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The Bodyguard 2026 UK tour cast announced: Adam Garcia set to return to Glasgow alongside musical theatre star Sidonie Smith
The Bodyguard returns to Scotland in 2025 (Aberdeen) and 2026 (Edinburgh and Glasgow.) Today the producers have announced who will be...

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May 7, 20254 min read


Hot Mess cast announced for world premier at Edinburgh Fringe
West End stars Danielle Steers and Tobias Turley will lead new romcom musical Hot Mess , from the powerhouse team behind award-winning...

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May 2, 20253 min read


Review: Moulin Rouge the musical World Tour, Edinburgh
Baz Luhrmann's beloved film comes to life as Edinburgh Playhouse hosts the world premier of the brand new Moulin Rouge! the Musical World...

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May 1, 20255 min read


Review: Ghost Stories UK tour, Glasgow
Glasgow’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal, plays host to Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s acclaimed play Ghost Stories this week. Following a

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Apr 9, 20254 min read


Review: Bat out of Hell the musical | 2025 UK tour, Glasgow
Jim Steinman 's rock musical based on his iconic Bat out of Hell albums with Meatloaf is on a major new UK Tour in 2025. As the new show...

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Apr 9, 20256 min read


Review: War Horse UK Tour, Glasgow - An outstanding piece of theatre; a true masterpiece
The most successful play in the history of the National Theatre , War Horse , is on a major UK & Ireland tour for 2025. As the multi...

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Mar 27, 20254 min read


Review: Dancing Shoes | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Oran Mor, Glasgow - Dancing Donny: A legend is born
Comedy drama Dancing Shoes is the latest lunchtime theatre offering from the world famous a play, a pie and a pint Written by Stephen Christopher and Graeme Smith , and directed by PPP's own Artistic Director Brian Logan , Dancing Shoes is the uplifting tale of three men who meet in recovery and form an unlikely friendship. It's also a play that gives birth to an iconic creation: Dancing Donny! Read my full review of Dancing Shoes here. Ross Allan, Stephen Docherty and C

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


The Kink's musical Sunny Afternoon UK tour returns to Glasgow
The multi Olivier award-winning hit musical Sunny Afternoon returns to Glasgow's King's Theatre in 2025. Telling the story of iconic...

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Mar 25, 20252 min read


Steps musical Here & Now to have Scottish premier in Glasgow as part of new UK & Ireland tour
UK pop band Steps are delighted to announce that their official musical HERE & NOW , which has been wowing audiences in Birmingham for...

Lisa in the theatre
Mar 21, 20253 min read
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