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LAST Comes to Pleasance Courtyard in August
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
The world premiere of Lash by award-winning playwright and Fringe favourite Philip Stokes, performed by Jack Stokes, winner of the Theatre Weekly Award for Best Solo Performer at last year’s Fringe, opens at the Pleasance Courtyard on 2 August at 23.00, just in time for last orders (press performances from 4 August).  
Dennis Elkins Brings A TRILOGY to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Three solo shows deftly woven together, provide unique lenses through which we join Mr Dennis on his quest to find life’s answers. A master storyteller, Dennis Elkins takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions as he navigates the speed bumps of life, including the death of his beloved son and coming out as gay at 50. 
JESUS, JANE, MOTHER & ME to Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2023
After winning the Critic's Award for Best Play, and the Theatre Weekly Award for Best Solo Performer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year, and following a run in Australia and a UK tour, Philip Stokes' play Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me will return to the Pleasance from 2 August. Produced by Lawrence Batley Theatre, Richard Jordan Productions, 412, Ketchup Productions in association with The Pleasance.
Ovo Presents First Co-Production with Pitlochry Festival Theatre; SHERLOCK HOLMES: A STUDY IN LIPSTICK, KETCHUP AND BLOOD
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
OVO has announced its first co-production with Pitlochry Festival Theatre: SHERLOCK HOLMES: A STUDY IN LIPSTICK, KETCHUP and BLOOD playing at the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival.
That Science Gang Comes To Take On Edinburgh In 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
'That Science Gang,' has announced their upcoming show, The Alphabet of Awesome Science, set to captivate audiences of all ages at Underbelly, George Square at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023. Referring to their shows as 'Science Theatre' combining entertainment and education, this unique children's show will take place from August 2nd to 13th, 15th to 20th, and 22nd to 28th, 2023.
Assembly Festival Welcomes Afrique En Cirque To The Edinburgh Fringe For The First Time
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Afrique en Cirque is inspired by the daily life in Guinea, West Africa. A colourful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, Afrique en Cirque will make Assembly Hall vibrate with energy this August. 
CHOPPED LIVER AND ONIONS Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Lottie Walker will appear as Sara in Chopped Liver & Unions, by J.J. Leppink, at theSpace on the Mile from 4-26 August as part of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The one-woman play gives a vivid account of her life and the long struggle to improve the working conditions of female garment workers in the East End of London. 
Anton du Beke Comes to Edinburgh Fringe in August
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Anton du Beke, one of the country’s best-loved and most accomplished entertainers, has announced a special, limited run at the Underbelly’s McEwan Hall at the Edinburgh Fringe from 23rd – 28th August.
Guy Masterson - Theatre Tours International Returns to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Guy Masterson - Theatre Tours International will return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for yet another exceptional year, showcasing a line-up of four extraordinary, boundary-pushing solo performances.
Monkey Barrel Comedy Announces Lineup For June
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Monkey Barrel Comedy has announced a bumper crop of shows for Fringe 2023 from acts including Adam Rowe, Ahir Shah, Catherine Bohart, Dane Baptiste, Dan Tiernan, Ed Gamble, Eleanor Morton, Garrett Millerick, Glenn Moore, Helen Bauer, Jamali Maddix, John Kearns, Josh Pugh, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Larry Dean, Mat Ewins, Micky Overman, Olga Koch, Rose Matafeo, Sam Lake, Sarah Keyworth, Sikisa, Sofie Hagen, Steve Bugeja, Viggo Venn, Vittorio Angelone, Yuriko Kotani and more still to be announced! 
STRICTLY BALLROOM: THE MUSICAL Announced At Theatre Royal Glasgow, 5-10 June 2023
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Based on Baz Luhrmann's iconic worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is set to sweep audiences off their feet when the show arrives at the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Monday 5 to Saturday 10 June as part of a UK and Ireland tour.
