Upcoming Shows
11 ½ Angry Men makes its worldwide premiere at the Pleasance EICC Pentland Theatre, written by Owen O'Neill and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy...
Plexus Polaire presents the UK premiere of Dracula - Lucy's Dream, a reimagining of Bram Stoker's gothic masterpiece that portrays the myth of Dracula through...
Fargo meets The Matrix meets The Office in this high-octane, darkly comic thriller. It's 1973. Marnie Makowski arrives in New Mexico, searching for her missing...
The Real Kyle McCarren is a new musical by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Andy Roninson and international indie recording artist Sean McVerry, making its festival...
ARCADE is an immersive experience from DARKFIELD, created by artistic directors David Rosenberg and Glen Neath, returning to Pleasance Dome for its third year at...
Copycat is written and performed by Joe Sellman-Leava, developed with and directed by Katharina Reinthaller, and designed by Dylan Howells. The show explores imitation, AI,...
Veteran puppeteer, clown and audience whisperer Dik Downey makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut at the age of 63 in this one-man show, placing his own...
by Mary Baillie - June 06, 2026
Few plays have sparked as much controversy as Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. First staged in 1879, its depiction of a woman rejecting the limitations imposed upon her shocked audiences and helped redefine modern drama. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's final-year BA Acting students now bring Ste...
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 03, 2026
Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel!...
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 28, 2026
Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time. The original creative team reunite to bring this modern classic to the stage, opening Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry F...
by Mary Baillie - May 28, 2026
Initially a 1963 novel by John le Carré, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold sneaks into Glasgow this week in a fresh new stage adaptation . Set amid the deceptive terrain of Cold War Europe, the story follows British intelligence officer Alec Leamas as he is sent on a dangerous mission to East Germa...
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 26, 2026
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love....
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 23, 2026
Cash-strapped best pals Linda and Angie live for the weekend buzz of bingo night. Their daughters, Stacey and Amy, however, think it’s just an old biddies’ game until they hear about the ‘big one’ with £40k up for grabs....
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 22, 2026
Samira, a Scottish Aid Worker, goes through a ‘baptism of fire’ during the revolutions in the Middle East. Certain she can make a difference, she takes on mission after mission, but is quickly confronted by the reality of war, aid work and her own disillusionment....
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 16, 2026
A verbatim drama retelling the events of a local Glaswegian community coming together to stop a dawn raid....
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 16, 2026
Something’s wrong. Baby Mash-up knows there’s something adrift, but she can’t pin it down. The seams of time and space are splitting and she wants to figure out what’s going on and – most importantly – how she ended up here....
by Mary Baillie - May 18, 2026
After a critically acclaimed 'must see' at the Edinburgh Fringe, Leila Navabi brings her solo 'punk musical' Relay to the Traverse - this one races ahead with heart and humour....
Past Shows
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...
Quick-witted new comedy play Brainsluts is a sharp and hilarious look at the gig economy, drug trialsand desperate times from gleefully weird and universally charming...
The award-winning 2024 smash-hit is back – bigger, bolder and more visceral than ever.Hailed as 'masterly' (Stage) and shortlisted for BBC Popcorn New Writing Award,...
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...
Rising comedic talent Brooke’s infectious energy celebrates indomitable human spirit. Wry humor. Poetic firepower. Nonfiction narrative comedy. Award-winning storytelling. Razor-sharp wit. Sold-out EdFringe runs/world tour
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...
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...
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....
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...
Join New York Comedian/Moth StorySLAM Champ's New Year's Eve celebration, reflection, resolution.In her mental pop-culture/Broadway musical (Swifties enjoy an invisibly-strung Eras tour), Brooke campaigns to...
Join New York Comedian/Moth StorySLAM Champ's New Year's Eve celebration, reflection, resolution.In her mental pop-culture/Broadway musical (Swifties enjoy an invisibly-strung Eras tour), Brooke campaigns to...
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 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...
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...
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 brings her unique brand of comedy to the stage in a lively manifestation seminar that encourages audiences to rethink their feelings about money,...
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 is a compelling new play presented by the rising Israeli-Palestinian British theatre company Floating Shed, featuring an ensemble of Israeli, Palestinian, and...
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...
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 returns to the stage with their first new show in six years, titled The Giggle Bunch, promising a fresh dose of their beloved style...
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 features Caitlin Cook as she reflects on her decade-long obsession with bathroom graffiti, a fascination sparked by a chance discovery...
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...
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....
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...
Pauline is the story of three generations of women in one family - and the story of the writer who went digging in the secrets...
“Each routine is told with the impeccable rhythm and pin-sharp punchlines we’ve come to expect from this ruthless comedy technician” CHORTLE ON ‘JUST FOR US’...
“A comic with both a distinctive voice and a story you'd like to hear” Steve Bennett CHORTLE Introducing Irish rising star Catherine Bohart who debuts...
After a 2-year hiatus from the Edinburgh Festival, one of the UK’s most popular TV and live comedians is back with a new show entitled...
Videos
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Long Way Home Gilded Balloon (Snug) (8/05-8/31) |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Alhambra Theatre (10/07-10/10) |
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Felicity Ward: I Wish I Could Come Out Of My Shell Cab Vol 1 @ Monkey Barrell (8/17-8/30) |
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NewsRevue Pleasance Courtyard (8/05-8/31) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Alhambra Theatre (3/01-3/06) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Usher Hall (12/03-12/03) |
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You Are What You Eat theSpace on the mile (8/07-8/22) PHOTOS |
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Tap Out! (Or I'll Hit You Again) Gilded Balloon Patter House (The Coorie) (8/05-8/31) |
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The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre) (8/06-8/31) |
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Man or Bear Summerhall (Red Lecture Theatre) (8/06-8/30) |
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