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NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Different generations always think they have had the best time when it comes to music. So, it’s lovely when young un’s can link up with the oldies and enjoy a roaring night out. Strictly Come […]
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The Merchant of Venice
Shakespeare’s plays are always a difficult one to call. The sheer intensity of the writing means concentration and stamina throughout, and this puts many theatregoers off. But a modern clean sweep has transformed The Merchant […]
Culture
The Girl On The Train
Sitting on a train and watching the world go round is a great chill out. But for Rachel Watson it started the unravelling of a murder investigation which really messed with her head. The Girl […]
Culture
Hairspray The Musical
Hairspray is bright and upbeat and just the tonic to cheer up the winter blues. While it poured down outside, inside The King’s Theatre in Glasgow, the sun was shining as the audience was treated […]
Culture
Treasure Island
With mini pirates all around us and a puffin popping out eggs the size of table tennis balls, we were in for a festive treat. Edinburgh’s Lyceum Theatre is renowned for its Christmas productions, where […]
Culture
Disney’s Aladdin the Musical
Disney are the experts when it comes to creating spectacular and dazzling shows. And Aladdin the Musical has flown into Glasgow to kick start its UK tour with a real panache for colour and creativity. […]
Culture
101 Dalmatians The Musical
Puppetry designer and director Jimmy Grimes has done a fantastic job creating lookalike Dalmatians for this family friendly show of 101 Dalmatians. So much so, you would be hard pressed to realise the stage dogs […]
Culture
A Streetcar Named Desire
A modern makeover for a timeless classic is matched by powerful performances in Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire. It was 84 years ago that the complex play was penned and following a successful run […]
Culture
Blood Brothers
Glasgow actress Vivienne Carlyle was back on home turf as she stole the show in Willy Russell’s powerful Blood Brothers. On at The King’s Theatre until Saturday, the production which first hit the West End […]
Culture
Thank U, Next
Imagination is wonderful and can lead to the most incredible of thoughts. So, it must have been brilliant for the young people who benefited from the foresight of The National Theatre of Scotland. Dubbed the […]