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Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Quarry Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2025

Leeds Playhouse has released captivating new photos from its festive staging of A Christmas Carol brimming with warmth, wonder and seasonal spirit. Directed by award-winning Amy Leach and adapted by Deborah McAndrew, this enchanting reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic tale runs in the Quarry The...

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Quarry Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2025

Leeds Playhouse has released captivating new photos from its festive staging of A Christmas Carol brimming with warmth, wonder and seasonal spirit. Directed by award-winning Amy Leach and adapted by Deborah McAndrew, this enchanting reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic tale runs in the Quarry The...

Darby James's LITTLE SQUIRT is Coming to Underbelly Boulevard Soho


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 26, 2025

Darby James and Quiet RIOT will present LITTLE SQUIRT at Underbelly Boulevard Soho on September 5. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the performance here! ...

Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Leeds Playhouse


by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2025

The cast has been announced for A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse. Reimagined within the woollen industry, this festive favourite promises a heartwarming journey filled with ghosts, generosity and glittering charm....

Shedinburgh Fringe Festival Celebrates Inaugural Live Year and Confirms Return For 2026


by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2025

Shedinburgh Fringe Festival has revealed the highlights of its first ever live, in-person season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – a year that saw: 20+ sold-out shows 4,000 audience members, 100+ artists, 20 brand-new performances, and more....

Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Leeds Playhouse


by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2025

Leeds Playhouse has announced the cast of its production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. Learn more about the upcoming production, opening this November....

HOT MESS Wins 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe


by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2025

Hot Mess, a satirical new musical by Ellie Coote and Jack Godfrey, has won the 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Presented by Miriam Margolyes, the award celebrates bold new voices in theatre, with winners receiving career support from Popcorn Group and BBC Writers. ...

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: MARY: A GIG THEATRE SHOW, Gilded Balloon Patter House


by Mary Baillie - August 20, 2025

Mary: A Gig Theatre Show is a cool concept. It advertises itself as a blend of folk rock music and spoken word formulating a feminist retelling of the story of Mary Queen of Scots. In theory it feels inspired by the hit show Six, but with it's own unique voice. The idea of a 'gig theatre show' sugge...

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: TARTAN TABLETOP: A DUNGEONS & DRAGONS COMEDY, Bramley, Gilded Balloon, Appleton Tower


by Christiana Rose - August 18, 2025

Tartan Tabletop is a Dungeons and Dragons panel show which thrives on live comedic improvisation, uncertainty and risks, which results in riotous game play. By merging the world of fantasy role-play with quick-fire wit, Dungeon Master Josh Aitken steers the action by narrating the story, setting cha...

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: LEVEL UP! Gilded Balloon, Patter House


by Christiana Rose - August 18, 2025

Goldspun Media’s Level Up! begins with a promising burst of nostalgic energy. The familiar chimes of Sonic the Hedgehog’s theme and screen visuals give the impression that the audience is in for a sharp, inventive musical about modern life refracted through the lens of gaming. Unfortunately, what fo...

Past Shows

DREAMSCAPE
7/30 - 8/24/2025


DREAMSCAPE is a powerful hip-hop theatre production written and directed by Rickerby Hinds, set to make its UK debut at the Gilded Balloon. The show, ...

RoboTales
7/30 - 8/17/2025


RoboTales blends live theatre with advanced AI technology, creating an interactive experience where the audience influences the narrative of each performance. Human actors share the ...

Anti-Gravity
7/31 - 8/26/2024


Kevin Quantum presents Anti-Gravity, a captivating show that challenges the laws of physics through stunning illusions and levitation acts. This award-winning performance invites audiences to ...

Barbies and Drillas
7/31 - 8/26/2024


Set in a house on the outskirts of London, Barbies and Drillas follows five housemates—a dancer, writer, climate activist, parliamentary assistant, and an art student—navigating ...

Legacy
7/31 - 8/26/2023


Michelle Brasier embarks on a quest to discover the identity of another Michelle Brasier after receiving $10.50 in an envelope labeled with her name. Through ...

Zoe Lyons: Entry Level Human


"Lyons has what it takes to delight any crowd" - GUARDIAN The brilliantly hilarious Zoe Lyons presents her new stand up show "Entry Level Human" ...

The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
8/6 - 8/19/2016


“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden” Promising to charm Edinburgh audiences this summer, Guildford’s Yvonne ...

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