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The latest news on live theatre in Scotland from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Review: ROOST, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 18, 2024


When social worker Hana has to deliberate upon Bingo’s case for the custody of his daughter, his unusual hobby as a ‘doo-man’ catches her off guard. Through him, she is flung back into the world of pigeon keeping.

New Play MEN DON'T TALK By Clare Prenton To Tour Scotland This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024


A new play exploring masculinity, mental health, and Men's Sheds will debut during Mental Health Awareness Week, shedding light on these crucial topics through compelling storytelling.

STUART LAWS HAS TO BE JOKING? Comes To Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024


Performer, writer-director and comedy polymath Stuart Laws (nominee Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show, Comedian Choice Best Show) brings his most personal show yet to the Edinburgh Fringe, Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking?, running at the Monkey Barrel between 1-25th August (not 14th).

Former Perth Theatre General Manager is New Chair of Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024


Vanessa Rawlings-Jackson – former General Manager at Perth Theatre – has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for Perth Theatre and Concert Hall. 

Khawla Ibraheem's A KNOCK ON THE ROOF To Play Edinburgh Festival This Summer At The Traverse Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024


Khawla Ibraheem's A KNOCK ON THE ROOF will be featured at the Edinburgh Festival this summer at the Traverse Theatre, showcasing a compelling narrative that promises to captivate audiences.

Review: MACBETH (AN UNDOING), Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 15, 2024


When her husband returns victorious from the battlefield with a prophecy that he is to become King of Scotland, Lady Macbeth will stop at nothing to make their darkest ambition a reality.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Announces Artistic Director & CEO
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 15, 2024


Originally from Scotland, Logan is a writer and theatre-maker who has been the Artistic Director at Camden People’s Theatre in London since 2011

DIZNEY IN DRAG Returns To Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024


Following their triumphant UK debut in 2023, Australian cabaret collective The Hairy Godmothers return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with their award winning, internationally travelled flagship show 'Dizney in Drag: Once Upon a Parody' and the brand new sinful sequel: 'VILLAINS: A Dizney in Drag Parody'.

Charlotte Anne-Tilley and Mabel Thomas Will Bring SERIOUS THEATRE FROM SERIOUS PEOPLE to The Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024


At Bet On It Youth Theatre, aspiring actors will do anything to climb the ladder of success. Teachers and students alike believe in taking the work seriously. They also believe in taking themselves seriously. So prepare to get serious in Serious Theatre from Serious People.

Royal Highland Centre Reveals Lineup of 2024 Experiences and Events
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024


Royal Highland Centre has announced its upcoming 2024 experiences, from Summer Sessions to Comic Con and the iconic Royal Highland Show. Learn more about the lineup of events here!

Alison Larking Brings GRIEF...A COMEDY to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Esteemed English American actor, comedian, bestselling author and podcaster Alison Larkin returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the first time in 24 years. Her new theatre show, 'Grief...A Comedy', will be at the Assembly Rooms George Square Studio 2 for the month of August.

Grace Aki's TO FREE A MOCKINGBIRD Will Make its International Debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Grace Aki's solo play To Free a Mockingbird will have its international debut this summer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's largest performance arts festival.

Nerine Skinner Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut This August
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


After her viral success with her Liz Truss parodies, receiving millions of views on YouTube, Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finalist (The Dots) and Funny Women Content Creator Runner Up, Nerine Skinner, debuts at Edinburgh this year, running at Just The Tonic at the Caves between 1-25 August.

Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 14, 2024


Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.

Aidan Sadler Comes to Edinburgh Fringe This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Award-winning queer cabaret icon and performance tour-de-force Aidan Sadler will take over Edinburgh Fringe with a month of electric comedy and cabaret shows.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Central Location Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society can now reveal the location for the 2024 Fringe Central hub for Fringe participants

Katie Norris Makes Solo Fringe Debut With FARM FATALE
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


This year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe will see award winning comedian Katie Norris make her solo debut following success with her first foray into solo stand-up comedy.

Comedian Joe Kent-Walters Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Fresh off of the BBC New Comedy Award final with his most notable comic creation, Joe Kent-Walters 'is Frankie Monroe LIVE!!!' for the full festival run, making his highly anticipated debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Cast Set For WALLIS, The New Wallis Simpson Musical at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Discover the cast of the new Wallis Simpson musical, WALLIS, by BramwellBrand Productions. Premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2024, the musical explores the life of Wallis Simpson, the woman for whom a King gave up his crown.

Review: MAGGIE & ME, Tron Theatre
by Mary Baillie - May 13, 2024


Ten years after his award-winning memoir, Damian Barr revisits his past onstage with the National Theatre of Scotland in Maggie & Me. This brave piece recounts growing up gay in the straight world of Margaret Thatcher's working class Britain... among the Ravenscraig steelworks of Motherwell. Barr explores touching and timeless themes, but suffers slightly from a long-winded exposition.

Review: IRVINE WELSH'S PORNO, Kings Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - May 13, 2024


Porno lives up to its opening line: sequels are never as good as the original. Edinburgh's infamous pack of misfits (Renton, Bigbie, Sick Boy and Spud) reunite ten years after their appearances in the award-winning Trainspotting. They're all grown up, and surpisingly still alive.

Finlay Christie Brings I DESERVE THIS to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Award winning stand-up comedian and viral sensation Finlay Christie will return to the Edinburgh Fringe this year after a critically acclaimed debut in 2022 with his show 'OK Zoomer'.

Here & Now Reveals Programme for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Here & Now will present its programme of work created in England, during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

BOBBY DAVRO: EVERYTHING IS FUNNY IF YOU CAN LAUGH AT IT Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Bobby Davro will appear at Edinburgh Fringe Festval this Summer.  The comedy legend has been one of the UK's top comics and best-known celebrity entertainers for over 40 years. 

A Play, A Pie And A Pint Presents MEDEA ON THE MIC By Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024


A Play, A Pie and A Pint will present MEDEA ON THE MIC by Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh, Monday 10th - Saturday 15th June 2024, 1pm.


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