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
REVIEWS
REVIEW: Motown the Musical – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Eight hundred dollars, a loan from his family, was all it took for Berry Gordy to set up the legendary Motown Records. Flash forward to
REVIEW: Lisa Stansfield Affection 30th Anniversary Tour – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Ivor Novello and BRIT Award-winner Lisa Stansfield is currently riding the second wave of her career, after bursting on the scene in 1989, and re-emerging
REVIEW: Andrea Bocelli – SEE Hydro Arena, Glasgow
It’s oft been quoted, but it bears repeating: “If God had a singing voice he would sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli”, so said pop
REVIEW: Tosca – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Sumptuous, stunning, shocking, and still sensational, Anthony Besch’s production for Scottish Opera of Giacomo Puccini’s once decried, but now beloved, “shabby little shocker” Tosca, still
REVIEW: Amadeus and the Bard – Scottish Opera Production Studios, Glasgow
We’re invited to a night out at Poosie Nansie’s Inn, on of Robert Burns’ favourite hostelries, in Mary McCluskey’s Amadeus and the Bard. Subtitled 18th
REVIEW: 9 to 5 – King’s Theatre, Glasgow
9 to 5, the 2008 musical based on the hit 1980 movie starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, would seem on the surface
REVIEW: What’s in a Name – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière’s 2010 play Le Prénom was a hit of such magnitude it spawned not only a big screen French
REVIEW: Scottish Ballet’s The Crucible – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
American choreographer Helen Pickett seals her reputation as a masterful creator of narrative ballet in her adaptation of Arthur Miller’s seminal play The Crucible. Teaming
REVIEW: The Exorcist – Theatre Royal, Glasgow
It’s a work that’s polarised audiences in both book and film form, and now, almost fifty years after William Peter Blatty’s best-selling novel first appeared,
REVIEW: Eaten – Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock
Lionel McLion has been roaming the plains of the Serengeti and is having a rest after having eaten his dinner, but all is not as
REVIEW: Opera Highlights (Scottish Opera) – Motherwell Theatre
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
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
WHAT'S ON NOVEMBER
THIS WEEK: Made in Dagenham at Eastwood Park
Theatre fans from in and around Glasgow are preparing to bring Essex to Eastwood in new musical Made in Dagenham. More than 40 performers from
WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER: Blue from new theatre maker Gilda Mercado.
Blue is a contemporary solo piece from up-and-coming theatre-maker Gilda Mercado. The show debuts on the 7th Of November, 8pm at the Old Hairdressers, 27
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 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
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: The Lying King at The Shed
In the jungle, the quiet jungle…a Lying King sleeps tonight! There’s a rumble in the jungle as Scarf’s roar as The Lying King is under
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Jack & the Beanstalk at Beacon Arts Centre Greenock
Poor Dame Trot and her son Jack hardly have a bean to their name, and to make things worse the village is being terrorised by
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Sleeping Beauty at Eastwood Park
Runway Theatre Company present Sleeping Beauty Monday 02 – Saturday 07 December 7.30pm each evening Sat matinees, 11am & 3pm Don’t get caught napping this Christmas when Runway’s dreamy
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Waiting For Gabriel at EK Arts Centre
East Kilbride Arts Centre Running Late Theatre Company present Waiting for Gabriel Monday 23 December 2019 / 3.00pm & 8.00pm Tuesday 24 December 2019 /
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Jackie and the Baked Bean Stock in East Kilbride and Lanark.
Lanark Memorial Hall and East Kilbride Village Theatre FROM THE PRODUCERS THAT BROUGHT YOU LAST YEARS HIT PANTO SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN WEE MUPPETS
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Cinderella at East Kilbride Arts Centre
East Kilbride Arts Centre Studio 32 and East Kilbride Arts Centre present Cinderella Wednesday 4 December – Sunday 8 December 2019 Wednesday 11 December –
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Aladdin at the Town House Hamilton & Rutherglen Town Hall
Aladdin Hitch a lift on our magic carpet and fly off to Old Peking for a roller coaster ride of thrills and spills that takes
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: The Magical Adventures of Pinocchio
Following the success of last year’s production Cinderella, The Pavilion have decided to take the team on another Panto adventure. The production team have said: “It
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Winterfest at Eastwood Park
Winterfest 2019 is approaching fast, and Eastwood Park Theatre have a great range of activities and events to get you into the festive mood. From
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Ali the Magic Elf at the Tron
This Christmas, Tron Theatre Company is presenting a brand-new Tron festive classic, Ali the Magic Elf. Ideal for little ones aged 3-6 years and their
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Cinderfella at the Tron
It’s almost panto time at the Tron Theatre and they have announced that the 2019 pantomime CINDERFELLA (27th Nov 2019 – 5th Jan 2020) is
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Mother Goose fae Easterhoose is Platform’s Christmas show
This festive season Platform presents a brand new Christmas show for all the family at The Bridge in Easterhouse. Written by Glasgow-based playwright, director and
NEWS: CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR CITIZENS THEATRE PRODUCTION OF PINOCCHIO
The Citizens Theatre has unveiled the cast for its production of Pinocchio, written by Robert Alan Evans and adapted with Lu Kemp, based on the
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
NEWS: Panto Announcement – Eastwood Park Theatre and GAMTA
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its official pantomime for 2019 is set to be Cinderella. The cast from GAMTA will deliver the show stopping, all-singing, all dancing panto performances from 11-30
WHAT'S On JANUARY
NEWS: STEPHEN TOMPKINSON & JESSICA JOHNSON STAR IN THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF WILLY RUSSELL’S EDUCATING RITA
David Pugh and Theatre by the Lake are delighted to announce that their highly acclaimed production of Willy Russell’s EDUCATING RITA will run at Theatre
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: The Magical Adventures of Pinocchio
Following the success of last year’s production Cinderella, The Pavilion have decided to take the team on another Panto adventure. The production team have said: “It
WHAT’S ON DECEMBER: Cinderfella at the Tron
It’s almost panto time at the Tron Theatre and they have announced that the 2019 pantomime CINDERFELLA (27th Nov 2019 – 5th Jan 2020) is
NEWS: God of Carnage announced to return for UK tour starring Elizabeth McGovern, Nigel Lindsay, Samantha Spiro and Simon Paisley Day
Following an acclaimed run as part of its Summer Season 2018, Theatre Royal Bath Productions is delighted to announced the return of its hit comedy
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: 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: Kaaren Ragland of The Supremes coming to Falkirk in November
As soul songstress Kaaren Ragland kicks back in her Los Angeles home, she reflects on a career that has seen her star as one of
INTERVIEW: Emily Ashton, Belle in The Wedding Planners, a new musical comedy by Gillian Duffy & Alyson Orr at Eastwood Park Theatre this October
Mairi has her dream job running the ‘I Do’ wedding agency, planning that special day for brides to be all over the country. But it’s
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
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
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
