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Michael Kunze Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut With INFINITY MIRROR
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024
Award-winning comic performer, writer and director, Michael Kunze makes his eagerly anticipated Fringe solo debut as super-flawed Hollywood film superstar Mitch Coony in Infinity Mirror, a one-man sketch show directed by Lee Griffiths (credits including co-directing Lorenzo).
Review: THE 39 STEPS, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 30, 2024
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage as the smash-hit Olivier and Tony Award-Winning Comedy, is back out on a UK tour after nearly 10 years in London’s West End, taking Broadway by storm, playing in 39 different countries across the globe, and delighting over 3 million people worldwide with its quintessentially plucky spirit and dashing sense of fun.
Cast Set For Diamond Anniversary Panto PETER PAN at The King's Theatre, Glasgow
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024
The King's Theatre, Glasgow will welcome the return of Darren Brownlie and Blythe Jandoo to the cast of this year's high-flying pantomime Peter Pan, produced by Crossroads Pantomimes. They will be joined by King's Theatre newcomer, Scottish actress Hannah Jarrett-Scott.
Citizens Theatre Announces Kate Denby as New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024
The Citizens Theatre has announced Kate Denby as its newly appointed Executive Director. She joins Artistic Director Dominic Hill as Joint CEO. 
CHATTERBOX Comes to Edinburgh Fringe in July
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2024
Chatterbox comes to Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Previews are 31 Jul and 1 Aug. The main run is set for Aug 2-12, 14-19, 21-22.
THE WAITING ROOM An Immersive Theatrical Experience Powered By Artificial Intelligence Opens At Edfringe
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
Discover THE WAITING ROOM, an immersive theatrical experience powered by AI, opening at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Previews start in NYC this June, with performances in Edinburgh in August 2024.
House Of Oz, Assembly Festival And Jonny Hawkins Present DANCEFLOOR CONVERSION THERAPY At Assembly George Square Studios
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
House Of Oz, Assembly Festival and Jonny Hawkins will present DANCEFLOOR CONVERSION THERAPY by Jonny Hawkins at Assembly George Square Studios, 3-24 August @ 23.15.
Virginia Gay's CYRANO To Have European Premiere At 2024 Edinburgh Fringe As Part Of TRAVFEST
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
Experience the European premiere of Virginia Gay's CYRANO at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe. This gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac is filled with music, wit, and romance. 1-25 August at Traverse 1.
BORN IN THE USA (LEAVING VIETNAM) Hits The Edinburgh Fringe This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
'Born in the USA (Leaving Vietnam) by Richard Vergette, presented by Andy Jordan Productions, runs at C alto - Studio, C Venues, from July 31 to August 25.
Aidan Sadler Returns To Edinburgh Fringe With MELODY This August
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
Join award-winning queer cabaret icon Aidan Sadler at The Voodoo Rooms for MELODY, a show blending cabaret, musical, and gig theatre with original synth-pop tunes and world-class comedy from August 2-25.
COMMON IS AS COMMON DOES: A MEMOIR Comes To Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
Experience a dance spectacular at the Edinburgh Fringe with COMMON IS AS COMMON DOES: A MEMOIR by 21 Common.
World Premiere of I'M ALMOST THERE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
The world premiere of I’m Almost There is coming to Edinburgh Fringe in August. Written and performed by Todd Almond , and Directed by David Cromer, performances run 1st – 26th August at Summerhall, Main Hall @ 14.45.
Rendez-Vous Dance Brings WHAT SONGS MAY DO... to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
Coming to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, RENDEZ-VOUS DANCE will present What Songs May Do..., August 6th-11th at 7pm at Dance Base Studio 1.
World Premiere of WILD ROSE Will Open in Edinburgh in 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2024
The world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch) begins its life in Scotland where the piece is set, opening The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in 2025 as part of the company’s new season.
Callum Patrick Hughes Returns to Edinburgh Fringe With HOW CAN I HELP YOU?
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2024
The 2nd solo show of actor and writer Callum Hughes is a showcase of sympathetic yet humerous diaries on his battles with people-pleasing, its effect on previous romantic relationships, and how a recent ADHD diagnosis might have answered a lot of questions that have remained dormant for years.
Sasha Ellen Brings MY MILF-SHAKE BRINGS ALL THE BOYS TO THE YARD to the Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2024
After an acclaimed show at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, Bafta Rocliffe nominee and Leicester Comedy Best Show nominee, Sasha Ellen returns with My MILF-shake Brings All the Boys to the Yard, running 1-25th August's (not 12th) at Cabaret Voltaire.
Sheep Soup's HOUSE OF LIFE To Return To The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2024
Sheep Soup's HOUSE OF LIFE will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024 as part of Soho Theatre's program. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale Stars Bring THE SYNDICATE to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2024
Based on the smash-hit, critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers over four series, the world premiere of Kay Mellor's final stage play, The Syndicate, will come to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from 2-6 July 2024.
Comedian Ruby Carr Brings EBAE to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2024
Comedian Ruby Carr has only one thing she puts before anyone else in her life – the internet’s original car boot sale, eBay.  eBae, Ruby Carr’s hotly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe 2024 debut hour, takes a deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of everyone’s favourite online marketplace.
Comedian Rich Spalding Brings GATHER YOUR SKELETONS to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2024
Comedian Rich Spalding is bringing his anticipated debut hour Gather Your Skeletons to Edinburgh Fringe 2024.
Alfie Packham Will Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2024
Award-winning comedian Alfie Packham will debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with MY GIFT TO YOU, a stand-up show exploring grief, love, and the everyday reality of terminal illness with humor and observational stories.
Martin Angolo Brings Debut Hour IDIOT WIND to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2024
Award-winning Irish comedian Martin Angolo is bringing his anticipated debut hour Idiot Wind to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024.
Louise Leigh Will Bring Second Comedy Hour DISTRACTED to Edinburgh Fringe 2024
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2024
Returning to Edinburgh Fringe 2024 with her second hour, Louise Leigh Distracted, the Bristol-based powerhouse of a mum-cum-Gen X comic will navigate simultaneously coping with the menopause, parenting two teenagers, and planning her wishes after death - to be taxidermied and used to prank her descendants, of course!
SLACKS From Stand Up Kiran Saggu Comes to Edinburgh Fringe This August
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2024
Slacks, the eagerly anticipated debut Edinburgh hour from stand up comedian Kiran Saggu, is coming to Underbelly Bristo Square this August.
Julia VanderVeen Will Debut MY GRANDMOTHER'S EYE PATCH at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2024
A lovable idiot holds a memorial service for a long-deceased family member and we are all invited to get to know her. The idiot, that is. Witness My Grandmother's Eyepatch putting ‘the fun in funeral' this Edinburgh Festival Fringe at ZOO Playground.

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