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24/11/2025

Have a Gander at Pantomime 2025: Aladdie with The Ayr Gaiety Cast!

Not just one, nor two or three, but four of this year's Pantomime cast were thrilled to chat with Corr Blimey about the upcoming Aladdie. Written by Fraser Boyle, co‑writer of The Gaiety’s five‑star hits Mother Goose (2024) and Cinderella (2023), Aladdie swaps the Far East for the far, far East of Ayrshire, where the Ancient McMinger Dynasty reign from Old New Cumnock Town. Into this glitter‑soaked chaos tumbles Aladdie, whose misadventures land him in more bother than he can handle without the help of his Ayrshire clan. With Princess Destiny’s heart at stake, Abanazar scheming for ultimate magical power, and Widow Twunkey battling to keep the Royal Smalls spotless for Empress Oonagh McMinger, the stage is set for a riot of magic, mischief, and mayhem....

Dive into the festive fun of Aladdie, a thrilling new pantomime filled with local humor and unexpected twists at Ayr Gaiety Theatre!

23/11/2025

Review: Gallus in Weegieland – The Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Written by Johnny McKnight Directed by Sally Reid Review by Katherine McIntyre The Tron Theatre ★★★★ The Tron’s festive panto doesn’t so much open with a bang as with a full‑blown glitter cannon. Gallus in Weegieland, Johnny McKnight’s latest slice of seasonal mischief, drags us doon the rabbit hole and straight into a Glasgow‑flavoured Wonderland where sequins are currency, tracksuits are haute couture, and leftover Blue Lagoon passes for fine dining. It’s daft, it’s dazzling, and it’s exactly the tonic for a dreich November night. A riot of colour and clash, …...

https://corrblimey.uk/2025/11/23/review-gallus-in-weegieland-the-tron-theatre-glasgow/

21/11/2025

Have a Gander at Pantomime 2025: Baltic with Jerry Taylor

With the bitter cold now gripping Scotland, Dominic Corr chats with writer, director, and Sammy Slush performer Jerry Taylor. Presented by Ginger and Jester Productions, Baltic at Cumbernauld Theatre follows brave young Elsbeth on a daring quest to rescue her brother Kai from the wicked Snow Queen Chillblane and her frosty sidekick Jack Frost. With the help of her cheeky pal Sammy the Slush, snow-stopping mammy Dame Agnes Avalunch, and a carrot-less talking snowman named Nolaff, she battles trolls, a towering Yeti, and swirling snowstorms while discovering her own magical powers....

With the bitter cold now gripping Scotland, Dominic Corr chats with writer, director, and Sammy Slush performer Jerry Taylor. Presented by Ginger and Jester Productions, Baltic at Cumbernauld Theat…

20/11/2025

'Gallus in Weegieland truly has something for everyone! We have some classic Panto tropes, a quest of self discovery, a terrifying baddie, a love story, hilarious and kooky pals you meet along the way...'

Ahead of press night tomorrow, Jorgey Scott-Learmonth, who plays Alice, speaks with Corr Blimey about Gallus in Weegieland 🃏

Runs at the Tron Theatre until January 4th

🪿 at 2025: Gallus in Wonderland

Kicking out our Pantomime coverage, Dominic Corr chats with Jorgey Scott-Learmonth, who stars as Alice in the Tron Theatre’s latest panto, as we tumble down a Glasgow pothole into WEEGIELAND—a glit…

18/11/2025

Have A Gander at Pantomime in Scotland 2025

It’s that glorious part of the year again — and no, it’s not the Festival Fringe. It’s Panto season. Pull on the heels, coat yourself in glitter and prepare the boos and cheers: familiar dames and mischievous baddies are back to lead the nation’s favourite festive bargain of slapstick, songs and crowd‑pleasing mayhem. Below is a taste of standout shows playing across Scotland in 2025; we’ll follow up soon with an Edinburgh‑specific guide and a fuller round‑up. Last winter we visited 25 pantomimes and family Christmas shows across the country, and this year we’re aiming higher — from…...

Experience the magic of Panto season in Scotland! Discover festive shows from Dumfries to the Highlands, offering fun for the whole family.