BEATS ON POINTE Comes to Assembly Festival in August
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
From Melbourne via London's West End comes Australia's hottest commercial dance theatre production, Beats on Pointe. After a successful debut run last year, Beats on Pointe returns to Assembly Festival this summer with performances at the iconic Assembly George Square Festival hub.  
Hit Immersive Nightclub Musical OSCAR AT THE CROWN Comes to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Sequins, reality television, and the complete works of Oscar Wilde: not much else survives in a secret bunker far in the fascist future. OSCAR at The Crown is an immersive nightclub musical detailing the rise and fall of one of history's most flamboyant characters.
Review: ANNIE, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - May 30, 2023
It’s a hard knock life, but Nikolai Foster’s Annie makes it better. The ultimate comfort musical has returned once again to Glasgow Kings and does not disappoint.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Calls For Support
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
Following the joyful return and 40th anniversary celebration of Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022 after the two-year Covid pause, the Edinburgh Comedy Awards are now planning ahead for the next 40 years to ensure the Awards’ long-term future.
Edinburgh Fringe Newcomer Niamh Denyer Stars in GET BLESSED!
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
Put the fun back into funeral! For her debut Edinburgh Fringe solo show, award-winning writer-performer Niamh Denyer is funeral celebrant Áine Reilly in a hilarious, interactive hour that addresses modern spiritual ideas, capitalism, gurus and hustle culture.
The Traverse Reveal New Additions to Their TravFest23 Programme
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
​​​​​​​Joining the already packed line-up in Traverse 1, Traverse Theatre Company will present ADULTS by Kieran Hurley, writer of the sensational TravFest hit Mouthpiece. This brand new, pitch black comedy, delving into intergenerational conflict and is a play for lovers of drama that offers an excoriating take on society today.
YUCK Circus Returns to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
YUCK isn't lightly throwing around women's issues – it's literally throwing women. Their high-flying acrobatics and 'ripper' Australian humour is set to tear into this year's Edinburgh Fringe. These Fringe-Favourites are returning to the festival at Assembly's George Square, and if it's anything like last time, you've got to be quick to get tickets. 
SCOTLAND TRENDING Returns to Perth in June
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
On Saturday 3rd June, one of Scotland’s newest festivals – SCOTLAND TRENDING - returns to Perth as part of this year’s Perth Festival of the Arts. Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland, the showcase presents 6 emerging musicians from Scotland in an acclaimed music series running all day at Perth’s Ice Factory. 
Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 26, 2023
Children of Eden takes its inspiration from The Book of Genesis and tries to humanise a well-known story that at times can feel distant in a modern world.
QUITTING COMEDY: A Show Exploring Every Comedian's Daily Consideration To Stand-up Or Step Out, Announced At Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Prepare for the unfiltered and hilariously raw comedy play Quitting Comedy, a captivating mixed-media comedic play, hitting the stage at PBH's Free Fringe @ Legends - Upstairs at Edinburgh Fringe 2023 from August 5th to 21st and August 23rd to 27th at 19:20.
Photos: DEAR BILLY Hits The Road As Scottish Tour Begins
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
National Theatre of Scotland presents DEAR BILLY- A Love Letter to the Big Yin From the People of Scotland, written by Gary McNair, directed by Joe Douglas. See photos from the production.
Review: HEY DUGGEE, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 25, 2023
Be part of the hit CBeebies show and join Duggee and the squirrels in this new vibrant interactive production bursting with music, puppets and barrels of laughs along the way.
Photos: First Look at GYPSY at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has released a first look at the production images for the first revival in Scotland for nearly 20 years of Jule Styne, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim's iconic musical Gypsy.
Gareth Williams's SONGS FROM THE LAST PAGE Celebrates Last Words Of Scottish Literary Masterworks
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
It was the wish to be able to linger for longer, that inspired Gareth Williams to embark on his latest musical adventure – Songs from the Last Page, a new original musical album of songs that lyrically reimagine the final moments from iconic works of Scottish fiction such as Treasure Island, Lanark and more. 

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