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Glasgow King's Theatre 2025 panto cast | The Little Mermaid
The King's Theatre, Glasgow has today announced further casting for 2025 pantomime, The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid cast: L-R Darren Brownlie, Hannah Jarrett-Scott, Elaine C Smith, Johnny Mac, Jasmine Jules Andrews and Benjamin Lockhart Joining King's panto regulars Elaine C Smith , Johnny Mac and Darren Brownlie are Hannah Jarrett-Scott , Jasmine Jules Andrews and Benjamin Lockhart. The Little Mermaid plays at the King's Theatre Glasgow from Saturday 22 November 202

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Sep 30, 20253 min read


20% off Wagamama with Glasgow Pavilion panto
Glasgow Pavilion Theatre have teamed up with Wagamama for a show-stopping panto partnership offering audiences 20% off their food bill. Full details below. A giant offer to enhance your panto visit: The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow and Wagamama have cooked up a giant-sized festive treat for you! This year, the Pavilion’s magical panto adventure Jock and the Beanstalk is proudly partnering with Wagamama (oh yes they are!) as headline sponsor. Big laughs, big bowls, and an even

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Dundee Rep announces cast for Jack and the Beanstalk: A New Moooosical
The full cast and creative teams have been announced as Jack and the Beanstalk: A New Moooosical brings festive magic to Dundee Rep Theatre . In lieu of a pantomime this year Jonathan O’Neill and Isaac Savage’s new musical fairytale will delight Dundee audiences from 29 November to 30 December. The 10-strong cast will also feature the vocal talents of legendary actor Brian Cox as The Giant! Find out more below. Get ready for a giant adventure this winter as Dundee Rep Theat

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Sep 26, 20252 min read


Review: The Glasgow Poisoner - A new musical | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Glasgow
The latest new production at A Play, A Pie and a Pint this 2025 autumn season is The Glasgow Poisoner by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor. This brand-new musical is based on the true story of Glaswegian socialite Madeleine Smith who was accused of murdering her lover in 1857. The Glasgow Poisoner: A New Musical is A Play, A Pie and A Pint production, co-presented with OneRen and The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr. Read my review of this lively new true crime musical below. Chiara Sparke

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Sep 25, 20254 min read


Ayr Gaiety announce 2025 panto cast | Aladdie casting
The full cast and creatives have been announced for The Ayr Gaiety’s 2025 panto, Aladdie. Familiar faces and local favourites will be returning along with some Gaiety newcomers. Find the full details below. Aladdie: Ayr Gaiety panto 2025 cast and creatives Performing at Ayr Gaiety from 29th November 2025 – 4th January 2026. Ayr Gaiety Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creatives of their 2025 pantomime, Aladdie – a Scottish spin on the traditional Aladdin story - f

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Review: Tina - the Tina Turner musical, UK tour, Glasgow
Global hit musical TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has its Scottish premiere at Glasgow King's theatre this week as part its first ever...

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Amber Davies to star in Legally Blonde the musical UK & Ireland tour 2026
It has been announced today that Amber Davies will star as Elle Woods in the brand-new tour production of the West End and Broadway...

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 24, 20255 min read


Review: Black Hole Sign play, Tron Theatre - Uma Nada-Rajah
Glasgow Tron Theatre hosts the world premiere of Uma Nada-Rajah’s Black Hole Sign this autumn. The play about the beloved but struggling...

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Tina Turner musical costumes on display in John Lewis, Edinburgh
To mark the arrival of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse this November (11 – 22 Nov), John Lewis at St James...

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 23, 20253 min read
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