31 January - 4 February 2023
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24 November - 10 December 2022
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8 - 12 November 2022
Ainadamar
A visually and musically arresting experience
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30 September - 8 October 2022
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25 - 28 August 2022
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20 - 22 August 2022
A Little Life
A touching beautiful story exploring the redemptive power of male friendship
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14 - 16 August 2022
Coppélia
Sexy, sassy, sci-fi rendition of classic ballet
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6 - 9 August 2022
Rusalka
Dvořák's opera wonderfully captures movement and design, but is light on aria
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25 - 28 May 2022
Reviewed at Eden Court
11 - 15 May 2022
Anything Goes
A sassy stylish production of Cole Porter's classic musical
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4 May 2022
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26 - 30 April 2022
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13 - 16 April 2022
Magic Goes Wrong
Mischief Theatre are up to their usual tricks in this slightly hit-or-miss magic variety show
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29 March - 2 April 2022
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15 - 26 March 2022
SIX
A dazzling display of talent and herstory
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8 - 13 November 2021
Dirty Dancing
A night of magical moments, mambas, and having the time of your life
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27 September - 2 October 2021
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8 - 14 August 2021
Falstaff
Roland Wood's Falstaff shines in an otherwise restrained production
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4 - 9 February 2020
SIX: The Musical
Forget history – this is her-story, where the Queens reign supreme!
Reviewed at Theatre Royal Glasgow
26 November - 1 December 2019
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14 - 23 November 2019
Tosca
Scottish Opera deliver an exhilarating night of Puccini
Reviewed at Theatre Royal Glasgow
17 - 18 October 2019
The Crucible
A sublime and enrapturing adaptation of Arthur Miller's drama
Reviewed at Edinburgh Playhouse
21 - 23 August 2019
Rite of Spring
Yang Liping's Buddhist retelling of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
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15 - 17 August 2019
Eugene Onegin
One of the most stunning productions ever put on a stage
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1 - 10 August 2019
Peter Gynt
A vanity project saved by the stellar performance at its heart
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5 - 15 June 2019
The Magic Flute
Despite the home crowd's generous applause, far from impressive.
Reviewed at Theatre Royal Glasgow
2 - 4 May 2019
Reviewed at Eden Court
5 - 6 April 2019
Pepperland
Epigrammatic Beatles homage is more about the music.
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23 March 2019
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21 March 2019
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4 - 9 March 2019
Dirty Dancing
An immensely enjoyable retelling of a beloved movie.
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26 February - 2 March 2019
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22 January - 16 February 2019
Les Misérables
Hard to quibble with a classic given just the right amount of 21st century upgrade
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20 2019 - 21 September 2018
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5 - 9 June 2018
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23 - 31 May 2018
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10 - 14 April 2018
Highland Fling
Engaging and quirky choreography that will last long in the memories of all who see it.
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5 - 7 April 2018
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22 - 24 March 2018
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8 - 30 December 2018
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28 November - 2 December 2018
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22 - 24 November 2018
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9 - 17 November 2018
Reviewed at Theatre Royal Glasgow
30 - 31 October 2018
Reviewed at Eden Court
23 - 27 October 2018
Macbeth
Despite its novel setting and soundscape, too many missed opportunities blur Rufus Norris' vision.
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16 - 20 October 2018
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2 - 13 October 2018
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16 - 18 August 2018
Xenos
Scale, splendour, desolation and phenomenal dance commemorates the First World War
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11 - 13 August 2018
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5 - 8 August 2018
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4 - 7 July 2018
Kiss Me Kate
Opera North's production of this Cole Porter classic is "too darned hot" to miss.
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18 April - 12 May 2018
War Horse
Eye-catching puppetry covers for run-of-the-mill storyline in this theatrical phenomenon.
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28 - 31 March 2018
This House
James Graham's critically acclaimed drama-comedy comes to the Festival Theatre filled with political satire and contemporary parallels.
