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
REVIEWS
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
REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
If it’s a big traditional panto with plenty of glitz and sparkle you’re looking for, then Glasgow King’s certainly delivers year on year. This year’s
REVIEW: Jinkx Monsoon and Ben DeLa Creme – All I Want For Christmas is Attention – Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
Ben DeLa Creme and Jinkx Monsoon are back in Glasgow at the atmospheric Old Fruitmarket with their all-new seasonal spectacular, All I Want For Christmas
REVIEW: Iris – Scottish Opera at The City Halls, Glasgow
Iris, Pietro Mascagni’s little seen third opera, is presented in concert form at the City Halls in Glasgow, by Scottish Opera. Originally intended to be
REVIEW: Cinderfella – Tron Theatre, Glasgow
There has thankfully been a seismic shift in the Pantosphere in recent years to reflect the society we actually live in, and at the forefront
REVIEW: Jack Whitehall Stood Up – SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow
The song The Greatest Show with sparkle-clad Vegas show dancers, a tumbling routine and fire canons, is not quite what you expect as the intro
REVIEW: SIX – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived. Aragorn, Boleyn, Seymour, Cleves, Howard, Parr. Six women, six British Queens, reduced to six words in a rhyme. Toby
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
INTERVIEWS
INTERVIEW: Star of Taskmaster, Derek and Afterlife, Kerry Godliman
Kerry Godliman is a woman who gets things done, as anybody who saw the comic win series seven of Taskmaster in 2018 knows. And now
INTERVIEW: Stage star Kerry Ellis set for new Queen Machine Symphonic tour
She’s one of the UK’s biggest musical theatre stars – and has forged a career in music with the guidance and mentoring of Queen’s Brian
INTERVIEW: Peppa Pig talks ahead of ‘Peppa Pig: My First Concert’ UK Tour
Peppa Pig: My First Concert is a fun and interactive introduction to a live orchestra will take Peppa Pig fans on a magical musical journey.
INTERVIEW: Scottish comedy legend Janey Godley
She’s been dubbed the ‘godmother of Scottish comedy’ and numbers Billy Connolly among her fans. Now, Janey Godley is set to spread her appeal across
INTERVIEW: Foil Arms & Hog
Foil Arms and Hog will be heading to the King’s Theatre, Glasgow on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. Here they talk about their new show Swines. Sean
INTERVIEW: John Barrowman talks about his festive show coming to Glasgow this December
It’s the most FABULOUS time of the year – and entertainer extraordinaire John Barrowman will be celebrating the festive season with fans as he returns
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
FEATURES
FEATURE: The Tron Ambassadors Programme Part 2
Since 2003 the Tron have enabled young people to experience a range of the career opportunities available within a fully operational theatre via the one-year Tron
