Edinburgh amateur theatre company to stage city’s first live musical sing-along

Hot off the heels of two sell-out shows, The Bohemians next stop is at The Festival Theatre with a live sing-a-long performance of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. 

In honour of the 30th anniversary of the cult classic, The Bohemians are performing the jukebox musical in their largest venue yet, with a one-night-only chance to sing-along with the performers. Audience members can don their disco boots and belt out their favourite pop anthems, including ‘I Will Survive’, ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ and ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’. This groundbreaking choice by the company marks the first full length sing-along musical performance in Edinburgh.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert tells the story of three performers, Adam, Tick and Bernadette, who are booked to perform a show in the heart of The Australian Outback. Follow the glamorous trio through the highs and lows of their journey across the desert as they travel on their bus, Priscilla. The three friends encounter a comedy of errors, with a number of strange characters in this heart-warming tale of love and self-discovery.

Chairman, Kirsty Tomassi is delighted with this bold choice of 2025 musical. She said: “The Bohemians are known for putting on professional standard shows and next year will be no different. After our sell-out run of Sunshine on Leith and the incredible reception from audiences, we felt there was no better show for us than Priscilla. Adding the sing-along is going to create an electric atmosphere – it’s absolutely not to be missed.”

This announcement follows on from the company’s success with their 2024 production of ‘Sunshine on Leith’ – garnering 4 star reviews across the board. Theatre Scotland said: “All of this cast were fantastic on stage, every one of them were stellar comedy actors and beautiful vocalists.”

Reviewer Corr Blimey said: “The Bohemians continue this passion with confidence and skill, inviting everyone in Edinburgh (and further) into a warm embrace and a cracker of a show. “

Tickets are live, with several hundred selling within its first week of general sale, so secure your seats now. Performances run from 12 to 15 March 2025, with the sing-along show on Thursday 13th. 

Adult prices start at £26.50 and senior, student and child concessions are available.

“The Bohemians” is one of Edinburgh’s major amateur musical companies. Formed in 1909, it is one of Scotland’s oldest and most respected amdram companies, committed to bringing high quality productions of musicals and musical concerts to Edinburgh and East of Scotland audiences.

Every year the Company provides aspiring performers from all walks of life with the opportunity to work with dynamic and experienced directors, musical directors, choreographers and technicians on a large-scale production

  • Performance information
  • Wednesday 12th March, 2025 – Saturday 15th March, 2025 – ticket link here
  • Thursday performance is sing-a-long – tickets for this performance here
  • Matinee 2.30pm | Evenings 7.30pm
  • Age: 14+
  • Running time: TBC
  • Prices: Adult:  £26.50/ £27.50
  • Seniors:  £22
  • Students & Children:  £18