Four Bold Productions Heading to His Majesty’s in 2026
Comedy, crime, dance and drama all take the stage in Aberdeen next year.
Theatre fans in Aberdeen can expect some major stories on stage in 2026. Four touring productions will bring strong casts, distinctive styles and a few surprises to His Majesty’s Theatre.
Leading the line-up is The Shawshank Redemption, adapted from Stephen King’s novella. It stars Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe and Bill Ward, and follows Andy Dufresne as he navigates the brutal confines of Shawshank prison. The show runs from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 April. It has been praised for keeping things sharp and emotionally close, balancing dark themes with powerful but gentle moments.
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A low-key history lesson with guts
Horrible Histories returns with two shows covering the Tudors and Ancient Egypt, running from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 July. If you’ve never seen it live, expect a lot of mischief. These fast-paced productions bring grisly facts to life with humour, chaos and a few unexpected moments like a Spanish Armada sailing into the stalls. It’s clever, silly, and somehow educational.
MÁM, a dance-theatre work from choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan, brings something very different. Featuring Irish concertina player Cormac Begley and contemporary ensemble s t a r g a z e, the show blends traditional and experimental forms. With 12 dancers on stage and live music throughout, it’s a visceral piece that pulls from the West Kerry landscape. MÁM comes to Aberdeen for two nights only, from Friday 27 to Saturday 28 February.
Poirot boards again
Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile comes to Aberdeen from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 February. Mark Hadfield leads as Hercule Poirot, joined by Glynis Barber and Bob Barrett — both with previous Christie credits. The plot is classic fare: a cruise turns deadly, secrets surface, and Poirot picks them apart one by one.
Between the return of Horrible Histories and the boldness of MÁM, it’s great to see there’s a willingness to lean into variety without losing quality. Whether you want a crime mystery, a dance odyssey, or a blast of history with jokes, it’s all there. Tickets are available online or through the box office.
