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King’s Theatre

13 / 29 Nicolson Street
Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9FT

Review: LEAR, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Review: LEAR, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · July 13, 2026

In this bold new imagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Scottish theatre legend Maureen Beattie takes on the towering role of the monarch whose decision to test her daughters’ love unravels both family and kingdom. A thrilling story of pride, folly and misplaced trust.…

Review: BIG BAD RIDING HOOD, Oran Mor

Review: BIG BAD RIDING HOOD, Oran Mor

by Natalie O'Donoghue · July 5, 2026

It’s been another long, wet summer in Panto Land, it’s enough to make you right bloody miserable, so it is! But, on the edge of Woodlands Road, Gran’s not letting that get her down. She’s just grateful to have everything she could ever have wanted: a humble, comfy, wee house; her two grandso…

Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal

Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal

by Natalie O'Donoghue · July 2, 2026

Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. At its hear…

Review: MEAN GIRLS, King's Theatre

Review: MEAN GIRLS, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 30, 2026

Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Saturday Night Live) and starring TV personality, actor & Steps st…

Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD: THE BACKSTAGE CUT, Òran Mór

Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD: THE BACKSTAGE CUT, Òran Mór

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 29, 2026

A fascinating insight into the one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. In front of the camera were award-winning performances centred around the story of a wealthy egotistical faded star, Norma Desmond, desperate to ‘return to the millions of fans she deserted’, and a young down-on-hi…

Review: KANPUR: 1857 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Review: KANPUR: 1857 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow

by Mary Baillie · June 30, 2026

After an Edinburgh Fringe sell-out, Kanpur:1857 came to the Tron in association with Glasgow Mela. Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel (Niall Moorjani) finds themselves answering to a British officer (Jonathan Oldfield) for the crimes of Kanpur - an Indian uprising against British colonial forces.…

Review: THE HEN NIGHT, Òran Mór

Review: THE HEN NIGHT, Òran Mór

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 13, 2026

Jade, Amber and Lilac have been organising Coral’s hen night for the past six months and it’s going to be epic! But at the last minute, Coral’s cousin Luna rocks up uninvited. Perfect skin, a model, a poet, and a human rights lawyer…a total goddess. It’s too easy to hate her but little do…

Review: MISS SAIGON, King's Theatre

Review: MISS SAIGON, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 12, 2026

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including; “The Heat is On”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” an…

Review: THE LONG DROP, Citizens Theatre

Review: THE LONG DROP, Citizens Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 11, 2026

Between whisky-soaked confessions and half-truths swirling in cigarette smoke, William Watt and Peter Manuel share a night that will change everything. Winding through stale-aired bars, shadowed backstreets and tangled lies – leading to one of the most infamous trials in Scottish history. …

Past Shows

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Nov 14 – Nov 18, 2017

The classic Dickens tale brought to life by Glasgows best amateur theatre company, once again returning to their home at the beautiful Kings Theatre in...

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Feb 10 – Feb 15, 2014

This sensational multi award winning West End show is coming to Edinburgh! Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience...

Peter Pan

Nov 30 – Jan 19, 2014

Don't miss our spectacular 2013/14 adventure as Allan, Andy and Grant head to Neverland for another outstanding King's Theatre panto! If you're an existing panto...

Edinburgh Gang Show 2013

Nov 19 – Nov 23, 2013

What’s left to say about Edinburgh Gang Show? Over 50 years of Scouts and Guides lighting up the King’s? Biggest Gang Show in the world?...

Mansfield Park

Nov 5 – Nov 9, 2013

Catch this spellbinding adaptation of Jane Austen’s captivating novel as it returns to tour in 2013. Unceremoniously uprooted from her humble family home, intelligent young...

To Sir, With Love

Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2013

To Sir, With Love was a major film of the 1960s starring Sidney Poitier and with a song made famous by Lulu. This exciting new...

A Passionate Woman

Oct 7 – Oct 12, 2013

It’s the morning of Betty’s son’s wedding and she decides to go up into the attic to dust. Surrounded by clutter, memories and ghosts from...

Dunsinane

Oct 1 – Oct 5, 2013

Under cover of night, an English army has swept through the landscape, killed the tyrant and taken the seat of power. Attempting to restore peace...

Dinosaur Zoo

Sep 27 – Sep 29, 2013

It’s Dinosaur-some! Direct from Australia, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome pre-historic creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before, up close and...

Ray Mears

Sep 29

Recognised worldwide as an authority on bushcraft and survival, Ray acquired his unique skills through his work in some of the world’s most uninhabitable and...

James and the Giant Peach

Sep 17 – Sep 21, 2013

This classic book tells the story of James, a lonely young boy who lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting Aunts in...

