Unlike other works of the period, Richard Rodgers, Joshua Logan and Oscar Hammerstein II’s 1949 musical South Pacific, has largely stood the test of time. Originally
REVIEWS
REVIEW: A New Life – Tron Theatre, Glasgow
It all starts off chirpy enough in Andy McGregor’s musical, A New Life. Career-driven Jess and Robbie’s only worries are where their next exotic destination is
REVIEW: Bold Girls – Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld
Rona Munro’s 1990’s tale of the Troubles, Bold Girls, returns home to where it was first performed by the now legendary 7:84 Scottish People’s Theatre (well,
REVIEW: Crocodile Rock – Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Andy McGregor appears to be spearheading a resurgence in homegrown musicals. Crocodile Rock, originally performed as part of Òran Mór’s 2019 A Play, a Pie
REVIEW: Stuntman – Platform, Easterhouse
Billed as “a new performance for anyone who has ever enjoyed a violent action movie (but felt a little bit weird about it).” Superfan’s Stuntman
REVIEW: Alright Sunshine – Òran Mór, Glasgow
Less than 60 short minutes is all writer Isla Cowan has to weave her powerful tale of gender, self-identity and conditioning, Alright Sunshine, currently running as
REVIEW: Educating Rita – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
There’s an undeniable affection for Willy Russell’s 40-year-old, Pygmalion-like drama Educating Rita, from the great British theatre-going public. Originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company
REVIEW: Sinderella – Motherwell Theatre
Capitalising on the British public’s insatiable appetite for all things Drag, producer Joseph Purdy has brought adult pantomime to the nation this winter with their
REVIEW: The King and I – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s The King and I is undoubtedly one of the finest musical’s from the Golden Age of musical theatre and
REVIEW: God of Carnage – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
As with her almost universally acclaimed 1994 play Art, Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage is another comedy of middle class manners. This time, as it
REVIEW: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – SEC Armadillo, Glasgow
The panto-going citizens of Glasgow raised a cheer when the cast of the SEC Armadillo’s pantomime Snow White was announced. The almost universally adored Greg
REVIEW: Cinderella – Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock
Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre Arts (GAMTA) have teamed up with Eastwood Park Theatre to present this year’s festive pantomime, Cinderella. The set and costumes
REVIEW: We Will Rock You – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
From a rocky start in 2002, We Will Rock You has defied critical backlash to become one of the UK’s best-loved musicals. Seen by over
REVIEW: The Overtones Christmas Party 2019 – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
It has become a sign that the festive season is approaching when The Overtones land in town. It’s been a decade since they burst on
WHAT'S ON
WHAT’S ON: BUZZCUT DOUBLE THRILLS GOES INTERNATIONAL; BRINGING EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCE TO GLASGOW THIS OCTOBER
Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow October 19th – 20th October’s Double Thrills will see a night of queer transformations, surreal stories, personal revelations, and grotesque
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER: I Spy With My Little Eye! at Eastwood Park
For Molly’s sixth birthday her parents and Bingo the dog are going to throw her the best party ever, complete with a terrific treasure hunt,
WHAT’S ON: Downs With Love Scottish Tour
“Downs With Love” explores the subject of love and disability and challenges us to consider what we view to be “acceptable”. Can we accept seeing
WHAT’S ON: Dolly Parton Saved My Life at Arthurlie House and Netherlee Pavilion
Dolly Parton Saved My Life is a new play by Dundee theatre company, Elfie Picket Theatre. An exciting, new dramatic comedy with live music. Bonnie,
WHAT’S ON: Sleeping Beauty at Platform this festive season
Family friendly and packed full of fun, Platform presents a brand-new production of Sleeping Beauty – from the creative team behind the celebrated, sold-out festive
WHAT’S ON: Sister Radio at The Tron
In Sister Radio, sisters Fatemeh and Shirin move to Edinburgh from Iran in the 1970s. They build their new lives in Scotland until something tears their
WHAT’S ON: Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps: Travel & Comedy In The Danger Zone Tour
Dom Joly is best known as the creator of cult classic Trigger Happy TV, and now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since
NEWS: Stirling’s Macrobert Arts Centre is bringing new perspectives into the light this Autumn
Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling’s cultural hub, presents an Autumn season which brings new perspectives into the light. Season highlights come from the award-winning Pollyanna, who
SEAT REVIEWS
SEAT REVIEWS: Theatre Royal, Glasgow
OVERVIEW: The Theatre Royal is the oldest theatre in Glasgow, originally opening in 1867, the name changing to the Theatre Royal in 1869. It is
SEAT REVIEWS: King’s Theatre, Glasgow
OVERVIEW: The King’s Theatre, Glasgow is a 1785 seat theatre on four levels. It comprises (from floor up): Stalls, Grand Circle, Upper Circle and Gallery.
SEAT REVIEWS: Websters Theatre, Glasgow
OVERVIEW: Websters Theatre is a 184 seat tiered auditorium. The theatre is located in a former church. There have been issues with the fabric of
SEAT REVIEWS: Platform, Glasgow
OVERVIEW: Platform, Easterhouse is a 210 seat tiered auditorium. There are ten main rows of tiered seats with a gallery row directly behind that separated
SEAT REVIEWS: Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock
OVERVIEW: Eastwood Park Theatre is a 338 seat, tiered auditorium. Sight lines from all seats are excellent due to the high rise between each row.
SEAT REVIEWS: Tron Theatre, Glasgow
OVERVIEW: The Tron Theatre Main House is a 230 seat, tiered auditorium broken into two levels with slip seats on both sides of the upper