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A programme of six short films, imagining what the future may look like In Scotland, premieres in cinemas this month, ahead of launching on BBC online platforms in 2027. Future Acts, from the National Theatre of Scotland and BBC Scotland, brings together celebrated Scottish theatre-makers and filmmakers to tell the stories. Read my review below. Future Acts ★★★★☆ Review: 1 October 2026 | Glasgow Film Theatre As part of the National Theatre of Scotland's 20th anniversary year,

Martin O’Connor’s critically-acclaimed Through the Shortbread Tin explores Scottish culture, myths, history and identity. Performed in Scots with Gaelic songs, it's on tour to some stunning historic venues across Scotland this September. Read my review from Glasgow Cathedral here. Martin O'Connor in Through the Shortbread Tin. Photo: Eoin Carey Through the Shortbread Tin ★★★★☆ Review: Glasgow Cathedral | 4 September 2026 Following a critically acclaimed theatre tour in 2025 a

One Hundred Voices is an interactive walk-through that gives audiences an insight into what it's like to be a child within Scotland's care system. Audio-narrated and immersive, One Hundred Voices is at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow until 12 September, then it continues on tour across Scotland. Read my review below. One Hundred Voices. Photo: Laurence Winram One Hundred Voices ★★★★☆ Review: 3 September 2026 | Citizens Theatre, Glasgow One Hundred Voices is an interactive, imm

Future Acts Six new digital short films featuring stories set in a future Scotland are to premiere in Scottish cinemas in October 2026 ahead of distribution on BBC platforms in 2027. Created by a team of celebrated and award-winning Scottish theatrical and film talent, Future Acts is produced by the National Theatre of Scotland, in association with Shakehaus Productions, in partnership with BBC Scotland. Six future-facing shorts will be launched onto BBC digital platforms in

Three of Scotland’s most exciting young theatre makers are preparing to bring their latest work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Written by Fringe First-winning playwright Jack MacGregor, directed by John Byrne Award recipient Fraser Scott, and produced by NTS Producing Fellow Leah Byrne; Prophets will premiere at Assembly Roxy, 05 - 31 August 2026. Prophets by playwright Jack MacGregor, directed by Fraser Scott, will premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 About Prophets

The National Theatre of Scotland and Tron Theatre Company bring the true story of the Greenock Lee Jeans factory occupation to the stage for the first time. Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In premieres at Glasgow Tron Theatre this week, then heads out on a tour across Scotland that culminates at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock, close to where the legendary factory once stood. Read my review of this exhilarating new play below. Chiara Sparkes and the cast of Stand and De

Find out more about Mayday here Mayday: Q&A with directors Hannah Lavery and Cora Bissett How did Mayday come about? HL and CB: Mayday grew out of conversations about how heavy things feel right now, and how the arts can respond without pretending to have the answers. When National Theatre of Scotland approached us about a one‑night event, we wanted to make a space where people could sit with the complexity of the moment together, without being told what to think. Why do you

Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson's cult 90's sitcom The High Life makes the leap from TV screen to stage in a brand-new comedy musical. The show tours to theatres across Scotland this Spring following a dazzling world premiere Dundee Rep. Read my review from the opening night of The High Life the musical below. Forbes Masson & Alan Cumming in The High Life the musical. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan The High Life the musical ★★★★★ Review: 2 April 2026 | Dundee Rep Theatre Please ensur

The National Theatre of Scotland will present an evening of Scottish artistic talent in Edinburgh on 1st May. Aptly titled Mayday, this event, curated and directed by Cora Bissett and Hannah Lavery, will bring together performances of theatre, music, poetry, comedy and dance, with audiences invited to pay what they can. Find out more below. Hanna Lavery and Cora Bissett. Photo: Peter Dibdin NTS announces Mayday Two of Scotland’s leading artists and theatre-makers, Hannah Lav