Harriet Braine Brings Feminist Musical Comedy To Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2019
Appearing at The Gilded Ballon: Old Tollbooth Market between July 31 and August25, Harriet Braine's third solo show, Les Admirables is a historical feminist coming-of-age musical comedy show. Harriet brings forth a team of rebellious women from the history of science to help her wage a battle against ignorance, patriarchy and her inner demons. She also looks back over her career as a performer - from school plays to now - presenting her achievements alongside those of renowned inventors, healers and technological pioneers. Or, as Harriet puts it: 'Bold move, idiot.'
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2019
Appearing at The Gilded Ballon: Old Tollbooth Market between July 31 and August25, Harriet Braine's third solo show, Les Admirables is a historical feminist coming-of-age musical comedy show. Harriet brings forth a team of rebellious women from the history of science to help her wage a battle against ignorance, patriarchy and her inner demons. She also looks back over her career as a performer - from school plays to now - presenting her achievements alongside those of renowned inventors, healers and technological pioneers. Or, as Harriet puts it: 'Bold move, idiot.'
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Ceri Boyd - May 23, 2019
The latest UK tour of Eleanor Bergstein's 'Dirty Dancing' is brought to life using refreshing staging but with the nostalgic feel of the 1987 classic movie.
by Ceri Boyd - May 23, 2019
The latest UK tour of Eleanor Bergstein's 'Dirty Dancing' is brought to life using refreshing staging but with the nostalgic feel of the 1987 classic movie.
EdFest.com Brings World-Class Performances to This Year's Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
Today (Wed 22 May) EdFest.com, a partnership between Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance and Underbelly celebrates twelve years of working together, with the launch of its new programme for 2019.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
Today (Wed 22 May) EdFest.com, a partnership between Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance and Underbelly celebrates twelve years of working together, with the launch of its new programme for 2019.
Joe Bor Brings The Story Of Architect Walter Bor And Actor Herbert Lom To The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Between 1-25 August at Laughing Horse venue Espionage in Edinburgh, award-winning comedian Joe Bor tells the story of the friendship between his grandad - world-renowned town planner Walter Bor - and his grandad's best friend - world-renowned comedy actor Herbert Lom - and their journey from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia to the UK.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Between 1-25 August at Laughing Horse venue Espionage in Edinburgh, award-winning comedian Joe Bor tells the story of the friendship between his grandad - world-renowned town planner Walter Bor - and his grandad's best friend - world-renowned comedy actor Herbert Lom - and their journey from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia to the UK.
AMERICAN IDIOT Comes to The King's
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Green Day's American Idiot returns to the King's next week as part of a special 10th anniversary tour.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Green Day's American Idiot returns to the King's next week as part of a special 10th anniversary tour.
OF MICE AND MEN Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Of Mice and Men is the compelling story of two outsiders striving to find their place in an unforgiving world. Drifters in search of work, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except each other and a dream, a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Their hopes are doomed, as Lennie struggling against extreme cruelty and feelings of jealousy becomes a victim of his own strength.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Of Mice and Men is the compelling story of two outsiders striving to find their place in an unforgiving world. Drifters in search of work, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except each other and a dream, a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Their hopes are doomed, as Lennie struggling against extreme cruelty and feelings of jealousy becomes a victim of his own strength.
Gravity & Other Myths Bring BACKBONE To Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Backbone, the third touring production from world-leading contemporary circus company Gravity & Other Myths (GOM), makes its Scottish debut at Underbelly's majestic McEwan Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe following more than 170 shows in 18 countries since its premiere at the Adelaide Festival in 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Backbone, the third touring production from world-leading contemporary circus company Gravity & Other Myths (GOM), makes its Scottish debut at Underbelly's majestic McEwan Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe following more than 170 shows in 18 countries since its premiere at the Adelaide Festival in 2017.
A VERY BRITISH LESBIAN Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Fional Goodwin's religion, family and country urge her to be straight. Ms. Goodwin, however, has other urges that involve rescuing pretty maidens. Forgive her father for she has sinned...
