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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

Wax on; Wax off! Iconic 80s film The Karate Kid has been turned into a musical! The Karate Kid: The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Touring the UK from April 2026, The Karate Kid - The Musical comes to Glasgow from 30 June 2026. Find out more below. Iconic 80's film The Karate Kid announced as a new musical Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore and Kenny Wax are delighted to announce the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MU

Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep present a brand new comedy play The Battle based on the legendary Britpop battle of the bands that...

Jim Steinman 's rock musical based on his iconic Bat out of Hell albums with Meatloaf is on a major new UK Tour in 2025. As the new show...

The UK and Ireland tour of the multi-award winning musical Hamilton comes to Glasgow's Theatre Royal from Wed 29 Oct - Sat 27 Dec 2025 Hip Hop musical Hamilton announces 2025 tour dates for Glasgow Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical masterpiece Hamilton has been announced for Glasgow Theatre Royal in 2025. Marking the first time hip-hop musical has played in Glasgow, Hamilton will be at the Theatre Royal for Christmas 2025. HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America n

Matilda The Musical UK Tour announced for Edinburgh Playhouse Spring 2026. Dates, tickets & what we know so far. Tim Minchin, Dennis Kelly

Burlesque the musical review, Glasgow, September 2024. Todrick Hall, Jess Folley, Jackie Burns, Christina Aguilera, Sia, Steven Antin.

A Chorus Line review, UK Tour 2024, The Lowry July 2024, Leicester Curve production.

42 Balloons review at The Lowry, Salford May 2024. Musical Theatre, Jack Godfrey, Evelyn Hoskins, Charlie McCullagh. World Premier new music