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A programme of six short films, imagining what the future may look like In Scotland, premieres in cinemas this month, ahead of launching on BBC online platforms in 2027. Future Acts, from the National Theatre of Scotland and BBC Scotland, brings together celebrated Scottish theatre-makers and filmmakers to tell the stories. Read my review below. Future Acts ★★★★☆ Review: 1 October 2026 | Glasgow Film Theatre As part of the National Theatre of Scotland's 20th anniversary year,

Future Acts Six new digital short films featuring stories set in a future Scotland are to premiere in Scottish cinemas in October 2026 ahead of distribution on BBC platforms in 2027. Created by a team of celebrated and award-winning Scottish theatrical and film talent, Future Acts is produced by the National Theatre of Scotland, in association with Shakehaus Productions, in partnership with BBC Scotland. Six future-facing shorts will be launched onto BBC digital platforms in

A contemporary hip hop musical about William Wallace and a new thriller set on the Isle of Lewis are just some of the 12 brand-new plays performing at Òran Mór Glasgow and across Scotland this Autumn as part of the famous A Play, A Pie and A Pint programme which runs from 1 September - 22 November 2025. A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn season 2025 A Play, A Pie and A Pint (PPP) has today announced its Autumn 2025 season, with 12 brand-new productions performing weekly from Mon

Dunfermline writer Cameron Forbes makes his professional debut with Wasps as part of a play, a pie and a pint 's spring season. Wasps, directed by Lesley Hart , (River City's Lou Caplan) follows 16-year old Rianne as she deals with life, loss and pesky stinging insects. Read on to find out what I thought of the latest PPP offering below. Yolanda Mitchell in Wasps. Credit: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Wasps by Cameron Forbes | A Play, A Pie and A Pint 2025 ★★★★☆ Review: Wasps, Oran Mo