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Debuting in Scotland's theatres in 2024, David Ireland 's play The Fifth Step , produced by the National Theatre of Scotland , transferred to London's West End for an eleven-week run in summer 2025. It was during this time in London that the show was captured live for National Theatre Live . The filmed performance will be shown in cinemas across the globe from 27th November 2025. Read my review of NT Live's The Fifth Step below. Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman in the Fifth St

Casting has been announced for Fawlty Towers - The Play as the new UK & Ireland theatre tour production of the beloved tv comedy gets set to visit Scotland in 2026. The West End smash hit comedy play, written and adapted for the stage by John Cleese, will have its Scottish premier at Glasgow's King's Theatre in January 2026, followed by dates in Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Find out more below. Fawlty Towers - The Play, 2025 / 2026 UK tour Casting is announced today for John Clee

The globally acclaimed play Prima Facie , starring Jodie Comer is announced to play at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh for its only Scottish tour dates. Find out more below! Prima Facie UK tour announced with Jodie Comer reprising her award-winning role Suzie Miller's award-winning play Prima Facie is to embark on UK & Ireland Tour with Emmy, Bafta, Tony & Olivier Winning Jodie Comer returning to the play. The full UK tour dates can be found here. Prima Facie comes to

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh announces the full cast for the upcoming world premier of brand-new musical Wild Rose.

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