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The best pantos to see in Glasgow this Christmas
What's on in Glasgow's theatres this Christmas? You are spoiled for choice if you're looking for a pantomime or festive show in and around Glasgow this winter. Here are a list of the best pantos and Christmas productions playing on Glasgow's stages along with dates and prices. I've also included some great Scottish pantos and shows worth travelling out of town for. Glasgow Christmas pantomimes 2025 | What's On in Glasgow Theatres The King's Theatre, Glasgow: The Little Mermai

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5 days ago5 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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6 days ago6 min read


Edinburgh Festival Theatre panto cast announced | Capital Theatres pantomime 2025 - Jack and the Beanstalk
Capital Theatres welcomes Clare Gray, Gail Watson and Amber Sylvia Edwards back to the panto family this festive season in the GIANT spectacular Jack and the Beanstalk at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh This winter Capital Theatres makes a GIANT return to panto magic as Jack and the Beanstalk (13 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026) climbs onto the Festival Theatre stage. This marks the final panto at the Festival Theatre as next year it will return to its traditional home of the King’

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Aug 272 min read


Review: Edinburgh panto 2024: Cinderella | Capital Theatres, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Capital Theatres panto 2024, Cinderella at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh. Panto, pantomime. Allan Stewart, Grant Stott & Jordan Young.

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Nov 28, 20246 min read


What's happening to Edinburgh King’s Theatre? All the latest on the ambitious redevelopment project
NEWS: Edinburgh King’s Theatre awarded £2 million by the UK Government to make theatre accessible for everyone. Capital Theatres, Edinburgh.

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Dec 29, 20233 min read


The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan | Capital Theatres | Edinburgh Festival Theatre Panto 2023
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan review, Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Capital Theatres, Edinburgh King's Theatre panto 2023.

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Nov 29, 20233 min read
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