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RoMaya Jey and Kyle Gardiner in rehearsals for Oor Wullie

New stage show aims to give Oor Wullie the Barbie treatment
There is a little nod to modern sensibility in the new Oor Wullie musical. Fat Boab isn’t fat. “He’s simply Boab,”

Nicola Benedetti:

Nicola Benedetti:

Edinburgh International Festival

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'The world is always polarised' Nicola Benedetti on EIF 2025 and seeking truth in art

Myra McFadyen as Clara in the 2017 Citizens Theatre Glasgow and Royal Lyceum Edinburgh production of Hay Fever. Image by Mihaela Bodlovic care of Citizens Theatre.

Myra McFadyen as Clara in the 2017 Citizens Theatre Glasgow and Royal Lyceum Edinburgh production of Hay Fever. Image by Mihaela Bodlovic care of Citizens Theatre.

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‘She could change a room with a blink’: Scots star of original Mamma Mia! dies

The musical is due to run for five days

The musical is due to run for five days

Theatre fans disappointed as hit show suddenly axed

Matthew Zajac in The Tailor of Inverness

Matthew Zajac in The Tailor of Inverness

Ben Harrison’s The Tailor of Inverness 'has gained a vital currency'

Through the Shortbread Tin will be performed next year

Through the Shortbread Tin will be performed next year

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New show performed in Scots and Gaelic exploring 'history and myths' to go on tour

Linford Johnson as Pongo, Samuel Thomas as Tom, Jessie Elland as Danielle and Emma Thornett as Perdi in 101 Dalmatians

Linford Johnson as Pongo, Samuel Thomas as Tom, Jessie Elland as Danielle and Emma Thornett as Perdi in 101 Dalmatians

Faye Tozer vamps it up as Cruella as the puppets steal the show in 101 Dalmatians

The cast of the Pavilion panto

The cast of the Pavilion panto

'I love the excitement' - Bromance of Scotland's two best panto dafties

Martin Compston and Bill Paterson in Wax Fruit

Martin Compston and Bill Paterson in Wax Fruit

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New star-studded drama will bring to life forgotten Scottish classic

‘I had to prepare physically and mentally’: Gavin Adams on the new Aladdin

George Docherty, Kit Laveri and Trish Mullin in Jennie Lee: Tomorrow is a New Day

George Docherty, Kit Laveri and Trish Mullin in Jennie Lee: Tomorrow is a New Day

A rousing knockabout take on the life of a Scots political legend

The cast of Blue Now

The cast of Blue Now

'Moving, angry and rammed with black humour': Blue Now Tramway, Glasgow review

Steps sparkler Faye Tozer lasted longer than Rimmel’s waterproof eyeliner

A Play, Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor is a festive treat

A Play, Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor is a festive treat

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

Five of Scotland’s best Christmas shows (that aren’t traditional pantomimes)

The cast of the Only Fools and Horses musical

The cast of the Only Fools and Horses musical

Theatre reviews

Del Boy and Rodney ride again. So is the theatre show lovely jubbly?

A Streetcar Named Desire - Kirsty Stuart and Keith Macpherson

A Streetcar Named Desire - Kirsty Stuart and Keith Macpherson

Newman's production brings a dynamic fresh life to a twentieth century classic

Elena Redmond, Tinashe Warikandwa, Rosie Graham, Yana Harris and Leah Byrne in Perth Theatre's production of There's a Place by Gabriel Quigley

Elena Redmond, Tinashe Warikandwa, Rosie Graham, Yana Harris and Leah Byrne in Perth Theatre's production of There's a Place by Gabriel Quigley

'Intelligent and sparky' - When the Fab Four came to stay in a Scots loch-side cabin

Anna Russell-Martin as Lana and John McLarnon as Jessie in Dundee Rep's production of No Love Songs

Anna Russell-Martin as Lana and John McLarnon as Jessie in Dundee Rep's production of No Love Songs

Review, No Love Songs: Kyle Falconer's theatrical anthem for life beyond

Kirsty Findlay from The Sound of Music

Kirsty Findlay from The Sound of Music

New Sound of Music theatre show: what you need to know

Dougal Lee as Ken, Billy Mack as Jimmy and Greg Powrie as Tom in Men Don’t Talk by Clare Prenton

Dougal Lee as Ken, Billy Mack as Jimmy and Greg Powrie as Tom in Men Don’t Talk by Clare Prenton

Theatre reviews

'A gentle wit that recalls the likes of The Detectorists or Last of the Summer Wine'

The cast of Ida Tamson by Denise Mina, starring Elaine C Smith, Paul James Corrigan and Joy McAvoy, was A Play, A Pint and A Pie hit

The cast of Ida Tamson by Denise Mina, starring Elaine C Smith, Paul James Corrigan and Joy McAvoy, was A Play, A Pint and A Pie hit

Inside story of Scots theatre that produces more plays than anywhere else in world

Myra McFadyen, far right, on stage in the National Theatre of Scotland's production of I am Thomas.

Myra McFadyen, far right, on stage in the National Theatre of Scotland's production of I am Thomas.

Tributes paid after death of Maryhill-born 'legend of Scottish theatre'

Doug Maughan spotted this theatre billboard in San Francisco and says: “I can only assume the musical was about someone tinkling on the ivories.”

Doug Maughan spotted this theatre billboard in San Francisco and says: “I can only assume the musical was about someone tinkling on the ivories.”

Herald Diary: Fancy going to a musical? Go with the flow...

