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Just For One Day: The Live Aid musical comes to Glasgow in 2027
Olivier-nominated musical JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL will come to the King's Theatre, Glasgow from 27th to 31st July 2027 as part of a major new UK tour. Find out more below. Just For One Day: The Live Aid musical UK tour announcement Glasgow Producers Jamie Wilson Productions (The Devil Wears Prada, Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York, Mrs Doubtfire) are thrilled to announce further tour dates for Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical , in association w

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Mar 273 min read


Review: Amélie (musical) | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, BA Musical Theatre
The third year BA Musical Theatre students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) bring the magic of Paris to Glasgow with their take on quirky romantic musical Amélie. Amélie plays at the New Athenaeum Theatre at RCS from 17 to 20 March 2026. Read my review below. Amélie at RCS. Photo: Hope Holmes Amélie ★★★★☆ Review: 17 March 2026 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Amélie the musical is based on the 2001 French-language film of the same name by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Ador

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Mar 223 min read


Review: SCOTS the musical, Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow | A musical celebration of a nation
SCOTS is on a Spring tour of Scotland, and this week arrives at Glasgow Pavilion Theatre. Read my review of the newly upscaled, uproarious musical history lesson below. SCOTS. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan SCOTS ★★★★☆ Review: 18 March 2026 | Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow What makes a country? SCOTS sets out to answer that question via a whirlwind musical history lesson. Written by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie of award-winning musical theatre partnership Noisemaker and produced by

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Mar 204 min read


Review: One Day the musical, Edinburgh Royal Lyceum Theatre
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

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Mar 135 min read


Full cast announced for The Karate Kid: The Musical UK tour
The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of The Karate Kid: The Musical, which comes to Glasgow Theatre Royal from Tuesday 30th June to Saturday 4th July 2026. Find out more below. The Karate Kid: The Musical UK tour announced full UK cast Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore, Kenny Wax, Michael Wolk, Jack Lane and Leo Stages today announce the full casting for the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL . Based on the smash hit Columbia

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Mar 124 min read


Review: Matilda the Musical | UK tour, Edinburgh - Magnificent family entertainment
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

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Mar 74 min read


Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical | UK tour, Glasgow - A sparkling celebration of queerness and acceptance
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

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Mar 44 min read


Hannah Howie's autobiographical musical 'Funeral for My Boobs' to premiere at A Play, A Pie and A Pint
Hannah Howie's autobiographical musical 'Funeral for My Boobs' is to premiere in Scotland as part of A Play, A Pie and A Pint's Spring 2026 Season. Find out more below. Hannah Howie © Kim Hardy Photography Funeral for My Boobs by Hannah Howie Scottish audiences are invited to a glorious-send off like no longer as A Play, A Pie and A Pint , in association with Drive Official , present Funeral for My Boobs , an autobiographical cabaret-style musical performing in Glasgow, Edinb

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Mar 32 min read


Cast announced for The Swansong | A Play, A Pie and A Pint
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

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Feb 202 min read
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