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The highly anticipated new stage adaptation of David Nicholls’ beloved novel One Day is now open in Edinburgh, the city where Em and Dex's story began. The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot's gorgeous new musical runs at the Lyceum until 19 April 2026. Read my review below. Jamie Muscato as Dexter & Sharon Rose as Emma. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic One Day the musical ★★★★☆ Review: 11 March 2026 | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh David Nicholls' 2009 novel One Day is so wid

West End hit Matilda the musical is at Edinburgh Playhouse until 22 March. I headed along to check it out on World Book Day 2026 for what proved to be the perfect bookish, stagey crossover! Read my review of Matilda the Musical , UK tour below. Madison Davis as Matilda. Photo: Manuel Harlan Matilda the musical UK tour ★★★★☆ Review: 5 March 2026 | Edinburgh Playhouse Based on Roald Dahl's beloved book and characters, Matilda the Musical has been such a success in London's Wes

The new high-energy, high-camp UK tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical is at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from 2 - 7 March 2026 before continuing across the UK until July 2026. Read my review below. Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical UK tour. Photo: Johan Persson Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical UK tour ★★★★☆ Review: 2 March 2026 | King's Theatre, Glasgow Based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical follows thre

A Play, A Pie and A Pint has announced the cast of new musical The Swansong by Eve Nicol & Finn Anderson , performing in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr this March. Paul McArthur and Julia Murray The Swansong at A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Cast announced A Play, A Pie and A Pint has announced the cast of new musical The Swansong by Eve Nicol & Finn Anderson, performing in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr this March. Based on the radio play by David Greig , The Swansong is a wild and sou

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 Scots The Musical Scottish tour announced Returning following its sell out Edinburgh Fringe success and ecstatic reviews, this “truly incredible” (Broadway World

Great UK theatre exists outside of London's West End! Numerous Scottish theatre companies and arts venues put on fantastic productions locally every year. Here are just a few of the exciting Scottish theatre productions and events happening in February and March 2026. What's On in Scotland's Theatres February and March 2026 Mistero Buffo The Scots language version of Dario Fo's Mistero Buffo is part of Vanishing Point' s winter residency at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow. If

Burlesque the musical announces new UK tour, including dates in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and a return to London's West End. Find out more below. Burlesque the musical announces new UK tour and return to the West End Producers Christina Aguilera, Adam Paulden & Jason Haigh-Ellery, Steven Antin, Clint Culpepper and In Fine Company are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Burlesque the Musical will return to Glasgow for a two-week run following the sold-out Scottish premiere

Legendary entertainer Les Dennis will join the cast of the smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress when the new UK tour comes to the King's Theatre, Glasgow in 2026. Find out more below. Waitress the musical UK Tour 2026: Cast News Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce further casting for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, with stage and screen stars Les Dennis as Joe and West E

Due to phenomenal demand, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot announce an extended run of the highly anticipated ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL. Find out more below. Jamie Muscato (Dexter) and Sharon Rose (Emma) in rehearsals for One Day: The musical. Photo credit: Danny Kaan One Day: The musical premier run extended Due to phenomenal demand, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot proudly announce an extension to the highly anticipated brand-new stage adapt