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ONE DAY musical cast news: West End stars announced for new musical based on David Nicholls' bestselling novel
Today, on St Swithin's Day, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and producers Melting Pot announce the lead casting for the World Premiere of...

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3 days ago3 min read


Mean Girls the Musical UK Tour announced with Scottish Premier set for Glasgow
After a successful year in London's West End, smash hit musical comedy Mean Girls - based on the film of the same name - has announced...

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Jul 33 min read


Review: Picture You Dead, UK tour, Glasgow
Peter James' Detective Grace is back on the UK stage with his latest case, Picture You Dead . Adapted for the stage from the UK's number...

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Jun 124 min read


Review: The Mountaintop, Edinburgh Lyceum
Katori Hall's Olivier award-winning play about MLK's final night has opened at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh and plays until 21...

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Jun 63 min read


The High Life the musical announced! Oh my oh my, we're flying so high...
The original cast of cult Scottish TV series The High Life are set to reunite for a stage musical. Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson and panto...

Lisa in the theatre
May 284 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. LtoR Blake Patrick...

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May 223 min read


Dance stars come to Glasgow for Ballet Nights - a showcase of world class dance
Looking for my review of Ballet Nights, Glasgow? find it here ___ The London sensation BALLET NIGHTS makes its hotly anticipated...

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May 214 min read


New ONE DAY musical announced: David Nicholls best-selling book set to premier on stage in Edinburgh
The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of new musical ONE DAY based on the novel by David Nicholls Book...

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May 153 min read


Operation Mincemeat announces 2026 world tour with Scottish dates including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen
Theatre news: 2025 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical and 2024 Olivier Award Winner for Best New Musical Operation Mincemeat announces a...

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May 134 min read
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