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...
Review: SIOBHAN MILLER BAND, The Old Fruitmarket
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 25, 2026
Siobhan Miller returns to Celtic Connections for her biggest headline show to date, a one-night celebration in the iconic Old Fruitmarket marking the release of her first live album....
Review: SKERRYVORE, Emirates Arena
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 18, 2026
A high-energy performance reflecting Scottish roots with a modern, global sound....
Past Shows
BITCH
Jul 30 – Aug 25, 2025
Marty Breen presents a thought-provoking exploration of humor and societal complicity in BITCH. This show features Breen performing two contrasting characters, a Stand Up Guy...
DYKE Systems Ltd
Jul 30 – Aug 25, 2025
DYKE Systems Ltd is a darkly comic drag-infused satire that explores the intersection of corporate ambition and repressed queerness in the 1990s. Businesswomen Sally and...
The Fit Prince (Who Gets Switched On The Square In The Frosty Castle The Night Before (Insert Public Holiday Here))
Jul 30 – Aug 25, 2025
Panic ensues in the fictional land of Swedonia when the king passes away, leaving his unmarried son in a desperate search for a partner to...
The Origin of Love
Jul 30 – Aug 24, 2025
Ada Player and Bron Waugh bring their debut show The Origin of Love to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, following their success with the BAFTA-nominated comedy...
Untold Stories - Modern Mime Tales
Jul 30 – Aug 24, 2025
Silent Rocco's Untold Stories - Modern Mime Tales invites audiences to explore the power of imagination through a unique blend of physical theatre and storytelling....
We The People
Jul 30 – Aug 24, 2025
Sam Jay, an Emmy-nominated comedian and writer recognized for her shows on HBO and Netflix, makes her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with her new hour-long...
Scaffolding
Oct 26 – Oct 27, 2024
Scaffolding is a new play by Lucy Bell, featuring Suzanna Hamilton as Sheridan, a church parishioner grappling with the closure of her beloved church in...
Chatterbox
Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024
Chatterbox is a semi-autobiographical one-woman show by Lubna Kerr that reflects on her experiences as a Pakistani girl growing up in 1970s Glasgow. This humorous...
Dead Inside
Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024
Riki Lindhome, known for her roles in Wednesday and The Big Bang Theory, makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut with Dead Inside, a comedic one-woman musical...
Dummy
Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024
BriTANick, the US comedy duo of Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, returns with their new show Dummy, which delves into the impact of past traumas...
Erin Farrington: Think Better: Manifesting Money, Real Estate, And Hot People
Aug 1 – Aug 25, 2024
Erin Farrington brings her unique brand of comedy to the stage in a lively manifestation seminar that encourages audiences to rethink their feelings about money,...
Paper Swans
Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024
In a closed park at night, a security guard encounters a young woman in a ballet dress who is making paper swans, leading them into...
Rebels & Patriots
Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024
Rebels & Patriots is a compelling new play presented by the rising Israeli-Palestinian British theatre company Floating Shed, featuring an ensemble of Israeli, Palestinian, and...
Relay
Jul 30 – Aug 25, 2024
Relay is a musical comedy by Leila Navabi, who brings her unique experiences to the stage, exploring the journey of making a baby with her...
Rita Lynn: Life Coach
Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024
Louise Marwood makes her Edinburgh Fringe theatre debut with Rita Lynn: Life Coach, a candid and darkly humorous exploration of addiction, inspired by her own...
Sheeps: The Giggle Bunch (That's Our Name For You)
Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024
SHEEPS returns to the stage with their first new show in six years, titled The Giggle Bunch, promising a fresh dose of their beloved style...
The Sex Lives of Puppets
Jul 31 – Aug 25, 2024
Blind Summit Theatre presents a unique exploration of intimacy in The Sex Lives of Puppets, co-written and directed by Ben Keaton and Mark Down. This...
The Writing On The Stall
Aug 14 – Aug 25, 2024
The Writing on the Stall features Caitlin Cook as she reflects on her decade-long obsession with bathroom graffiti, a fascination sparked by a chance discovery...
Stamptown
Aug 3 – Aug 24, 2024
Stamptown returns to the Pleasance Grand for a limited run, showcasing a dynamic late-night variety show that blends chaos, clowning, and innovative comedy. Led by...
This Must Be Heaven
Jul 30 – Aug 24, 2024
John Tothill returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with This Must Be Heaven, the latest installment in his comedic saga of health woes and misadventures....
Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour
Aug 21
Zach Zucker returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his acclaimed character, Jack Tucker, in a one-night-only performance at the Pleasance Grand. This comedy stand-up hour...
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