THE ABBEY THEATRE CLUB

by Mary Baillie - January 28, 2025

Hairspray returns with charm to the Kings Theatre in Glasgow this week. The classic musical follows Tracy Turnblad, an ambitious teen with big dreams of dancing on TV and tackle racial segregation in 1960s Baltimore....

by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 27, 2025

Following the huge two night sell-out success of 2024’s Songs Of Modern Scotland, Roaming Roots Revue returns to recreate some legendary moments from some of Britain’s most iconic songwriters and bands ever....

by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 27, 2025

Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs....

by Mary Baillie - January 27, 2025

Arin Arbus's bold reimagining of The Merchant of Venice trades Venetian canals for tech bro skyscrapers in a near-future America dominated by corporate giants. Presented by New York-based TFANA (Theatre For A New Audience), the production’s corrosive bigotry and blinding vengeance feel eerily famili...

by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 24, 2025

Hailing from Stornoway, this trio—Innes, Uilly, and Boydie—began playing tunes for their pets in a humble home jam session, only to create something entirely unique. Their lyrics may not make sense to the average listener, but that's the charm of Peat & Diesel—relatable only to those of a 'special b...

by Cheryl Markosky - January 22, 2025

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a first-rate cast in a raw, visceral, brutal and ultimately hopeful show filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London....

by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 18, 2025

Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her 'both a songwriter and a poet (who) sings as beautifully as she writes,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville B...

by Mary Baillie - January 13, 2025

The North East’s adult pantomime sashayed into Glasgow with its latest saucy spectacle: Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens. Overflowing with cheeky innuendos, this one isn’t for the prudish of heart....

by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 19, 2024

Christmas by Candlelight is a two night festive extravaganza staged by JM Theatricals at 18 Candleriggs. Led by John McGlone, a cast of professional singers and an ensemble choir perform Christmas classics in the cosy setting of 18 Candleriggs. ...

by Mary Baillie - December 19, 2024

Author Paul Tinto performed his original work 'Trouble in Spiritland' as a work-in-progress show at the Traverse this week. Adapted from the mythic epic poem of the same name, Tinto's theatrical spoken-word presentation delves into difficult themes including the wealth divide, capitalist corruption,...