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The best Scottish Theatre to see in 2026 part one: February & March
Great UK theatre exists outside of London's West End! There are numerous Scottish theatre companies and arts venues that put on fantastic productions locally every year. Here are just a few of the exciting Scottish theatre productions and events happening in February and March 2026. What's On in Scotland's Theatres February and March 2026 Mistero Buffo The Scots language version of Dario Fo's Mistero Buffo is part of Vanishing Point' s winter residency at the Citizens Theatre

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Feb 25 min read


A Play, A Pie and A Pint announces Spring 2026 Season
Glasgow’s iconic lunchtime theatre company, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, returns with 18 shows from February to June 2026 at Òran Mór, Glasgow and across Scotland. Find out what's on and what to see below. A Play, A Pie and A Pint announces Spring 2026 Season Brian Logan, Artistic Director of A Play, A Pie and A Pint said: “From pro-immigration protests to nights down the bingo, from Greek myths to a Scottish football story in the run-up to the World Cup, all life is here, teemi

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Dec 17, 20255 min read


Review: Mary Doll Poppins | Òran Mór Winter Pantomime. Surreal
Òran Mór's lunchtime adult pantomime is back with Mary Doll Poppins , written and directed by Martin McCormick . The madcap panto from the creative minds behind the world-famous A Play, A Pie and A Pint is performing two shows a day, most days from Tuesday 25th November to Sunday 4th January. Read my review of Mary Doll Poppins below! Mary Doll Poppins cast. Photo: Tommy Ga-ken Wan Mary Doll Poppins Òran Mór Winter Pantomime ★★★★☆ Review: 28 November 2025, Òran Mór, Glasgow

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Nov 27, 20254 min read


The best pantos to see in Glasgow this Christmas
What's on in Glasgow's theatres this Christmas? You are spoiled for choice if you're looking for a pantomime or festive show in and around Glasgow this winter. Here are a list of the best pantos and Christmas productions playing on Glasgow's stages along with dates and prices. I've also included some great Scottish pantos and shows worth travelling out of town for. Glasgow Christmas pantomimes 2025 | What's On in Glasgow Theatres The King's Theatre, Glasgow: The Little Mermai

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Nov 21, 20256 min read


Review: Strangers in the Night | A Play, A Pie and A Pint
The final play in A Play, A Pie and A Pint's 2025 autumn season is Strangers in the Night by Alan Muir , directed by Cora Bissett . Strangers in the Night plays at Glasgow’s Òran Mór from Monday 17 - Saturday 22 November. Read my review below. Juliet Cadzow and William MacBain in Strangers in the Night. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Strangers in the Night | A Play, A Pie and A Pint ★★★★☆ Review: 18 November 2025, Òran Mór, Glasgow Jimmy (William MacBain) and May (Juliet Cadzow) a

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Nov 19, 20253 min read


Review: Gravity | A Play, A Pie and A Pint
The penultimate show in A Play, A Pie and Pint's autumn season is Gravity by Kevin P Gilday , directed by Shilpa T-Hyland . This new play about the last resident in a condemned Glasgow tower block has its world premier at Òran Mór, Glasgow this week, running from 10 - 15 November. Read more below. Elaine Stirrat and Paul Gorman in Gravity. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Gravity | A Play, A Pie and A Pint 2025 ★★★☆☆ Review: 11 November 2025, Òran Mór, Glasgow Liam ( Paul Gorman ) l

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Nov 12, 20253 min read


Review: Death of an Influencer | A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A Play, A Pie and A Pint's autumn season continues this week with Death of an Influencer by Matt Anderson , directed by Edoardo Berto . This new play is co-presented with Aberdeen Performing Arts and runs at Òran Mór, Glasgow from 3 - 8 November before transferring to the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen. Read my review below. George Drennan and Andrew Agnew in Death of an Influencer. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Death of an Influencer | A Play, A Pie and A Pint 2025 ★★★★☆ Review: 4 Novemb

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Nov 5, 20253 min read


Cast announced as Òran Mór Winter Panto returns with Mary Doll Poppins!
Òran Mór is thrilled to announce the return of its iconic lunchtime adult pantomime, running this Christmas from Tuesday 25th November to Sunday 4th January. Find all the details and cast news below. Tickets are on sale now! From the creative minds behind the world-famous A Play, A Pie and A Pint , this year’s production is MARY DOLL POPPINS — a riotous, wildly entertaining Glaswegian twist on the beloved fairytale, written and directed by Martin McCormick . In this hilariou

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Nov 4, 20252 min read


Review: Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! | A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Glasgow
Éimi Quinn's latest play takes pride of place as A Play, A Pie and A pint's Halloween special this year. Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! is directed by 'Bard in the Botanics' Associate Director Jennifer DIck , and runs at Glasgow's Òran Mór for one week only, Monday 27 October - Saturday 1 November. Read my review below. Isabelle Joss, Gavin Jon Wright & Éimi Quinn in Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! ★★★☆☆ A Play, A Pie and A Pint's Hallow

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Oct 29, 20254 min read
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