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Casting has been announced for 'The Woman in Black' as the spine-chilling play returns to Glasgow in January 2026 as part of a major UK tour. The Woman in Black UK Tour cast 2025 / 2026 PW Productions is delighted to announce casting for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black , as it returns to the King’s Theatre, Glasgow in 2026 . The UK tour production will star Glaswegian actor John Mackay as Arthur Kipps and Daniel Burke as The Actor when it plays at the theatre from Tuesday 2

The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages this spring as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton. Now the fabulous full cast for The High Life, the musical Scottish tour has been revealed. Find out who will be living the high life with Alan and Forbes below! L-R - Top Row: Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond, Patrick Ryecart, Louise McCarthy. Bottom Row: Kyle Ga

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot are delighted to announce the full casting for the highly anticipated world premiere of the brand new musical based on David Nicholls’ critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY. One Day: The Musical cast in rehearsals. Photo credit: Danny Kaan One Day: The Musical - full cast announced for Edinburgh premier Already announced are the stellar leading cast: Olivier-nominated Jamie Muscato (Jay Gatsby in The Great G

The full cast and tour dates have been announced for Matthew Bourne's double Olivier award-winning production of The Red Shoes which plays at The King's Theatre, Glasgow from Tues 27 - Saturday 31 January 2026. Find out more below. Looking for my review of The Red Shoes? Find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/review-matthew-bourne-the-red-shoes Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes UK tour cast 2026 The King’s Theatre, Glasgow is delighted to reveal the full cast and to

Matthew Kelly and George Costigan are to star as Estragon and Vladimir in a new production of Waiting for Godot , co-produced with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Octagon Theatre Bolton. Directed by Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill , the production will premiere on the Citz main stage between 20 February to 14 March before touring to Liverpool and Bolton. Find out more below. George Costigan and Matthew Kelly in Waiting for Godot. Photo: Pete Dibdin Looking

Movies to Musicals announce West End guest stars for 2026 musical theatre concert. Find out more below. Ryan Kopel and Jenna Innes join Movies to Musicals in Glasgow Movies to Musicals is set to take over Glasgow City Halls on Sunday, 8th March 2026 , for a one-date-only extravaganza that will transport audiences from Scotland to London's prestigious West End. Featuring the incredible talents of West End stars Jenna Innes from "Heathers" and "Les Miserables," and Ryan Kopel

Imagine Theatre proudly presents a spectacular lineup of family pantomimes across Scotland bursting with laughter, music, sparkle, and dance starring some of Scotland’s best-loved entertainers! Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Inverness and Kirkcaldy 2025 pantomime news Kicking off later this month, this year’s season promises the perfect mix of festive fun, unforgettable characters, and enchanting storytelling, with productions lighting up Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkcaldy, and Kilmarnock.

Òran Mór is thrilled to announce the return of its iconic lunchtime adult pantomime, running this Christmas from Tuesday 25th November to Sunday 4th January. Find all the details and cast news below. Tickets are on sale now! From the creative minds behind the world-famous A Play, A Pie and A Pint , this year’s production is MARY DOLL POPPINS — a riotous, wildly entertaining Glaswegian twist on the beloved fairytale, written and directed by Martin McCormick . In this hilariou

Stellar cast announced to return as Adam Garcia’s EMERALD STORM comes back to London’s West End by popular demand. Adam Garcia’s EMERALD STORM will return to the Emerald Theatre London from Tuesday 25th November – Sunday 14th December 2025. If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby, that baby would grow up to be Emerald Storm! Following a limited run at Emerald Theatre, EMERALD STORM returns to the West End this autumn for an unmissable season. Co-produced and co-choreographed by w