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Cast news: Tom Chambers to star as Inspector Morse at Glasgow's Theatre Royal
Tom Chambers will star as Inspector Morse in the first-ever original stage adaptation of a Morse story. Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts will play at Glasgow's Theatre Royal from 31 March to 4 April 2026 as part of a UK tour. Find out more about the show below. Tom Chmabers is Morse in Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts UK tour Glasgow’s Theatre Royal is today delighted to announce that Tom Chambers will play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a thrilling new stage produ

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Feb 203 min read


Review: Midsomer Murders, The Killings at Badgers Drift, UK tour | Glasgow
The world premiere tour of Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of ITV's beloved TV series has arrived in Glasgow this week. Midsomer Murders the play is based on the book by Caroline Graham and directed by Guy Unsworth. Read my review of The Killings at Badger’s Drift below. James Bradwell, Nathalie Barclay, Daniel Casey, Chris Agha & Rupert Sadler in The Killings at Badger's Drift, Photo: Manuel Harlan Midsomer Murders the play: The Killings at Badgers Drift ★★★☆☆ Review: 17 Fe

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Feb 184 min read


Full cast announced for Woman in Mind UK Tour | Romesh Ranganathan joins Sheridan Smith in West End transfer
Romesh Ranganathan will make his stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's Woman in Mind, joining the previously announced Sheridan Smith. Woman in Mind plays the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Tues 10 to Sat 14 March 2026 : the only Scottish dates on the tour. Find out more below. Woman in Mind cast announced for UK tour Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions are delighted to announce that Romesh Ranganathan will make his stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayck

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Feb 52 min read


Midsomer Murders UK tour cast announced | The Killings at Badger's Drift cast for Glasgow
Glaswegian actor cast alongside Bridgerton and ITV's Midsomer Murders stars in the world premier stage adaptation of the beloved English detective drama. Find out more below. James Bradwell (Sergeant Troy) and Daniel Casey (Inspector Barnaby.) Photo Mann Bros. Looking for my review of the Midsomers Murders play, The Killings at Badger's Drift? Find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/midsomer-murders-play-review --- Ahead of the latest series of hit Netflix show B

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Jan 296 min read


Cast news: Scottish actor Joe McFadden to lead The Shawshank Redemption at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Lead casting has been revealed for the acclaimed stage adaptation of Stepehen King's The Shawshank Redemption . The play comes to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow as part of the current major UK tour from Tues 24 to Sat 28 March 2026. Looking for my review of The Shawshank Redemption play? Find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/the-shawshank-redemption-play-review The Shawshank Redemption play cast The Theatre Royal, Glasgow is delighted to announce that The Shawshank

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Jan 103 min read


John Mulaney announces date at Glasgow Theatre Royal
Emmy-award winning comedian John Mulaney announces tour stop at Theatre Royal, Glasgow in April 2026. Find out more below! John Mulaney to bring Mister Whatever to Glasgow Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney has announced he is adding new dates to his highly anticipated new stand-up comedy tour, John Mulaney: Mister Whatever. Mulaney brings his new tour to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal on Saturday 25 April 2026 as well as dates in London, Bristol, Wolverhampton and Mancheste

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Dec 4, 20251 min read


Review: Hamilton UK tour, Glasgow | Immaculate, iconic, unmissable
History has its eyes on Glasgow this month as Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit musical Hamilton arrives in the city for the very first time as part of the inaugural UK tour. The Theatre Royal, Glasgow - the city's oldest theatre - plays host to the multi award-winning musical for two months this winter. Catch Hamilton in Glasgow from Wednesday 29 October to Saturday 27 December 2025 . Read my review of the Hamilton UK tour below and find out how it compares to the London West

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Nov 1, 20255 min read


The Karate Kid the musical UK Tour announced for Glasgow Theatre
Wax on; Wax off! Iconic 80s film The Karate Kid has been turned into a musical! The Karate Kid: The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Touring the UK from April 2026, The Karate Kid - The Musical comes to Glasgow from 30 June 2026. Find out more below. Iconic 80's film The Karate Kid announced as a new musical Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore and Kenny Wax are delighted to announce the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MU

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Oct 25, 20253 min read


Horrible Histories The Concert tour announces dates and cast for Glasgow | Plus exclusive 15% off ticket offer
The Theatre Royal, Glasgow today announces an additional performance of Horrible Histories – The Concert coming to the venue from Friday 20 – Sunday 22 March 2026 . The original cast of CBBC's Horrible Histories will take to the stage when Horrible Histories: The Concert tour plays at Glasgow Theatre Royal from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March 2026. What is Horrible Histories, the concert? When William Shakespeare is asked to create the greatest show on earth, he’s already

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Oct 9, 20252 min read
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