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Review: Hannah Howie's Funeral for My Boobs | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Glasgow
Hannah Howie's autobiographical musical about her diagnosis with an aggressive breast cancer gene premiers at A Play, A Pie and A Pie this week. Funeral for My Boobs is at Òran Mór, Glasgow until Saturday 9 May, and then it heads to Ayr and Edinburgh. Read my review of this very personal, very brilliant celebration of boobs and life below. Hannah Howie, Kirsty Malone & Gregor John-Owen in Funeral for My Boobs. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Funeral for My Boobs by Hannah Howie ★★★★☆

Lisa in the theatre
May 64 min read


Hannah Howie's autobiographical musical 'Funeral for My Boobs' to premiere at A Play, A Pie and A Pint
Hannah Howie's autobiographical musical 'Funeral for My Boobs' is to premiere in Scotland as part of A Play, A Pie and A Pint's Spring 2026 Season. Find out more below. Hannah Howie © Kim Hardy Photography Funeral for My Boobs by Hannah Howie Scottish audiences are invited to a glorious-send off like no longer as A Play, A Pie and A Pint , in association with Drive Official , present Funeral for My Boobs , an autobiographical cabaret-style musical performing in Glasgow, Edinb

Lisa in the theatre
Mar 32 min read


Vote now for the winners of the West End Wilma Awards 2025
West End Wilma have announced the shortlist of nominees for this year's prestigious West End Wilma Awards . 2025 West End Wilma Awards...

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Review: Pickled Republic | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Ruxy Cantir 's absurd vegetable cabaret Pickled Republic previously toured Scotland in 2023 to great acclaim and featured at the...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Review: Laura Benanti - Nobody Cares | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Broadway star Laura Benanti brings her celebrated one-woman show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is "A love...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Review: Jenny Ryan - Björn Yesterday | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Jenny Ryan from The Chase returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her new solo musical comedy show that examines if Swedish pop...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 9, 20252 min read


Interview with Accordion Ryan: Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Accordion Ryan 's upbeat musical cabaret show has had audiences singing and dancing in the aisles at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2022....

Lisa in the theatre
Jul 29, 20254 min read


What's On Halloween 2024: Glasgow and Edinburgh - theatre, events and more
What's On at Halloween in Glasgow and Edinburgh theatres. Things to do at Halloween in Glasgow. Best Halloween activities Glasgow. Edinburgh

Lisa in the theatre
Oct 25, 20246 min read


Review: Tim Murray is Witches, Edinburgh Fringe 2024
'Tim Murray is Witches' is a masterclass in comedy cabaret with a wicked witchy twist. Jump on your broomsticks to Underbelly Bristo Square and let Tim Murray put a spell on you this fringe.

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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