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Sally Cookson's Olivier award-nominated adaptation of the Cinderella fairy tale flutters into the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh this Christmas in a creative production teeming with beautiful, colourful birds. Read my review of Cinderella: A Fairytale below. Olivia Hemmati as Ella and Richard Conlon as Father in Cinderella: A Fairytale. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic Cinderella: A Fairytale, Edinburgh Lyceum Christmas 2025 ★★★★☆ Review: 10 December 2025 | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edi

The legendary Glasgow Tron panto is back this year with the Johnny McKnight penned Gallus in Weegieland. Playing at the Tron theatre now until Sunday 4 January 2026, read my review of this madcap, surreal and sublime Glaswegian pantomime below. Star Penders as Knavey in Gallus in Weegieland. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic Gallus in Weegieland ★★★★★ Review: 21 November 2025 | Tron Theatre, Glasgow The Tron Theatre always offers something different with their original, inventive and u

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

The Tron Theatre pantomime returns for the 2025 festive season in Glasgow with Gallus in Weegieland written by panto legend Johnny McKnight . The show runs at the Tron from 19th November and the cast are announced today! Find out more below. Looking for my review of Gallus in Weegieland - find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/gallus-in-weegieland-review Glasgow Tron Theatre panto 2025: Gallus in Weegieland Tron Theatre Company is thrilled to present the pantabu

Glasgow Tron Theatre hosts the world premiere of Uma Nada-Rajah’s Black Hole Sign this autumn. The play about the beloved but struggling...

Douglas Maxwell's Man's Best Friend plays at Glasgow Tron Theatre from 19 June - 21 July before heading out on tour across Scotland in...

Tron Theatre Company have produced a mini-rep season of 3 original plays showcasing some of the brilliant new work coming out of...

Students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Actors programme present a retelling of...