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Original rom-com musical Hot Mess has its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 following previews at the Birmingham...

Paul Hendy's Edinburgh Fringe sensation The Last Laugh has arrived in Glasgow as part of a new UK tour. The play about three 1970s and...

Today, on St Swithin's Day, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and producers Melting Pot announce the lead casting for the World Premiere of the new ONE DAY musical set to premier in Edinburgh in 2026. Find out more below! Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose. Image credit: Ellie Kurtz Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose to star as Dexter and Emma in ONE DAY The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot are thrilled to announce the stellar leading cast for the upcoming world premiere of brand new

Pulitzer prize winning writer Lynn Nottage reunites with director Lynette Linton to bring her acclaimed play Intimate Apparel to the Donmar Warehouse in London. Playing from 20 June to 9 August 2025, Intimate Apparel stars Emmy Award Winner Samira Wiley. Review: Donmar Warehouse, London | 10 July 2025 Samira Wiley in Intimate Apparel at the Donmar Warehouse. Photo: Helen Murray Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage review | Donmar Warehouse ★★★★★ New York City, 1905. Thirty-five y

The UK tour revival of classic musical comedy Calamity Jane has arrived in Glasgow. The much-loved musical plays at The King's Theatre...

National Theatre Live (NT Live) has announced a blockbuster line-up of theatre in cinemas including the National Theatre of Scotland's The Fifth Step; marking the first time that an NTS production has been captured for NT Live. Theatre productions Mrs. Warren’s Profession, The Fifth Step, and Hamlet are all set for global cinematic release. NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 Today, National Theatre Live announces a

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 an extensive UK & Ireland tour for 2026. Theatre News: Scottish Premier of the award-winning Mean Girls the musical COMING TO THE KING’S THEATRE, GLASGOW FROM MONDAY 29 JUNE – SATURDAY 11 JULY 2026 Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live and Sonia Friedman Productions are delighted to announce the Scottish premiere of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE

The full cast and company have been announced for Nerds the musical which will play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 following...

Iconic musical Mamma Mia returns to Scotland as part of a major new UK tour. The producers have today announced that the show will play...