House of Oz Reveals 2026 Edinburgh Season Lineup
This year’s program reflects the ambition of Australia’s creative output, spanning everything from contemporary circus and physical theatre to comedy, drama, music and immersive experiences.
Scotland Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
SHALL ROGER CASEMENT HANG? Will Come to the Hill Street Theatre Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Union Theatre will make its theatrical debut with Peter Arnott's SHALL ROGER CASEMENT HANG?, a dramatisation of Irish Nationalist Roger Casement's arrest and interrogation, performed at Hill Street Theatre.
2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland shortlists announced
The shortlists for the 2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland which have been released today, Thursday May 7
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN Will Make Scottish Premiere at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Scottish theatre artist Sharron Devine's one-on-one multi-sensory experience THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN will have its Scottish première at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Explorers Garden as part of Alan Cumming's inaugural season as Artistic Director.
Joel Bray's DADDY Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe in August
Choreographer and dancer Joel Bray will make his UK debut with his autobiographical sugar-coated confessional, Daddy.
THE JOLLY FISHERMAN Will Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Underbelly
Kick It Anywhere, the company behind sell-out hit Brixton Calling, will present THE JOLLY FISHERMAN at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Underbelly George Square, starring Alex Hill and Olivier-nominated Jonny Khan.
B48Y CRASH LANDS ON EARTH Brings Melbourne Fringe Clown Hit to Edinburgh Fringe
Lukas Meintjes brings B48Y CRASH LANDS ON EARTH to Edinburgh's Assembly George Square Studios following sell-out runs at Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe, where it was nominated for Best Comedy.
Imogen Andrews' THE UNLIKEABLE WORMS To Make Edinburgh Fringe
Online sketch comedian Imogen Andrews will make her debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with THE UNLIKEABLE WORMS.
CHUNKY JEWELLERY By Scotland's Barrowland Ballet to Embark On International Tour
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase, Chunky Jewellery will tour to the Open the Door International Festival and more.
Tickets Now Available For Grid Iron's Production of Andrew O'Hagan's MAYFLIES
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the award-winning Fringe favourites Grid Iron will present the world premiere of Mayflies, a site-specific adaptation of Andrew O'Hagan's best-selling novel.
Kate Smurthwaite To Write A New Show Everyday for Edinburgh Fringe
Kate Smurthwaite is going to write 20 completely different shows, one a day, each written in 24 hours, for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
Awkward Prods announced a new solo show inspired by a real-life homophobic attack on performer Linus Karp in Soho.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
Julian Clary Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe After 17 Years With FULLY DILATED
Julian Clary will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time in 17 years with FULLY DILATED, a limited ten-show run at Assembly Rooms' Music Hall, promising intimate revelations and his signature camp comedy.
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.
THE DISTANCE World Premiere Set for Edinburgh Fringe
THE DISTANCE, a new solo show written and performed by former Team GB runner Ben Norris, will have its world premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, produced by the teams behind SIX THE MUSICAL and CHOIR OF MAN.
KIRSTY MANN: CORPSE Will Present World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
KIRSTY MANN: CORPSE, a solo show blending comedy and horror based on a true haunting, will present its fully-realized world premiere at Summerhall after winning Best Theatre at Adelaide Fringe.
ROLEPLAY by Hannah Reilly World Premiere Set for Edinburgh Fringe
Francesca Moody Productions and Global Creatures announced the world premiere of ROLEPLAY, a one-woman comedy-thriller written and performed by Hannah Reilly, directed by Paige Rattray, at Summerhall during the Edinburgh Fringe.
THE PLOT To Have World Premiere At Edinburgh Fringe
theatregoose will present the world premiere of THE PLOT at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Chris Cantrill Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe With REWILDING
Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Chris Cantrill (SNL UK, Icklewick FM) returns with the follow-up to 2024's critically acclaimed, sold-out Easily Swayed.
Edinburgh’s Winter Festival Delivers Record £241m Economic Impact
Edinburgh's Winter Festival generated a record £241m economic impact, with over 2.
Revival of MY ROMANTIC HISTORY Will Come to the Tron Theatre
Tron Theatre Company announced a revival of MY ROMANTIC HISTORY, D.
Book Review: KIDS, WAIT TILL YOU HEAR THIS! MY MEMOIR by Liza Minnelli, Michael Feinstein, Josh Getlin, Heidi Evans
Even 400 pages or more cannot contain whole life, nor the personality
Gilded Balloon Reveals 88 New Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Shows
Gilded Balloon announced a third wave of 88 shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring comedy, theatre, musicals and family programming across Teviot, Patter House and other city venues.
Sh!t Theatre's EVITA TOO Will Make Edinburgh Fringe Premiere at ZOO Southside
Sh!t Theatre's EVITA TOO, a mega musical about Isabel Perón, will make its Edinburgh Fringe premiere at ZOO Southside's Main House, following a sold-out run at the Southbank Centre's Purcell Room.
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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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Roomies Underbelly (Jersey) (8/05-8/31) |
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Friendliest Gilded Balloon (The Nook) (8/08-8/31) |
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Operotica: Lovers in Every Lifetime Underbelly Bristo Square (8/05-8/30) |
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Remember, Remember! Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) (8/05-8/30) |
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Father, Away She Goes Zoo (Playground 1) (8/07-8/30) |
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Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years The Stand 1 (8/05-8/30) |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Alhambra Theatre (10/07-10/10) |
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One Hour Wedding Underbelly (The Friesian) (8/05-8/23) |