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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 4, 20253 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 16, 20253 min read


One Day: the 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 the new ONE DAY musical set to premier in Edinburgh in 2026. Find out more below! Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose. Image credit: Ellie Kurtz Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose to star as Dexter and Emma in ONE DAY The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot are thrilled to announce the stellar leading cast for the upcoming world premiere of brand new

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Jul 14, 20253 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 9, 20256 min read


Review: Picture You Dead, UK tour, Glasgow
Peter James' Detective Grace is back on the UK stage with his latest case, Picture You Dead . Adapted for the stage from the UK's number...

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Jun 11, 20254 min read


Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, UK tour Glasgow
The stage adaptation of CS Lewis' beloved novel The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe has arrived in Glasgow . The current UK tour ...

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Jun 10, 20256 min read


New ONE DAY musical announced: David Nicholls best-selling book set to premier on stage in Edinburgh
A new musical based on the global bestselling novel, One Day by David Nicholls is set to premier in Edinburgh in 2026. One Day: The Musical Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh 26 February 2026 - 5 April 2026* Produced by arrangement with Universal Theatrical Group Update : Find the latest full cast news for One Day the musical here *NEWS 16 Jan 2026 : One Day: The musical announces extended run. Read more here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/one-day-the-musical-extends-ru

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May 14, 20253 min read


Review: Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) | UK tour, Glasgow 2025
P&P sort of: Find out why this little gem of a play continues to delight audiences with its Austen-comedy-karaoke mashup on the 2025 UK tour

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Mar 5, 20255 min read


Review: The Girl on the Train (play) UK Tour 2025, Glasgow - A book to stage adaptation done right
The Girl on the Train, 2025 UK Tour review. The Theatre Royal, Glasgow, January 2025. Giovanna Fletcher.

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Jan 29, 20254 min read
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