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Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Jersey Boys is celebrating its 20th anniversary by touring across the UK and Ireland. The smash-hit show about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is working its way back to Scotland in 2026 and 2027, with dates planned at theatres in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Find out more below. Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Announced The boys are back! The original Tony®-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20t

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

Broadway and West End musical Chicago arrives at the King's Theatre in Glasgow this week for the second last stop on its 2025 UK tour....

Broadway star Laura Benanti brings her celebrated one-woman show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is "A love...

Legendary musical Miss Saigon returns to Scotland as part of a major new UK and Ireland tour . The producers have today announced full...

New Adventures is delighted to announce the full cast of 40 for Matthew Bourne ’s Swan Lake , playing at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow,...

Trey Parker and Matt Stone's outrageous Broadway hit musical The Book of Mormon is back in Glasgow for a three-week run this May. With an...

Theatre news: 2025 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical and 2024 Olivier Award Winner for Best New Musical Operation Mincemeat announces a...

The globally acclaimed play Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer is announced to play at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh for its only...