THE GUILTY FEMINIST, RICH HALL & SLAY Among Shows Set For Gilded Balloon 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Programme
Gilded Balloon has announced 105 new shows for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including The Guilty Feminist, Late’n’Live, and SLAY.
Scotland Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: MEDEA, Tron Theatre
Everyone knows how Jason won the Golden Fleece - everyone knows how he became a hero for all time - and everyone knows the part his wife, Medea, played in creating his legend - don't they?
Review: FLIGHT, Citizens Theatre
Vox Motus challenge theatrical conventions in their groundbreaking international hit Flight showcasing at the Citizens in Glasgow until the 7th of April.
Review: SUSIE MCCABE: COMING OF RAGE, King's Theatre
McCabe is back and she has more to say than ever.
MAYDAY From Cora Bissett & Hannah Lavery Set For National Theatre Of Scotland At Central Hall
MAYDAY, curated and directed by Cora Bissett and Hannah Lavery, will be presented by National Theatre of Scotland at Central Hall in Edinburgh.
Review: FLORA, Pavilion Theatre
In this new musical about one of Scotland's most famous daughters, Flora is a reluctant heroine caught up in the power games of the men around her, as she braves imprisonment, fame, famine, migration and war in her lifelong struggle to keep her family safe.
Assembly Festival Adds Stamptown, Jack Dee, and More
Assembly Festival has announced its next batch of shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with huge names from theatre, comedy, music, dance and more heading to Scotland’s capital this August.
DYSTOPIA 26: THE ROCK OPERA To Tour Scotland Ahead Of London Debut And Edinburgh Fringe Run
Dystopia 26: The Rock Opera will tour Scotland this April ahead of its London debut and Edinburgh Festival Fringe run.
Review: AMÉLIE at New Athenaeum Theatre
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland embraces playfulness in this quirky production of Amélie based on the 2001 French film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Theatre Royal
Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover.
John Barrowman Brings MY LIFE IN MUSICALS To Glasgow Pavilion
From the wings of the West End to the bright lights of Broadway, John Barrowman has spent more than three decades commanding stages and screens with irresistible charm and show-stopping vocals.
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Review: SUE PERKINS: THE ETERNAL SHAME OF SUE PERKINS, King's Theatre
You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy – but stand-up Sue is full of surprises.
Review: KIM BLYTHE: COWBOY, Citizens Theatre
Kim Blythe is a cowboy – not the rugged, western kind but more like a questionable tradesman.
THE MEEPLES XXX Set For Edinburgh Fringe With Puppet Cabaret From The Artists’ Workshop
THE MEEPLES XXX, a puppet cabaret by The Artists’ Workshop, will play the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
BOTTOM’S DREAM Set For Edinburgh Fringe With Immersive Take On A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
BOTTOM’S DREAM, an immersive musical adaptation of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, will play the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
An American Comedy Show THAT QUITE POSSIBLY MIGHT BE FUNNY To The British Set For Edinburgh Fringe
Brendon Lemon will present AN AMERICAN COMEDY SHOW THAT QUITE POSSIBLY MIGHT BE FUNNY TO THE BRITISH at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
LIZZY SUNSHINE To Play Drayton Arms Theatre Ahead Of Edinburgh Fringe Return
Liz Coin will present LIZZY SUNSHINE at the Drayton Arms Theatre in London before returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
HOWIE THE ROOKIE Set for April Debut at The Cockpit
The Cockpit will present the acclaimed Irish play HOWIE THE ROOKIE, starting April 24.
Review: MHAIRI BLACK: DIFFICULT SECOND ALBUM, Citizens Theatre
Following her sold-out Fringe run and a smash-hit tour, MP-turned-comedian Mhairi Black returns with her Difficult Second Album.
125 LIVE! FROM STREET TO SCREEN Now Available On Demand from Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
Perth Theatre and Concert Hall has released 125 LIVE! FROM STREET TO SCREEN on demand.
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Review: SCOTS, Pavilion Theatre
The musical history lesson no-one asked for but everyone needs! SCOTS is the story ofScotland.
Short Attention Span Theatre to Showcase New Plays in Edinburgh
Short Attention Span Theatre will present an evening of six new short plays at the Gilded Saloon in Edinburgh on April 1, 2026.
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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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) |