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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

After a successful year in London's West End, smash hit musical comedy Mean Girls - based on the film of the same name - has announced...

Wicked sing-along screening event announced for theatres across the UK this summer 2025 including 2 in Scotland. Full list of venues here.

Mary Poppins UK Tour review 2025 | Edinburgh - A perfectly polished triumph