News
Mockingbird pulled
King’s pulls To Kill A Mockingbird as tour cancelled:
The full UK tour of To Kill A Mockingbird has been cancelled following threats of litigation from the American rights holders.
McFadden for Playhouse Priscilla
Joe McFadden to star in UK tour of Priscilla:
An “over the moon” Joe McFadden is to play the lead in the all-new production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, opening this Autumn and touring to the Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2019.
Local Hero Extends Run
Extra fortnight and full cast announced:
The world premiere production of the musical adaptation of Local Hero at the Royal Lyceum has scheduled an additional two weeks of performances as it announces full casting for the show.
Lion King Returns
Playhouse Christmas dates for Lion King:
The Lion King is to return to the Edinburgh Playhouse this December 2019, running over the Christmas period at the venue where it had its Scottish premiere six years ago.
Gray back at King’s
Andy Gray on stage at panto:
The audience at the Edinburgh King’s were treated to an emotional return to the stage of panto legend Andy Gray on Saturday night, January 12.
Doctor Dolittle Cancels
No Festival show for Dolittle:
The run of the musical Doctor Dolittle, which was scheduled to play the Festival Theatre in May, has been cancelled.
Werq the Playhouse outa this world…
Official RuPaul’s Drag Race for Playhouse:
The all new 2019 Werq The World tour of RuPaul’s Drag Race arrives in the UK in May, with the first of two Scottish dates at the Edinburgh Playhouse on May 6, returning to the Glasgow SEC on May 17.
In The Willows Open Call
Audition and Free Hip Hop Workshop:
New hip hop musical In The Willows has put out an open casting call for young dancers to join the community chorus when the show comes to the Festival Theatre in March.
Cabaret for Festival Theatre
New shows on sale for Festival, Kings & Studio:
A new tour of hit musical Cabaret, the last ever tour of the Richard Alston Dance Company and Leitheatre’s take on Cat on a Hot Tin Roof are among new shows going on sale at Capital Theatres.
King’s on the Radio
Radio Scotland Xmas Day visit to Leven Street:
Stanley Baxter, Brian Cox and Ruth Madoc will be among the living legends sharing their memories of the Grand of Lady of Leven Street with panto baddie Grant Stott on Radio Scotland on Christmas Day.
