SCOTLAND THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 80

Based in a Men's Shed in East Lothian, The Collie's Shed follows four retired miners as they discover how a review into the policing of the '80s mining strikes and a potential Miners' Pardon Bill by the Scottish Government suddenly affects them, their friendships and their relationships.

From pop-rock musicals to queer cabaret icons, cult classics to murder mysteries, and even Ghanian acrobatics alongside a cappella anthems.

The Last Flapper will end its EdFringe run on 19 August at Greenside @ Riddles Court – Clover Studio (Venue 16).

Fresh from the Soho transfer of his last show Colossal, Patrick McPherson is back at the Fringe with a new one man show.

Hannah Farley-Hills for HFH Productions’ multi-award-winning production of Bacon by Sophie Swithinbank has opened to sell-out performances at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

This August, set against the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, we will welcome local and international audiences to its new Show, Stories.

An irresistibly charming homage to the magnificent circus horses and the silent movie era.

Comedian Sofie Hagen brings Banglord to Monkey Barrel.

Gail can laugh at her life now she's won a BAFTA for 'being mental' (Being Gail Porter, 2020).

Nick Pupo: Addicted is a powerful story about one man’s struggle with addictions; a heartfelt reflection on mistakes from the past and looking towards the future, but rarely is it a comedy.

If the show had simply been categorised as “Music” and not “Comedy,” I believe that I would have enjoyed it more, as I went in expecting more comedy than simply singing and playing instruments.

Have you ever been through a breakup? Did that breakup happen while you were trying to give each other some “space” through long distance? Are you currently living in the house next to your ex’s parents, who are trying to be nice but want you to leave? Sophie Santos is ready to tell us all abo

Early Morning Productions bring Alan Turing’s story to life in this piece written by Joan Greening with music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne.

Derry Girls meets Spring Awakening in this absolute triumph of new musical theatre writing.

Following an NYC preview run, Midnight Building is a contemporary drama that is guaranteed to spark debate and make you question your morals.

Presented by Alex Edelman, Soho Theatre and Pleasance, tickets are now on sale for a special one-off benefit performance of Alex Edelman's award-winning JUST FOR US on Saturday 26 August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in honour of the show's director Adam Brace (Liz Kingsman's One Woman Show, Leo

BWW caught up with John Hastings to chat about bringing The Times They Are A John Hastings to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Exceptionally convivial and inclusive, the performances are relaxed and explained ahead by Brigitte herself.

Italian performer Greta Zamparini takes extracts from Concita De Gregorio and creates a complex solo show about the commodification of the female body.

Innumerable sounds of all kinds create a 360-degree retro journey to the future.

Situated in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Eigg has a fascinating history of sovereignty.

The glam queen showcases her knack for storytelling, comedy and operatic vocals (that RANGE though) in an anecdote-filled, fabulous performance extravaganza.

Though it comes off as the only reason for the play to exist, the campaign remains an important subject.

What ties down the project is the one-woman aspect of it.

Directed by Elizabeth Kaye Sortun, while it offers a look at the complexities of toxic dynamics, coercion, consent, and control, it doesn’t truly achieve its goal.