French playwright and novelist Yasmina Reza’s satirical comedy about warring middle class parents God of Carnage plays at the Theatre Royal this week. Translated by Christopher Hampton, it has enjoyed successful runs in London and New York as well as adapted into a film Carnage which won a Cesar for Best Script. The Tony Award winning production stars Downton Abbey’s … [Read more...] about Review: God of Carnage at Theatre Royal
Review: Oor Wullie at Theatre Royal
Jings! Crivens! Help Ma Boab! Scotland’s original cheeky chappy Oor Wullie stars in a brand new musical adventure by Selladoor Productions and Dundee Rep on a tour across Scotland until March 2020. An part of Scottish life for over 80 years, Oor Wullie was voted Scotland’s Favourite Son in 2004, beating the likes of William Wallace and Robert Burns. Beginning his life as a … [Read more...] about Review: Oor Wullie at Theatre Royal
Review: Billionaire Boy at King’s Theatre
Billionaire Boy by British comedian and Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams is the latest of his successful novels to be transformed into a live stage show, currently touring the UK until November 2020. Hailed by critics as a modern day Roald Dahl, Walliams wacky and altogether original stories made him the UK’s biggest selling author in 2017 and 2018. With his … [Read more...] about Review: Billionaire Boy at King’s Theatre
Talk of the Town: The Start of Another Exciting Year for Theatre in Glasgow
There's big productions of Mamma Mia!, The King and I, Once the Musical and the Glasgow debut for Les Miserables ahead of us as we begin a busy year for theatres in the city. From Opera to new stage plays, comedies to thrilling drama, each month will bring new opportunities for a night out in one of the city's venues. Here's a selection of what is coming up as we start the … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: The Start of Another Exciting Year for Theatre in Glasgow
Review: We Will Rock You at the Theatre Royal
If you are looking for an alternative to the usual festivities this Christmas, We Will Rock You thunders into the Theatre Royal for an extended run over the holidays- a jukebox musical inspired by Queen and the songs that defined a rock generation. Almost two decades since its premiere, the 15th longest running West End Musical closed in 2012. However it has remained … [Read more...] about Review: We Will Rock You at the Theatre Royal