony Orchestra
Oct 27

Global superstar guitarist Milo Karadagli headlines this kaleidoscopic concert conjuring the rich colours and intoxicating perfumes of Spain. Experience one of Belgiums finest orchestras whose...

Sunday Classics: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday Classics: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Oct 13

Searing passions, heartbreaking romance, all-consuming energy: the mighty Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off the Usher Halls 2019-20 Sunday Classics concerts with an all-Russian programme of...

Sunday Classics: The Planets: An HD Odyssey, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sunday Classics: The Planets: An HD Odyssey, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Jun 16

Take an unforgettable journey to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. With the visionary music of Holsts The Planets, together with stunning NASA images of...

Sunday Classics: Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk
Sunday Classics: Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk
May 12

YouTube sensation Valentina Lisitsa is nothing less than a modern marvel. A brilliant pianist of the Russian old school who plays with fiery intensity and...

Sunday Classics: Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk
Sunday Classics: Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk
May 12

YouTube sensation Valentina Lisitsa is nothing less than a modern marvel. A brilliant pianist of the Russian old school who plays with fiery intensity and...

Sunday Classics: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday Classics: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Apr 14

With a career spanning more than half a century, eminent British pianist John Lill is a commanding figure throughout the international classical world. Hes revered...

Sunday Classics: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday Classics: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Apr 7

Pinchas Zukerman: one of the worlds pre-eminent violinists, now equally respected as a conductor, he has dazzled listeners for decades with his effortlessly natural musical...

Sunday Classics: War Horse: The Story in Concert – Centenary Concert
Sunday Classics: War Horse: The Story in Concert – Centenary Concert
Nov 18

The tragedy of war, the beauty of peace – and the enduring power of friendship. Award-winning author Michael Morpurgo reads his emotionally-charged War Horse live,...

Sunday Classics: Russian State Symphony Orchestra with Barry Douglas
Sunday Classics: Russian State Symphony Orchestra with Barry Douglas
Oct 14

Heart-stopping romance; mischievous wit; and one of the most moving tales in the whole of ballet. A mighty all-Russian programme from one of Russia’s foremost...

Bruckner Orchester Linz
Bruckner Orchester Linz
Apr 29

Following the likes of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Basel Chamber Orchestra in the Sunday Classics series, the Usher Hall presents...

Czech National Symphony Orchestra with Pavel Kolesnikov
Czech National Symphony Orchestra with Pavel Kolesnikov
Apr 22

The Usher Hall’s highly-acclaimed Sunday Classics programmes continues after stunning performances from the likes of the Brussels Philharmonic and Russian State Symphony Orchestra. Now rising...

Valentina Lisitsa and the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra
Valentina Lisitsa and the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra
Mar 4

Valentina Lisitsa is not only the first YouTube star of classical music; more importantly, she is the first classical artist to have converted her online...

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