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The Karate Kid the musical UK Tour announced for Glasgow Theatre
Wax on; Wax off! Iconic 80s film The Karate Kid has been turned into a musical! The Karate Kid: The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Touring the UK from April 2026, The Karate Kid - The Musical comes to Glasgow from 30 June 2026. Find out more below. Iconic 80's film The Karate Kid announced as a new musical Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore and Kenny Wax are delighted to announce the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MU

Lisa in the theatre
Oct 24, 20253 min read


Full cast announced for Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical UK tour
Fan favourite Strictly Come Dancing Champion Kevin Clifton will be strutting into the King's Theatre, Glasgow as part of the dazzling cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical when the show returns to Scotland in 2026. Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical UK tour cast announced Today, the full cast have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert , including Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, BBC One; Chicago, UK Tour) as Tick/

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Oct 16, 20254 min read


Dirty Dancing on stage announces new tour for 2026 and 2027 | UK and Ireland tour news
The stage adaptation of the classic 1980s film Dirty Dancing will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026. The beloved show returns to the King's Theatre, Glasgow in October. Find out more below. Producer Karl Sydow is delighted to announce that Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will be touring the UK and Ireland from summer 2026. The production returns to Glasgow from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 October 2026 following a hugely successful run in October 2023. MORE: Read my

Lisa in the theatre
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Back to the Future musical announces UK tour. It's about time!
Great Scott! Multi award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical Back to the Future announces first ever UK tour for 2026 & 2027. The...

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 8, 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...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 21, 20252 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 Oscar-winning film, is set to hit the stage for the first Scottish dates of the tour at the venue from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 7 March 2026. Find out more about the Priscilla tour below. New Priscilla Queen of the Desert musical UK tour announced From the producers of Hairspray the Musical , The Full Monty and Shrek the Musical , the return of th

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Feb 21, 20252 min read


Review: NOW That's What I Call A Musical UK Tour 2025, Glasgow | Terribly good?
NOW That's What I Call A Musical UK Tour review 2025, Glasgow | Terribly good?

Lisa in the theatre
Feb 19, 20254 min read


Boys from the Blackstuff UK Tour cast and Scottish Premier announced for Glasgow
Scottish premiere of Boys from the Blackstuff by James Graham comes to Glasgow's Theatre Royal 11-15 March 2025. Cast details and more here

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Jan 17, 20253 min read


Rocky Horror Show review | UK Tour - Glasgow October 2024
Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, UK Tour, new cast 2024 review, Pavilion Theatre Glasgow 2024. Stephen Webb, Jason Donovan

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Oct 30, 20245 min read
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