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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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Review: To Kill A Mockingbird UK Tour, Glasgow
Aaron Sorkin's Broadway and West End adaptation of Harper Lee's unforgettable novel To Kill A Mockingbird has arrived in Glasgow this week as part of its first ever UK tour. Directed by Tony award-winning director Bartlett Sher, and starring Richard Coyle as Atticus Finch, reprising his role from the West End, To Kill A Mockingbird plays at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 November 2025. Read my review of this sublime piece of theatre below. Richard Co

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Nov 56 min read


Amber Davies to star in Legally Blonde the musical UK & Ireland tour 2026
It has been announced today that Amber Davies will star as Elle Woods in the brand-new tour production of the West End and Broadway...

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Sep 245 min read


Matilda the Musical comes to Glasgow for the first time at the Theatre Royal in 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company's multi award-winning musical Matilda announces Glasgow dates in 2026. The internationally acclaimed...

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Sep 103 min read


Review: World's Greatest Lover - a new musical at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
New pop musical World's Greatest Lover has its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. Renowned theatre producers...

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Aug 74 min read


Review: Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence | Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence photo by K Darius Photography Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence ★★★★☆ review: 03 August 2025 | Assembly...

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Aug 43 min read


Casting news: Mark Hadfield to star as Hercule Poirot in new production of Death on the Nile
Outlander star Mark Hadfield will step into famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot's shoes in a brand new UK & IRELAND Tour of Agatha...

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Jul 163 min read


ONE DAY musical cast news: West End stars announced for new musical based on David Nicholls' bestselling novel
Today, on St Swithin's Day, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and producers Melting Pot announce the lead casting for the World Premiere of...

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Jul 143 min read


Glasgow Citizens Theatre announces programme for 2025/26 reopening season
The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow has announced a programme of exciting new productions for its 25/26 reopening year. Glasgow Citizens...

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Jul 96 min read
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