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Review: Horrible Histories the Concert, Live and Dead on Stage! | UK Tour, Glasgow
Horrible Histories: The Concert brings original actors and hit songs from the award-winning CBBC TV series 'Horrible Histories' to stages across the UK. The musical comedy concert featuring famous and fearsome figures from history is at Glasgow Theatre Royal from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March 2026. Read my review below. Horrible Histories - The Concert UK tour cast. Photo by Matt Crockett Horrible Histories (Live and Dead)! the concert ★★★★☆ Review: 20 March 2026 | Theatre Ro

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Mar 213 min read


Review: SCOTS the musical, Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow | A musical celebration of a nation
SCOTS is on a Spring tour of Scotland, and this week arrives at Glasgow Pavilion Theatre. Read my review of the newly upscaled, uproarious musical history lesson below. SCOTS. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan SCOTS ★★★★☆ Review: 18 March 2026 | Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow What makes a country? SCOTS sets out to answer that question via a whirlwind musical history lesson. Written by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie of award-winning musical theatre partnership Noisemaker and produced by

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Mar 204 min read


Free event at Glasgow Tron Theatre | Learn more about the Tron Steeple project and see the artwork
St Mungo at Glasgow Tron Steeple. Photo: Eoin Carey Glasgow Tron Steeple Project and event The Tron Theatre is delighted to be celebrating the completion of the latest phase of the Tron Steeple Project . The Tron’s steeple on Argyle Street is Glasgow’s third oldest building, dating back to the 16th century, and the Tron maintains it as part of their commitment to the heritage of the city. The Tron has been working with Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery to restore the sculpture of St

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Mar 53 min read


SCOTS the musical Scottish tour | The infamous talking toilet is coming to a theatre near you this spring!
The popular Edinburgh Fringe hit SCOTS the musical , an irreverent and hilarious journey through Scotland’s history, returns in an up-scaled form to tour Scotland's main stages in Spring 2026. Find the SCOTS tour dates and cast announcement below. Tyler Collins will reprise his role as the toilet in Scots the musical Looking for my review of SCOTS? Click here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/scots-the-musical-review Scots The Musical Scottish tour announced Returning fo

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Feb 133 min read


Johnny McKnight celebrates 20 years of panto at Macrobert Arts Centre.
Macrobert Arts Centre is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of Johnny McKnight’s first appearance in the venue’s Christmas pantomime. Since then, Johnny has written every Macrobert pantomime and performed as the Dame every other year. Read more about this panto legend and his legacy at the Stirling panto below. Robert Jack, Johnny McKnight & the cast of Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Twenty years since Johnny McKnight first appeared in

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Dec 5, 20252 min read


Edinburgh King's Theatre announces programme for re-opening season
Spotlight shines on the first shows announced for the redeveloped King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. Artist's impression of the redeveloped King's Theatre, Edinburgh exterior What's On at The King's Theatre, Edinburgh in 2026 The King’s Theatre takes a major step forward on the path to reopening following its landmark redevelopment, unveiling some of the first shows set to appear on the iconic Edinburgh stage. From acclaimed West End hits to brand-new drama, world class dance and fa

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Nov 20, 20256 min read


Review: Hamilton UK tour, Glasgow | Immaculate, iconic, unmissable
History has its eyes on Glasgow this month as Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit musical Hamilton arrives in the city for the very first time as part of the inaugural UK tour. The Theatre Royal, Glasgow - the city's oldest theatre - plays host to the multi award-winning musical for two months this winter. Catch Hamilton in Glasgow from Wednesday 29 October to Saturday 27 December 2025 . Read my review of the Hamilton UK tour below and find out how it compares to the London West

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Nov 1, 20255 min read


Horrible Histories The Concert tour announces dates and cast for Glasgow | Plus exclusive 15% off ticket offer
The Theatre Royal, Glasgow today announces an additional performance of Horrible Histories – The Concert coming to the venue from Friday 20 – Sunday 22 March 2026 . The original cast of CBBC's Horrible Histories will take to the stage when Horrible Histories: The Concert tour plays at Glasgow Theatre Royal from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March 2026. What is Horrible Histories, the concert? When William Shakespeare is asked to create the greatest show on earth, he’s already

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Oct 9, 20252 min read


Edinburgh Fringe history made as Awkward Productions' Linus and Joseph marry on stage
History has been made at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as Awkward Productions , otherwise known as theatre-makers Linus Karp and Joseph...

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Aug 17, 20252 min read
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