11 ½ Angry Men
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...
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Upcoming Shows
Dracula - Lucy's Dream
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...
REDACTED: The Cover-Up of a Cover-Up of a Cover-Up
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
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
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
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,...
Don Quixote (is a very big book)
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...
Review: BIG BAD RIDING HOOD, Oran Mor
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
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
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
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
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: ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal
What did our critic Natalie O'Donoghue think of ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal?…
Review: THE HEN NIGHT, Òran Mór
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
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
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. …
Review: MY ROMANTIC HISTORY, Tron Theatre
A fast, funny, painfully relatable rom-com about two people who might just be perfect for each other – if they can ever get over their past. In a world of dodgy office flings and terrible exes who never quite stay exed, My Romantic History asks: if you haven’t met ‘the one’ by thirty, are yo…
Past Shows
BITCH
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...
Brainsluts
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dead Inside
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pauline is the story of three generations of women in one family - and the story of the writer who went digging in the secrets...
Alex Edelman: Just For Us
“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’...
Catherine Bohart: Immaculate
“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...
Hal Cruttenden - Chubster
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...
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Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/29) |
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Elvis in Chaos Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street (8/07-8/15) |
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Ed Byrne: No Dramas Music Hall (2/10-2/10) |
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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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Tap Out! (Or I'll Hit You Again) Gilded Balloon Patter House – Coorie (8/05-8/31) |
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I Bought a Flip Phone ZOO (Playground 2) (8/07-8/30) |
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A Costume Drama ZOO (Playground 3) (8/07-8/30) |
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Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches - Glasgow The Glee Club Glasgow (9/23-9/23) |
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Guns In Dragonland theSpace @ Niddry Street (8/17-8/22) |
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Overtone Pleasance (Jack Dome) (8/05-8/30) |