SCOTLAND THEATER REVIEWS

The not-too-distant future. A world where the air is unbreathable. A jury of twelve angry teenagers. A chance to put the adults on trial for the devastating damage they have done to the planet. Can they deliver justice, or are they just out for revenge?...

A desperate young woman and a smooth-talking swan go on an extraordinary flight across Edinburgh’s starlit city skies and pulsing basement bars in this uplifting new musical featuring original songs, and live music on stage with Dale Parker on piano, and musician Rachel Duns (Scottish Jazz Awards ...

Glenn McQuaid’s pitch-perfect ode to high melodrama and the sci-fi/horror mash-up, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, meets the Universal Monsterverse in a uniquely camp sci-fi horror comedy....

A darkly funny comedy about an incarcerated man who does whatever he can to honour his late pal and make him a legend....

The film follows Satine and Christian as their tragic love story unfurls beneath the glittering lights of bohemian Paris. In the style of the real Moulin Rouge, some unforgettable performances will kick off the night, so don’t be late!...

In 1976, Jack and Kathy set out on a mission to find Paul McCartney’s house on the Mull of Kintyre, where he was living off-grid after The Beatles broke up. ...

SWG3’s Poetry Club presents Gridlock, a tense, intimate new drama about love, memory and the tiny choices that change everything....

Set in a shifting, timeless landscape, Waiting for Godot follows two men, Vladimir and Estragon, as they wait for someone who may never come. As they pass the time with scraps of conversation, moments of tenderness and flashes of dark humour, their story becomes a moving reflection on what it means ...

It’s Friday night and the vibe is right as Caz and her fabulous friends dream of the perfect summer of love. But when Caz discovers her ‘happy ever after’ is a lie, and the gang’s attempts at romance are a total tragedy, they wonder – will love ever get a hold on their hearts? Or should th...

David Greig’s modern classic returns in a bold new staging by Wonder Fools in association with Cumbernauld Theatre. Featuring a live community choir, every performance becomes unique – powerful, uplifting, and rooted in the place where it is staged....

Based on the extraordinary true story of a sixteen-year-old girl who led France to victory in the Hundred Years War,  Saint Joan explores power, gender and youth-led change, taking us on the journey of someone from a marginalised background impacting international politics....

A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into King's Theatre direct from a strictly limited West End run. Don’t miss this guaranteed Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank ...

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...

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....

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 si...

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 fier...

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 H...

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 ...

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 See...

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....

A high-energy performance reflecting Scottish roots with a modern, global sound....

Experience Emmylou Harris' farewell tour at Emirates Arena. A night of storytelling and music that captivated the audience in Glasgow....

Celtic Connections 2026 launches with World Connections – a vibrant celebration of global traditions and local talent. This genre-spanning opening night captures Glasgow’s welcoming spirit and looks ahead to the city’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in July....

Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run....

From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror. Along the way, you’ll meet a sparkling cast of characters, from young lovers parted by a spell t...