There’s much to delight in every season at Scottish Opera, but the annual Opera Highlights tour is always a shining star of the programme. We’re
REVIEWS
REVIEW: Bianca Del Rio It’s Jester Joke – SEC Armadillo, Glasgow
Hands-down the most successful drag queen in the history of RuPaul’s Drag Race, self-proclaimed ‘clown in a gown’ and winner of season 6, Bianca Del
REVIEW: Grease The Musical – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
The first new production in 25 years, and with the promise of a return to the gritty, raw, original 1971 production, the odds would seem
Amélie – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Amélie:The Musical is based on Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s 2001 Academy Award-winning movie about eternal altruist Amélie Poulain, whose desire to help others, through a series of
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
There are few other shows so beloved or so enduring as the Rocky Horror Show. It’s a summer Monday evening and the theatre is packed
REVIEW: Hair – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
While Hair has lost its shock value and the antics seem risible to a 21st Century audience, the celebratory and catchy songs still stand the
REVIEW: Confetti and Chaos – Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
Interactive Theatre International’s Confetti and Chaos is back at its spiritual home, smack bang in the middle of the madness of the Edinburgh Festival. The
REVIEW: West End Producer: Free Willy, Assembly Studio Two, Edinburgh
The infamous and anonymous mystery man of London theatre, West End Producer has finally taken the plunge and headed north of the border to Edinburgh
REVIEW: Keith Moon: The Real Me – Gilded Balloon Teviot Wine Bar, Edinburgh
Mick Berry endeavours to delve deep into the psyche of the world’s greatest rock drummer – The Who’s Keith Moon, but succeeds only in proving
REVIEW: Madagascar The Musical – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Madagascar, the much-loved, 2005 Dreamworks’ movie returns to Glasgow in its musical form, just in time to catch the school holiday crowd. Our familiar friends
REVIEW: Phoenix – Pleasance 10 Dome, Edinburgh
If you’re looking for a creative team of infinite quality and a performer of prodigious talent (sometimes rare at The Fringe), then look no further
REVIEW: Scottish Ballet’s Wee Hansel and Gretel – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Scottish Ballet present “a wee version of a big ballet”, a perfectly distilled version of their family favourite Hansel and Gretel, specifically aimed at children
REVIEW: Little Miss Sunshine: A Road Musical – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
The epitome of dysfunctional, the Hoover family travel 800 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico in grandpa’s beaten up VW camper van to the Little Miss
REVIEW: The Lady Vanishes – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Relatively obscure British crime writer Ethel Lina White’s greatest legacy is her 1936 novel, The Wheel Spins, two years after publication Alfred Hitchcock directed the
WHAT'S ON SEPTEMBER
NEWS: Autumn-Winter Season Announced at Eastwood Park Theatre
Eastwood Park Theatre presents a packed programme as part of its forthcoming season, featuring well-loved stars, famous faces and top-class shows. Legendary Scottish female artist Barbara
WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER: Award-winning Mamoru Iriguchi, is back out on tour with Eaten, a show for 6yrs+ about food, eating and being eaten!
The award-winning performance artist, Mamoru Iriguchi, is back out on tour this autumn with Eaten, a show for children aged 6yrs+ about food, eating and
NEWS: Much-Loved Sitcom Star John Challis Set for Scottish Stage
Eastwood Park Theatre is set for some serious sitcom nostalgia this September, welcoming Only Fools and Horses star John Challis as he brings his one
NEWS: EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE HOSTS A ‘GOLD’ GIG FOR 80s MUSIC FANS
Eastwood Park Theatre will host a nostalgic night for fans of 80s music in Glasgow next month, featuring two of the UK’s most iconic bands
NEWS: OPERA HIGHLIGHTS TOURS TO 17 VENUES ACROSS SCOTLAND THIS AUTUMN
On September 12, Scottish Opera’s hugely popular Opera Highlights tour kicks off with four singers and a pianist journeying to 17 venues the length and
WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER 2019 – Bare at Websters Theatre
“once upon a time I first held your hand, and love was not a crime” Nominated for the 2005 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New
WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER 2019 – Rusk! Baby Disco
RUSK! The baby disco is back by popular demand! Bring your little ones down for some Saturday afternoon fun and join them in cutting some
WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 – Rapture Theatre presents Clybourne Park
“How many white men does it take to change a light bulb?” Rapture Theatre Presents: CLYBOURNE PARK by Bruce Norris Rapture Theatre, after its critically
WHAT'S ON OCTOBER
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER: Bodies of Water – an immersive performance experience
