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Scots the musical Scottish tour | The infamous talking toilet is coming to a theatre near you this spring!
The popular Edinburgh Fringe hit SCOTS the musical , an irreverent and hilarious journey through Scotland’s history, returns in an up-scaled form to tour Scotland's main stages in Spring 2026. Find the SCOTS tour dates and cast announcement below. Tyler Collins will reprise his role as the toilet in Scots the musical Scots The Musical Scottish tour announced Returning following its sell out Edinburgh Fringe success and ecstatic reviews, this “truly incredible” (Broadway World

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Burlesque the musical is back!
Burlesque the musical announces new UK tour, including dates in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and a return to London's West End. Find out more below. Burlesque the musical announces new UK tour and return to the West End Producers Christina Aguilera, Adam Paulden & Jason Haigh-Ellery, Steven Antin, Clint Culpepper and In Fine Company are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Burlesque the Musical will return to Glasgow for a two-week run following the sold-out Scottish premiere

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Jan 312 min read


A Giant on the Bridge Scottish tour announced | Gig theatre examines prison homecoming
Following its premiere in 2024 and pop-up performance at Celtic Connections in 2025, A Giant on the Bridge embarks on a tour of Scotland in February and March 2026. Fusing original Scottish hip-hop, songwriting and storytelling, the show reveals the intimate human experiences relating to prison homecoming. Find out more below. A Giant on the Bridge. Photo: Tommy Ga Ken Wan A Giant on the Bridge: Gig-theatre through lived experience of the Scottish prison system A rapper prep

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Jan 303 min read


Midsomer Murders UK tour cast announced | The Killings at Badger's Drift cast for Glasgow
Glaswegian actor cast alongside Bridgerton and ITV's Midsomer Murders stars in the world premier stage adaptation of the beloved English detective drama. Find out more below. James Bradwell (Sergeant Troy) and Daniel Casey (Inspector Barnaby.) Photo Mann Bros. Ahead of the latest series of hit Netflix show Bridgerton, actor James Bradwell , who played Lord Basilio in series 3, joins the UK tour cast of Midsomer Murders. Original actor from the ITV series, Daniel Casey , also

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Jan 296 min read


Review: Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes, 2026 UK tour, Glasgow. Magical Dance Theatre
Matthew Bourne's 10th anniversary revival of his New Adventures dance classic, The Red Shoes, is now on tour across the UK. The dark, sensuous production plays Glasgow's King's Theatre until Saturday 31st January 2026. Read my review below. Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes Company. Photo credit: Johan Persson Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes revival ★★★★★ Review: 28 January 2026 | King's Theatre, Glasgow No one does dance theatre like Matthew Bourne. With exquisite dancers, clea

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Jan 283 min read


Les Dennis joins cast of Waitress the musical UK tour
Legendary entertainer Les Dennis will join the cast of the smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress when the new UK tour comes to the King's Theatre, Glasgow in 2026. Find out more below. Waitress the musical UK Tour 2026: Cast News Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce further casting for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, with stage and screen stars Les Dennis as Joe and West E

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Jan 253 min read


Review: Fawlty Towers the play UK tour, Glasgow | Sublime, nostalgic entertainment
Making its Scottish premier at the King's Theatre, Glasgow this week, John Cleese's Fawlty Towers - The Play brings the beloved TV sitcom and its characters to glorious life on stage. Read my review below. Mia Austen (Sybil) in Fawlty Towers The Play. Photo: Hugo Glendinning Fawlty Towers the play UK tour ★★★★☆ Review: 13 January 2026 | King's Theatre, Glasgow Fifty years since it first blessed our TV screens, Fawlty Towers - the revered sitcom set in a chaotic Torquay hotel

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Jan 144 min read


The Choir of Man musical announces tour cast and search for local choirs
The Choir of Man musical reveals the cast for its first ever UK tour and announces the search for local choirs ahead of Scottish Premiere at the King's Theatre, Glasgow | 28 Apr - 2 May 2026. Could your choir join the cast onstage for opening night? Find out more below. The Choir of Man UK Tour cast announced The producers of the Olivier Award-nominated international smash hit musical THE CHOIR OF MAN today announce full casting for the show’s first ever tour, making its Sc

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Jan 144 min read


Christmas Carol Goes Wrong cast set for a festive February in Glasgow
Mischief Comedy announces the cast for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong , their brand new chaotic comedy show touring the UK in 2026, including a stop in Glasgow. Find out more below. Adding a festive feel to February, the multi-award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong are back in Glasgow in February 2026 with their brand new production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong . Christmas Carol Goes Wrong crashes into Glasgow King's Theatre Mischief ,

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Jan 52 min read
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