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Marti Pellow is to star as Scrooge in a major new musical production at Glasgow’s Armadillo this Christmas. The pop prince and former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, realises his lifelong dream of bringing the iconic Christmas Carol character to life on a major stage. Presented in Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo for a limited, 5-week run in December 2026, Scrooge The Musical is directed by one of the UK’s most exciting theatre directors, Thom Southerland (Titanic The Musical). Find out more

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

The cast has been announced for Beauty and the Beast; the Glasgow Citizens Theatre 's first Christmas production in the newly refurbished and reopened venue. It runs from 2 - 31 December 2025. Read more below. The Citizen Theatre Christmas 2025: Beauty and The Beast cast announced A celebration of being bold and gloriously yourself, this year’s Citizens Theatre production of Beauty and The Beast is a family-friendly and funny new take on the classic fairytale. Marking a jo

You’re never too old to believe in the magic of panto! Beacon Arts Centre 2025 panto: Sleeping Beauty The 2025 pantomime at Beacon Arts Centre will be Sleeping Beauty - written by panto stalwart Alan McHugh and directed by the award-winning Tony Cownie . The production runs from Thursday 4 December to Wednesday 31 December 2025, promising a spectacular, laughter-filled festive treat for all the family. Audiences will be transported into a fairytale world of magical castles,

The brand-new Regent's Park Open-Air Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS will come to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow for Christmas 2026. Find out more below New production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats announced Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, today announce that a brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global sensation, CATS, will leap into the magical outdoor setting of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre,

The Tron Theatre pantomime returns for the 2025 festive season in Glasgow with Gallus in Weegieland written by panto legend Johnny McKnight . The show runs at the Tron from 19th November and the cast are announced today! Find out more below. Looking for my review of Gallus in Weegieland - find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/gallus-in-weegieland-review Glasgow Tron Theatre panto 2025: Gallus in Weegieland Tron Theatre Company is thrilled to present the pantabu

The King's Theatre, Glasgow has today announced further casting for 2025 pantomime, The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid cast: L-R Darren Brownlie, Hannah Jarrett-Scott, Elaine C Smith, Johnny Mac, Jasmine Jules Andrews and Benjamin Lockhart Joining King's panto regulars Elaine C Smith , Johnny Mac and Darren Brownlie are Hannah Jarrett-Scott , Jasmine Jules Andrews and Benjamin Lockhart. The Little Mermaid plays at the King's Theatre Glasgow from Saturday 22 November 202

Glasgow Pavilion Theatre have teamed up with Wagamama for a show-stopping panto partnership offering audiences 20% off their food bill. Full details below. A giant offer to enhance your panto visit: The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow and Wagamama have cooked up a giant-sized festive treat for you! This year, the Pavilion’s magical panto adventure Jock and the Beanstalk is proudly partnering with Wagamama (oh yes they are!) as headline sponsor. Big laughs, big bowls, and an even

The full cast and creative teams have been announced as Jack and the Beanstalk: A New Moooosical brings festive magic to Dundee Rep Theatre . In lieu of a pantomime this year Jonathan O’Neill and Isaac Savage’s new musical fairytale will delight Dundee audiences from 29 November to 30 December. The 10-strong cast will also feature the vocal talents of legendary actor Brian Cox as The Giant! Find out more below. Get ready for a giant adventure this winter as Dundee Rep Theat