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This Christmas, the Glasgow Citizens Theatre is staging Beauty and the Beast. But this week, the beast broke out of the rehearsal room for a game of hide and seek around the theatre! He also met the G5 Creators group - local Gorbals primary school children who meet weekly for after school sessions at the theatre since it reopened this summer. Citizens Theatre Beauty and the Beast - Nicholas Marshall as Beast. Photo: Alex Brady Meet the Beast: Beauty and the Beast at the Citiz

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

The final play in A Play, A Pie and A Pint's 2025 autumn season is Strangers in the Night by Alan Muir , directed by Cora Bissett . Strangers in the Night plays  at Glasgow’s Òran Mór from Monday 17 - Saturday 22 November. Read my review below. Juliet Cadzow and William MacBain in Strangers in the Night. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Strangers in the Night | A Play, A Pie and A Pint ★★★★☆ Review: 18 November 2025, Òran Mór, Glasgow Jimmy (William MacBain) and May (Juliet Cadzow) a

Welcome to Panto Town! Glasgow's leading theatres have come together to celebrate the city's 850th birthday by showcasing the much-loved tradition of Scottish pantomime. Johnny Mac, Catriona Faint & Stephen Purdon for the launch of Get You in Panto Town. Photo: Martin Shields Get You in Panto Town, Glasgow Glaswegians are being urged to embrace the unique spirit of the city’s pantomime with the launch of Get You in Panto Town – a celebration of the city’s beloved cultural p

Matthew Kelly and George Costigan are to star as Estragon and Vladimir in a new production of Waiting for Godot , co-produced with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Octagon Theatre Bolton. Directed by Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill , the production will premiere on the Citz main stage between 20 February to 14 March before touring to Liverpool and Bolton. Find out more below. George Costigan and Matthew Kelly in Waiting for Godot. Photo: Pete Dibdin Glasgow

Movies to Musicals announce West End guest stars for 2026 musical theatre concert. Find out more below. Ryan Kopel and Jenna Innes join Movies to Musicals in Glasgow Movies to Musicals is set to take over Glasgow City Halls on Sunday, 8th March 2026 , for a one-date-only extravaganza that will transport audiences from Scotland to London's prestigious West End. Featuring the incredible talents of West End stars Jenna Innes from "Heathers" and "Les Miserables," and Ryan Kopel

Imagine Theatre proudly presents a spectacular lineup of family pantomimes across Scotland bursting with laughter, music, sparkle, and dance starring some of Scotland’s best-loved entertainers! Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Inverness and Kirkcaldy 2025 pantomime news Kicking off later this month, this year’s season promises the perfect mix of festive fun, unforgettable characters, and enchanting storytelling, with productions lighting up Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkcaldy, and Kilmarnock.

Following successful runs in New York and Las Vegas, Friends! The musical parody began its first UK tour in summer 2025 and this week arrives in Glasgow. Join iconic characters Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe as they swap their New York apartments for the King's Theatre, Glasgow where you can catch their musical comedy take on the beloved 90s TV series from Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 November 2025. Read my review below. Friends the musical parody cast. Photo: Pa