Review: THE EVENTS, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 21, 2026
David Greig’s modern classic returns in a bold new staging by Wonder Fools in association with Cumbernauld Theatre. Featuring a live community choir, every performance becomes unique – powerful, uplifting, and rooted in the place where it is staged....
Review: SAINT JOAN, Citizen's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 20, 2026
Based on the extraordinary true story of a sixteen-year-old girl who led France to victory in the Hundred Years War, Saint Joan explores power, gender and youth-led change, taking us on the journey of someone from a marginalised background impacting international politics....
Review: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 19, 2026
A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into King's Theatre direct from a strictly limited West End run. Don’t miss this guaranteed Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank ...
Review: TOP HAT, Glasgow Kings Theatre
by Mary Baillie - February 09, 2026
Top Hat tap-danced its way into Glasgow this week, bringing with it plenty of sparkle and some superb performances. Based on the 1930s film, the plot depicts a classic case of mistaken identity: American dancer Jerry Travers arrives in London, falls for society girl Dale Tremont, and through a serie...
Review: BURNOUT: A VERBATIM PLAY, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 07, 2026
Burnout is a feeling some of us know all too well, but how can it be confronted? And is it here for the long-run? Burnout: A Verbatim Play explores the psychological and physical impacts of burnout in education, healthcare, activism, and more....
Review: SIZE MATTERS, Citizens Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 31, 2026
Size Matters is a wildly inventive new show from Mamoru Iriguchi (Eaten, What You See When Your Eyes Are Closed / What You Don’t See When Your Eyes Are Open). Blending puppetry, science, and surrealist theatre, Julia and Mamoru and their puppet doubles explore how time and perception shift with si...
Review: THE RED SHOES, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 28, 2026
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fier...
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 26, 2026
Following last year’s sell-out success of Icons Volume 1, Roaming Roots Revue returns for Icons Volume 2. Now in its 14th year, Roaming Roots is an acclaimed, multi-generational live music experience, curated and hosted by Emmy Award-winning Scottish musician, composer, and BBC broadcaster Roddy H...
Review: AMYTHYST KIAH, Drygate
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 26, 2026
A commanding live performer blessed with an unforgettable voice, Amythyst Kiah combines the political and the deeply personal in her music; embracing spirituality, grief, joy, healing and love in all its incarnations. She makes a welcome return to Celtic Connections after making a splash as part of ...
Review: THE SEEGER SESSIONS REVIVAL, St Luke's
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 25, 2026
This vibrant, 13-piece ensemble revives the spirit and musical exuberance of Bruce Springsteen’s Grammy-winning album, We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions. That record saw The Boss breathe new life into the powerful, socially conscious back catalogue of legendary folk icon and activist Pete See...
Past Shows
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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