At the time of writing, theatres across Scotland are (once again) reopening after another unexpected shutdown just before Christmas. In light of the surge of the Omicron variant, curtains fell on pantomimes and shows across …
Perth Theatre shares poignant thank you to audiences starring Karen Dunbar
Perth Theatre treated audiences to a special Boxing Day gift by sharing The Dress, a specially created video starring Scottish comedian, actor and writer Karen Dunbar. Made with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund …
Opinion: Looking ahead to a year of revival
At the time of writing this New Year column, I’ve seen no less than twelve pantomimes and a handful of other shows in the space of just a few weeks – something that was completely …
Column: Braw Panto tour kicks off after a tribute to one of Scotland’s greats
I was fortunate enough to attend a remembrance event for Sydney Devine at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre last week. Dubbed “Scotland’s Rhinestone Cowboy”, Sydney was undoubtedly one of Scotland’s biggest stars of the late 20th Century. …
Disney’s The Lion King returns to Edinburgh in summer 2022
The Edinburgh Playhouse in coordination with The Walt Disney Company UK has today announced that the award-winning musical THE LION KING will roar back into Edinburgh next summer. Disney are delighted to return to Scotland’s …
Interview: Ken Alexander – Director of The Signalman
Just before the curtain lifted at Perth Theatre after 18 months in the dark, we spoke to Director Ken Alexander about the creative process and returning to Perth Theatre with The Signalman. BT: Can you …
Folk favourites The Sorries return to Glasgow after two years with Cottier’s gig
Folk favourites The Sorries will return to Glasgow for their first live gig in the city for over two years. The duo will sing, play and banter their way through an evening folk music fun at Cottiers Theatre on Friday 1 October.
Perth pair team up for Dundee disaster play The Signalman
Former Perth Theatre artistic director Ken Alexander is getting together with award-winning Perth actor Tom McGovern for Perth Theatre’s production of The Signalman this September. Running in Perth Theatre from Thursday 23 September until Saturday …
First look at 9 to 5 The Musical
Take a sneak peek at 9 to 5 The Musical starring Louise Redknapp! 9 to 5 The Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse, Tuesday 14 September – Saturday 18 September 2021 Book tickets now – 9 …
Opinion: Did this year’s Edinburgh Festival lose its bite?
With the Edinburgh Festivals now wound up for another year, the performing arts in Scotland finally feel on a meaningful road to recovery from COVID. This year’s affair was altogether more subdued – a much …