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Ivor Gurney Play to Mark 110th Anniversary Of The Start Of WWI At Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2024
The 110th anniversary of WWI will be commemorated with the play AUTHOR, COMPOSER, SOLDIER-OF-A-SORT at Edinburgh Fringe, celebrating the friendship between poet Ivor Gurney and musician Marion Scott.
DON'T CALL ME CHINA DOLL Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2024
‘Don’t Call Me China Doll’ is the debut one-woman show by Diana Feng that explores the intricacies of internalised racism and self-worth. A compelling exploration of identity, discrimination, and progress, it prompts audiences to reflect on how and why East Asian artists still face the same barriers as they did a century ago.
CHOKESLAM Comes To Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024 Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2024
Tegan Verheul's solo show CHOKESLAM explores one woman's love of pro wrestling at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024, Assembly George Square, from July 31 to August 25.
Dundee Rep & Scottish Dance Theatre Reveal 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2024
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced details of what is set to be an exciting season of productions for the second half of 2024. Featuring a mix of bold new work alongside audience favourites and international tours, the organisation will be showcasing a myriad of exciting performance in venues across the globe.
Live Music Now Scotland Celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2024
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2024
Founded in Edinburgh in August 1984, Live Music Now Scotland has grown its work over the past 40 years to reach into the heart of local communities the length and breadth of the country.
Edinburgh International Festival Welcomes Two New Department Heads
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2024
Two new appointments have been made to the management team of the Edinburgh  International Festival. Learn more about the new members here!
QUEEN Comes to Edinburgh in August
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2024
Queen - a play written entirely in Queen Victoria’s own words, taken from her letters and journals - will play the Assembly Rooms at Assembly Festival, Edinburgh, from 1-25 August 2024.
LAST NIGHT I DREAMT THAT SOMEBODY LOVED ME Comes to Scotland in September
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2024
Ben Harrison and David Paul Jones will present the World Premiere of Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me, Songs and Stories of An Eighties Teenager.
Inaugural PERFORMING ARTS: MADE IN GERMANY Showcase To Be Staged At The Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2024
The inaugural Performing Arts: Made in Germany showcase will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from August 13-25, 2024.
Review: THE FUNERAL CLUB, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 04, 2024
The hilarious and heartfelt journey of a group of friends from a teenage cancer ward who attempt to pull off a diamond heist.
Radio 4 Comedian Alex Kealy Returns To The Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2024
After tackling Big Tech in his breakthrough and acclaimed 2022 show, Alex Kealy (The Now Show, Gig Pigswith Ivo Graham) will present a new show about fear.
MC Hammersmith Returns To Edinburgh Fringe With Viral Fame And New Show
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2024
West London's leading freestyle gangsta rapper, MC Hammersmith, is set to take the stage at this year's Edinburgh Fringe with his brand new show, 'The MC Stands For Middle Class.'
Abby Wambaugh Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut In THE FIRST 3 MINUTES OF 17 SHOWS
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024
Abby Wambaugh, a non-binary American comedian and Funny Women Finalist, debuts at Edfringe with a heartfelt, silly, and goofy one-person variety show blending personal storytelling, stand-up, and absurd impressions.
Stephanie Laing to Return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe With a New Comedy Dance Show
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024
Stephanie Laing will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a new comedy dance show blending stand-up, dance, and emotional cartoon bears to explore bodies, sex, self-acceptance, and healing. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Lil Wenker Makes Edfringe Debut In BANGTAIL
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024
Lil Wenker (Crap Ballet) will make her Edinburgh Fringe solo debut in BANGTAIL - the epic tale of a man in search of his manhood. Saddle up for an hour of unbridled cowboy clown chaos as our hero journeys from the Wild West to the American office.
GAY WITCH SEX CULT Comes To Edfringe in July
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024
Andrew Doherty will make his Edinburgh fringe solo debut in Gay Witch Sex Cult. Performances run 31st July - 25th August 2024.
Les Dennis Will Lead Bill Bryson's NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND at The Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024
Bill Bryson's smash-hit memoir,  Notes From A Small Island, will journey to the stage of the Theatre Royal, Glasgow as part of a national UK tour starring TV favourite Les Dennis as much-loved writer Bill Bryson.
Ian Lockwood Will Make UK Debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024
Acclaimed Brooklyn-based musical comedian Ian Lockwood will make his UK debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a laugh a minute, narrative concert experience about life, death, and friendship.
Review: The Way, The Truth and The Life, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 02, 2024
Mary has a job to do and no time for regrets. But Jim wants them both to not look back in anger. As they share sandwiches, old rifts reveal themselves, but can they both really move on and leave the past behind?
Review: SUNSET SONG, Edinburgh Lyceum
by Mary Baillie - May 31, 2024
Labeled the most important piece of contemporary Scottish literature, Lewis Grassic Gibbon's 1932 novel Sunset Song is an ongoing frontrunner of nationwide school curricula. Now this haunting coming-of-age narrative returns, reimagined beautifully for live theatre.
Pierre Novellie Will Bring New Show MUST WE? To Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2024
Following a critically acclaimed run last year, having once again had one of the best reviewed Fringe shows, award-winning comedian and writer Pierre Novellie will be returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a brand new show, 'Must We?', marking his tenth year at the festival.
Edinburgh International Book Festival And Baillie Gifford End 20-year Partnership
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024
The Edinburgh International Book Festival and Baillie Gifford have ended their 20-year partnership.
Harriet Dyer To Return To The Edinburgh Fringe With New Show SKIN
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024
Harriet Dyer will bring her new stand-up show SKIN to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, blending personal anecdotes, sharp wit, and dark comedy to explore themes of friendship, identity, and mental health. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE DAVINCI MICHAELANGELO EXPERIENCE to Launch First Ever UK Tour in September 2024
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024
The DaVinci Michelangelo Experience theatrical performance will embark on its first-ever UK tour in September 2024, bringing the works of these iconic artists to life on stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Grubby Little Mitts to Present EYES CLOSED, MOUTHS OPEN at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024
Experience the award-winning sketch comedy duo GRUBBY LITTLE MITTS at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with their surreal and chaotic show, EYES CLOSED, MOUTHS OPEN. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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