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Hit musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors is back, and bringing everyone's favourite carnivorous plant to the King's Theatre Glasgow from Monday 14 until Saturday 19 November 2016 as part of a major new UK Tour. 

Direct from London's West End, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world's greatest entertainer. Join us on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael's 45 year musical history. You will experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast play homage to Jackson's legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion, this is a show that you will never forget.

A round-up of theatre at venues throughout Glasgow for the week beginning 18/04.

This sequel sees the girls return for a bootylicious and bolshy night out! Featuring songs from the sixties to the modern day - I'm Every Woman, Lady Marmalade, Girls Just Want to Have Fun and many more.

One of Scotland's best-loved artists, the incomparable Alan Cumming takes up residence in The Hub for the month of August, where he dispenses seductive songs and intimate stories (almost) nightly.

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue reports on her time on the red carpet for the 2016 Olivier Awards!

Based on the smash-hit movie, the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of.

Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart warming friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom Oakley. All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London.

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue names her top picks for the 2016 Oliviers Awards.

Five guys wait on stage. Each one has cerebral palsy - the way they stand and move is a dead giveaway. Purposeless Movements is a new theatre work from Birds of Paradise Theatre Company by Robert Softley, creator of international smash hit show If These Spasms Could Speak and co-creator of the hilarious Wendy Hoose.

This glittering production of one of the greatest plays of all time, includes Olivier Award nominated TV and stage star TOM CHAMBERS (star of Top Hat the musical and Strictly Come Dancing winner) as the lovable and charming Elyot and Laura Rogers (Tipping the Velvet) as the unconventional and vivacious Amanda. Also starring Charlotte Ritchie (Call the Midwife, Fresh Meat and Siblings) and Richard Teverson (Downton Abbey).

After his long-term gay relationship breaks down, John unexpectedly meets a woman with whom he discovers new pleasures and excitement. With the ex-boyfriend preening and strutting in the background, and his new girlfriend uncovering a whole different side to his personality, John is increasingly wracked with guilt and indecision about who he is and what he wants.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie's search…

With a stellar West End line-up to include Rachael Wooding, Jacqui Scott, Oliver Tompsett and Scott Davies, accompanied by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and City of Glasgow Chorus, all under the expert Musical Direction of Roderick Dunk.

BWW:UK reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top theatre shows coming in 2016.

BWW:UK reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue lists her best and worst theatre experiences of 2015!

Making his long-awaited return to the panto stage is Scottish comedy legend Gregor Fisher (Rab C. Nesbitt) as haphazard Hector the Henchman. He's behind you! King's favourite Des Clarke (Capital FM) takes on the role of lovable Muddles and dishing out the dastardly orders with a big slice of jealousy as the Wicked Queen is Juliet Cadzow (Balamory).

Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide.

The nation's favourite Strictly Come Dancing stars in their ultimate farewell show. Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance 'Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever show.

Pam Ann's caustic wit knows no boundaries so fasten your seat belts and prepare for take-off. Fearless about engaging in controversy, she deftly navigates the flying taboos, stereotypes, and cultural differences that even the boldest of other comedians rarely broach.