ULYSSES OF SCRANTON to Have UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Scranton Fringe, in collaboration with New Vintage Ensemble, has announced the UK premiere of Ulysses of Scranton at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 in Scotland.
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The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
WIESENTHAL To Play Wilton’s Music Hall This September
WIESENTHAL, the solo play by Tom Dugan, will run at Wilton’s Music Hall in London this September.
Review: JOY, Oran Mor
Joy, a self-identified spinster librarian, is sad most of the time.
Lung Ha Theatre Company and Curious Seed to Debut THE TABLE in Collaboration with Lyra
Building upon the acclaimed 2019 collaboration We Are All Just Little Creatures, Curious Seed and Lung Ha Theatre Company (in association with Lyra) join forces again to present The Table, a devised physical theatre performance.
Aberdeen Magical Society Celebrates Centenary With Fundraising Shows For Save Aberdeen Arts Centre Campaign
The Aberdeen Magical Society will present '100 Years of Magic' on September 4-5, 2026, at the Aberdeen Arts Centre, celebrating a century of magical entertainment.
Third Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the third round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Sir Billy Connolly Award Shortlist Announced in GICF's Opening Days
This year's winner will join previous recipients Janey Godley (2023), Susie McCabe (2024) and Rosco McClelland (2025).
Review: THE TRIALS, Tron Theatre
The not-too-distant future.
Programme Revealed For The Return Of Rep Stripped Festival
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced the full performance programme for their multi-genre festival of new works, Rep Stripped Festival, which returns for its third edition.
Connor Burns’ GALLUS to Livestream from King’s Theatre Glasgow
Connor Burns, a rising star in Scottish comedy, will present his full-length comedy special, GALLUS, in a live stream from Glasgow's King's Theatre.
Review: ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh
Emma walks into Dexter's life on the night of their graduation.
Lead Cast Announced For ONCE At Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch and Wild Rose), the uplifting and moving new production will run at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 23 May- 27 June.
Review: WOMAN IN MIND, Theatre Royal
Directed by Michael Longhurst (Constellations, Caroline or Change, and former Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse) this spellbinding revival explores one woman’s fractured reality with heart and humour.
Full Cast Announced for STAND & DELIVER at National Theatre of Scotland
45 years on from the legendary occupation of the Lee Jeans Factory in Greenock, Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In tells a powerful and personal story of political resistance, workers' determination and lifelong female solidarity and friendship.
Review: THE SWANSONG, Oran Mor
A desperate young woman and a smooth-talking swan go on an extraordinary flight across Edinburgh’s starlit city skies and pulsing basement bars in this uplifting new musical featuring original songs, and live music on stage with Dale Parker on piano, and musician Rachel Duns (Scottish Jazz Awards
Edinburgh International Festival Reveals Programme Highlights
Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.
DAUGHTERS OF PERSIA Showcases Iranian Women's Stories Through Music
Daughters of Persia is a new evening of music and words, created by British pianist Margaret Fingerhut and rising Iranian composer Farhad Poupel, which weaves together the stories of women from Iranian history and literature.
Interactive Gameshow-Play (NO) REFUNDS Returns to Edinburgh Fringe
Do you have what it takes to handle the demands of stardom, and walk away with a full refund for your ticket this Fringe? Join For the Fun, in their interactive gameshow-play (No) Refunds.
Max Davidson Returns to Edinburgh Fringe with Interactive Show STRANGERS
Magician and mentalist Max Davidson is set to make his return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, with his solo show Strangers.
Riki Lindhome Brings DEAD INSIDE To Soho Theatre
Actor, comedian, and songwriter Riki Lindhome will bring her Edinburgh Fringe hit DEAD INSIDE to Soho Theatre for a three-week run in the venue’s Main House.
Second Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
The Pavilion Theatre Celebrates Scottish Talent With Homegrown Shows
The heart of Scottish theatre beats proudly this year at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.
Review: THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR, Glasgow Film Festival
Glenn McQuaid’s pitch-perfect ode to high melodrama and the sci-fi/horror mash-up, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, meets the Universal Monsterverse in a uniquely camp sci-fi horror comedy.
Review: THE LEGEND OF DAVIE MCKENZIE, Oran Mor
A darkly funny comedy about an incarcerated man who does whatever he can to honour his late pal and make him a legend.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns for a UK tour.
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Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/29) |
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Elvis in Chaos Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street (8/07-8/15) |
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Racists, Recessions and Revolutions ZOO (Playground 3) (8/07-8/30) |
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One Hour Wedding Underbelly (The Friesian) (8/05-8/23) |
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Remember, Remember! Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) (8/05-8/30) |
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Shamilton! The Improvised Hip Hop Musical Assembly George Square Studios - One (8/05-8/30) |
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Baby Wants Candy Assembly George Square Studios - One (8/05-8/30) |
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A STAN IS BORN! – Encore Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/06-8/16) |
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Rollers Forever King's Theatre (10/27-10/31) |
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Collaborator Pleasance at EICC (Pentland) (8/06-8/22) |