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Fional Goodwin's religion, family and country urge her to be straight. Ms. Goodwin, however, has other urges that involve rescuing pretty maidens. Forgive her father for she has sinned...
The Mousetrap Returns to Edinburgh
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 20, 2019
The Mousetrap, the legendary whodunnit from Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, returns to Edinburgh, the city of the crime thriller by popular demand. Starring Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses) as Mrs Boyle.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 20, 2019
The Mousetrap, the legendary whodunnit from Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, returns to Edinburgh, the city of the crime thriller by popular demand. Starring Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses) as Mrs Boyle.
One-Man Friends Show FRIEND Comes To Edinburgh Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
The entirety of cult sitcom Friends - all 10 seasons and 236 episodes - in just one hour! The Edinburgh Fringe will host the world premiere of this new solo show from acclaimed comic actor Brendan Murphy, reimagining the TV classic through the eyes of barista Gunther, who will welcome audiences to a specially created coffee shop venue at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
The entirety of cult sitcom Friends - all 10 seasons and 236 episodes - in just one hour! The Edinburgh Fringe will host the world premiere of this new solo show from acclaimed comic actor Brendan Murphy, reimagining the TV classic through the eyes of barista Gunther, who will welcome audiences to a specially created coffee shop venue at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
Brian Catling Resurrects Historical Scottish Figure In First-Ever Play At Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
Critically acclaimed RA sculptor, poet, novelist, film maker, academician and performance artist Brian Catling will bring his first-ever play Resurrecting Bobby Awl to Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 31st July to 25th August at 4pm at Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
Critically acclaimed RA sculptor, poet, novelist, film maker, academician and performance artist Brian Catling will bring his first-ever play Resurrecting Bobby Awl to Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 31st July to 25th August at 4pm at Summerhall, Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
Irish Live Performance Company ONE TWO, ONE TWO Heads To Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
One Two, One Two have announced that they will debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with their award-winning, box office hit, Everything I Do, at Summerhall from 31 July until 25 August 2019.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
One Two, One Two have announced that they will debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with their award-winning, box office hit, Everything I Do, at Summerhall from 31 July until 25 August 2019.
The Who Drummer, Keith Moon Comes To Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
A living legend during his lifetime, Keith Moon still stands as the pinnacle of rock-star extremism- both in life and music. Keith Moon: The Real Me explores the mind of wayward drummer as he attempts to save himself from the unbearable burden of living up (or down) to his self-created legend of 'Moon the Loon'. As Keith attempts to save himself, he takes the audience on a journey through his early struggles, his joining The Who, and their rise as one of the world's greatest rock bands. The whow explores his acute vulnerability and insecurity, and his struggle to escape the ever-looming rock and roll crash landing.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
A living legend during his lifetime, Keith Moon still stands as the pinnacle of rock-star extremism- both in life and music. Keith Moon: The Real Me explores the mind of wayward drummer as he attempts to save himself from the unbearable burden of living up (or down) to his self-created legend of 'Moon the Loon'. As Keith attempts to save himself, he takes the audience on a journey through his early struggles, his joining The Who, and their rise as one of the world's greatest rock bands. The whow explores his acute vulnerability and insecurity, and his struggle to escape the ever-looming rock and roll crash landing.
MR. MEN AND LITTLE MISS ON STAGE Joins Udderbelly Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Selladoor Family and Rockefeller Productions today announce that a brand new adaptation of Roger Hargreaves much loved children's book series, Mr.Men & Little Miss On Stage will join the Underbelly Edinburgh Fringe programme this summer 01 - 26 August at Udderbelly, George Square.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Selladoor Family and Rockefeller Productions today announce that a brand new adaptation of Roger Hargreaves much loved children's book series, Mr.Men & Little Miss On Stage will join the Underbelly Edinburgh Fringe programme this summer 01 - 26 August at Udderbelly, George Square.
Summerhall Announces 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Programme
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
The 8th Summerhall Festival Programme is announced today by the year round Edinburgh arts venue. The programme is full of exciting, invigorating and fresh theatre, music and visual arts. Whilst the venue grows into its reputation for hosting new, avant-garde and personal work, it also begins to create partnerships with artists. The Eclipse Award, Fringe of Colour, Autopsy Award and a series of annual artist in residence positions see Summerhall actively supporting artists making new work and responding to our world.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
The 8th Summerhall Festival Programme is announced today by the year round Edinburgh arts venue. The programme is full of exciting, invigorating and fresh theatre, music and visual arts. Whilst the venue grows into its reputation for hosting new, avant-garde and personal work, it also begins to create partnerships with artists. The Eclipse Award, Fringe of Colour, Autopsy Award and a series of annual artist in residence positions see Summerhall actively supporting artists making new work and responding to our world.
Boundless Theatre And Boom Shakalaka Productions Announce Edinburgh Festival Fringe Run Of PARAKEET
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Boundless Theatre and Boom Shakalaka Productions today announce the Edinburgh Festival Fringe run of new musical Parakeet by Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy. The pair renew their collaboration with director Laura Keefe following My Beautiful Black Dog, which toured the UK following a sold-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015. The production opens at Paines Plough's ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall on 4 August, with previews from 31 July, and runs until 25 August.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Boundless Theatre and Boom Shakalaka Productions today announce the Edinburgh Festival Fringe run of new musical Parakeet by Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy. The pair renew their collaboration with director Laura Keefe following My Beautiful Black Dog, which toured the UK following a sold-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015. The production opens at Paines Plough's ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall on 4 August, with previews from 31 July, and runs until 25 August.
The Wardrobe Ensemble To Present A Brand-new Production At Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Award-winning theatre company The Wardrobe Ensemble today announce that it will take a brand-new production to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. The production will mark the company's return to Edinburgh following its The Scotsman Fringe First Award and The Stage Edinburgh Award winning, smash-hit production Education, Education, Education, which will have its West End debut at Trafalgar Studios this summer, and The Stage Award winning 1972: The Future of Sex. Created as part of the Royal & Derngate's Resident Ensemble programme and developed in partnership with Complicite, The Last of the Pelican Daughters will preview at Royal & Derngate's Royal stage on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 July, before playing at Pleasance Beyond 31 July - 25 Aug 2019.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Award-winning theatre company The Wardrobe Ensemble today announce that it will take a brand-new production to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. The production will mark the company's return to Edinburgh following its The Scotsman Fringe First Award and The Stage Edinburgh Award winning, smash-hit production Education, Education, Education, which will have its West End debut at Trafalgar Studios this summer, and The Stage Award winning 1972: The Future of Sex. Created as part of the Royal & Derngate's Resident Ensemble programme and developed in partnership with Complicite, The Last of the Pelican Daughters will preview at Royal & Derngate's Royal stage on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 July, before playing at Pleasance Beyond 31 July - 25 Aug 2019.
Broadway Icon Unveils New Scholarship To Support The Next Generation Of Musical Theatre Talent
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Broadway icon. Award-winning star of stage and screen. Legendary leading lady Donna McKechnie has thrilled audiences worldwide in a showstopping musical theatre career. From starring in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line - which earned her a Tony award - to a string of smash-hit musicals, the internationally renowned, triple threat talent has spent almost sixty years in the spotlight.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Broadway icon. Award-winning star of stage and screen. Legendary leading lady Donna McKechnie has thrilled audiences worldwide in a showstopping musical theatre career. From starring in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line - which earned her a Tony award - to a string of smash-hit musicals, the internationally renowned, triple threat talent has spent almost sixty years in the spotlight.
FREE WILLY! Will Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Theatreland's anonymous cult figure West End Producer will take on Edinburgh this summer with his first hilarious show - as he auditions special guests for his Free Willy musical.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Theatreland's anonymous cult figure West End Producer will take on Edinburgh this summer with his first hilarious show - as he auditions special guests for his Free Willy musical.
