Traverse Theatre Will Host TRAVFEST26 With World Premieres and New Writing
Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre announced TRAVFEST26, its annual August new writing festival, featuring world premieres including CATHY starring Elaine C.
Dik Downey Will Make Fringe Debut With DON QUIXOTE (IS A VERY BIG BOOK)
Puppeteer and clown Dik Downey makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut at 63 with DON QUIXOTE (IS A VERY BIG BOOK), a one-man show at the Pleasance Dome blending slapstick, puppetry, and Cervantes' 939-page novel into 55 minutes.
HOLE! Will Transfer to Soho Theatre and Return to Edinburgh Fringe
HOLE!, the two-hander musical comedy from American Sing-Song, will transfer to Soho Theatre's main space before returning to Edinburgh Fringe, following a sold-out 2025 run and performances at The Public Theater in New York.
Stephen Webb on THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Stephen Webb on touring with The Rocky Horror Picture Show which comes to Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre in June.
ANTI-FASCIST PASTA NIGHT To Be Presented at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Comedian Ron Placone will premiere ANTI-FASCIST PASTA NIGHT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a political stand-up hour exploring politics, culture, and the anti-fascist roots of pasta, with preview shows in Los Angeles and New York.
Comedian Alfie Dundas Will Bring FIRST CLASS PANIC to Edinburgh Fringe
Alfie Dundas, a viral comedian with over 100 million online views, will make his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with FIRST CLASS PANIC at Pleasance Courtyard's Bunker Three.
Edinburgh Fringe Comedians Will Preview Shows at Henley & Marlow Venues
Honk! comedy nights will present a series of Edinburgh Fringe work-in-progress shows at Rebellion Brewery in Marlow and The Relais Henley, featuring acts including Sophie Duker, Rosie Holt, and Catherine Bohart.
Review: FUNERAL FOR MY BOOBS, Oran Mor
You are invited to a funeral like no other, as we gather together with acclaimed performer and singer Hannah Howie for a glorious send-off for her boobs before a double mastectomy.
THE KOBOLD SHOW! is Heading to Edinburgh Fringe From NYC
The Kobold Show!, a five-clown physical comedy from the co-creator of The Twenty-Sided Tavern, will present at Gilded Balloon during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after winning Best Ensemble at the NYC Fringe.
Review: SUNNY AFTERNOON at Edinburgh Playhouse
1960s rock band The Kinks never reached the towering commercial heights of The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, but Joe Penhall’s jukebox bio-musical Sunny Afternoon argues that their turbulent journey to stardom was no less dramatic.
Review: SWEAT, Citizens Theatre
In a small Rust Belt town in Pennsylvania, friendships are forged through sweat and laughter.
House of Oz Reveals 2026 Edinburgh Season Lineup
This year’s program reflects the ambition of Australia’s creative output, spanning everything from contemporary circus and physical theatre to comedy, drama, music and immersive experiences.
SHALL ROGER CASEMENT HANG? Will Come to the Hill Street Theatre Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Union Theatre will make its theatrical debut with Peter Arnott's SHALL ROGER CASEMENT HANG?, a dramatisation of Irish Nationalist Roger Casement's arrest and interrogation, performed at Hill Street Theatre.
2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland shortlists announced
The shortlists for the 2026 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland which have been released today, Thursday May 7
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN Will Make Scottish Premiere at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Scottish theatre artist Sharron Devine's one-on-one multi-sensory experience THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN will have its Scottish première at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Explorers Garden as part of Alan Cumming's inaugural season as Artistic Director.
Joel Bray's DADDY Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe in August
Choreographer and dancer Joel Bray will make his UK debut with his autobiographical sugar-coated confessional, Daddy.
THE JOLLY FISHERMAN Will Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Underbelly
Kick It Anywhere, the company behind sell-out hit Brixton Calling, will present THE JOLLY FISHERMAN at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Underbelly George Square, starring Alex Hill and Olivier-nominated Jonny Khan.
B48Y CRASH LANDS ON EARTH Brings Melbourne Fringe Clown Hit to Edinburgh Fringe
Lukas Meintjes brings B48Y CRASH LANDS ON EARTH to Edinburgh's Assembly George Square Studios following sell-out runs at Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe, where it was nominated for Best Comedy.
Imogen Andrews' THE UNLIKEABLE WORMS To Make Edinburgh Fringe
Online sketch comedian Imogen Andrews will make her debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with THE UNLIKEABLE WORMS.
Tickets Now Available For Grid Iron's Production of Andrew O'Hagan's MAYFLIES
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the award-winning Fringe favourites Grid Iron will present the world premiere of Mayflies, a site-specific adaptation of Andrew O'Hagan's best-selling novel.
Kate Smurthwaite To Write A New Show Everyday for Edinburgh Fringe
Kate Smurthwaite is going to write 20 completely different shows, one a day, each written in 24 hours, for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
LINUS KARP WAS HIT WITH AN UMBRELLA Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
Awkward Prods announced a new solo show inspired by a real-life homophobic attack on performer Linus Karp in Soho.
Summerhall Arts Reveals Final 30 Shows Of 2026 Festival Programme
Summerhall Arts announced its final 30 shows for its 2026 festival, including an 80-seat Sauna Theatre, Shaparak Khorsandi's debut play KISMET, Hannah Maxwell's new show, and productions from Francesca Moody Productions and theatregoose.
Julian Clary Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe After 17 Years With FULLY DILATED
Julian Clary will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time in 17 years with FULLY DILATED, a limited ten-show run at Assembly Rooms' Music Hall, promising intimate revelations and his signature camp comedy.
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.
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