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Strictly star joins cast for Scottish premiere of Fawlty Towers the play in Glasgow
Casting has been announced for Fawlty Towers - The Play as the new UK & Ireland theatre tour production of the beloved tv comedy gets set to visit Scotland in 2026. The West End smash hit comedy play, written and adapted for the stage by John Cleese, will have its Scottish premier at Glasgow's King's Theatre in January 2026, followed by dates in Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Find out more below. Fawlty Towers - The Play, 2025 / 2026 UK tour Casting is announced today for John Clee

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 23, 20254 min read


Review: Skye - A Thriller | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning theatre producer Ellie Keel makes her playwriting debut with the world première of...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Cast and Creative team announced for The Glass Menagerie Scottish tour
Dundee Rep Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for a major new production of Tennessee Williams’ breakthrough...

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Aug 21, 20253 min read


Review: Police Cops - The Original | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Globally acclaimed Police Cops celebrate their 10th anniversary by bringing their debut blockbuster show that started it all: Police...

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Aug 21, 20252 min read


Review: 300 Paintings by Sam Kissajukien at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2024 and acclaimed New York runs, Sam Kissajukien brings his original comedy, art, theatre show...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 21, 20253 min read


2025 Popcorn Award: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, new writing award goes to climate crisis musical Hot Mess
Hot Mess announced as winner of the Popcorn Writing Award 2025, celebrating new voices at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presented by...

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Aug 19, 20254 min read


Review: Scatter - A Horror Play | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Award-winning performer Patrick McPherson debuts his first horror play at the Edinburgh Fringe. With the aim to write the scariest show...

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Aug 18, 20253 min read


Review: Wanted by Eleanor Higgins and Bush Productions | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
A real-life criminal history inspires this tale of two queer women who accidentally become small-time criminals. Written and performed by...

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Aug 17, 20253 min read


Review: The Fit Prince by Awkward Productions at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Awkward Productions , the iconic team behind Fringe hits Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story and Gwyneth Goes Skiing , return to the...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 16, 20254 min read
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