Spring has supposedly sprung, and we’re now on our way to brighter days and hopefully some warmer weather! This April is jam-packed with theatre across Scotland to entertain audiences of all ages. In this article, we have gone through all of Scotland’s theatres’ programming to highlight some of the best productions on offer this month.
In Glasgow, there is, as always, a wide array of theatre on offer. Anna Whealing and Aila Swan present Island Town at The Tron (Wed 8th – Thurs 9th April). With sharp dialogue and relentless pace, this powerful three-hander asks: what happens when the world expects you to fail? Meanwhile, at The Citizens’ Theatre, the stage adaptation of Ken Loach’s harrowing I, Daniel Blake plays from Tues 7th – Sat 11th April. I, Daniel Blake, is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. Iconic tribute duo David Saffert and Jillian Snow play Liberace and Liza in the walls of Glasgow’s legendary Òran Mór on Tues 28th – Wed 29th April.
At the King’s Theatre, there is the much-anticipated arrival of The Curve and ROYO’s revival production of Legally Blonde, starring Strictly Come Dancing runner-up, Amber Davies. You can catch this feel-good musical following Elle Woods from Tues 7th until Sat 11th April 2026. Over at The Pavilion, we find another musical, but this time a Scottish romp from Tommy Burns; Glasgow Kiss The Musical. Featuring music from the likes of Simple Minds, Texas, ACDC, The Silencers and Gerry Cinnamon, this is guaranteed to be a great night out (playing Mon 13th – Sat 18th April 2026). Shine Productions brings the city’s amateur premiere of Dreamworks’ The Prince of Egypt to The Theatre Royal from Wed 8th – Sat 11th April. Based on the beloved DreamWorks film, featuring music by Stephen Schwartz, this epic production follows the journey of Moses, from his life as a prince of Egypt to his calling as the leader who will deliver his people to freedom. Scottish Ballet also visits the Theatre Royal with a revival of their critically acclaimed Starstruck. Christopher Hampson CBE, builds on a love story that mirrors the worlds of gods and mortals, juxtaposing the romantic tensions between a Star Ballerina and a Choreographer, and their mythological counterparts, Aphrodite and Zeus. Playing the Theatre Royal, from Thurs 16th – Sat 18th April 2026.
Further West, in Greenock, Jack Doherty returns as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Scots Squad) in No Apologies, playing Beacon Arts Centre Thurs 2nd April. Heading South to the Ayr Gaiety Theatre, Gilded Balloon presents The Big Comedy Roadshow on Wed 22nd April. A night with guaranteed laughs featuring Award-winning TV comedian, writer and Taskmaster Champion, Sophie Duker, Radio 4 Comedy legend Jo Caulfield, and brilliant sketch comedian Mark Black. Viral sensation and charming Glaswegian Paul Black completes the lineup with Chris Forbes, star of BBC’s Scot Squad, as host.
Meanwhile, over in Edinburgh, the Capital has a busy month ahead. National Theatre of Scotland bring The High Life to stage, featuring the original cast Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond and Patrick Ryecart. Flying into the Festival Theatre Tues 7th – Sat 11th April. Forth Children’s Theatre bring the hit musical Sister Act to Broughton High School (Wed 8th – Sat 11th April) for a new revival production featuring young people from Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. The Traverse plays host to Jess Brodie’s (nominee for the Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland St Andrews Playwriting Award 2024) new play GUSH, playing Fri 10th – Sat 25th April. Exploring self-identity, sexuality and the tension between compromise and sacrifice, GUSH considers what it means to discover what we want and dare to ask for it. One Day The Musical continues its run at the Royal Lyceum Theatre until Sun 19th April. Credited with a four-star review from Theatre Scotland, David Nicholls’ novel is adapted to stage beautifully with a stellar cast and genius creative team. West End leading ladies Rachel Tucker, Kerry Ellis, and Louise Dearman bring their concert Gravity to the Edinburgh Playhouse (Thurs 23rd April), paying homage to the trio’s past in the Olivier and Tony award-winning Wicked. Expect a night of musical theatre anthems and magic that defies gravity.
Heading up north to Dundee, you have Vanishing Point and Teater Katapult’s What I’m Here For playing Dundee Rep (Thurs 9th – Sat 11th April). Flora stands on the hospital roof, smoking. The snow falls. Her shift is over, but it won’t let her go. In fragments, she relives her overly long night shift on a chronically understaffed ward. What I’m Here For is performed in a mix of English and Danish, with all dialogue accompanied by integrated subtitles in both languages.
In Aberdeen, at Aberdeen Arts Centre you have Rona Munro’s Bold Girls presented by the Studio Theatre Group. (Wed 22nd – Fri 24th April 2026) In a world of conflict and hardship, can these ‘bold girls’ survive the harsh realities of their lives, or will the truth they hold inside tear them apart? Over at His Majesty’s Theatre you have the annual student show, a splendous parody of the best known shows and movies, with a tremendous Doric twist. This year they are gifting us with Coveactually (Wed 22nd – Sat 25th April 2026), but it’s nae jist aboot romantic love, ye ken – expect stories featurin’ best pals, faimilies, die-hard fitbaa fans, an’ a’hin in between.
In Inverness, Bard in the Botanics is bringing their production of Medea to Eden Court Theatre’s OneTouch Theatre (Sat 11th April 2026). Erased from the narrative – abandoned by her husband for a new wife and a new life – left isolated and alone in a city where she does not and cannot belong – Medea begins to plot revenge – a terrible, bloody revenge that will send a howl of rage echoing through the ages.
As you can see, Scotland’s theatre industry has a jam-packed April, make sure to get your tickes for all of these brilliant productions!
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