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Abba musical Mamma Mia! announced as Edinburgh Playhouse Christmas show for 2025/26
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre is announced as one of the first venues for a major new UK Tour starting in 2025 of the worldwide smash hit...

Lisa in the theatre
Feb 233 min read


Priscilla Queen of the Desert musical UK tour announced for 2026
News: The King’s Theatre, Glasgow are delighted to announce that a major UK tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994...

Lisa in the theatre
Feb 212 min read


London Theatre Week 2025: 10 recommended shows to see in London's West End this year.
London Theatre Week 2025: must-see shows and offers. Plus 10 recommended shows to see in London's West End this year.

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Feb 175 min read


Review: Kinky Boots UK Tour 2025, Glasgow - Johannes Radebe brings superstar energy to the iconic red boots
Kinky Boots UK Tour review 2025 | Glasgow - Johannes Radebe brings superstar energy to the iconic red boots

Lisa in the theatre
Feb 134 min read


Review: Chicago UK Tour 2025, Edinburgh - Roxie and Velma rule this smoking-hot Chicago
Chicago UK Tour review 2025, Edinburgh Playhouse. Starring Faye Brookes and Kevin Clifton.

Lisa in the theatre
Feb 65 min read


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

Lisa in the theatre
Feb 44 min read


Review: Hairspray UK Tour 2025, Glasgow - As big, bright and bouncy as ever
Hairspray the musical, UK Tour review, January 2025, Glasgow King's Theatre

Lisa in the theatre
Jan 294 min read


Review: Jamie Lloyd's The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver
The Tempest review: Jamie Lloyd's weird West End vehicle for Sigourney Weaver fails to blow me away

Lisa in the theatre
Jan 275 min read


Review: The Devil Wears Prada musical, London West End - original cast
The West End musical version of the hit film The Devil Wears Prada is now playing at the Dominion Theatre in London with Vanessa Williams taking on the iconic role of fashion tyrant Miranda Priestly, made famous by Meryl Streep. Read my review below. The Devil Wears Prada musical Directed by Jerry Mitchell | Music by Elton John | Lyrics by Shaina Taub & Mark Sonnenblick Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada A New Musical. Credit: Matt Crockett The

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Jan 264 min read
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