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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 legend Johnny McKnight have collaborated on the new show which is set to tour Scotland in 2026. Fasten your seatbelts! This is going to be epic. The High Life. Photo credit: BBC 90's TV comedy The High Life returns... as a musical! After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns in a new musical spectacular featuring a

Lisa in the theatre
May 28, 20254 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. Read More: Looking for...

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May 22, 20253 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...

Lisa in the theatre
May 21, 20254 min read


Review: Keli, National Theatre of Scotland
Martin Green's new play Keli for the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) tells the story of a girl who has grown up in a former mining...

Lisa in the theatre
May 18, 20254 min read


Full cast announced for MAKE IT HAPPEN - a play about Royal Bank of Scotland & the 2008 financial crash, starring Brian Cox
The National Theatre of Scotland, Edinburgh International Festival and Dundee Rep today announce the full cast for MAKE IT HAPPEN – a...

Lisa in the theatre
May 16, 20259 min read


Review: The Book of Mormon musical Glasgow 2025, UK Tour - Something Incredible
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...

Lisa in the theatre
May 15, 20255 min read


New ONE DAY musical announced: David Nicholls best-selling book set to premier on stage in Edinburgh
A new musical based on the global bestselling novel, One Day by David Nicholls is set to premier in Edinburgh in 2026. One Day: The Musical Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh 26 February 2026 - 5 April 2026* Produced by arrangement with Universal Theatrical Group Update : Find the latest full cast news for One Day the musical here *NEWS 16 Jan 2026 : One Day: The musical announces extended run. Read more here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/one-day-the-musical-extends-ru

Lisa in the theatre
May 15, 20253 min read


Review: Goodbye Dreamland Bowlarama at A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Oran Mor, Glasgow
Goodbye Dreamland Bowlarama by Taylor Dyson and Calum Kelly Directed by Beth Morton | Co-presented with Dumfries & Galloway Arts...

Lisa in the theatre
May 14, 20253 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...

Lisa in the theatre
May 13, 20254 min read
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