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Review: National Theatre Live The Fifth Step - starring Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman | Filmed @sohoplace London
Debuting in Scotland's theatres in 2024, David Ireland 's play The Fifth Step , produced by the National Theatre of Scotland , transferred to London's West End for an eleven-week run in summer 2025. It was during this time in London that the show was captured live for National Theatre Live . The filmed performance will be shown in cinemas across the globe from 27th November 2025. Read my review of NT Live's The Fifth Step below. Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman in the Fifth St

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National Theatre of Scotland production to receive global cinema release as part of NT Live
National Theatre Live (NT Live) has announced a blockbuster line-up of theatre in cinemas including the National Theatre of Scotland's The Fifth Step; marking the first time that an NTS production has been captured for NT Live. Theatre productions Mrs. Warren’s Profession, The Fifth Step, and Hamlet are all set for global cinematic release. NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 Today, National Theatre Live announces a

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Jul 23 min read


Review: War Horse UK Tour, Glasgow - An outstanding piece of theatre; a true masterpiece
The most successful play in the history of the National Theatre , War Horse , is on a major UK & Ireland tour for 2025. As the multi...

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Mar 274 min read


Boys from the Blackstuff UK Tour cast and Scottish Premier announced for Glasgow
Scottish premiere of Boys from the Blackstuff by James Graham comes to Glasgow's Theatre Royal 11-15 March 2025. Cast details and more here

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Jan 173 min read


Review: After Life by Jack Thorne | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
After Life by Jack Thorne at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, RCS Glasgow, BA Acting 2025, Directed by Emily Reutlinger

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Nov 9, 20244 min read


War Horse to play Glasgow Theatre Royal in 2025
War Horse UK Tour news, War Horse Glasgow Theatre Royal. Full UK & Ireland Tour Dates and what we know so far.

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Apr 11, 20244 min read


Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane | UK Tour, Glasgow - Magical
The National Theatre's acclaimed The Ocean at the End of the Lane arrives in Glasgow this week as part of the UK Tour. From the...

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Aug 30, 20233 min read


Review: An Inspector Calls, UK Tour, Glasgow
Stephen Daldry's National Theatre production of An Inspector Calls National Theatre 30th Anniversary UK Tour Theatre Royal, Glasgow | 23...

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May 24, 20234 min read


REVIEW: Good, David Tennant
Good the play review, David Tennant, Harold Pinter Theatre, London, NT Live, National Theatre

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Apr 28, 20232 min read
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