Review: Kinky Boots – The King’s Theatre, Glasgow

Presented by Royo & Curve Book by Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper Review by Mhairi Sime ★★★★ *You change the world when you change your mind.* Royo & Curve bring Harvey Fierstein’s story of acceptance, love, and absolutely fabulous shoes to the Glasgow stage with a star-studded cast and high-energy performances. It … Continue reading Review: Kinky Boots – The King’s Theatre, Glasgow

Review: Hairspray – The King’s Theatre, Glasgow

Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meeham Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman Writer by John Waters Directed by Paul Kerryson and Brenda Edwards Review by Annie Aslett Tickets from £13.00 ★★★★ “Hey there, King’s Theatre, Glasgow, don’t change that channel! ‘Cause it’s time for the 2024/25 Hairspray tour! Brought to you by … Continue reading Review: Hairspray – The King’s Theatre, Glasgow

Review: Rumpelstiltskin – Platform, Glasgow

Written by Lewis Hetherington Directed by Rosalind Sydney Set and Costume Design by Claire Halleran Review by Annie Aslett Tickets from £6.00 ★★★ This Christmas, Glasgow Kelvin College presents a great, affordable choice with their panto-lite production of Rumpelstiltskin, written by Lewis Hetherington. While not heavy on the high-camp hilarity of a proper panto, this … Continue reading Review: Rumpelstiltskin – Platform, Glasgow

Review: Aladdin – The Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice & Chad Beguelin Directed and Choreographed by Casey Nicholaw Review by Annie Aslett Tickets from £20.00 ★★★★ The touring production of Disney’s Aladdin is basically a panto with a blank chequebook. Although there are few dames (at least with speaking parts – more on this later), this … Continue reading Review: Aladdin – The Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Aladdin – Edinburgh Playhouse

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice & Chad Beguelin Directed by Casey Nicholaw Tickets from £20.00 ★★★★★ As the winds of the east collide with the setting sun of the west, Edinburgh becomes the home for a familiar but still refreshing spin on a beloved tale. Older than the sands when … Continue reading Aladdin – Edinburgh Playhouse