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Review: Hannah Howie's Funeral for My Boobs | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Glasgow
Hannah Howie's autobiographical musical about her diagnosis with an aggressive breast cancer gene premiers at A Play, A Pie and A Pie this week. Funeral for My Boobs is at Òran Mór, Glasgow until Saturday 9 May, and then it heads to Ayr and Edinburgh. Read my review of this very personal, very brilliant celebration of boobs and life below. Hannah Howie, Kirsty Malone & Gregor John-Owen in Funeral for My Boobs. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Funeral for My Boobs by Hannah Howie ★★★★☆

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May 64 min read


Hannah Howie's autobiographical musical 'Funeral for My Boobs' to premiere at A Play, A Pie and A Pint
Hannah Howie's autobiographical musical 'Funeral for My Boobs' is to premiere in Scotland as part of A Play, A Pie and A Pint's Spring 2026 Season. Find out more below. Hannah Howie © Kim Hardy Photography Funeral for My Boobs by Hannah Howie Scottish audiences are invited to a glorious-send off like no longer as A Play, A Pie and A Pint , in association with Drive Official , present Funeral for My Boobs , an autobiographical cabaret-style musical performing in Glasgow, Edinb

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Mar 32 min read


Cast announced for The Swansong | A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A Play, A Pie and A Pint has announced the cast of new musical The Swansong by Eve Nicol & Finn Anderson , performing in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr this March. Paul McArthur and Julia Murray The Swansong at A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Cast announced A Play, A Pie and A Pint has announced the cast of new musical The Swansong by Eve Nicol & Finn Anderson, performing in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr this March. Based on the radio play by David Greig , The Swansong is a wild and sou

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Feb 202 min read


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 Looking for my review of SCOTS? Click here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/scots-the-musical-review Scots The Musical Scottish tour announced Returning fo

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Feb 133 min read


The best Scottish Theatre to see in 2026 part one: February & March
Great UK theatre exists outside of London's West End! Numerous Scottish theatre companies and arts venues put on fantastic productions locally every year. Here are just a few of the exciting Scottish theatre productions and events happening in February and March 2026. What's On in Scotland's Theatres February and March 2026 Mistero Buffo The Scots language version of Dario Fo's Mistero Buffo is part of Vanishing Point' s winter residency at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow. If

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Feb 25 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


Beacon Arts Centre announces Winter/Spring Programme for January – June 2026
Beacon Arts Centre is delighted to unveil its Winter/Spring 2026 programme - a vibrant season filled with music, drama, comedy, dance and visual art, offering something for audiences of all ages and interests. What's On at Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock in 2026 The season opens in style with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’ s much-loved Viennese Gala (Sat 17 Jan), setting the tone for a diverse and exciting six months of performances. Theatre Highlights Theatre takes cent

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Dec 16, 20253 min read


Review: Aladdie, Ayr Gaiety Theatre panto | A lovely local panto with moments of genius
With a Scottish spin on the traditional Aladdin story, Fraser Boyle and the team at Ayr's Gaiety Theatre have created two new Ayrshire pantomime heroes in Aladdie and Alassie. Read my review of the 2025 Ayr panto below. Lewis Kerr in Aladdie. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Aladdie: Ayr Gaiety panto ★★★☆☆ Review: 29 November 2025 | Ayr Gaiety Theatre Fraser Boyle's writing is brilliant. He wisely side-steps any issues with the traditional Aladdin pantomime story and Orientalism by pl

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Dec 2, 20254 min read


The best pantos to see in Glasgow this Christmas
What's on in Glasgow's theatres this Christmas? You are spoiled for choice if you're looking for a pantomime or festive show in and around Glasgow this winter. Here are a list of the best pantos and Christmas productions playing on Glasgow's stages along with dates and prices. I've also included some great Scottish pantos and shows worth travelling out of town for. Glasgow Christmas pantomimes 2025 | What's On in Glasgow Theatres The King's Theatre, Glasgow: The Little Mermai

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Nov 21, 20256 min read
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