Gruffalo's Child

Sep 6 – Sep 8, 2013

Following hot on the heels of the Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes the Gruffalo's Child - with attitude! Just...

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

Jun 11 – Jun 15, 2013

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on...

Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians

Jun 12 – Jun 15, 2013

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on...

Noises Off

Jun 4 – Jun 8, 2013

The Old Vic and West-End smash hit Noises Off comes to Edinburgh following its triumphant and critically acclaimed sell out run in London. Michael Frayn’s...

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom

Jun 1 – Jun 2, 2013

Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small...” From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA...

39 Steps

May 20 – May 25, 2013

Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe comes ‘a joyous version of the Alfred Hitchcock classic’ (Sun Times) spy thriller,...

The Pitmen Painters

May 13 – May 18, 2013

Originally produced by Newcastle’s acclaimed Live Theatre, and following sell-out seasons at the National Theatre and on Broadway, Bill Kenwright presents the award winning play...

The Sash

Apr 30 – May 4, 2013

Rapture, Scotland’s leading contemporary touring theatre company, are proud to present this Scottish theatre classic, in a thrilling new production. Set on the day of...

Spot The Dog

Apr 25 – Apr 27, 2013

It’s the Birthday of everyone’s favourite puppy! All Spot’s friends will be here; Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom the Crocodile plus Spot’s...

The Woman In Black

Apr 22 – Apr 27, 2013

Everybody in the theatre can hear you scream! Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, The Woman in Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre...

Translations

Apr 15 – Apr 20, 2013

Set in a hedge school in Ballybeg, in Ireland in 1833, Translations sets the scene for the appearance of members of the British Army who...

Patsy Cline

Apr 14

An evening of song, laughter and legendary stories is promised when you come along to this enthralling tribute to the music, life and times of...

Birds Of A Feather

Apr 9 – Apr 13, 2013

The girls are back! One of BBC TV’s most popular and fondly-remembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original leading cast...

Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer Live!

Apr 5 – Apr 7, 2013

Everyone’s favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure across the UK! In Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost...

We'll Meet Again

Apr 4

The record breaking touring show presented by Duggie Chapman MBE, We'll Meet Again clocks up an amazing 15th year on the road in 2013. Acclaimed...

The Government Inspector

Mar 26 – Mar 30, 2013

A penniless nobody from the big city arrives in a small town, where he is mistaken for the all-powerful government inspector by its corrupt and...

The Yeomen Of The Guard

Mar 19 – Mar 23, 2013

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend an evening with the Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society as they present a new and exciting production of the...

Oklahoma

Mar 13 – Mar 16, 2013

The Great American Musical! In a Western Indian territory in 1906, the high-spirited rivalry between farmers and cowboys provides the colourful background against which Curly...

Driving Miss Daisy

Mar 5 – Mar 9, 2013

Having broken records on Broadway and played to sold out audiences in London's West End, David Esbjornson's award-winning, smash hit production has dazzled audiences and...

Abigail's Party

Feb 25 – Mar 2, 2013

After a triumphant West End, Lindsay Posner’s acclaimed revival of one of the most popular plays ever written is touring the UK. Donna Summer is...

Save The Last Dance For Me

Feb 18 – Feb 23, 2013

From the writers, producers, creators and director of the huge success that is Dreamboats and Petticoats, Save the Last Dance for Me will take you...

Go Back For Murder

Feb 11 – Feb 16, 2013

Now in its eighth thrilling year, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a production of the queen of crime’s classic Go Back For Murder. Carla...

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2013

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Scottish Opera celebrate the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten's birth with a revival of Olivia Fuchs' 2005 production for the...

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Elvis in Chaos in Scotland Elvis in Chaos
Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street (8/07-8/15) VIDEOS
Father, Away She Goes in Scotland Father, Away She Goes
Zoo (Playground 1) (8/07-8/30)
Long Way Home in Scotland Long Way Home
Gilded Balloon (Snug) (8/05-8/31)
One Man Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum in Scotland One Man Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum
Greenside Venue @ Riddles Court (Willow Studio) – Venue 16 - 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG (8/08-8/28)
Remember, Remember! in Scotland Remember, Remember!
Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) (8/05-8/30)
15 Minutes of Shame in Scotland 15 Minutes of Shame
ZOO (Playground 2) (8/07-8/30)
Giraffe in Scotland Giraffe
Pleasance Courtyard (Cellar) (8/05-8/31)
Mythos: Ragnarök in Scotland Mythos: Ragnarök
Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) (8/06-8/29)
Patient 13 in Scotland Patient 13
Zoo (Playground 2) (8/07-8/30) VIDEOS