Bodies of Water is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound. We encounter water in our everyday lives –
NEWS: Autumn-Winter Season Announced at Eastwood Park Theatre
Eastwood Park Theatre presents a packed programme as part of its forthcoming season, featuring well-loved stars, famous faces and top-class shows. Legendary Scottish female artist Barbara
NEWS: REVIVAL OF ANTHONY BESCH’S ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF PUCCINI’S TOSCA OPENS SCOTTISH OPERA’S 2019/20 SEASON
Scottish Opera’s 2019/20 Season begins in October with Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca, a revival of the much-loved 1980 production by director Anthony Besch and designer Peter
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER: WOMEN’S EXPERIENCES OF ASBESTOSIS GIVEN SPOTLIGHT IN NEW SHOW TOURING TO SCOTTISH COMMUNITIES
The Citizens Theatre and Stellar Quines have announced the tour of Fibres, a new play by Frances Poet. Touring to venues and community halls throughout
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER: Lisa Stansfield Comes to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 30th Anniversary Tour
Lisa Stansfield announces a run of dates in October and November 2019 to mark the 30th anniversary release of her debut solo album ‘Affection’. “At
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER: KELVIN JONES TO SUPPORT KOVIC ON UK TOUR COMING TO THE GARAGE in OCTOBER
Zimbabwean born, UK raised singer-songwriter Kelvin Jones will support pop artist Kovic, on his 2019 October UK tour. As one of the busiest and most
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER: Judith Owen Announces 2019 UK Tour
Following from her critically acclaimed 2018 album ‘redisCOVERed’, firebrand singer-songwriter and pianist Judith Owen has announced a set of October UK dates, where she will
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 2019 – Pantheon present Johnny McKnight, Douglas Maxwell and DC Jackson’s Small Town at Websters
Pantheon are back at Webster’s Theatre Glasgow with the Scottish Comedy SMALLTOWN by Johnny McKnight, Douglas Maxwell and DC Jackson. Smalltown is a dark, dynamic
WHAT'S ON NOVEMBER
NEWS: Autumn-Winter Season Announced at Eastwood Park Theatre
Eastwood Park Theatre presents a packed programme as part of its forthcoming season, featuring well-loved stars, famous faces and top-class shows. Legendary Scottish female artist Barbara
FESTIVE SEASON: PACE Announces The Snow Queen: Paisley’s Family Panto That’s Cool As Can Be
This Christmas, PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be The Snow Queen. A festive treat for adults and children alike,
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER: WOMEN’S EXPERIENCES OF ASBESTOSIS GIVEN SPOTLIGHT IN NEW SHOW TOURING TO SCOTTISH COMMUNITIES
The Citizens Theatre and Stellar Quines have announced the tour of Fibres, a new play by Frances Poet. Touring to venues and community halls throughout
WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER: Snarky Puppy Announce Immigrance Tour coming to Barrowlands in November
Snarky Puppy, the three-time GRAMMY-winning genre-defying collective, have announced they will tour the UK in November 2019, in support of their album Immigrance. They will
WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER 2019 – How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical comes to the Armadillo
Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic story HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS as it comes to life on stage, for the first time in the
WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER 2019 – Frankenstein at Theatre Royal this November
A young scientist by the name of Frankenstein breathes life into a gruesome body. Banished into an indifferent world, Frankenstein’s creature desperately seeks out his
WHAT'S ON DECEMBER
FESTIVE SEASON: PACE Announces The Snow Queen: Paisley’s Family Panto That’s Cool As Can Be
This Christmas, PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be The Snow Queen. A festive treat for adults and children alike,
NEWS: CASTING CONFIRMED FOR QUEEN AND BEN ELTON’S GLOBAL PHENOMENON WE WILL ROCK YOU
Casting has been announced for Queen and Ben Elton’s smash hit musical We Will Rock You, which will storm Theatre Royal, Glasgow this December as part
NEWS: The Overtones announce new band member Jay James and promise ‘best tour yet’ including Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Multi-platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones are delighted to announce that Welsh singer & songwriter Jay James has joined the band. The announcement heralds the
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 2019 – Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Live In Concert with Danny Elfman
LEGENDARY HOLLYWOOD COMPOSER DANNY ELFMAN BRINGS TIM BURTON’S ICONIC THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIVE IN CONCERT TO THE UK FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. Multiple
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 2019 – Elf: The Christmas Spectacular at the SSE Hydro
