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The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages this spring as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton. Now the fabulous full cast for The High Life, the musical Scottish tour has been revealed. Find out who will be living the high life with Alan and Forbes below! L-R - Top Row: Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond, Patrick Ryecart, Louise McCarthy. Bottom Row: Kyle Ga

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot are delighted to announce the full casting for the highly anticipated world premiere of the brand new musical based on David Nicholls’ critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY. One Day: The Musical cast in rehearsals. Photo credit: Danny Kaan One Day: The Musical - full cast announced for Edinburgh premier Already announced are the stellar leading cast: Olivier-nominated Jamie Muscato (Jay Gatsby in The Great G

Glasgow’s iconic lunchtime theatre company, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, returns with 18 shows from February to June 2026 at Òran Mór, Glasgow and across Scotland. Find out what's on and what to see below. A Play, A Pie and A Pint announces Spring 2026 Season Brian Logan, Artistic Director of A Play, A Pie and A Pint said: “From pro-immigration protests to nights down the bingo, from Greek myths to a Scottish football story in the run-up to the World Cup, all life is here, teemi

Beacon Arts Centre is delighted to unveil its Winter/Spring 2026 programme - a vibrant season filled with music, drama, comedy, dance and visual art, offering something for audiences of all ages and interests. What's On at Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock in 2026 The season opens in style with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’ s much-loved Viennese Gala (Sat 17 Jan), setting the tone for a diverse and exciting six months of performances. Theatre Highlights Theatre takes cent

Dundee Rep Theatre are staging a new family-friendly musical fairytale this Christmas season with a spirited highland cow in the lead role. Read my review of Jack and the Beanstalk A New Moooosical below. Suzie McAdam and Ronan O'Hara in Jack & the Beanstalk. Photo: Jess Shurte Jack and the Beanstalk A New Moooosical ★★★☆☆ Review: 6 December 2025 | Dundee Rep Theatre Writers Jonathan O’Neill and Isaac Savage have refreshed the popular Jack and the Beanstalk fairytale, and ha

Twenty years since his first appearance in panto at Macrobert Arts Centre in Stirling, Johnny McKnight returns to the stage with Weans in the Wood . Read my review of this exhilarating Christmas pantomime below. Johnny McKnight & Dani Heron in Weans in Wood. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Weans in the Wood panto, Macrobert Arts Centre ★★★★★ Review: 4 December 2025 | Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling Scotland's premier pantomime dame Johnny McKnight returns to Macrobert Arts Centre t

Jason Donovan has returned to one of his most famous roles: playing Frank-N-Furter in Richard O’Brien’s anarchic musical, The Rocky Horror Show. So, the question has to be: why? Jason Donovan as Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. Photo credit: Daniel Boud Interview: Jason Donovan on touring the UK with The Rocky Horror Show Jason Donovan talks to Richard Barber about playing Richard O'Brien's iconic Sweet Transvestite. So why this role? “In a nutshell,” he says, “I’m a

What's on in Glasgow's theatres this Christmas? You are spoiled for choice if you're looking for a pantomime or festive show in and around Glasgow this winter. Here are a list of the best pantos and Christmas productions playing on Glasgow's stages along with dates and prices. I've also included some great Scottish pantos and shows worth travelling out of town for. Glasgow Christmas pantomimes 2025 | What's On in Glasgow Theatres The King's Theatre, Glasgow: The Little Mermai

Spotlight shines on the first shows announced for the redeveloped King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. Artist's impression of the redeveloped King's Theatre, Edinburgh exterior What's On at The King's Theatre, Edinburgh in 2026 The King’s Theatre takes a major step forward on the path to reopening following its landmark redevelopment, unveiling some of the first shows set to appear on the iconic Edinburgh stage. From acclaimed West End hits to brand-new drama, world class dance and fa