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A programme of six short films, imagining what the future may look like In Scotland, premieres in cinemas this month, ahead of launching on BBC online platforms in 2027. Future Acts, from the National Theatre of Scotland and BBC Scotland, brings together celebrated Scottish theatre-makers and filmmakers to tell the stories. Read my review below. Future Acts ★★★★☆ Review: 1 October 2026 | Glasgow Film Theatre As part of the National Theatre of Scotland's 20th anniversary year,

The turbulent journey continues for the new production of Burlesque as the UK tour arrives in Glasgow. Burlesque is at the King's Theatre Glasgow until Saturday 19 September. Read my review here. Gracie O'Brien and the Burlesque cast. Photo: Rosie Moore The Social Sort Burlesque ★★⯪☆☆ Review: 8 September 2026 | King's Theatre, Glasgow The notoriously troubled Burlesque: The Musical arrived in Glasgow this week, and opening night was marred by delays and technical glitches tha

Following a summer season at London's Barbican Theatre, a new production of Cole Porter's musical High Society is now on UK tour. Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and starring 'Call the Midwife's' Helen George, High Society plays at Glasgow's King's Theatre from 1st to 5th September before it heads to Edinburgh Playhouse the following week. Read my review below. High Society. Pamela Raith photography High Society ★★★⯪☆ Review: 1 September 2026 | King's Theatre, Glasgow Following

The new stage adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs arrives in Glasgow for its Scottish premiere this week, starring John Partridge as Hannibal Lecter. The Silence of the Lambs UK tour plays at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow until Saturday 29 August. Read my review here. John Partridge as Hannibal Lecter. Photo: Marc Brenner The Silence of the Lambs (play) UK Tour ★★★★☆ Review: 24 August 2026 | Theatre Royal, Glasgow Pop culture sensation The Silence of the Lambs has been newly

The new stage adaptation of the beloved 1980s film The Karate Kid has arrived in Glasgow this week as part of its UK premiere tour. The new musical is at the Theatre Royal until Saturday 4th July. Read my review here. Gino Ochello & the cast of The Karate Kid, the musical. Photo: Manuel Harlan The Karate Kid, the musical ★★★★☆ Review: 30 June 2026 | Theatre Royal, Glasgow Another musical adapted from a popular 1980s film? Indeed. But this one is excellent! The Karate Kid, the

Tina Fey's Mean Girls musical is on tour across the UK and has now arrived in Glasgow for a two-week run. The show is at The King's Theatre until Saturday 11th July. Read my review here. Mean Girls the musical UK tour. Photo: Paul Coltas Mean Girls (musical) UK Tour ★★★☆☆ Review: 29 June 2026 | King's Theatre, Glasgow After a successful year in London's West End, musical comedy Mean Girls - based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan film of the same name - is now on an extensive UK and

The four boys chosen to play Billy in the new UK Tour and West End production of Billy Elliot the musical have been announced. Meet them here. Billy Elliot the musical Cast News Following an extensive global search, Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the national tour and limited West End season of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL are Noah Mannion (12

Cole Porter's High Society links to Scotland Cole Porter's musical masterpiece High Society is a beloved 1956 film starring Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly - in her final role before she became Princess Grace of Monaco. A new stage musical production of High Society will arrive in Scotland this autumn, with dates at both the King's Theatre in Glasgow and the Edinburgh Playhouse in September. But did you know that the show's central character, Tracy Lord - played i

Casting has been announced for the UK tour of Paranormal Activity which arrives at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow this September. Find out more below. Cast announced for the Scottish premiere of Paranormal Activity The Theatre Royal, Glasgow, today announces casting for the smash-hit Paranormal Activity, which makes its Scottish premiere at the venue from Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 September 2026. The supernatural theatrical smash will give audiences a chance to witness the hauntin