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Matthew Kelly and George Costigan are to star as Estragon and Vladimir in a new production of Waiting for Godot , co-produced with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Octagon Theatre Bolton. Directed by Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill , the production will premiere on the Citz main stage between 20 February to 14 March before touring to Liverpool and Bolton. Find out more below. George Costigan and Matthew Kelly in Waiting for Godot. Photo: Pete Dibdin Looking

Movies to Musicals announce West End guest stars for 2026 musical theatre concert. Find out more below. Ryan Kopel and Jenna Innes join Movies to Musicals in Glasgow Movies to Musicals is set to take over Glasgow City Halls on Sunday, 8th March 2026 , for a one-date-only extravaganza that will transport audiences from Scotland to London's prestigious West End. Featuring the incredible talents of West End stars Jenna Innes from "Heathers" and "Les Miserables," and Ryan Kopel

Imagine Theatre proudly presents a spectacular lineup of family pantomimes across Scotland bursting with laughter, music, sparkle, and dance starring some of Scotland’s best-loved entertainers! Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Inverness and Kirkcaldy 2025 pantomime news Kicking off later this month, this year’s season promises the perfect mix of festive fun, unforgettable characters, and enchanting storytelling, with productions lighting up Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkcaldy, and Kilmarnock.

Following successful runs in New York and Las Vegas, Friends! The musical parody began its first UK tour in summer 2025 and this week arrives in Glasgow. Join iconic characters Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe as they swap their New York apartments for the King's Theatre, Glasgow where you can catch their musical comedy take on the beloved 90s TV series from Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 November 2025. Read my review below. Friends the musical parody cast. Photo: Pa

Marti Pellow is to star as Scrooge in a major new musical production at Glasgow’s Armadillo this Christmas. The pop prince and former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, realises his lifelong dream of bringing the iconic Christmas Carol character to life on a major stage. Presented in Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo for a limited, 5-week run in December 2026, Scrooge The Musical is directed by one of the UK’s most exciting theatre directors, Thom Southerland (Titanic The Musical). Find out more

Matthew Bourne's legendary production The Car Man will return to the King's Theatre, Glasgow in 2026 as part of a new UK tour. The new tour of Bourne's award-winning dance thriller will open at Leicester Curve Theatre in June 2026. Find out more below. New Adventures announce the return of Matthew Bourne's The Car Man New Adventures is delighted to announce that Matthew Bourne’s award-winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN will return for a 2026 UK tour, coming to the King's The

Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Jersey Boys is celebrating its 20th anniversary by touring across the UK and Ireland. The smash-hit show about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is working its way back to Scotland in 2026 and 2027, with dates planned at theatres in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Find out more below. Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Announced The boys are back! The original Tony®-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20t

Aaron Sorkin's Broadway and West End adaptation of Harper Lee's unforgettable novel To Kill A Mockingbird has arrived in Glasgow this week as part of its first-ever UK tour. Directed by Tony award-winning director Bartlett Sher , and starring Richard Coyle as Atticus Finch, reprising his role from the West End, To Kill A Mockingbird plays at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 November 2025. Read my review of this sublime piece of theatre below. Richard C

A Play, A Pie and A Pint's autumn season continues this week with Death of an Influencer by Matt Anderson , directed by Edoardo Berto . This new play is co-presented with Aberdeen Performing Arts and runs at Òran Mór, Glasgow from 3 - 8 November before transferring to the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen. Read my review below. George Drennan and Andrew Agnew in Death of an Influencer. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Death of an Influencer | A Play, A Pie and A Pint 2025 ★★★★☆ Review: 4 Novemb