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Review: Inspector Morse play - House of Ghosts | UK tour, Glasgow
TV star Tom Chambers plays another TV national treasure: Detective Inspector Morse in the first ever stage version of the iconic character. The UK tour of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts is at Glasgow Theatre Royal from 31 March to 4 April 2026. Read my review below. Tachia Newall as Detective Sergeant Lewis and Tom Chambers as Detective Inspector Morse in Inspector Morse House of Ghosts (c) Johan Perrson Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts ★★★☆☆ Review: 31 March 2026 | Theatr

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Apr 24 min read


Just For One Day: The Live Aid musical comes to Glasgow in 2027
Olivier-nominated musical JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL will come to the King's Theatre, Glasgow from 27th to 31st July 2027 as part of a major new UK tour. Find out more below. Just For One Day: The Live Aid musical UK tour announcement Glasgow Producers Jamie Wilson Productions (The Devil Wears Prada, Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York, Mrs Doubtfire) are thrilled to announce further tour dates for Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical , in association w

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Mar 273 min read


Full cast announced for The Karate Kid: The Musical UK tour
The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of The Karate Kid: The Musical, which comes to Glasgow Theatre Royal from Tuesday 30th June to Saturday 4th July 2026. Find out more below. The Karate Kid: The Musical UK tour announced full UK cast Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore, Kenny Wax, Michael Wolk, Jack Lane and Leo Stages today announce the full casting for the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL . Based on the smash hit Columbia

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Mar 124 min read


Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical | UK tour, Glasgow - A sparkling celebration of queerness and acceptance
The new high-energy, high-camp UK tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical is at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from 2 - 7 March 2026 before continuing across the UK until July 2026. Read my review below. Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical UK tour. Photo: Johan Persson Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical UK tour ★★★★☆ Review: 2 March 2026 | King's Theatre, Glasgow Based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical follows thre

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Mar 44 min read


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

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Oct 25, 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. Looking for my review of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical? Find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-the-musical-review Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical UK tour cast announced Today, the full c

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Oct 17, 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

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Oct 7, 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...

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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...

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Aug 21, 20252 min read
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