16/11/2025

La bohème - Runs at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

'Experience the magic of Scottish Opera's La Bohème at Festival Theatre, where stunning performances captivate and a classic tale of love unfolds.'

https://corrblimey.uk/2025/11/16/review-scottish-opera-la-boheme-the-festival-theatre-edinburgh/

15/11/2025

'So, if you’re ready for a night that oscillates between heartbreak and euphoria, where storytelling collides with stadium spectacle, Edinburgh Playhouse has the answer'

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Tina The Musical runs at the Edinburgh Playhouse until Novemer 22nd

HAVE A GANDER 🪿

Experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner in this vibrant musical at Edinburgh Playhouse, celebrating resilience and artistry.

15/11/2025

Written by Owen Sutcliffe Directed by Jack Nurse Review by Hunter King Traverse Theatre ★★★★ After a sold-out Fringe run, Wonder Fools’ Òran has returned to Edinburgh for a limited run at the Traverse Theatre. Immediately after trekking down the stairs to Traverse 2, the audience is transported to an eerie world with lo-fi-esque electronic music and a thick haze that lingers in the air. The story follows a teenager, Òran, played impeccably by Robbie Gordon, who must take an elevator to the underworld in hopes of rescuing his best friend, Ewan. ...

Discover the captivating world of 'Òran' at Traverse Theatre, where powerful performances tackle bullying with an unforgettable theatrical experience.

13/11/2025

Book by Rick Elice Direxted by Neil Lavin, Musical Direction by Louisa Everett Choreographed by Laura Green Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★ They’re back, and taking on the biggest diva in history. And no, it ain’t Miss Piggy. One of Edinburgh's best grassroots groups: Allegro's take on The Cher Show is a riot of sequins, swagger and sincere affection for one of pop's most defiantly singular stars. In the intimate Church Hill Theatre, director Neil Lavin shapes a production that balances crowd-pleasing spectacle with moments of real emotional clarity, resulting in an evening that feels both celebratory and thoughtfully staged....

Book by Rick Elice Directed by Louisa Everett Choreographed by Laura Green Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★ They’re back, and taking on the biggest diva in history. And no, it ain’t Miss Piggy. One of E…

13/11/2025

Kings, Queens, Paper, Dancing, and it's looking awfully loverly 🎭

Alan Cu***ng reveals their debut season for Pitlochry Festival Theatre 2026 including A History of Paper, My Fair Lady, King Leer and more.

HAVE A GANDER 🪿

Alan Cu***ng’s Inaugural Season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre Alan Cu***ng has unveiled a debut season as Artistic Director for Pitlochry Festival Theatre that reads like a love letter to theatre i…

13/11/2025

Alan Cu***ng’s Inaugural Season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre Alan Cu***ng has unveiled a debut season as Artistic Director for Pitlochry Festival Theatre that reads like a love letter to theatre itself — ambitious in scale, affectionate in memory and defiantly theatrical in taste. Timed to coincide with the company’s 75th anniversary in 2026, the programme stitches together revivals, world premières, Scottish premières and festivals, and signals a new producing partnership with Sonia Friedman Productions that promises to take Pitlochry’s work beyond the Highlands. Cu***ng frames the season as both homage and manifesto....

Alan Cu***ng’s Inaugural Season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre Alan Cu***ng has unveiled a debut season as Artistic Director for Pitlochry Festival Theatre that reads like a love letter to theatre i…

10/11/2025

Written by Agatha Christie Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff Artistic Direction by Fiona Main Review by Hunter King Threepenny Theatricals ★★★ Threepenny Theatricals performed Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d this weekend at the Church Hill Theatre, marking their second production of the year, following their May production of Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime. After a guest is apparently poisoned at a party, many fingers are pointed as all partygoers had the motive and the opportunity to murder the movie star, Marina Gregg (Fiona Main). In a classic Christie twist, the would-be murder victim is seemingly mistakenly saved by a faux pas and a spilt strawberry daiquiri....

Written by Agatha Christie Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff Artistic Direction by Fiona Main Review by Hunter King Threepenny Theatricals ★★★ Threepenny Theatricals performed Agatha Christie’s The Mirror…