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The Choir of Man musical reveals the cast for its first ever UK tour and announces the search for local choirs ahead of Scottish Premiere at the King's Theatre, Glasgow | 28 Apr - 2 May 2026. Could your choir join the cast onstage for opening night? Find out more below. The Choir of Man UK Tour cast announced The producers of the Olivier Award-nominated international smash hit musical THE CHOIR OF MAN today announce full casting for the show’s first ever tour, making its Sc

The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages this spring as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton. Now the fabulous full cast for The High Life, the musical Scottish tour has been revealed. Find out who will be living the high life with Alan and Forbes below! L-R - Top Row: Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond, Patrick Ryecart, Louise McCarthy. Bottom Row: Kyle Ga

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot are delighted to announce the full casting for the highly anticipated world premiere of the brand new musical based on David Nicholls’ critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY. One Day: The Musical cast in rehearsals. Photo credit: Danny Kaan One Day: The Musical - full cast announced for Edinburgh premier Already announced are the stellar leading cast: Olivier-nominated Jamie Muscato (Jay Gatsby in The Great G

Dundee Rep Theatre are staging a new family-friendly musical fairytale this Christmas season with a spirited highland cow in the lead role. Read my review of Jack and the Beanstalk A New Moooosical below. Suzie McAdam and Ronan O'Hara in Jack & the Beanstalk. Photo: Jess Shurte Jack and the Beanstalk A New Moooosical ★★★☆☆ Review: 6 December 2025 | Dundee Rep Theatre Writers Jonathan O’Neill and Isaac Savage have refreshed the popular Jack and the Beanstalk fairytale, and ha

Jason Donovan has returned to one of his most famous roles: playing Frank-N-Furter in Richard O’Brien’s anarchic musical, The Rocky Horror Show. So, the question has to be: why? Jason Donovan as Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. Photo credit: Daniel Boud Interview: Jason Donovan on touring the UK with The Rocky Horror Show Jason Donovan talks to Richard Barber about playing Richard O'Brien's iconic Sweet Transvestite. So why this role? “In a nutshell,” he says, “I’m a

Movies to Musicals announce West End guest stars for 2026 musical theatre concert. Find out more below. Ryan Kopel and Jenna Innes join Movies to Musicals in Glasgow Movies to Musicals is set to take over Glasgow City Halls on Sunday, 8th March 2026 , for a one-date-only extravaganza that will transport audiences from Scotland to London's prestigious West End. Featuring the incredible talents of West End stars Jenna Innes from "Heathers" and "Les Miserables," and Ryan Kopel

Following successful runs in New York and Las Vegas, Friends! The musical parody began its first UK tour in summer 2025 and this week arrives in Glasgow. Join iconic characters Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe as they swap their New York apartments for the King's Theatre, Glasgow where you can catch their musical comedy take on the beloved 90s TV series from Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 November 2025. Read my review below. Friends the musical parody cast. Photo: Pa

Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Jersey Boys is celebrating its 20th anniversary by touring across the UK and Ireland. The smash-hit show about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is working its way back to Scotland in 2026 and 2027, with dates planned at theatres in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Find out more below. Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Announced The boys are back! The original Tony®-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20t

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