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Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE, Pavilion Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 10, 2025
Now a global smash hit, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomenon, is written by Ins Choi, who calls the play his 'love letter to his parents and to all first-generation immigrants who now call Canada their home.'
Eight Australian Acts Will Be Showcased By House of Oz This August in Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
House of Oz will return to Edinburgh, with eight Australian shows across multiple venues, and a range of genres from dance, opera, cabaret, musical comedy, acrobatics to dark thriller.
Francesca Moody Productions Launches SHEDINBURGH Edinburgh Fringe Spinoff
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
The Edinburgh Fringe is changing – and SHEDINBURGH is rewriting the narrative. Launching as a live venue for the very first time this summer, experience rising stars alongside hand-picked legends and cult favourites.
Joe Kent-Walters Returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe With More Frankie Monroe
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Award winning comedian Joe Kent-Walters is set to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with a brand new hour, 'Joe Kent Walters is Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (good fun time)'.
Kate Skinner Will Lead HELP! I’M TRAPPED IN A ONE-WOMAN SHOW at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Broadway and television star Kate Skinner has been announced to star in Help! I’m Trapped In A One-Woman Show, written by Mark Hampton with Skinner, at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Inaugural Festival Programme
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Summerhall Arts has launched its inaugural festival programme, and the 14th to take place in the now iconic Summerhall building this August. Learn more here!
Ellie Keel Makes Playwriting Debut With SKYE: A THRILLER at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
K Media and Summerhall Arts have announced the world première at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 of SKYE: A Thriller, by Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning theatre producer Ellie Keel, in her playwriting debut.
Here & Now Showcase Returns To The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Here & Now will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 with a programme of the best dance, installation, integrated performance, movement and theatre being created in England right now.
Underbelly Unveils 2025 Programme For 25th Year at the Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
2025 marks Underbelly's 25th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, celebrating a milestone year at the heart of the world's biggest arts festival. Tickets for the 2025 programme are on sale now.
THE SCARING Comes to Edinburgh Fringe 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominees Crybabies (James Gault, Michael Clarke, Ed Jones) and the Olivier Award-winning producers behind Fleabag and Baby Reindeer join forces to present The Scaring.
SPACE HIPPO Returns To Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
The hilarious, weird, and epic sci-fi from Japan is back! Space Hippo returns for Edinburgh Fringe 2025, with an updated script and even more space-hopping irreverence than before.
JUMPER BUMPS Will Debut at EdFringe
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
Jumper Bumps by Amelia Rodger will premiere at Fringe 2025 with a run at Gilded Balloon Appleton Tower in August. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Review: STUDIO 3 SEASON, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 04, 2025
The three plays that form this mini-rep season were all first commissioned by A Play, A Pie & A Pint, and are now receiving a revival in the Tron Theatre Changing House Studio.
Review: JELLYFISH, Bedlam Theatre
by Mark Carnochan - May 03, 2025
JELLYFISH is a one-act, absurdist comedy coming to Bedlam Theatre this April in collaboration with Filfbag Theatre. Winner of the 'English Literature Play' grant for 2025, awarded by the University of Edinburgh, William Osbon's 'weird and wonderfully original play' will have you 'hooked and baited' (York Vision, 2024).
Equity Re-Elects Paul W Fleming As General Secretary
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Equity members have overwhelmingly re-elected Paul W Fleming to serve a second term as General Secretary of the performing arts and entertainment trade union. 
Cast Announced For Glasgow's THE SUNSHINE SPA, Platforming Access And Vulnerability At Òran Mór
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
The cast has been announced for the new comedy drama The Sunshine Spa Monday 19th – Sunday 24th May 2025, 1pm at Òran Mór, Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX.
215 Festival Specialists Gathered This Week In Edinburgh For European Arts Festivals Summit 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Hosted by the Edinburgh International Festival, Festivals Edinburgh, and the City of Edinburgh Council, the Arts Festivals Summit 2025 of the European Festivals Association's (EFA) welcomed over 200 festival professionals for a four-day conversation about festivals, arts, and the role of arts festivals.
Review: THE BROWN DOLL, Òran Mór
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 01, 2025
A revealing drama exploring the lives of three intertwined women, and the personal journey of the daughter that connects them all.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 01, 2025
Enter a world of splendour, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
THE WAITING ROOM An AI-Powered Immersive Experience Begins At Mabou Mines In May
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Angry Fish Theatre and The Ally Artists Group wil present The Waiting Room, an AI-driven immersive experience previewing in NYC May 28–June 1 at Mabou Mines, ahead of its 2025 world premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Actors' Equity Association Issues Strike Threat At The Second City In Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
The National Council of Actors' Equity Association, the union representing more than 51,000 professional performers and stage managers working in live theatre across the country, has voted unanimously to authorize a strike for the workers of The Second City in Chicago at the discretion of their lead negotiator.
Underbelly Reveals Programme For Circus Hub 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Underbelly has announced its programme for this year's Circus Hub at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Circus Hub on the Meadows returns this August. Learn more here!
The Bengsons Will Come to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe With OHIO
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Married American Indie-Folk duo, The Bengsons (Shaun and Abigail Bengson) make their Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with Ohio. Learn more about the show here!
Review: MYRA'S STORY, Pavilion Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - April 30, 2025
'Myra’s Story' is a one-woman play by Brian Foster, a much-acclaimed hit at the Edinburgh Fringe. Fionna Hewitt-Twamley steps effortlessly into the shoes of Myra, a middle-aged homeless alcoholic wandering the streets of Dublin.
Critics Award For Theatre in Scotland Announce Outstanding Panto Award
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 30, 2025
The Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland announce details of their new Outstanding Panto award which will be presented at the Traverse Theatre on 8 June.

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