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Spotlight shines on the first shows announced for the redeveloped King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. Artist's impression of the redeveloped King's Theatre, Edinburgh exterior What's On at The King's Theatre, Edinburgh in 2026 The King’s Theatre takes a major step forward on the path to reopening following its landmark redevelopment, unveiling some of the first shows set to appear on the iconic Edinburgh stage. From acclaimed West End hits to brand-new drama, world class dance and fa

Following successful runs in New York and Las Vegas, Friends! The musical parody began its first UK tour in summer 2025 and this week arrives in Glasgow. Join iconic characters Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe as they swap their New York apartments for the King's Theatre, Glasgow where you can catch their musical comedy take on the beloved 90s TV series from Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 November 2025. Read my review below. Friends the musical parody cast. Photo: Pa

Matthew Bourne's legendary production The Car Man will return to the King's Theatre, Glasgow in 2026 as part of a new UK tour. The new tour of Bourne's award-winning dance thriller will open at Leicester Curve Theatre in June 2026. Find out more below. New Adventures announce the return of Matthew Bourne's The Car Man New Adventures is delighted to announce that Matthew Bourne’s award-winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN will return for a 2026 UK tour, coming to the King's The

Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Jersey Boys is celebrating its 20th anniversary by touring across the UK and Ireland. The smash-hit show about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is working its way back to Scotland in 2026 and 2027, with dates planned at theatres in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Find out more below. Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Announced The boys are back! The original Tony®-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20t

Mike Poulton's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull is directed by The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh's Artistic Director James Brining and stars TV favourite Caroline Quentin in her Lyceum debut. The Seagull runs at the Lyceum until 1st November. Read my review below. Caroline Quentin in the Royal Lyceum's The Seagull. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic The Seagull, Edinburgh Royal Lyceum ★★★★☆ Gorgeous: Every scene could be an oil painting! The Seagull by Anton Chekhov | Adapted by Mik

Global dance phenomenon Riverdance is currently on a special 30th anniversary tour visiting 30 UK venues - one for each year of its history - during 2025. The tenth stop on the tour is my local, the King's Theatre in Glasgow, so I headed along to see this new generation of dancers and find out how the iconic production has evolved over the years. You can read my review below. Riverdance 30: The New Generation ★★★★☆ Review: 13 October 2025 | King's Theatre, Glasgow Riverdance

Raw Material Arts have announced dates and an updated cast for their multi-award-winning production of Douglas Maxwell's play So Young as it returns to the stage in Edinburgh and Glasgow this October. Yana Harris in So Young by Douglas Maxwell. Photo: Aly Wright A Raw Material & Traverse Theatre production in association with the Citizens Theatre So Young by Douglas Maxwell A huge hit at the Traverse Festival 2024, So Young is a multi-award-winning comedy play written by Do

The Chichester Festival Theatre production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat arrives in Edinburgh for its Scottish premier as part of the new...

Global hit musical TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has its Scottish premiere at Glasgow King's theatre this week as part its first ever...