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Mamma Mia, the hit Abba musical, returns to Glasgow in 2026
Iconic musical Mamma Mia returns to Scotland as part of a major new UK tour. The producers have today announced that the show will play...

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Jun 193 min read


Miss Saigon returns to Glasgow in 2026
Legendary musical Miss Saigon returns to Scotland as part of a major new UK and Ireland tour . The producers have today announced full...

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Jun 184 min read


Review: Picture You Dead, UK tour, Glasgow
Peter James' Detective Grace is back on the UK stage with his latest case, Picture You Dead . Adapted for the stage from the UK's number...

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Jun 114 min read


Review: You Won't Break My Soul - A Play, A Pie and A Pint
JD Stewart's new comedy You Won't Break My Soul is now open at A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor, Glasgow to coincide with Pride month. Review: Oran Mor, Glasgow  10 June 2025 Jamie McKillop, James Peake and Kaylah Copeland in You Won't Break My Soul. Credit: Eoin Carey You Won't Break My Soul ★★★☆☆ Recovering from a breakup, Jordan (Jamie McKillop) invites an anonymous man to his flat for a hookup. But the man steals Jordan's prized Beyonce concert tickets on his way ou

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Jun 103 min read


Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, UK tour Glasgow
The stage adaptation of CS Lewis' beloved novel The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe has arrived in Glasgow . The current UK tour ...

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Jun 106 min read


Review: Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, UK Tour, Glasgow 2025
Matthew Bourne's iconic reinvention of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet arrives in Glasgow as part of its 30th anniversary UK tour. Bourne's...

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Jun 43 min read


Review: Meme Girls at A Play, A Pie and A Pint
Meme Girls, written and directed by Andy McGregor, is the latest 'A Play, A Pie and A Pint' production. It's a fantastic new play with music about two friends whose relationship is derailed by the quest for online fame. Review: Oran Mor, Glasgow | 3 June 2025 Julia Murray and Yana Harris in Meme Girls. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Meme Girls, A Play, A Pie and A Pint 2025 ★★★★☆ Jade (Julia Murray) and Clare (Yana Harris) are best friends at school in Largs who dream of becoming

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Jun 23 min read


Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake Glasgow Cast announced
New Adventures is delighted to announce the full cast of 40 for Matthew Bourne ’s Swan Lake , playing at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow,...

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May 303 min read


The High Life the musical announced! Oh my oh my, we're flying so high...
The original cast of cult Scottish TV series The High Life are set to reunite for a stage musical. Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson and panto...

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May 284 min read
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