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: THE HEN NIGHT, Òran Mór
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 13, 2026
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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 12, 2026
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
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 11, 2026
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.
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Review: MY ROMANTIC HISTORY, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 10, 2026
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...
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Pavilion Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 09, 2026
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids–Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the cha...
Review: THE CORINTHIAN, Òran Mór
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 07, 2026
The remarkable untold story of the world's first Black international footballer who captained Scotland to glory....
Review: NORA: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Chandler Studio Theatre
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...
Review: SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, Theatre Royal
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!...
Review: ONCE, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
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...
Review: THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD at Theatre Royal Glasgow
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...
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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Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years The Lemon Tree (9/24-9/24) |
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Black Blues Brothers: Let's Twist Again! Underbelly (8/05-8/31) |
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Lifelong Studio 2, Assembly George Square Studios, EH8 9LH (Venue 17) (8/05-8/17) |
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Remember, Remember! Pleasance Dome (Queen Dome) (8/05-8/30) |
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An A to Z Guide to Dating Underbelly (Buttercup) (8/05-8/31) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! EICC (5/30-5/30) |
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Venue Premium - Two Doors Down OVO Hydro (9/25-10/11) |
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Mythos: Ragnarök Assembly Rooms (Music Hall) (8/06-8/29) |
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Woodcutter Triplex Studio @theSpaceUK (Venue 38) (8/07-8/29) |
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NewsRevue Pleasance Courtyard (8/05-8/31) |
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