Review: ANTIGONE, Tron Theatre
The battle has been won; the soldiers have returned victorious and the dead have been buried. But not all of them. Antigone’s brother has been deemed a traitor and must be punished, even in death.…
Pleasance Courtyard
60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ
Edinburgh
Pleasance Courtyard is a theatre in Edinburgh.
Articles
Review: FEEL GOOD, Òran Mór
Henry never expected his first girlfriend, Liz, to turn up at his flat. Especially not as a sex robot.…
Review: SIX, Festival Theatre
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.…
Review: TRANSPARENT, Oran Mor
Barry feels like he’s slowly fading into the background of his own life. Clare, after a recent loss, feels like she’s unravelling in hers. A chance encounter in a crowded bar means they both end up on a night out together, where sparks fly. Will they both see what’s right in front of them? …
Review: EMERGENCE, Theatre Royal
Enter a mesmerising underworld where human-kind dissolves into something altogether more elemental.…
Review: BURLESQUE, King's Theatre
From executive producer Christina Aguilera and written by Steven Antin, based on the hit movie, Burlesque invites you to a club like no other: a hidden world beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa.…
Review: READY TAE DRAP, Oran Mor
A rabbit, a refugee and a racist get stuck in a lift... That sounds like the start of a bad joke but for high rise residents Lauren, Aaliyah and Pat, it’s a night they’ll never forget.…
Review: ONE HUNDRED VOICES, Citizens Theatre
One Hundred Voices is an interactive, audio-guided installation, bringing creative insight into living in the care system. It serves as an artistic act of recognition and celebration of the one hundred testimonies recorded through the Caring Scotland project.…
Review: 1984, Citizens Theatre
The Thought Police monitor every word you say. Children spy on their parents and the Party has abolished the truth. In this totally controlled world, Winston and Julia begin a love affair which catapults them into rebellion against the Party.…
Book Review: SEETHING LANE, by Jack Jewers, Moonflower Books
Jewers returns to Samuel Pepys as a subject of fiction following his debut novel, The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys (2022). At the start of Seething Lane, Pepys is again looking for signs of corruption in and outside of the Court, but when violent death raises its head, he realises it is folly to t…
Past Shows
48 total · showing 21–30
Dear Annie I Hate You
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, expect immersive soundscapes, full 90s nostalgia and a glimpse into the liminal space of the mind. With Director...
DYKE Systems Ltd
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 Susan dive into the world of multi-level marketing, navigating the cut-throat corporate ladder while...
The Brilliance of Broken Glass: Button
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
The Fit Prince (Who Gets Switched On The Square In The Frosty Castle The Night Before (Insert Public Holiday Here))
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 secure his claim to the throne. Unbeknownst to him, baker Aaron Butcher, played by Linus Karp, is unwittingly roped into the chaos when his...
The Origin of Love
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 short Peaked. This unique performance dives into the complexities of love through a series of absurd vignettes and...
Untold Stories - Modern Mime Tales
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. Without the use of words, props, or sets, Silent Rocco presents an emotional journey where feelings become visible...
We The People
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 show, We The People. In this performance, she explores America's complex relationships with the world and herself as a...
22: Brooke's Time Space Sequins
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 lead a better future. Come laugh with Brooke as she trips and falls...
Scaffolding
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 a quiet Devon village. Determined to get answers directly from God, she climbs the scaffolding around a leaking steeple...
Chatterbox
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 and poignant piece explores the challenges of assimilation, cultural identity, and the enduring impact of the labels...
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! EICC (5/30-5/30) |
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Rollers Forever King's Theatre (10/27-10/31) |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Alhambra Theatre (10/07-10/10) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Usher Hall (12/03-12/03) |
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Aberdeen Arts Centre's Big Variety Show Aberdeen Arts Centre (10/02-10/03) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Edinburgh Playhouse (10/19-10/24) |
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Venue Premium - Two Doors Down OVO Hydro (9/25-10/11) |
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Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years The Stand 1 (9/23-9/23) |
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Giovanni: Unstoppable Alhambra Theatre (4/11-4/11) |
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Alex McAleer - Mind Reader Eastgate Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
