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Eilidh Loan's new play Cathy - inspired by her grandmother - premieres at the Traverse Theatre during Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Cathy plays until Sunday 30th August as part of TravFest26. Read my review below. Elaine C Smith in Cathy by Eilidh Loan. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic Cathy ★★★★☆ Review: 9 August 2026 | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Eilidh Loan's incredible debut play Moorcroft was based on her dad's amateur football team, and is one of the most joyful, refreshing pieces

Glasgow panto favourite Darren Brownlie returns to the cast of King's Theatre's annual pantomime Aladdin. Darren will join Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac at the venue from 21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. Find out more below. The King's Theatre, Glasgow 2026 panto cast news | Aladdin The King’s Theatre, Glasgow is delighted to announce that Darren Brownlie will return to the cast of their annual pantomime Aladdin, produced by Crossroads Pantomimes. Darren returns for his sixth panto

Taking us under the sea for the very first time, The King's Theatre, Glasgow has a brand-new pantomime for 2025: The Little Mermaid . Open now and playing until Sunday 4 January 2026, read my review of this sensational new panto below. Jasmine Jules Andres, Hannah Jarrett-Scott, Ava Judge & Carmen Judge in The Little Mermaid at the King's Theatre Glasgow. Photo: Danny Kaan The Little Mermaid panto, Glasgow King's ★★★★★ Review: 27 November 2025 | The King's Theatre, Glasgow S

What's on in Glasgow's theatres this Christmas? You are spoiled for choice if you're looking for a pantomime or festive show in and around Glasgow this winter. Here are a list of the best pantos and Christmas productions playing on Glasgow's stages along with dates and prices. I've also included some great Scottish pantos and shows worth travelling out of town for. Glasgow Christmas pantomimes 2025 | What's On in Glasgow Theatres The King's Theatre, Glasgow: The Little Mermai

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

A Play, A Pie and A Pint 2025 Spring Season announced - full list of shows at Oran Mor

Glasgow King's Theatre panto 2024: Peter Pan review. Elaine C Smith, Johnny Mac, Hannah Jarrett-Scott.

Glasgow Panto 2024 | The Best Glasgow pantomimes & christmas theatre 2024 | What's On Glasgow at Christmas 2024

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang review, The King's Theatre Glasgow, August 2024. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang UK Tour 2024 / 25.