Weans In The Wood

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A production that rings with laughter and passion, possessing plenty of brains, sass, and raucous amounts of cheer and mirth” Corr Blimey
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A glowing homage to McKnight’s two decades of trailblazing magic in Stirling Stella.” Braw Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Panto perfection… an upbeat, joyous, family friendly feast. It’s Scottish panto at it’s very best from the undisputed master of the genre” Lisa In The Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The epitome of panto, with huge laughs not just between characters, but enough banter with the audience your sides will start splitting” Theatre and Tonic
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A hugely entertaining night out” The Herald
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Truly unforgettable, in more ways than I can safely describe” The Scotsman
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “McKnight’s reputation and his ‘speaking truth to power’ approach shines through in this uproarious production that proudly continues to subvert the panto norm.” Must See Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A lively, superbly tuneful, and funny fairytale adventure.” QR Review

Written, Directed and Starring Johnny McKnight
Composition and Musical Direction by Alan Penman
Set Design by Karen Tennant | Costume Design by Jennie Loof

Macrobert Arts Centre 26th November 2025 – 3rd January 2026 -Book tickets here

Hans is failing badly at Magic Merlina’s School for Magical Minors.

Headmistress Merlina and best pal Gretel have tried everything but it looks like there’s mair chance of Hans appearing in the Love Island Class of ’26 than passing those Nat 5’s. And just when the magic community thinks things can’t get worse – shock horror – feral forest fooligan Red Riding Hood robs the school of all their power, leaving the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham to run amok with their band of evil minions. 
 
Can Hans and Gretel stop the pantosphere turning into a deep well of despairing misery and agony (like waiting in the Primark queue on a Saturday afternoon)? Can Red Riding Hood restore power back to Stirling Stella?  Will Merlina catch the eye of any hot single uncles in the audience and get their happy ever after?  

There’s only one way to find out my wee Chookies… grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza…