Once Upon a Tune – Join a fairytale princess with her sing-a-long show of your favourite animated characters! With enchanting vocals and gorgeous gowns, this new show emulates the magic of the animated movies. Jasmine Alice is a professional singer/actress who has toured internationally with her engaging shows. Sing along to the most acclaimed Disney songs and you’ll discover a world of magic unfold in front of your eyes and ears. This creative, dynamic children’s show is certainly the best way for the whole family to start the day!

Excitement! Drama! Romance! And... knitting? An award-winning hour of lost wartime knitting songs. Bring your knitting (or crochet) and stitch along to toe-tapping, needle-clicking tunes. Come out and have a "ball"! During the World Wars, millions of women knitted for the soldiers. Mere days after the first bullet was fired, dozens of knitting-themed songs began to appear. After the wars these songs were lost, but this cabaret concert, this music – a clever, sweet and entertaining footnote in history – has been preserved and given a chance to live again. 'Amazing!' (Guardian). ***** (GlamAdelaide.com.au).

Follow the campy, musical adventures of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal. When her granny’s sex toy shop is raided, Annie's forced to transform from a shy shop girl into a mustachioed fugitive in disguise. Guided by the disembodied voice of her granny’s girlfriend – now inhabiting one of the illegal sex toys – Annie’s journey takes a turn when she inadvertently kidnaps the governor’s daughter. Together, they embark on a wild ride of discovery and unexpected romance, delivering sex toys to those in need.

Bean is trapped inside her spaceship. And now you’re trapped with her. Unfortunately for you, Bean lost her memories and must play sad little songs on her keyboard in order to get them back. While she sings, you start to lose all sense of time. But don’t worry. In space, there’s always time. Or is there? As Bean unravels, she remembers why she, and perhaps you, needed to go to space in the first place. A sci-fi exploration of grief through the funny, wistful and weird eyes of a lost space traveller.

Clothes, cats and counterculture. Sheffield, 1989. Loveable, eccentric septuagenarian, Hilda, has run a second-hand clothes shop for decades. The profits feed 30 stray cats. One day, a journalist from The Guardian walks in... Hilda's granddaughter, Julie Flower, returns with her 5-star Fringe 2024 hit! A solo, multi-character show about family history subverting expectations. Step inside Grandma's shop, a nostalgic world of old carrier bags, pools coupons and vintage clothes... presided over by an unlikely punk icon. ***** (ThreeWeeks). **** (List). 'You will leave bathed in the warm glow of humanity at its best' **** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk).

From the company behind The Italians in England comes an extraordinary tale about democracy and dictatorship, told through Balinese mask, music and physical theatre with Edoardo Vanoni and Denis Haugh. Cycling through the countryside of a tropical island, an Italian tourist loses his way when his phone battery dies. He enters the home of an old mask maker and from then on a remarkable political story unfolds. This play explores the lure of populism and the common traits shared by dictators, reflecting the political realities shaping our world today. The show is dedicated to Alexei Navalny.

Come on a madcap, rock 'n' roll musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore's most notorious villain. Exiled to the Deep Dark Wood, he parties hard and rocks out every night with his cronies, far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville. But whatever happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Did the Three Little Pigs go on to have a successful career in techno music? Does his Fairy Godmother have what it takes to change the ways of a hardened carnivore? Original, high-energy fun with live rock music, punk attitude and plenty of laughs.

The fifth child of Gaelic-speaking crofters, William McTaggart became one of Scotland’s most celebrated artists through sheer determination and hard work. What is his legacy a century on, for his country and family? Songwriter Elsa McTaggart tells the story of her great grandfather’s extraordinary life and talent, and how it shaped her own creative identity. Made in the Outer Hebrides – and part of the Made in Scotland showcase – this visually striking new theatre show is written by Elsa McTaggart and directed by Fringe First winner Laura Cameron-Lewis. Production design by Robbie Thomson. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

Sell-out show, Edinburgh Fringe 2025! As featured in The Times and Telegraph Best Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025! An insect joke? Tick. A tartan joke? Check. Join Danny Matinee for at least another 197 one-liners including props, pictures, 'guess the punchline', bonus jokes and more. Includes a farmer joke that's corny, and an optician joke that's cornea. Suitable for all ages and for fans of Olaf Falafel, Masai Graham, Milton Jones, Mark Simmons and Tim Vine. 'Finely crafted... slick wordplay... near-faultless timing' ***** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). 'A brilliant way to set up your day' ***** (UKTW.co.uk).

Join Eileen as she rummages through a hundred years’ worth of possessions that have accumulated in her loft. It's like finding an old diary but in physical form. Collections, hoardings and family traits abound. What will she cling onto? What will she let go? But where will these pieces of her go to? Enjoy 50 minutes of light-hearted despair as the clearance unfolds.

Early 1570s. Some years before Shakespeare. Commedia dell' Arte's combination of mask, comedy, wild plots, hilarious improvisation and women performing on stage is taking Europe by storm. Queen Elizabeth I insists on seeing the Italian players at her royal court. Following their success at the 2024 Fringe, the Italians are back in an adaptation of Flaminio Scala's canovaccio, The Jealous Old Man, featuring a ten-strong troupe, leather half masks, exquisite costumes, live music and four-part harmony. 'A rare chance to see such work done this well' **** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ***** (GetYourCoatsOn.com).

A gothic fairytale for the culturally confused. Zhao Lan, a Chinese exchange student at an American high school, sees herself in Frankenstein’s monster – stitched together and out of place. When the drama club stages Cinderella, she auditions to prove her worth, only to find herself longing for the Mandarin rhymes she once sang with pride. As foreign stories glitch into nightmares, she realises: both the princess and the monster are dead. She’s neither. Critically acclaimed at 2025 Brighton Fringe: 'raw, eye-opening' **** (TheatreInBrighton.co.uk), 'refreshing and linguistically aware take on identity construction' **** (SoundBehindCurtain.com).

A chilling tale of greed, guilt and the macabre, The Body Snatcher exposes one of the darkest truths in history – the grisly pursuits of the so-called Resurrection Men. When medical student Fettes is recruited to assist the enigmatic scholar Wolfe Macfarlane, a chilling chain of events is set in motion. To what lengths will they go for the advancement of medical knowledge? This stunning adaptation brings to the stage Stevenson’s masterfully weaved story of suspense and morality – exploring the dark depths of human ambition and its terrifying consequences.

New for 2026 with live band! An immersive trip through California when a collective of legends changed history. Hits from Eagles, Joni, Neil Young, and The Byrds, by Dan Clews, Lucy Songi and the Night Owl Band. Night Owl brings you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won them awards and sell-outs worldwide. Lose yourself as every song is linked to the last with insightful stories that thread the artists of Laurel Canyon together into a show of spellbinding performances of your favourite hits. Sell-out show in 2021-2024.

It’s the Continental Song Content 2026! But when competition royalty BABA are found garrotted inside a portaloo, 'the name of the game' is catching the killer! Award-winning mystery maestros Highly Suspect return to the Fringe with a new hilarious interactive murder mystery for the audience to solve! Featuring a fiendish plot, evidence packs to examine and cryptic clues to crack, can you deduce whodunnit? Fun, frivolity and fatalities guaranteed! Sold out show 2021-2025. ‘Prepare to have your funny bones and little grey cells equally tickled!’ (BroadwayWorld.com).

A deeply personal solo play that tells a story everyone can relate to. Through darkly humorous and dramatic monologues, Tom explores love, loss and hope growing up in an alcoholic, dysfunctional family, showing how trauma shapes our lives. Offering that no matter how dark the past, the present holds the possibility of light. 'Nemec avoids all of the flaws of the genre that make autobiographical solo plays cringeworthy' (Showtones.com). 'For a moment, we were united in our collective experience, and in our resolve to heal' (ArtsIndependent.com).

A feel-good musical theatre showcase celebrating the most iconic child roles from the stage. Energetic, family-friendly and full of heart, performed by the young actors of Proscenium Stage School bringing fresh life to classic material.

Award-winning, five-star production of a play by a Pulitzer Prize winner. In this compelling monologue, Diane, a successful writer, returns to her Missouri hometown to help her ageing mother. Responding to questions from an unseen local interviewer, she revisits pivotal moments from her past. Written with Wilson’s signature lyricism and emotional clarity, the play explores memory, identity and the moments when lives quietly change course. ‘Perhaps one of the best performances you will see at the Fringe this year’ (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Incredible’ (Independent).

Following the success of the sell-out show Hebridean Fire, multi-instrumentalists Elsa and Gary return with Celtic Tales, enchanting audiences with myths and legends of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. This dynamic duo masterfully blend heartfelt ballads with high-energy jigs and reels, alongside traditional and Gaelic songs, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Their seamless storytelling transports listeners to Scotland’s rugged beauty, showcasing the region’s rich culture and heritage. With every performance, Elsa and Gary ignite the stage, leaving audiences inspired, uplifted and craving more. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Scottish music that honours tradition while thrilling audiences everywhere.

'She comes towards me on the floor; always approaching; never coming nearer; always visible as if by moonlight whether the moon shines or not'. A writer struggling to reignite his creative vision. A real-life crime. And a visit to a supposedly haunted inn. As darkness descends, a ghostly tale is played out. But what is real and what is not? A tale of passion, deceit and the ethereal dance between the realms of life and death as the Hanged Man's Bride beckons from the shadows of the past.

Journey through the life and music of 150 million record-selling Piano Man in this uplifting show. Piano Man, Uptown Girl and Always a Woman brought to life by Angus Munro and the Night Owl band. They bring you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won them awards and sold-out shows worldwide. Munro’s incredible storytelling will take you on a journey, as he documents the songs' origins and links them to the music through his passionate interpretations of one of the greatest back catalogues.

Rediscover the story of the greatest pop band ever formed. From humble beginnings to Eurovision stardom, overcoming the odds to become international icons – all through the power of music. This highly anticipated world-premiere production from multi award-winning Night Owl Shows brings their trademark blend of musicianship and storytelling to Sweden’s greatest export. Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All, Mamma Mia and many more. Take A Chance on the journey of the finest pop songs ever created through the lives of the people who made it happen.

Highly skilled Scottish duo Elsa McTaggart and Gary Lister return to the Fringe with a joyful celebration of Scotland’s finest folk and Celtic music. Brimming with warmth, humour and musical mastery, they create an atmosphere of ceilidh and craic, reimagining traditional tunes through fresh arrangements and original compositions. Featuring a rich array of Celtic instruments and styles, the performance is interwoven with engaging storytelling and evocative video footage. A proven Fringe favourite, the duo have earned five-star reviews for every new show over the past 11 years. This sparkling production is a true gem not to be missed.

Set in the early 2010s, four teen figure skaters rehearse for their annual holiday show, led by their bizarre and obsessive coach. They pray to Michelle Kwan, their god, for guidance. In the locker room, the girls navigate friend drama, twerking and IBS. When a blizzard traps them in the ice rink, reality warps. Their prayers to Michelle Kwan turn into violent rituals and life becomes a never-ending rehearsal… a never-ending ritual. A dark comedy about the beauty, violence and camaraderie of girlhood in hyper-competitive spaces.

A new Scottish-Canadian musical recounting the extraordinary true tale of Isobel Gunn, a Scottish Orcadian woman who explored Canada in 1806, living as a man and working for the Hudson Bay Company. After journeying from the remote Orkney Islands, Isobel traveled 1800 miles across the Canadian wilderness as John Fubbister, a labourer in the fur trade. But when she unexpectedly gives birth, Isobel's identity is revealed.... A celebration of a long-forgotten hero who had the courage to live freely and the tenacity follow her dreams. 'Glorious singing and first-rate storytelling' ***** (Adelaide Advertiser).

Power. Desire. Control. Set within a harsh military world, The Prussian Officer charts the explosive relationship between a young orderly and his commanding officer. What starts as obedience twists into dangerous obsession as authority and attraction collide. Ben Mills-Wood’s charged new adaptation of D H Lawrence’s story shines a fierce light on repression, class and the human cost of desire denied. With striking performances and bold direction, this taut psychological drama reveals how passion, when silenced, becomes destructive – a gripping battle between control and surrender that leaves lasting scars.