The Traverse Theatre Announces The Full Programme For Traverse Festival 2019
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
Following the overwhelming success of last year's Festival, and our recent 10 Critics' Awards For Theatre in Scotland (CATS) nominations, the Traverse Theatre is excited to announce the full programme for Traverse Festival 2019, this year including seven works proudly bearing the Traverse Theatre Company stamp - more than any recent Traverse Festival programme. The programme presents two Traverse Theatre Company world premieres (Crocodile Fever by Meghan Tyler, and Enough by Stef Smith) and a selection of bite-sized Traverse Theatre Company new writing world premieres presented as The Breakfast Plays: The Future Is […]. Plus, the return of Traverse Theatre Company sell-out Mouthpiece by Kieran Hurley; a Festival venue evolution for our Raw Material co-production smash hit What Girls Are Made Of by Cora Bissett; a world premiere co-production with ThickSkin (How Not To Drown, by Nicola McCartney and Dritan Kastrati), and we'll be working in association with Javaad Alipoor on his prescient new work Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
Following the overwhelming success of last year's Festival, and our recent 10 Critics' Awards For Theatre in Scotland (CATS) nominations, the Traverse Theatre is excited to announce the full programme for Traverse Festival 2019, this year including seven works proudly bearing the Traverse Theatre Company stamp - more than any recent Traverse Festival programme. The programme presents two Traverse Theatre Company world premieres (Crocodile Fever by Meghan Tyler, and Enough by Stef Smith) and a selection of bite-sized Traverse Theatre Company new writing world premieres presented as The Breakfast Plays: The Future Is […]. Plus, the return of Traverse Theatre Company sell-out Mouthpiece by Kieran Hurley; a Festival venue evolution for our Raw Material co-production smash hit What Girls Are Made Of by Cora Bissett; a world premiere co-production with ThickSkin (How Not To Drown, by Nicola McCartney and Dritan Kastrati), and we'll be working in association with Javaad Alipoor on his prescient new work Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran.
Laura Lexx Brings KNEE JERK To The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
After her sell-out 2018 show Trying, which earned her the prestigious Comedian's Choice Best Performer Award, star of Live At The Apollo, Laura Lexx brings her latest Edinburgh solo hour - Knee Jerk - to shine a hilarious light on how hard it is to be a good person these days.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
After her sell-out 2018 show Trying, which earned her the prestigious Comedian's Choice Best Performer Award, star of Live At The Apollo, Laura Lexx brings her latest Edinburgh solo hour - Knee Jerk - to shine a hilarious light on how hard it is to be a good person these days.
I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL Announced At Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2019
From voice-straining high notes to limb-spraining high kicks, via on-stage smooches and off-stage feuds, award-winning musical revue I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical presents everything that you could possibly want to know about being a musical theatre performer… if only there were any who would dare to admit it. The show will be bringing its unique blend of wit, whimsy and warmth to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2019
From voice-straining high notes to limb-spraining high kicks, via on-stage smooches and off-stage feuds, award-winning musical revue I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical presents everything that you could possibly want to know about being a musical theatre performer… if only there were any who would dare to admit it. The show will be bringing its unique blend of wit, whimsy and warmth to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
F. OFF to Debut at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2019
F. Off comes to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, inviting the audience to become judge and jury in a new production that sees the Facebook generation put the social network on trial, presented by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT).
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2019
F. Off comes to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, inviting the audience to become judge and jury in a new production that sees the Facebook generation put the social network on trial, presented by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT).
Edinburgh Fringe 2019 Announces Seann Walsh, Shappi Khorsandi, Rhys Nicholson And Archie Maddocks
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2019
With the summer rapidly approaching the selection of top comedy talent that are heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August this year has been announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2019
With the summer rapidly approaching the selection of top comedy talent that are heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August this year has been announced!
Elaine C. Smith Will Lead New Adaptation Of Brecht Classic Comedy MRS PUNTILA AND HER MAN MATTI
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
The Citizens Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh have announced a major new co-production. Elaine C Smith will play the lead role in a new adaptation of Brecht's comedy Mr Puntila and His Man Matti by Denise Mina, directed by Murat Daltaban.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
The Citizens Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh have announced a major new co-production. Elaine C Smith will play the lead role in a new adaptation of Brecht's comedy Mr Puntila and His Man Matti by Denise Mina, directed by Murat Daltaban.
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