EDINBURGH 2026: Review: NEXT TO NORMAL, Paradise In Augustines
A slow warmup into the boiling crucible of grief. A mother and daughter struggling at different stages of the same journey. The devastating consequences of loving others.…
Assembly Front Rooms
54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LREdinburgh
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: GARETH WAUGH: IS PEPSI OK?, Monkey Barrel 2
With carefully developed storytelling, plenty of laughs and a story that increasingly becomes more unbelievable as it unfolds, 'Is Pepsi OK?' proves that sometimes the funniest comedy comes from the most unexpected situations.…
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: CHRIS RUTTER: IGNORANCE IS CHRIS, The Stand Comedy Club
Chris Rutter's debut hour shows promise but lacks any big laughs.…
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: MAKING LOVE WITH DAVID MAGIDOFF, Assembly
Each night, David Magidoff (Dexter) interviews a celebrity about a real love story – then he and his ensemble turn it into a fully improvised musical! Three-year sold-out run in LA!…
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: THE PLOT, Summerhall
Sophie Kean and Abby McCann lead this historical intrigue. They are compelling in their performances, introducing a variety of characters that amuse and entertain. A dark whimsy surrounds the project, but there’s very little substance to it. Howlett toys with form and structure, but never settles …
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: BOOGIE ON THE BONES, Summerhall
Boogie on the Bones shines a light on a rather unknown slice of history. Styled as a lecture, it’s very educational and has a noble aim. It is, however, a weak piece of musical theatre. Though it’s an anthem to liberation and individuality, it’s predictable and formulaic. The setup is too brie…
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: TURN YOUR F*CKING PHONES OFF, Summerhall
Hannah Maxwell returns to the Fringe with one of the most relevant, urgent, and vital shows you will see at the Festival. As she details how her weird, dark, secretive pandemic job in strategic communications changed her perspective and exacerbated her screen addiction, Maxwell weaves a revelatory r…
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: MAN OR BEAR, Summerhall
Back in 2024, a TikTok user asked women if they’d rather be stuck in a forest with a man or with a bear. An astounding number of them replied that they’d choose the bear over a man any day. Paige and her daughter Angel have just moved into a flat rented by Connie. They’re fleeing from Sam, Pai…
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: REFORMER, Greenside @ George Street
Though it’s a comedy, the foundations of Reformer rest on an acute social examination. The writing might come off as lighthearted and comic as the duo grapple with the instructor’s vocal fry and patronising cadence (Emma Kowalchuk) while they do her harrowing exercises, but the play reveals some…
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: BRIT BARRON: CHURCH, Gilded Balloon Teviot
Brit Barron: CHURCH is a humorous, heartfelt and musically driven hour that explores faith, queerness and the complexities of being human.…
Past Shows
Couplet Presents Honey Honey Moon Moon
Marnina Schon and Micah O’Konis had a pitch-perfect wedding, minus the venue burning down. Oh, and the bed bugs. And the judgemental couples therapist. This...
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Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/29) |
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Elvis in Chaos Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street (8/07-8/15) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Edinburgh Playhouse (10/19-10/24) |
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100 Years of Magic Aberdeen Arts Centre (9/04-9/05) PHOTOS |
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Roomies Underbelly (Jersey) (8/05-8/31) |
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Burce Tutku Tuncali: Perfectly ımperfeckt! Greenside Venues @ George Street , Ivy Studio (8/17-8/22) |
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A STAN IS BORN! – Encore Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/06-8/16) |
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One Man Poe: The Black Cat and The Raven Greenside Venue @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) – Venue 16 - 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG (8/07-8/29) |
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Black Blues Brothers: Let's Twist Again! Underbelly (8/05-8/31) |
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Dracula: Lucy's Dream Pleasance at EICC (8/06-8/29) |