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The latest new production at A Play, A Pie and a Pint this 2025 autumn season is The Glasgow Poisoner by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor. This brand-new musical is based on the true story of Glaswegian socialite Madeleine Smith who was accused of murdering her lover in 1857. The Glasgow Poisoner: A New Musical is A Play, A Pie and A Pint production, co-presented with OneRen and The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr. Read my review of this lively new true crime musical below. Chiara Sparke

Footballers' Wives: the musical is a brand-new musical comedy based on the iconic early 2000s ITV series. Following previews in...

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre is announced as one of the first venues for a major new UK Tour starting in 2025 of the worldwide smash hit...

The Book of Mormon Edinburgh review, Book of Mormon UK Tour cast 2024, Edinburgh Playhouse tickets

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change review, theSpace, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, Surgeons Hall, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

'Tim Murray is Witches' is a masterclass in comedy cabaret with a wicked witchy twist. Jump on your broomsticks to Underbelly Bristo Square and let Tim Murray put a spell on you this fringe.

Potty the Plant review, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, Gilded Balloon, Little Big Stack Theater Company.

NewsRevue review, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, Underbelly.

Tink the musical review, Kat Kleve, Lizzy Connolly, Musical Theatre, Underbelly, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023