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Cast announced as Òran Mór Winter Panto returns with Mary Doll Poppins!
Òran Mór is thrilled to announce the return of its iconic lunchtime adult pantomime, running this Christmas from Tuesday 25th November to Sunday 4th January. Find all the details and cast news below. Tickets are on sale now! From the creative minds behind the world-famous A Play, A Pie and A Pint , this year’s production is MARY DOLL POPPINS — a riotous, wildly entertaining Glaswegian twist on the beloved fairytale, written and directed by Martin McCormick . In this hilariou

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Nov 4, 20252 min read


Review: Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Glasgow
Éimi Quinn's latest play takes pride of place as A Play, A Pie and A pint's Halloween special this year. Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! is directed by 'Bard in the Botanics' Associate Director Jennifer DIck , and runs at Glasgow's Òran Mór for one week only, Monday 27 October - Saturday 1 November. Read my review below. Isabelle Joss, Gavin Jon Wright & Éimi Quinn in Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! ★★★☆☆ A Play, A Pie and A Pint's Hallow

Lisa in the theatre
Oct 29, 20254 min read


Fringe hit So Young to play Edinburgh and Glasgow
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

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Oct 7, 20253 min read


Review: The Glasgow Poisoner - A new musical | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Glasgow
The latest new production at A Play, A Pie and a Pint this 2025 autumn season is The Glasgow Poisoner by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor. This brand-new musical is based on the true story of Glaswegian socialite Madeleine Smith who was accused of murdering her lover in 1857. The Glasgow Poisoner: A New Musical is A Play, A Pie and A Pint production, co-presented with OneRen and The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr. Read my review of this lively new true crime musical below. Chiara Sparke

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 25, 20254 min read


Review: Òran by Wonder Fools | 2025 tour
Scottish theatre company Wonder Fools take their 2024 Edinburgh Fringe award-winning show Òran on its first ever tour this autumn....

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 20, 20254 min read


Review: Our Brother | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Oran Mor, Glasgow 2025
The 2025 autumn season at A Play, A Pie and a Pint continues this week with a political drama based on the true story of one Scottish...

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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Review: Wallace - a Scottish hip-hop musical | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Oran Mor, Glasgow 2025
The 2025 autumn season at A Play, A Pie and a Pint kicks off with a hip hop musical about Braveheart legend William Wallace. The world...

Lisa in the theatre
Sep 3, 20254 min read


Vote now for the winners of the West End Wilma Awards 2025
West End Wilma have announced the shortlist of nominees for this year's prestigious West End Wilma Awards . 2025 West End Wilma Awards...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Review: Skye - A Thriller | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning theatre producer Ellie Keel makes her playwriting debut with the world première of...

Lisa in the theatre
Aug 22, 20253 min read
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