Stephen Greenhorn’s original musical, Sunshine on Leith, predates the movie version by seven years. Originally commissioned by Dundee Rep’s artistic director James Brining. Brining, now
REVIEWS
REVIEW: The Last Ship – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Sting’s musical love song to his Tyneside homeland, The Last Ship, is in his own words to: “repay a debt” to the area he left
REVIEW: Flight of the Conchords sing Flight of the Conchords – SEE Hydro Arena, Glasgow
It’s been a long seven years since the “almost award-winning, fourth most popular folk duo in New Zealand” have toured the U.K., made longer by
REVIEW: Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Following on from the critically-acclaimed new work, The Red Shoes, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures delve deep into the back catalogue to 1997 to revive their
REVIEW: Nashville Live – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Capitalising on the current insatiable appetite for all things Country and aiming to “transport you right into the heart of downtown Nashville, celebrating the atmosphere
REVIEW: 20th Century Boy – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Four decades after his untimely death, 20th Century Boy aims to shine a light on the man once dubbed “The Electric Warrior”, the “King of
REVIEW: Maxim Vengerov with the Würth Philharmonic – Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Arguably, the greatest living string player in the world, and undoubtedly the most in-demand musician in all of classical music, Maxim Vengerov returns to Edinburgh
REVIEW: Alfie Boe – Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow
Blue sky, cheeping birds, the warm breeze rustling the green leaves of the beautiful trees, a flock of geese low-flying in formation above the picturesque
REVIEW: Birdsong – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Rachel Wagstaff has gamely adapted Sebastian Faulks’ sprawling, nearly 500 page novel Birdsong, into a two hour 20 minute stage play. First seen in the
REVIEW: Titanic The Musical – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s Titanic: The Musical first appeared on Broadway in 1997, winning five Tony Awards in the process. Director Thom Southerland’s stripped
REVIEW: News Hacks – Òran Mór, Glasgow
Political satire may not be dead in Scotland, but it’s demise on the comedy scene has left it in dire need of resuscitation. Producers Karen
REVIEW: Street Scene – New Athenium Theatre, Glasgow
Street Scene, Kurt Weill’s 1946 “Broadway Opera” is rarely revived in Scotland, the last time, the 1989 Scottish Opera/ENO production. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning
REVIEW: Side Show – West Brewery, Glasgow
Based vaguely on the true story of British-born conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, vaudeville performers of the 1920s and 1930s, Side Show isn’t your
REVIEW: The Wedding Reception – Carmichael Hall, Eastwood Park, Giffnock
Interactive Theatre International already have a well-established hit on their hands with their much-loved Faulty Towers Dining Experience. Created in 2015, The Wedding Reception offers
WHAT’S ON JUNE
NEWS: World Cup meets Jazz improv – From Russia with Jazz at Platform, Easterhouse
From Russia With Jazz is presented by Platform and Goethe-Institut as part of the Glasgow Jazz Festival As World Cup fever hits Platform, Platform in Easterhouse are
WHAT'S ON JULY
WHAT’S ON JUNE & JULY: Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple at EK Arts Centre and Webster’s Glasgow
Fussy Felix and slovenly Oscar. Two mismatched roommates. What could possibly go wrong? Join Half•Wits Theatre Company for a hilarious night in the classic buddy
WHAT’S ON JULY: The Little Mix Show comes to Glasgow King’s Theatre
A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live
WHAT’S ON JULY: RELIVE ALL THE GREATEST HITS OF THE 60’S AND 70’S WITH CALIFORNIA DREAMERS
A brand-new jukebox musical celebrating some of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the 20th Century comes to The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr on Friday 20
NEWS: ROCK AROUND EASTWOOD PARK THIS SUMMER
Music fans in East Renfrewshire will be rocking around the clock this summer with huge hits, good vibrations and award-winning performances at Eastwood Park. The
WHAT'S ON AUGUST
NEWS: ROCK AROUND EASTWOOD PARK THIS SUMMER
Music fans in East Renfrewshire will be rocking around the clock this summer with huge hits, good vibrations and award-winning performances at Eastwood Park. The
NEWS: Grid Iron present world premiere of South Bend at Edinburgh Fringe 2018
In 2006 Martin McCormick flew across the Atlantic to be reunited with a woman he had fallen passionately in love with. But in the four
NEWS: 96 SPECTACULAR SHOWS ON SALE FOR UNDERBELLY’S 2018 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE
As the build up to this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe gathers pace, Underbelly has added 96 shows to what will be the most ambitious programme in
NEWS: Fame returns to Glasgow on its 30th anniversary tour
Fame the Musical is preparing to embark on a UK tour with a stop in Glasgow this summer. Flying high in celebration of its 30th
INTERVIEWS
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
INTERVIEW: Jonny Quinn on Snow Patrol’s Return
After seven years out in the pop wilderness, Snow Patrol are set to make triumphant return with their brand-new album, Wildness. Drummer Jonny Quinn talks
INTERVIEW: Legendary choreographer Janis Claxton brings innovative dance to Merchant City Festival
Janis Claxton is a British/Australian Choreographer, Movement Director, Teacher and Producer based in Edinburgh where she is Artistic Director of the award winning contemporary dance
INTERVIEW: Kieran Brown, Scottish star of Titanic the Musical at Glasgow King’s this week
Scottish actor Kieran Brown has an enviable theatrical CV, having appeared in Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, Les Mis, Wicked and our own
The Monster and Mary Shelley, an interview with performer Catherine Gillard, director Peter Clerke and writer Stewart Ennis
In celebration of 200 years since the publication of her most famous novel Frankenstein, The Occasion Theatre has announced the Scottish tour of their new
INTERVIEW: Rebecca Norris, actor and co-deviser of The Wedding Reception coming to Eastwood Park Theatre’s Carmichael Hall in May.
Glasgow Theatre Blog had the chance to talk to Rebecca Norris, co-creator of The Wedding Reception coming to Eastwood Park Theatre this May. Tell us
INTERVIEW: Zoe Halliday star of Little Red Riding Hood
Classic kids’ tale with a modern twist, Little Red Riding Hood is coming to Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 13 February at 3pm. From the creative team behind
INTERVIEW: Paul Beeson on playing Robert Burns in Ae Fond Kiss at Eastwood Park
The first tour of new Robert Burns show Ae Fond Kiss, is touring around Scotland this February. Featuring many of Burns’ famous poems and songs,
FEATURES
FEATURE: From Stage to Screen – Pop Art inspired by Film Adaptations of Stage Plays.
Art & Hue treads the boards for the new collection of pop art inspired by plays adapted into films. From the glitzy showbiz of musicals
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 tired 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
Amateur Focus
WHAT’S ON MAY: Runway Theatre Co bring Betty Blue Eyes to Eastwood Park
Following the success of last year’s PRISCILLA – QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Runway Theatre Company is delighted to bring a new musical comedy BETTY BLUE EYES
