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Matthew Bourne's 10th anniversary revival of his New Adventures dance classic, The Red Shoes, is now on tour across the UK. The dark, sensuous production plays Glasgow's King's Theatre until Saturday 31st January 2026. Read my review below. Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes Company. Photo credit: Johan Persson Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes revival ★★★★★ Review: 28 January 2026 | King's Theatre, Glasgow No one does dance theatre like Matthew Bourne. With exquisite dancers, clea

Following its run at the National Theatre in autumn 2025, Hamlet starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) will be released in cinemas nationwide in January 2026. Read my review of Robert Hastie 's production, captured from the National's Lyttelton stage for NT Live , below. NT Live: Hamlet ★★★☆☆ Filmed at the Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, London for NT Live Robert Hastie 's production of Hamlet for the National Theatre is ambitious with its bold, m

The full cast and tour dates have been announced for Matthew Bourne's double Olivier award-winning production of The Red Shoes which plays at The King's Theatre, Glasgow from Tues 27 - Saturday 31 January 2026. Find out more below. Looking for my review of The Red Shoes? Find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/review-matthew-bourne-the-red-shoes Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes UK tour cast 2026 The King’s Theatre, Glasgow is delighted to reveal the full cast and to

Debuting in Scotland's theatres in 2024, David Ireland 's play The Fifth Step , produced by the National Theatre of Scotland , transferred to London's West End for an eleven-week run in summer 2025. It was during this time in London that the show was captured live for National Theatre Live . The filmed performance will be shown in cinemas across the globe from 27th November 2025. Read my review of NT Live's The Fifth Step below. Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman in the Fifth St

Wax on; Wax off! Iconic 80s film The Karate Kid has been turned into a musical! The Karate Kid: The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Touring the UK from April 2026, The Karate Kid - The Musical comes to Glasgow from 30 June 2026. Find out more below. Iconic 80's film The Karate Kid announced as a new musical Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore and Kenny Wax are delighted to announce the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MU

It has been announced today that Amber Davies will star as Elle Woods in the brand-new tour production of the West End and Broadway...

Casting news: Kym Marsh is set to star in the world premier stage production of 90s classic thriller Single White Female. The show has...

The UK tour revival of classic musical comedy Calamity Jane has arrived in Glasgow. The much-loved musical plays at The King's Theatre...

National Theatre Live (NT Live) has announced a blockbuster line-up of theatre in cinemas including the National Theatre of Scotland's The Fifth Step; marking the first time that an NTS production has been captured for NT Live. Theatre productions Mrs. Warren’s Profession, The Fifth Step, and Hamlet are all set for global cinematic release. NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 Today, National Theatre Live announces a