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Same presence. New Places. The Scottish premiere of West End smash-hit Paranormal Activity is set to haunt the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026 as part of a newly announced UK tour. Paranormal Activity the play is a new story for the stage based on the Paranormal Activity films, first written and directed by Oren Peli . Find out more below. The Theatre Royal, Glasgow today announces that the West End smash hit play Paranormal Activity will h

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

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

Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Jersey Boys is celebrating its 20th anniversary by touring across the UK and Ireland. The smash-hit show about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is working its way back to Scotland in 2026 and 2027, with dates planned at theatres in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Find out more below. Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Announced The boys are back! The original Tony®-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20t

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

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

The first ever UK tour of hit West End comedy musical Mrs Doubtfire has just been announced, and it will have its Scottish premier in Glasgow . Find out more below dearies! Mrs Doubtfire the musical UK Tour announced Beloved Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire will be packing up her suitcase and hitting the road next year as her West End and Broadway musical Mrs. Doubtfire tours the UK and Ireland for the first time. Mrs Doubtfire comes to Glasgow! The hit comedy musical will