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Directed by Ben Harrison, and co-written with academic Dr Jenny Scott, Jury Play will turn Traverse 1 into a 'Court of Law' to investigate the passive role of the jury in current court proceedings.

As part of its autumn season, Fringe First winner Katie Bonna will be bringing ALL THE THINGS I LIED ABOUT to Tron Theatre this September following two great runs at Soho Theatre and Paines Plough Roundabout in Edinburgh 2016.

Five years ago, James's best friend was diagnosed with heart cancer and told he had three months to live.

As part of its autumn season, Tangram Theatre will be bringing the heart-lifting TEAM VIKING to the Tron Theatre, written & performed by James Rowland and directed by Daniel Goldman, today 20 & Thursday 21 September 2017.

The International Jury of EFFE - Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe has awarded the Edinburgh International Festival its EFFE Award for 2017-2018.

When impoverished student Robbie becomes romantically involved with engaged London Mayoral candidate James Prince, his lap-dancing step-sisters become the least of his problems! James and Robbie's worlds collide forcing them to fight for their own fairy-tale ending in this hilarious, satirical twist

It was the best idea they'd ever had three disabled drag queens called 'Heelz n Wheelz' it was sensational! But when the sparkles fade and tensions rise, a new way forward is needed.

The King's Glasgow has been nominated for a prestigious accolade in the theatre industry.

Brand new theatre and poetry is on its way to Scotland's oldest working theatre thanks to a series of events called A Play, A Poet & A Pastry.

Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart.

From Brexit and the Women's Rural to a Fifer's version of Star Wars, standup Jim Smith reveals the bizarre realities of country life in Scotland.

Following the outstanding success of the original production, Lung Ha Theatre Company are delighted to announce the return of Linda McLean's brilliant play Thingummy Bob.

Scottish actors Crawford Logan [Doctor Who (1963), Human, All Too Human (1999) and Outlander (2014)] and Scott Gilmour [28 Minutes Later (2008), Denied (2008) and HellBilly 58 (2009)] are performing David Sawer's The Lighthouse Keepers with Red Note Ensemble at this year's Lammermuir Festival.

Chrysalis, Scotland's groundbreaking festival for ambitious performance by young theatre-makers, returns to the Traverse Theatre this November.

Southern belle, Blanche DuBois, seeks solace with her sister, Stella, after her world starts to crumble.

As part of its autumn season, Tangram Theatre will be bringing the heart-lifting TEAM VIKING to the Tron Theatre, written & performed by James Rowland and directed by Daniel Goldman, on Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 September 2017.

Birds of Paradise and Tron Theatre present brand new co-production, Blanche & Butch; a dazzling new drag show that tells the witty and poignant story of three disabled drag queens.

Breathtaking displays of juggling and acrobatics combine with clowning that evokes Laurel and Hardy in this European smash-hit making its Fringe debut.

As part of its autumn season, Fringe First winner Katie Bonna will be bringing ALL THE THINGS I LIED ABOUT to Tron Theatre this September following two great runs at Soho Theatre and Paines Plough Roundabout in Edinburgh 2016.

The most talked about comedian from last year's Fringe is back.

Bristol Old Vic is heralding a bumper year of success for Bristol and South West artists who have each been supported by the theatre's Ferment initiative - a year round quest to find, support and nurture local talent.

Mat Ricardo has run out of tricks - and needs your challenges for next years Edinburgh Festival Fringe - in August 2018.

In this hour-long demonstration of patented spoken word and freestyle techniques, the legendary Epic Beard Men expose the diabolical trickery of slam poets, battle rappers, improv comics, sh*t mentalists, self-help gurus, li(f)e coaches, faith healers and reality TV presidents.

As part of its autumn season, Wonder Fools will be bringing THE COOLIDGE EFFECT to the Tron, written by Jack Nurse and Robbie Gordon, and performed by Robbie Gordon, running 27 Sept - Sat 30 Sept 2017.

The 2017 International Festival draws to a close this evening with the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert, following a record year that celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh as a Festival city.