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Review: Gallus in Weegieland | Glasgow Tron Theatre panto 2025
The legendary Glasgow Tron panto is back this year with the Johnny McKnight penned Gallus in Weegieland. Playing at the Tron theatre now until Sunday 4 January 2026, read my review of this madcap, surreal and sublime Glaswegian pantomime below. Star Penders as Knavey in Gallus in Weegieland. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic Gallus in Weegieland ★★★★★ Review: 21 November 2025 | Tron Theatre, Glasgow The Tron Theatre always offers something different with their original, inventive and u

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5 days ago4 min read


Matthew Bourne's The Car Man returns to Scotland
Matthew Bourne's legendary production The Car Man will return to the King's Theatre, Glasgow in 2026 as part of a new UK tour. The new tour of Bourne's award-winning dance thriller will open at Leicester Curve Theatre in June 2026. Find out more below. New Adventures announce the return of Matthew Bourne's The Car Man New Adventures is delighted to announce that Matthew Bourne’s award-winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN will return for a 2026 UK tour, coming to the King's The

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Nov 92 min read


Review: Ballet Nights | Glasgow
Dance spectacular Ballet Nights has been wowing audiences across the world since its launch in 2023. Marking its Scottish debut in...

Lisa in the theatre
Jul 44 min read


Review: Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, UK Tour, Glasgow 2025
Matthew Bourne's iconic reinvention of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet arrives in Glasgow as part of its 30th anniversary UK tour. Bourne's...

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Jun 43 min read


Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake Glasgow Cast announced
New Adventures is delighted to announce the full cast of 40 for Matthew Bourne ’s Swan Lake , playing at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow,...

Lisa in the theatre
May 303 min read


Dance stars come to Glasgow for Ballet Nights - a showcase of world class dance
Looking for my review of Ballet Nights, Glasgow? find it here ___ The London sensation BALLET NIGHTS makes its hotly anticipated...

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May 204 min read


Review: Scottish Ballet, The Nutcracker - Winter 2024 / 2025
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker winter 2024 / 2025 review. The Theatre Royal, Glasgow 2024

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Jan 35 min read


Edinburgh Panto Guide 2024 | The Best Pantomime and Christmas Theatre to see in Edinburgh this December
Edinburgh Panto 2024 | The Best Edinburgh pantomimes 2024 | What's On Edinburgh Christmas | Winter Theatre in Scotland 2024

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Nov 18, 20244 min read


REVIEW: BA Modern Ballet Annual Performance 2024, RCS, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
BA Modern Ballet Annual Performance 2024, RCS, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, review.

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May 19, 20243 min read
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