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Full cast announced for Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical UK tour
Fan favourite Strictly Come Dancing Champion Kevin Clifton will be strutting into the King's Theatre, Glasgow as part of the dazzling cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical when the show returns to Scotland in 2026. Looking for my review of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical? Find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-the-musical-review Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical UK tour cast announced Today, the full c

Lisa in the theatre
Oct 16, 20254 min read


Review: Riverdance 30 - The New Generation, UK tour - Glasgow
Global dance phenomenon Riverdance is currently on a special 30th anniversary tour visiting 30 UK venues - one for each year of its history - during 2025. The tenth stop on the tour is my local, the King's Theatre in Glasgow, so I headed along to see this new generation of dancers and find out how the iconic production has evolved over the years. You can read my review below. Riverdance 30: The New Generation ★★★★☆ Review: 13 October 2025 | King's Theatre, Glasgow Riverdance

Lisa in the theatre
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Dirty Dancing on stage announces new tour for 2026 and 2027 | UK and Ireland tour news
The stage adaptation of the classic 1980s film Dirty Dancing will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026. The beloved show returns to the King's Theatre, Glasgow in October. Find out more below. Producer Karl Sydow is delighted to announce that Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will be touring the UK and Ireland from summer 2026. The production returns to Glasgow from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 October 2026 following a hugely successful run in October 2023. MORE: Read my

Lisa in the theatre
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Review: Top Hat the musical UK tour, Edinburgh Playhouse
The Chichester Festival Theatre production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat arrives in Edinburgh for its Scottish premier as part of the new...

Lisa in the theatre
Oct 1, 20255 min read


Review: Chicago the musical UK Tour 2025, Glasgow - Janette Manrara brings the Razzle Dazzle to iconic musical
Broadway and West End musical Chicago arrives at the King's Theatre in Glasgow this week for the second last stop on its 2025 UK tour....

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 19, 20254 min read


Review: World's Greatest Lover - a new musical at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
New pop musical World's Greatest Lover has its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. Renowned theatre producers...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 7, 20254 min read


Review: Chunky Jewellery by Barrowland Ballet | Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Scotland’s award-winning contemporary dance company Barrowland Ballet presents Chunky Jewellery by Natasha Gilmore and Jude Williams ,...

Lisa in the theatre
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Review: Ballet Nights | Glasgow
Dance spectacular Ballet Nights has been wowing audiences across the world since its launch in 2023. Marking its Scottish debut in...

Lisa in the theatre
Jul 4, 20254 min read


Cast announced for Club NVRLND - the immersive nightclub musical premiering at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
The full cast is announced today for the worldwide premiere of the immersive nightclub musical Club NVRLND at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival...

Lisa in the theatre
Jun 30, 20252 min read
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