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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

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

It has been announced today that Amber Davies will star as Elle Woods in the brand-new tour production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL. The musical is set to tour the UK and Ireland in 2026, including dates in Scotland at Glasgow King's, His Majesty's Aberdeen and Edinburgh Playhouse theatres. Cast news: Amber Davies to star as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the musical UK and Ireland tour 2026 Producers ROYO and Curve are deligh

Glasgow Tron Theatre hosts the world premiere of Uma Nada-Rajah’s Black Hole Sign this autumn. The play about the beloved but struggling...

Smash-hit musical romcom WAITRESS announces new UK & Ireland tour for 2026 with dates in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Waitress musical 10th...

The UK and Ireland tour of the new Steps musical Here and Now has its Scottish premiere at the King's Theatre Glasgow this week....

The historic Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopens this week after more than seven years of major building works. The foyer has been...

The full cast has now been confirmed for the UK & IRELAND tour of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. Ken Ludwig's adaptation of this Poirot story will star Outlander favourite Mark Hadfield and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate Helen Katamaba when the show plays the Glasgow Theatre Royal in February 2026. Find the full cast and production details below. Death on the Nile, full company in rehearsals. Photo credit: Manuel Harlan Looking for my review of Death on the Ni

The Royal Shakespeare Company's multi award-winning musical Matilda announces Glasgow dates in 2026. The internationally acclaimed production is set to tour to Glasgow for the first time at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Wed 18 November to Friday 5 December 2026 following a three-week run at Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2026. Matilda the musical UK tour announces new Glasgow dates It was announced today (9 September 2025) that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit pr