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Review: Jenny Ryan - Björn Yesterday | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Jenny Ryan from The Chase returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her new solo musical comedy show that examines if Swedish pop...

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Aug 92 min read


Review: Standing in the Shadows of Giants - Lucie Barât | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Lucie Barât, sister of The Libertines' frontman Carl Barât, steps into the spotlight in the world premiere of her autobiographical...

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Aug 12 min read


Review: Meme Girls at A Play, A Pie and A Pint
Meme Girls, written and directed by Andy McGregor, is the latest 'A Play, A Pie and A Pint' production. It's a fantastic new play with music about two friends whose relationship is derailed by the quest for online fame. Review: Oran Mor, Glasgow | 3 June 2025 Julia Murray and Yana Harris in Meme Girls. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Meme Girls, A Play, A Pie and A Pint 2025 ★★★★☆ Jade (Julia Murray) and Clare (Yana Harris) are best friends at school in Largs who dream of becoming

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Jun 23 min read


Steps musical cast announced: The principal cast for the UK & Ireland tour of Here & Now are revealed
Theatre news: The principal cast for the new UK & Ireland tour of the Steps musical Here & Now are revealed today. Read More: Looking for...

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May 223 min read


The Bodyguard 2026 UK tour cast announced: Adam Garcia set to return to Glasgow alongside musical theatre star Sidonie Smith
The Bodyguard returns to Scotland in 2025 (Aberdeen) and 2026 (Edinburgh and Glasgow.) Today the producers have announced who will be...

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May 74 min read


Blur vs. Oasis Britpop play The Battle announces UK tour with Glasgow dates ahead of West End run
Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep present a brand new comedy play The Battle based on the legendary Britpop battle of the bands that...

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Apr 284 min read


The Kink's musical Sunny Afternoon UK tour returns to Glasgow
The multi Olivier award-winning hit musical Sunny Afternoon returns to Glasgow's King's Theatre in 2025. Telling the story of iconic...

Lisa in the theatre
Mar 252 min read


Steps musical Here & Now to have Scottish premier in Glasgow as part of new UK & Ireland tour
UK pop band Steps are delighted to announce that their official musical HERE & NOW , which has been wowing audiences in Birmingham for...

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Mar 213 min read


Cast news: Toyah Wilcox to join 'NOW That's What I Call A Musical' in Edinburgh
Cast news: Toyah Wilcox to join 'NOW That's What I Call A Musical' in Edinburgh

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Feb 113 min read
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