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A rich, poetic tale full of ambiguity and suspense, The Last Witch reimagines the true story of the alleged Witch of Dornoch. Could Janet Horne really cure beasts, summon the wind and charm fish out of the sea? Or was she simply able to make others think she could? Did she actually practise witchcraft? Or was she simply a free-thinking woman, ahead of her time?

Come and Play! Festival organisers launched the Big Burns Supper 2019 festival programme with a warm invitation to audiences old and new from near and far to join them alongside a host of top Scottish and international artists for the biggest contemporary celebration of Scotland's national poet in town he called home, Dumfries.

Written by Olivier award winner Jon Brittain (Rotterdam & Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho) with music by Matthew Floyd Jones (Frisky and Mannish) prepare for a hilarious cabaret musical about depression that explains how it's OK to not be OK.

Paddy's: A New Music for an Old Market. The iconic Glasgow flea market is brought back to life in this new re - telling of life in Glasgow's most famous Lane. All of the banter, all of the bargains

Based around the marriage of a Zimbabwean Chief Sabelo to his Scottish bride Joanne, Shona The Musical chronicles the couples' resilience against xenophobic, corrupt politicians and officials bringing turmoil to the whole population - both black and white.

FULL-LENGTH THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES BRIGHTMAN'S NEW MUSIC FROM THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ALBUM 'HYMN' WITH EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES CONTENT

One of Scotland's most exciting theatre companies has announced dates for a new play about Glasgow's incredibly controversial Paddy's Market. Set for 4 shows across 3 days in October, Tram Direct will explore the contentious story of the market and the lives of the hawkers (traders) who worked there.

Ballyturk is Enda Walsh's moving meditation on the brevity of our existence - a mundane village with echoes of Dylan Thomas's Llareggub in Under Milk Wood, viewed through a Truman Show style filter of confined artificiality. Explosions both literal and imagined, music and exhilarating physical comedy punctuate beautifully poetic renderings of life in the type of small town we have all visited, and, more likely, lived in. The result is exuberant, surreal, funny and gut-wrenchingly sad.

Alice Howland is stubborn, clever and driven - a professional at the top of her game. But, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 50, she is compelled to confront her new reality and draw on her resilience to remain independent for as long as possible.

Switzerland native Bastian Baker has managed to secure himself quite the gig- a worldwide tour with Canadian superstar Shania Twain.

Award-winning U.S. comedian David Cross brings his new show Oh Come On to Manchester, London and Glasgow after a 46 date tour of America.

The Lost Disc is a riotous quest for the holy grail of recorded music. Part gig, part play, part comedy show it showcases an alternative history of popular music and is strumming its way to the Soho Theatre stage from 8th-27th October 2018.

Rachel Parris, the star of BBC's Mash Report, has today announced an extra date to her extensive UK headline tour of "It's Fun To Pretend".

The hugely romantic Cyrano de Bergerac is given a Caledonian heart in a new production of Edwin Morgan's Scots translation that's brimming with Glaswegian patter. This production receives the classic Dominic Hill treatment (The Rivals, The Libertine), with stunning costumes from Scots fashion designer Pam Hogg and design from Tom Piper that's sure to embody a truly Scottish celebration.

Tackling Theresa May, Melania Trump, and Nicola Sturgeon, plus more of the world's leading ladies, lip-sync sensation Ripley pushes the boundaries of drag, pop and politics.

Drag Superstar, Jonny Woo and Olivier Award-winning composer, Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer The Opera) bring you this sequin-spangled musical ripped straight from the headlines. With a star-studded cast of top Fringe talent, including Jayde Adams as Boris Johnson, this glittering musical satire packs big laughs and emotional punch. In or out? There's a hell of a lot to sing about.

A funny, painfully honest new play about growing up gay in the 80s. School bullies. Heartache. Dancing to Eurythmics and The Smiths on your Walkman to stay alive.

BWW catches up with Yianni Agisilaou to chat about bringing I, Human to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Briefs are back with a brand-new show. They've come from the future to test the limits of masculinity and decency with their iconic brand of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy. Expect interstellar aerials, incredible artistry, sharp social commentary and warp-speed strippers from outer space. Prepare yourselves for a close encounter.

This summer, four of West End's leading ladies take residence in McEwan Hall - Janie Dee, Danielle Hope, Ria Jones and Claire Sweeney. Each night a different star will take centre stage to perform songs from smash-hit West End and Broadway musicals and iconic movies. Share in the highs and lows of their lives on and off stage, hear how they took the spotlight and let their voices soar! Our leading lady will entertain and delight, with renditions of her favourite numbers and anecdotes from the wings.