Scottish Theatre Highlights: January 2023
Scottish theatre is relatively quiet in January, but there is still plenty to see this month, from old favourites to new experiments
After a sell-out tour in 2019, Scottish Ballet is bringing its stunning adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen back to Scotland. This production is choreographed by Christopher Hampson and designed by Lez Brotherston, and promises a heartwarming story for all ages (Glasgow until 8 Jan, Aberdeen 18-21 Jan, Inverness 25-28 Jan).
Capital Theatres and Barrowland Ballet are bringing more family-friendly dance to the stage with The Unexpected Gift. This dance-theatre performance is interactive and inclusive, and it is made especially for and with children ages seven to fourteen with complex needs such as autism. The Unexpected Gift explores play, curiosity, and the extraordinary potential of everyday objects (13 Jan).
This month, Traverse Theatre is offering Tam O'Shanter, Tales & Whisky in conjunction with Stolen Elephant Theatre. The show is a comic celebration of the poetry of Robert Burns, and audience members have the option to buy a dram of whisky with their ticket. Expect laughs, shivers, and great performances. (25 Jan)
For just one day this month, Platform in Glasgow is putting up the unique and exciting Bus Regulation: The Musical, which melds nostalgic musical theatre, public transit, and roller derby to examine the history of public transit provision in the Strathclyde region (28 Jan).
For those looking to stay in this month, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is hosting a special podcast series called Blaccine: First Dose. The podcast chronicles urgent conversations about vaccine uptake in the Black British community during COVID-19. The collection consists of three monologues, followed by a post-show discussion with the writers (12 Jan, 19 Jan and 26 Jan).