Tag: Theatre
Fringe 2024 – Ariana vs Chomsky ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Which is more important, our principles or our personal relationships? Does it matter if those to whom we are closest don’t share our views? And if what we do has no immediate bearing on...
Fringe 2024 – Birdwatching ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A man in the queue for Birdwatching addresses one of theSpaceUK’s female staff,
‘Where are the birds around here then?’
Silence.
‘Just a joke!’
And that is why we need theatre companies like Black Bright Theatre, and organisations...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 – Prick ★★★★
In 1563 the Witchcraft Act became law in Scotland. From the 16th to the 18th centuries between 4,000 and 6,000 people were tried on charges of witchcraft. Over three-quarters of these were women.
Of...
Edinburgh Fringe 2023: Thorns ★★★
Three women on a stage covered in foliage, one dressed in green, one in blue, one in brown. This is the story of Sleeping Beauty, right? So one of them must be the princess...
Fringe review 2023: Upstart! Shakespeare’s Rebel Daughter Judith ★★★★
Upstart! Shakespeare’s Rebel Daughter Judith tells the story of the playwright’s younger daughter.
Stuck at home in Stratford while her father enjoys life in London, expected to marry well and settle down to the business...
Preview: Kidnapped
Some are born great, some achieve greatness… and then there’s Davie Balfour.
A swashbuckling new pop-packed, romantic and riotous version of Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure-classic will be on at the Royal Lyceum Theatre this April.
The...
Snooker, film, theatre and music at The Brunton
The Brunton in Musselburgh hosts a variety of live events in the next few days including The National Theatre Live series with a new production of Shakespeare’s Othello, on Thursday 23 February at 7pm.
Roy Orbison & The Traveling Wilburys is packed with hits, big screen...
Full cast announced for The Citizen Theatre’s ‘Moonset’
For what will be the company’s first production of 2023, The Citizens Theatre has announced the cast for 'Moonset'.
A bold and powerful new work from playwright Maryam Hamidi, Moonset will premiere at Glasgow’s Tron...
‘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 discarded wrapping. A lonely child. Have you ever wondered why...
What’s On in Edinburgh in December
Music, film, LGBT+, theatre, children's events, Christmas fairs, art, poetry, stand up, books, festive gardens, talks, tours, storytelling....it would be easier to say what's not on this month. Get your diary ready and read...
‘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 - the formidable duo who brought us James I, II...
‘The Polar Bears Go Go Go!’ on a tour across Scotland
Always up for an expedition the Polar Bears are ready to travel once again around some of the finest venues of Scotland touring their exciting family show 'The Polar Bears Go Go Go!'. The...
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 of the Fight', directed by Laurie Sansom - the formidable...
‘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, Denis Lawson, as Moonface Martin. Joining them on board is...
‘Tam O’Shanter, Tales & Whisky’ premieres in Edinburgh on Friday
'Tam O’Shanter, Tales & Whisky' The hottest ticket in town this spring should be 'Tam O’Shanter, Tales & Whisky'. Premiering at Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh this Friday 15 April, this contemporary take on the...
‘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 funny and moving story about Davy and Ally, two soldiers...
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 year. He’ll be joined by a team of Capital Theatres...
‘Wonder Festival’, a festival of ‘work-in-progress’, to open at The Lyceum
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present 'Wonder Festival', a brand new and exciting two week festival of work-in-progress that invites audiences behind the curtain of a creative process to step into...
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 well with Capital Theatres’ ethos, encompassing a commitment to excellence;...
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 redesigned by Scottish Ballet, in a sumptuous production that is...
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 actress Leigh Lothian who made the trip to Roslin in...
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 embark on the most magical of adventures in a frozen,...
A year of Premiers in 2022 for Scottish Ballet
Focusing for a year and a half on its, already prolific, digital and film output, Scottish Ballet returned to stages in autumn 2021 to rapturous audiences and star-studded reviews. Both dancers and producers demonstrated...
‘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', The Proclaimers, 'Sunshine on Leith' is both a funny and...
‘Christmas Dinner’ at The Lyceum
After making a long-awaited return to performing in front of live audiences with the critically acclaimed production Life is a Dream, The Lyceum is excited to be bringing the magic of Christmas back to...
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 Sansom - the formidable duo who brought us James I,...
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 with multi-award-winning Designer Lez Brotherson. It includes unforgettable scenes such...
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 Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and, using her...
‘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 On Stage' is the iconic story of Baby and Johnny,...
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 and Carabosse. They’ll be accompanied by panto-favourite Jordan Young in...
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