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Flora is a new musical from Genesis Theatre Productions that brings the life story of Flora MacDonald to the stage. Best known for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape capture after the Battle of Culloden, the new musical written by Belle Jones , with music from AJ Robertson and John Kielty , presents the mostly unknown story of the Scottish Jacobite heroine to audiences who may be curious about what happened to Flora after she smuggled the bonnie prince 'Over the sea to

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

The popular Edinburgh Fringe hit SCOTS the musical , an irreverent and hilarious journey through Scotland’s history, returns in an up-scaled form to tour Scotland's main stages in Spring 2026. Find the SCOTS tour dates and cast announcement below. Tyler Collins will reprise his role as the toilet in Scots the musical Looking for my review of SCOTS? Click here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/scots-the-musical-review Scots The Musical Scottish tour announced Returning fo

Putting a Scottish spin on the classic giant fairytale, the Pavilion theatre's 2025 pantomime Jock and the Beanstalk has bounced onto the Glasgow stage full of colour and sass. Playing now until 11th January 2026; read my review of the Pav's latest panto offering below. Jock and the Beanstalk cast, The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow. Photo: Martin Shields Jock and the Beanstalk ★★★★☆ Review: 28 November 2025 | Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow Produced by Imagine Theatre for the Pavilio

Flora: a new musical The full cast has been revealed for Flora , a thrilling new musical from Genesis Theatre Productions , which sees one of Scotland’s most famous daughters, Flora MacDonald, step out of the shadows of Bonnie Prince Charlie and take centre stage to tell her own tale. Featuring an ensemble cast of some of Scotland’s most exciting stage and screen talent, this bold new production makes its World Premiere at Eden Court (20 – 21 March 2026) before touring to Pav

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

Welcome to Panto Town! Glasgow's leading theatres have come together to celebrate the city's 850th birthday by showcasing the much-loved tradition of Scottish pantomime. Johnny Mac, Catriona Faint & Stephen Purdon for the launch of Get You in Panto Town. Photo: Martin Shields Get You in Panto Town, Glasgow Glaswegians are being urged to embrace the unique spirit of the city’s pantomime with the launch of Get You in Panto Town – a celebration of the city’s beloved cultural p

Imagine Theatre proudly presents a spectacular lineup of family pantomimes across Scotland bursting with laughter, music, sparkle, and dance starring some of Scotland’s best-loved entertainers! Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Inverness and Kirkcaldy 2025 pantomime news Kicking off later this month, this year’s season promises the perfect mix of festive fun, unforgettable characters, and enchanting storytelling, with productions lighting up Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkcaldy, and Kilmarnock.

Glasgow Pavilion Theatre have teamed up with Wagamama for a show-stopping panto partnership offering audiences 20% off their food bill. Full details below. A giant offer to enhance your panto visit: The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow and Wagamama have cooked up a giant-sized festive treat for you! This year, the Pavilion’s magical panto adventure Jock and the Beanstalk is proudly partnering with Wagamama (oh yes they are!) as headline sponsor. Big laughs, big bowls, and an even