Dreamgirls is in Glasgow as part of its first ever UK tour, fresh off a highly popular run in the West End. Based on the successes of Motown acts such as the Supremes, Dreamgirls follows the music group the ‘Dreamettes’ made up of Effie, Deena and Lorrell, how they climb their way to stardom and all the drama along the way, including relationships and conflict over who will … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Dreamgirls at the King’s Theatre
Talk of the Town: Cluedo at the Theatre Royal
Cluedo, the play based on the classic board game, opened in Glasgow this week. The tour marks the play’s UK premiere, after being based on a US production, which was in turn based on the classic film ‘Clue’ This highly entertaining play follows the instantly recognisable characters from the board game: Miss Scarlett (Michelle Collins), Professor Plum (Daniel Casey), Colonel … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Cluedo at the Theatre Royal
Talk of the Town: Joseph at the King’s and Six at the Theatre Royal
Theatreland continues to spring back to life with two of the biggest touring productions in the world arriving in Glasgow. A blockbuster summer for stage shows is underway. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The acclaimed London Palladium production comes to Glasgow, starring Linzi Hateley, Jac Yarrow and Jason Donovan. Joseph, with music by Andrew Lloyd … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Joseph at the King’s and Six at the Theatre Royal
Mamma Mia returns to Glasgow at the King’s Theatre
Mamma Mia, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA returns to the King’s Theatre until Saturday 11 June. Watched by over 65 million people in more than 450 cities and with a highly successful movie adaption and sequel, the show, powered by the music of the Swedish pop supergroup, has become a cultural phenomenon in its own right. The story follows Sophie Sheridan, … [Read more...] about Mamma Mia returns to Glasgow at the King’s Theatre
Talk of the Town: Waitress at the King’s Theatre
Smash hit Broadway musical Waitress is at the King’s Theatre until 19 April, following a successful run on the the West End. Based on the 2007 movie of the same name, Waitress follows Jenna (played by Chelsea Halfpenny), a diner worker and expert pie-maker who is unhappy in her relationship with her husband. When she falls pregnant, she finds happiness again with the help of … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Waitress at the King’s Theatre