Hit Scottish TV Comedy Returns as Musical 30 Years On

What is The High Life starring Alan Cumming as it returns for stage musical?

From the cast to when the BBC TV sitcom aired, here is everything you need to know about The High Life starring Alan Cumming as it returns for a stage musical.

Hit Scottish TV comedy returns as musical 30 years on

Alan Cumming to reprise iconic High Life role in major new 'unashamedly Scottish' musical 'romp'

The new play involving Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson comes 30 years after the cult TV comedy series was originally aired.

The High Life – The Musical Takes Flight in 2026

New musical announced – touring in Spring 2026, based on the legendary 1990’s TV show. The High Life reunites Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson with original cast members Siobhan Redmond and Patrick Ryecart Acclaimed artists join the creative team including writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton The first production announced, for the National Theatre of Scotland’s 20th anniversary programme in 2026. National Theatre of Scotland and Dund…

Alan Cumming Will Lead Scotland Tour of THE HIGH LIFE Musical

A new musical based on the 1990s television series The High Life will embark on a Scotland-wide tour in spring 2026. Previews will begin at Dundee Rep Theatre on March 28, before performances at His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen, the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh, Eden Court Theatre in Inverness and the King’s Theatre in Glasgow, concluding on May 16. The production reunites the show’s original cast: Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Siobhan Redmond …

The High Life – The Musical Takes Flight in 2026 - Fairy Powered Productions

Siobhan Redmond, Forbes Masson, Alan Cumming and Patrick Ryecart in The High Life. Original series available to stream on BBC iPlayer. New musical announced – touring in Spring 2026, based on the legendary 1990’s TV show. The High Life reunites Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson with original cast members Siobhan Redmond and Patrick Ryecart Acclaimed artists join the creative team including writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton The firs…