'Part of the fabric': King's Theatre employee celebrates 50 years at iconic venue

'Part of the fabric': King's Theatre employee celebrates 50 years at iconic venue

King's Theatre Glasgow

'Part of the fabric': King's Theatre employee celebrates 50 years at iconic venue

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New Lyceum artistic director is not a household name... but is he a good choice?

New artistic director announced for Lyceum in Edinburgh

New artistic director announced for Lyceum in Edinburgh

The Lyceum in Edinburgh announces appointment of new artistic director

A theatre company is appealing for workers to join their event

A theatre company is appealing for workers to join their event

Appeal for workers to join unique theatre event and tell Glasgow's story

Laura Lovemore in rehearsals. Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Laura Lovemore in rehearsals. Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

'I tried to find her redeeming qualities but I realised she’s just a stupid cow'

Fiona Wood, Ross Allan and Kirsty Malone in Dementia the Musical

Fiona Wood, Ross Allan and Kirsty Malone in Dementia the Musical

'Kafkaesque absurdism and a jazzy set of songs': Dementia the Musical - review

Here's what The Herald's critics have been looking at over the last week or so.

Here's what The Herald's critics have been looking at over the last week or so.

REVIEW round up

'A masterclass' – What Herald critics say about this week's most exciting arts events

Ahsa Kingsley as Surinder and Simran Kular as Ruby in Run Rebel

Ahsa Kingsley as Surinder and Simran Kular as Ruby in Run Rebel

'I was seen as a black sheep' Writer escaped arranged marriage to follow her dreams

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So why do I only read books written by women now?

Shona McCarthy who is to step down as chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society next spring

Shona McCarthy who is to step down as chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society next spring

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Chief executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society to step down

Annie Lowry Thomas in After Party

Annie Lowry Thomas in After Party

'Refreshingly incisive and tautly written': Annie Lowry Thomas in After Party review

Claire Lamont, Sam Stopford and the cast of The Events.

Claire Lamont, Sam Stopford and the cast of The Events.

Review: The Events at Cumbernauld theatre

Amy Kennedy and Ramesh Meyyappan in Love Beyond. Image by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Amy Kennedy and Ramesh Meyyappan in Love Beyond. Image by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Review: Love Beyond at Glasgow's Tron Theatre

Joanne Clifton in Hairspray

Joanne Clifton in Hairspray

Lavish production of Hairspray is touring Scotland's theatres - what can we expect?

Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be performed in a 500-seater, heated Big Top at Ayrshire Athletics Arena

Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be performed in a 500-seater, heated Big Top at Ayrshire Athletics Arena

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

He's behind you! Some of the best pantos across Scotland to see this year

Brunton Theatre issues urgent call for support amid funding crisis

Brunton Theatre issues urgent call for support amid funding crisis

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Brunton Theatre issues urgent call for support amid funding crisis

To Save the Sea at Tron Theatre

To Save the Sea at Tron Theatre

Theatre reviews

'A rousing radio friendly pop drama': To Save the Sea at the Tron Theatre - Review

Film maker Mark Cousins' film explores the works of Scottish artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

Film maker Mark Cousins' film explores the works of Scottish artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

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Music, books, films and, er, rocks: 10 Scots festivals to brighten up autumn

‘A heavenly man and a beautiful singer’: star of Scottish Opera dies

Creative Scotland

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Iconic Arts Summerhall makes 'urgent appeal' for funding

Annie Lowry Thomas in After Party

Annie Lowry Thomas in After Party

'Being a millennial means you have come too late to the party'

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A prestigious win for Cumnock Tryst and a dire warning for the arts

Morvern Blackadder as Wee Moon

Morvern Blackadder as Wee Moon

'Reaches for the stars': So Long, Wee Moon — review

[L-R] David Paul Jones, Ben Harrison and Emery Hunter perform in Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me, by Ben Harrison and David Paul Jones, Directed by Scott Johnston.

[L-R] David Paul Jones, Ben Harrison and Emery Hunter perform in Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me, by Ben Harrison and David Paul Jones, Directed by Scott Johnston.

Review: Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me at Glasgow's Tron Theatre

Armour – A Herstory of the Scottish Bard is at Oran Mor, Glasgow

Armour – A Herstory of the Scottish Bard is at Oran Mor, Glasgow

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The untold side of Robert Burns - from the women he loved

Andy McGregor and Isla Cowan

Andy McGregor and Isla Cowan

The unlikely pair behind a ground-breaking piece of Scottish theatre

Emily Winter as Miriam and Deirdre Davis as Annabel in Snake in the Grass by Alan Ayckbourn at Dundee Rep

Emily Winter as Miriam and Deirdre Davis as Annabel in Snake in the Grass by Alan Ayckbourn at Dundee Rep

Theatre reviews

A prime time English horror story with plenty of bite in the heart of Scotland

A view of the Palacerigg area in the foreground near Cumbernauld with Cumbernauld town centre in the background

A view of the Palacerigg area in the foreground near Cumbernauld with Cumbernauld town centre in the background

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My favourite place? It's my back garden in Cumbernauld, says actor

Zoe Hunter and Martin McCormick in Visible Fictions' production of UP

Zoe Hunter and Martin McCormick in Visible Fictions' production of UP

Warning: Do not watch this if you are scared of flying

Garry Robson in a production of Edmund the Learned Pig. Photograph by Joel Fyldes.

Garry Robson in a production of Edmund the Learned Pig. Photograph by Joel Fyldes.

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'I should’ve been dead at 15 months old' - Tributes to Scots actor and writer

Alan Cumming is swapping Manhattan for Pitlochry

Alan Cumming is swapping Manhattan for Pitlochry

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Alan Cumming to run Pitlochry theatre. What can we (and he) expect?