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12 - 17 March 2018
The Play That Goes Wrong
The talented cast of performers are safe hands as Olivier award-winning show returns to Scotland.
Reviewed at King's Theatre Glasgow
3 March 2018
Flight
Disturbing piece of magical realist storytelling will stand the test of being heard over and over again.
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1 March 2018
Flight
Disturbing piece of magical realist storytelling will stand the test of being heard over and over again.
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January - 17 February 2018
Miss Saigon
Not an ounce of slack in thrilling Vietnam musical.
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20 - 25 February 2017
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9 - 30 December 2017
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15 - 25 November 2017
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10 - 11 November 2017
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7 November 2017
BalletBoyz: Fourteen Days
Four choreographers interpret the theme of balance and imbalance, and deliver in just fourteen days...
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26 - 28 October 2017
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22 September 2017
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25 - 27 August 2017
La bohème
The icing on the cake of this year's Festival.
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31 May - 10 June 2017
Reviewed at Theatre Royal Glasgow
8 April 2017
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5 April 2017
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23 - 25 March 2017
Northern Ballet
Flashes of choreographic brilliance and incredible dancing.
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14 - 15 March 2017
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11 March 2017
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9 March 2017
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7 March 2017
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14 - 18 February 2017
Rent
Tale of young artists in the midst of the New York AIDS epidemic feels disjointed
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7 - 12 February 2017
Cirque Berserk!
An eclectic mix of aerial acrobatics, motorbike madness, and comical clowning
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27 January 2017
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27 November - 3 December 2017
Legally Blonde
A powderpuff of pink and cheesiness in the unlikely setting of Harvard Law
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17 - 21 October 2017
Hedda Gabler
A few awkward moments, but a powerful performance from Lizzy Watts.
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18 - 20 August 2017
Macbeth
An ambitious production with no boundaries
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9 - 12 August 2017
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5 - 6 August 2017
Greek
Opera, but not as we know it.
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21 July - 3 August 2017
WHIST
Virtual reality experience is a confusing taste of the future.
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23 - 24 May 2017
Out Of This World
Mesmerising and emotional journey created through an impressive combination of acting, aerials, and projections.
Reviewed at Macrobert Arts Centre
21 May 2017
Remembering Fred
A feast of spectacular and mesmerising dancing from Strictly stars and a stellar supporting cast
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15 - 20 May 2017
Jane Eyre
National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic present their spectacular touring production of Jane Eyre.
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9 - 13 May 2017
The Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne in his supremacy presents a thrilling reimagining of the famous dance movie
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20 - 29 April 2017
The Addams Family
New and enjoyable chapter in the lives of America's favourite Gothic family
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30 March - 1 April 2017
Chess
Eighties musical hit makes a tactical return to the stage
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10 - 31 December 2016
Hansel & Gretel
Wonderful dancing, and great set and costume design: a real festive treat.
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1 - 3 December 2016
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30 November - 2 December 2016
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9 - 19 November 2016
The Marriage of Figaro
Scottish Opera's revival allows the beauty of Mozart's music and the humour of the plot to flourish.
Reviewed at Theatre Royal Glasgow
31 October - 5 November 2016
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5 - 16 October 2016
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4 October 2016
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27 September 2016
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24 September 2016
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25 - 28 August 2016
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18 - 20 August 2016
Scottish Ballet
A powerful, uncompromising double bill, performed meticulously.
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9 August 2016
Norma
Bellini transformed from grand opera into social realism.
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7 August 2016
Norma
Bellini transformed from grand opera into social realism.
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5 August 2016
Norma
Bellini transformed from grand opera into social realism.
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16 April 2016
Leaf by Niggle
Tolkien's allegorical tale elegantly retold by Richard Medrington
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12 - 14 August 2016
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15 September 2015
Plan B for Utopia
This first full-length work from Joan Clevillé Dance is a real joy to watch.
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23 - 27 February 2010
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Buddy
Holly's music proves durable while the story grows stale
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