Elf, the Broadway musical based on the hit Will Ferrell movie, is supersized into a huge Christmas spectacular this December. It’s the heart-warming story of
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 2019 – We Will Rock You in town for the festive season
With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits and Ben Elton’s hilarious futuristic comedy writing combined, comes a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked
WHAT'S On JANUARY
WHAT’S ON JANUARY: CARAVAN PALACE ANNOUNCE GLASGOW SHOW AT O2 ACADEMY & NEW ALBUM
Parisian electronic alchemists Caravan Palace announce a show at the O2 Academy in Glasgow as part of their 2020 tour. Tickets for the show are
WHAT’S ON JANUARY 2020 – David Walliams’ Grandpa’s Great Escape
Many years ago, Grandpa was a World War II flying ace. But when he is sent to old folk’s home Twilight Towers – run by
NEWS: JINGS, CRIVVENS! HELP MA BOAB! BRAND NEW OOR WULLIE MUSICAL COMES TO GLASGOW
Dundee Rep Ensemble and Selladoor Productions in association with Noisemaker, are to bring Scotland’s favourite comic strip scamp DC Thomson Media’s Oor Wullie to life
WHAT’S ON JANUARY: Strath Laughs
The only regular Student Comedy Night in Glasgow! Introducing some of the most exciting Comedians, hosted by former ‘Scottish Comedian of the Year’ Jamie Dalgleish. Open
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
CLASSICAL FOCUS
NEWS: OPERA HIGHLIGHTS TOURS TO 17 VENUES ACROSS SCOTLAND THIS AUTUMN
On September 12, Scottish Opera’s hugely popular Opera Highlights tour kicks off with four singers and a pianist journeying to 17 venues the length and
CLASSICAL FOCUS – Mozart’s Requiem at City Halls
MOZART’S REQUIEM at CITY HALLS Friday 11 October 2019 – 7.30pm MOZART Symphony No 1 in E-flat, K16 (13’) MOZART Adagio and fugue in C
CLASSICAL FOCUS – BBC SSO: Afternoon Performance 1 – Schumann Cello Concerto with Johannes Moser
BBC SSO 2019/20: Afternoon Performance 1 – Schumann Cello Concerto Thursday 10 October 2019, 2.00PM Tickets – £13.50 in advance (£16.50 on day) Under 16s
CLASSICAL FOCUS – RSNO Season Opener: Strauss & Mahler One
RSNO Season Opener: Strauss & Mahler One Saturday 5 October 2019, 7.30PM Tickets – £38.00, £29.50, £24.50, £18.50 and £13.00 R Strauss Don Juan Berg
CLASSICAL FOCUS – Delve Deeper – In Focus: The Vienna Connection with Thomas Søndergård RSNO Music Director
Delve Deeper – In Focus: The Vienna Connection Saturday 5 October 2019, 3.00PM at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Thomas Søndergård RSNO Music Director Prof Johnny
CLASSICAL FOCUS – Scottish Chamber Music Showcase at City Halls
Scottish Chamber Music Showcase – 25 August 2019, 2.00PM at City Halls rehearsal room Tickets – £10 Enterprise Music Scotland in association with Glasgow UNESCO
INTERVIEWS
INTERVIEW: Rona Munro on adapting Frankenstein for the stage.
ACCLAIMED SCOTTISH PLAYWRIGHT RONA MUNRO TALKS ABOUT ADAPTING MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN FOR THE STAGE Frankenstein will be touring the UK this year. What can audiences
INTERVIEW: Duncan James on stepping into Frank-N-Furter’s platforms this month in Glasgow
What made you say yes to playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show? It’s been a dream role of mine for a long time. I
INTERVIEW: Karen Gibson, the conductor/musical director of The Kingdom Choir who found global fame at Royal Wedding last year
Global audience of two billion watched The Kingdom Choir perform Stand By Me at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 25 years
INTERVIEW: Kirsty Eila McIntyre on new show The Arrival
Kirsty Eila McIntyre most recently performed with Tortoise in a Nutshell/Jim Harbourne in their award nominated production of The Myth of the Singular Moment, and in Italy
INTERVIEW: Scottish actor Martin Docherty currently touring Scotland with acclaimed play McLuckie’s Line.
Scottish actor Martin Docherty, who is currently touring Scotland with McLuckie’s Line chatted with Glasgow Theatre Blog about this hugely acclaimed show, coming to Glen
INTERVIEW: Richard Shelton on Sinatra And Me, coming to Eastwood Park
Following his ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ West End nominated performance as Frank Sinatra in RAT PACK and his 5-star, sell-out run at the
INTERVIEW: Sara Pascoe talks about her new show LadsLadsLads
Award-winning comedian Sara Pascoe talks to Glasgow Theatre Blog about her smash hit Edinburgh Fringe and sell-out West End show, LadsLadsLads. • What is your
INTERVIEW: Scottish star Jayne McKenna talks The Band and coming home to Glasgow
Jayne McKenna trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has an enviable CV in theatre, TV, radio and film. She returns home to Glasgow
FEATURES
FEATURE: Ayr Gaiety’s Young Company explore the age divide and stereotypes with their brand-new drama Young Blood
The Gaiety’s Young Theatre Company (comprising of 22 young people aged 16-25 years from across Ayrshire) are collaborating with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Young
Amateur Focus
REVIEW: The Music Man – Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock
Runway Theatre Company again prove their worthy position at the top of the tree of amateur companies in Glasgow, reviving Meredith Willson’s Tony and Grammy
