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Archive launched to promote Edinburgh’s theatre heritage
King’s Theatre Heritage Project, dedicated to celebrating the rich history of Edinburgh’s theatre community, has been launched.
At the heart of the project is The...
Capital Theatres’ apprentice is a flying success
The company which runs the city theatres including the Festival Theatre took on its first technical theatre apprentice, and says she is a...
Peter Pan flies in for next year’s Festive panto
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, produced by the world’s biggest pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes, will take centre stage at The Festival Theatre from...
‘The Gift’ – a Festive treat for younger audiences at The Studio
Barrowland Ballet and Capital Theatres present the wonder-filled festive show for 2 – 5 year olds, 'The Gift'.
A shiny new toy. A mountain of...
Festive shows at the Festival Theatre
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular production of The Snow Queen returns to the stage, after its sell-out tour in 2019, from Saturday, November 19 to Saturday,...
‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’ – World Premiere at The Festival Theatre
Rona Munro returns to Scottish stages this autumn with a bold new production: 'James IV – Queen of the Fight', directed by Laurie Sansom...
Full cast and creative team announced for ‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’
In autumn 2022 it was announced that Rona Munro would be returning to Scottish stages with a bold new production: 'James IV – Queen...
‘Ocean Mist’ hosts stars of ‘Anything Goes’ prior to Festival Theatre opening
The critically acclaimed show, 'Anything Goes', features a new star cast including: WhatOnStage Award Winner, Kerry Ellis, as Reno Sweeney and Olivier Award Winner,...
‘Sunshine on Leith’ to be final production before King’s refurbishment
Featuring hits Sunshine on Leith, I’m On My Way, Letter from America and I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), 'Sunshine on Leith' is both a...
Panto star running to aid King’s Theatre redevelopment fund
Star of the King’s Panto, Jordan Young, will be running a half marathon as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in May of this...
Capital Theatres announce a new corporate partnership with Stewart Brewing
A new corporate partnership with Stewart Brewing, a craft brewery based right here in Edinburgh, has been announced by Capital Theatres.
Stewart Brewing’s values chime...
Scottish Ballet to present ‘The Scandal at Mayerling’ at Festival Theatre in May
'The Scandal at Mayerling', Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s iconic ballet about a dysfunctional royal family was boldly created in 1978 and is now reimagined and...
Rosslyn Chapel welcomes stars of ‘The Da Vinci Code’
Edinburgh’s iconic Rosslyn Chapel played the backdrop to Olivier-award winning actor Nigel Harman, Red Dwarf and Death in Paradise star Danny John-Jules and Edinburgh...
Capital Theatres presents ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ at The King’s
Step through the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and...
‘Sunshine on Leith’ to be The King’s final show before it closes for redevelopment
See the King’s go out on a high before the theatre closes to undergo its exciting capital redevelopment. With a soundtrack from world-renowned 'Leithers',...
Scottish tour dates go on sale for ‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’
In autumn 2022 Rona Munro returns to Scottish stages with a bold new production: 'James IV – Queen of the Fight', directed by Laurie...
Scottish Ballet launches 2021-22 tour with ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Festival Theatre
Originally choreographed by Scottish Ballet founder, Peter Darrell, in 1972, Scottish Ballet’s 'The Nutcracker' was re-imagined in 2014 by CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, working...
New corporate partnership announced by Capital Theatres
A new corporate partnership with Brewgooder - a Scottish-based craft beer company whose ‘Brewed on Purpose’ commitment to create waves of people-positive change through...
Tim Firth’s new comedy, ‘Sheila’s Island’, cast announced
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing...
‘Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage’ at Festival Theatre in November
Returning to the stage, following two successful West End runs, three hit UK tours, and multiple international productions, 'Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story...
Live Festive theatre returns to Edinburgh this Christmas
Edinburgh’s favourite pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, returns to the King’s for 2021-22. Allan Stewart and Grant Stott return to their pantomime home as Queen May...
‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ comes to The Kings
The full casting has been announced for the thrilling new touring production of Washington Irving’s 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. Taking on the role...
The Play That Goes Wrong – King’s Theatre
A goofy sleuth spoof tour de farce of cock-up, clockwork precision.
"…it offends me to the soul to hear a robustious/periwig-pated fellow tear a...
‘An Unexpected Hiccup’ to premiere at The Studio
Touring theatre company Plutôt La Vie and Edinburgh-based Lung Ha Theatre Company are pleased to announce their collaboration on 'An Unexpected Hiccup', a new...
Southern Light to sing for The King’s
Southern Light will kick start the public phase of fund-raising for the transformational redevelopment of Edinburgh’s historical King’s Theatre with the performance of SOUTHERN...
£6.5M Government grant contribution secured by Capital Theatres toward King’s redevelopment
The Minister for Culture and International Development, Jenny Gilruth MSP, has confirmed total grant funding of £6.5 million from the Scottish Government for the...
New musical finalists face judges’ choice
Capital Theatres and Pitlochry Festival Theatre have announced that three new Scottish musicals have been selected as finalists of their first Musical Commissioning Hub...
‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’ brings Rona Munro back to Scottish stages
Raw Material and Capital Theatres in association with the National Theatre of Scotland announce today (Fri 25th June) a new large-scale production 'James IV...
Capital Theatres will welcome audiences from the end of June
Capital Theatres have confirmed today that they can invite audiences back to theatres for the first time in 15 months.
The performances over this summer...
‘When the Sun Meets the Sky’ – presented by Capital Theatres in association with...
A new project has been announced by Capital Theatres developed in partnership with Traverse Theatre which is aimed at people with a lived experience...
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