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Strictly star joins cast for Scottish premiere of Fawlty Towers the play in Glasgow
Casting has been announced for Fawlty Towers - The Play as the new UK & Ireland theatre tour production of the beloved tv comedy gets set to visit Scotland in 2026. The West End smash hit comedy play, written and adapted for the stage by John Cleese, will have its Scottish premier at Glasgow's King's Theatre in January 2026, followed by dates in Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Find out more below. Fawlty Towers - The Play, 2025 / 2026 UK tour Casting is announced today for John Clee

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 23, 20254 min read


Review: Police Cops - The Original | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Globally acclaimed Police Cops celebrate their 10th anniversary by bringing their debut blockbuster show that started it all: Police...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Review: Pickled Republic | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Ruxy Cantir 's absurd vegetable cabaret Pickled Republic previously toured Scotland in 2023 to great acclaim and featured at the...

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Aug 21, 20253 min read


Review: 300 Paintings by Sam Kissajukien at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2024 and acclaimed New York runs, Sam Kissajukien brings his original comedy, art, theatre show...

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Aug 21, 20253 min read


Review: Footballers' Wives the musical | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Footballers' Wives: the musical is a brand-new musical comedy based on the iconic early 2000s ITV series. Following previews in...

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Aug 18, 20254 min read


Review: Laura Benanti - Nobody Cares | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Broadway star Laura Benanti brings her celebrated one-woman show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is "A love...

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Aug 18, 20253 min read


Edinburgh Fringe history made as Awkward Productions' Linus and Joseph marry on stage
History has been made at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as Awkward Productions , otherwise known as theatre-makers Linus Karp and Joseph...

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Aug 17, 20252 min read


Review: The Fit Prince by Awkward Productions at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Awkward Productions , the iconic team behind Fringe hits Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story and Gwyneth Goes Skiing , return to the...

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Aug 16, 20254 min read


Review: Susan Harrison - Should I Still Be Doing This? Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Award-winning character comedian Susan Harrison returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with her brand new show "Should I Still Be Doing This?"...

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Aug 12, 20253 min read
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