80s musical extravaganza Rock of Ages roars into the King's Theatre this week as a loud, raunchy and hit-filled pastiche of power ballads. The show is set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, back when Def Leppard and Whitesnake ruled the charts, big hair and glam rock costumes were a fashion trend and guys wore too much eyeliner. The five-time Tony-nominated show spawned a … [Read more...] about Review: Rock of Ages at King’s Theatre
Review: Glasgow Girls at the King’s Theatre
It has been said that People Make Glasgow, and that catchy motto has never rang truer than at the King's Theatre's latest offering - The Glasgow Girls. The musical, composed and directed by Cora Bissett, with a book by David Greig, is based on a true story about a group of pupils in Drumchapel High School back in 2005 who, along with their beloved teacher Mr Girvan, … [Read more...] about Review: Glasgow Girls at the King’s Theatre
Review: The Bodyguard at the Theatre Royal
The musical version of 90s romantic thriller The Bodyguard has returned to the Theatre Royal for a festive run until the new year. The entertaining plot features X Factor winner Alexandra Burke in the role of Rachel Marron, originally played in the movie by Whitney Houston. Rachel is a Grammy award winning singing sensation who at the height of her spectacular career finds … [Read more...] about Review: The Bodyguard at the Theatre Royal
Review: Aladdin pantomime at the King’s Theatre
As the festive season gets into full swing, the annual pantomime extravaganza at the King's Theatre has begun its run, entertaining children and adults alike as the build up to Christmas continues. Panto season at the King's is a a part of the local festive tradition and is as integral to Glasgow celebrations as a turkey dinner, Mariah Carey on the radio and the twinkling … [Read more...] about Review: Aladdin pantomime at the King’s Theatre
Review: Still Alice at the Theatre Royal
Still Alice arrived at the Theatre Royal last week, a stage adaptation of the novel by Lisa Genova and 2014 Oscar nominated film starring Julianne Moore. The heart-breaking tale stars well known television star Sharon Small as Alice Howland – a highly respected and renowned Harvard professor who is married to fellow scientist John Howland enjoying her successful life alongside … [Read more...] about Review: Still Alice at the Theatre Royal