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Neil Cooper

Herald Scotland

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If a theatre is subsidised by Scottish taxpayers its shows need to be open to all

If a theatre is subsidised by Scottish taxpayers its shows need to be open to all

The decision by Pitlochry Festival Theatre and its assorted producing partners not to allow critics to review brand new musical, Ceilidh, during its...

07.10.2026 30

Herald Scotland

Neil Cooper

Cool and arty Glasgow is dying before our eyes - here's why its demise is happening

Trongate 103, once heralded as a publicly backed haven for Glasgow’s grassroots art scene, is facing turmoil as its cultural tenants report...

03.03.2026 20

Herald Scotland

Neil Cooper

Forget Edinburgh Festivals for a moment, closure of this Glasgow theatre is a tragedy

The last week has seen the sudden closure of one of Scotland’s most important arts venues. No, not the CCA, which had been an accident waiting to...

12.02.2026 30

Herald Scotland

Neil Cooper

Like a Scandi-noir thriller, this eerie theatre show takes no prisoners

Theatre: Let the Right One In, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, Neil Cooper, Four stars Blood is a lot thicker than water for Oskar and his...

01.11.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Neil Cooper