THE PLEASANCE

by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!...

by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2024

Gwyneth Goes Skiing is headed to Edinburgh Fringe this August, and will also make its international premiere in Utah. Darren Criss will provide the singing voice of Terry Sanderson alongisde Edinburgh Comedy Award Winning comedian, actress and singer Cat Cohen, who will lend her voice  as Gwyneth Pa...

by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2024

Edinburgh-based comedy management and production company MZA has announced the first three of its shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, marking the company's 35th year of participation at the world's biggest arts festival. ...

by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 06, 2023

BWW Scotland Editor selects her top picks of the 2024 Glasgow International Comedy Festival...

by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2023

'The Baby Question' film and after event explores the experiences of childfree and childless women. The tour will visit multiple UK cities, with after event parties hosted by local artists....

by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2023

Hot off the heels of another successful year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Pleasance Theatre Trust present a London season of some of the best and brightest theatre and comedy from the festival. Learn more about the season lineup here!...

by Mary Baillie - August 28, 2023

 The set is scarce, but that doesn't matter. From birds to cars to bartender counters and water coolers, every set piece, animal and prop are created solely through this talented 4-person ensemble, accompanied by sound designer and musician Frederick Waxman. ...

by L Gourley - August 26, 2023

Villain is a brilliantly creative and fun mix of musical theatre and comedy that puts a fresh spin on the villains of our favourite works of fiction. If being the baddie of the story is a sense of style and self-assurance, a refusal to conform to society’s expectations, and a sometimes outright aggr...

by Kat Mokrynski - August 28, 2023

When I picked up my listening pack for 1000 Miniature Meadows from Pleasance Courtyard, I was a bit confused. I was simply handed a card, which had a sticker on it that said to open it in the Courtyard. Opening the envelope and taking a look at its contents, I found a card with context and instructi...

by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2023

Week two of the renowned Scotsman Fringe First Awards sees CHOO CHOO! (Or... Have You Ever Thought About ****** **** *****? (Cos I Have)) receiving this prestigious award....