From their years as the most successful duo of all time and beyond to their solo hits, journey through the careers of two all-time greats. The Sound of Silence, The Boxer, Bright Eyes, 50 Ways, Call Me Al and more. Presented by Dan Clews (endorsed by Sir George Martin) and the award-winning Angus Munro, two artists with spellbinding vocal and instrumental mastery. A perfect match to express the ethereal music of the greatest pop duo of all time and the music they created beyond their celebrated duo years.

How an unexpected cat turned award-winning monologist Bob Brader's life upside down. After weeks of hissing and growling from under Bob’s bed, his brand-new surprise feline, Jade, is determined to be alone, inspiring Bob to confront his own desire for isolation. A funny and touching examination of rage, love and healing. And how one impurrfect kitty can change everything. 'Storytelling gold!' (TheatreInLondon.com). 'Brader keeps the audience mesmerized with his dark comic relief!' ***** (Uptown Magazine). 'A must-see performance that will make you laugh, cry and just feel good' ****½ (London Free Press).

After four consecutive years of sold-out runs, this celebration of the legendary supergroup returns for more standing ovations and rapturous applause. Featuring The Chain, Everywhere, Dreams and more, these iconic songs are brought to life by the Night Owl band. Night Owl delivers more than just the music, offering a fresh take on the tribute genre that has won awards and standing ovations worldwide. Experience the emotion and euphoria of Fleetwood in Night Owl’s flagship show, now entering its fifth season and sure to sell out again. Two-time winner of the Adelaide Fringe Weekly Music Award.

A new take on old words, Auld Lang Sing is a show written by Siobhan Argyle in collaboration with Ryan Little, Steve Russell and Rachel Paul, and performed by a hugely talented cast of young professional actors. It features a series of old Scots' poetry, including works by Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Mary Queen of Scots, Thomas Campbell and Will Ogilvie as you have never heard them before. The show promises new songs and music coupled with plenty of drama to bring history and folklore alive on stage in celebration of some of Scotland's finest writers.

Blood Me Up Marjorie! is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that peeks backstage at a murder mystery. Don’t miss your chance to go behind the scenes and where nothing goes to plan. Watch a cast of chaotic characters battle to keep the murder mystery alive and their dead body dead in this razor-sharp comedy where the laughs come thick and fast. This hilarious feel-good show has been entertaining audiences across the south of England and makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut.

Every choice creates a universe. Every moment leaves another behind. A conversation begins. Then begins again – slightly changed. In Constellations, moments repeat, fracture and overlap. Time bends. Possibility multiplies. What seems ordinary slips, subtly, into something else. A relationship is tested not by what happens, but by what might have happened – and by what still could. Witty, intimate and gently disarming, Constellations invites you to lean in, notice the smallest changes and wonder how many versions of a single moment might be happening right now – just out of reach.

In this award-winning comedy and Off-Broadway hit, two actors play eight interconnected characters in a fast, funny daisy chain of sexual encounters. A country music star, an exchange student, a cybersex novice, an estranged husband, an S&M submissive, a frat boy and a lesbian bestie collide in a witty, provocative exploration of sex, power, intimacy and the universal longing for human connection. Bold, timely and sharply observed, CIRCLE turns desire into a revealing – and hilarious – map of modern relationships. 'CIRCLE delivers belly laughs from beginning to end!' **** (London Free Press). 'Ingenious!' (New York Times).

Night Owl Shows present the much-anticipated journey that is The Bowie Story. Discover how one man’s unique vision for pop music shaped our cultural landscape through the incredible songs and unique story-telling formula that has made Night Owl Shows a multi award-winning Fringe experience the world over. Spectacularly delivered by an electric performance from Peter Marchant and his all-star band, rediscover your favourite songs, learn their origins and appreciate the impact of possibly the greatest musical artist of the 20th century. Space Oddity, Life on Mars, Heroes, Let’s Dance and more. World premiere.

Best of the West End Musicals - Experience the magic of the West End in one electrifying show. Featuring unforgettable songs from the world’s best-loved musicals, this high-energy celebration brings together iconic anthems, heartfelt ballads and show-stopping numbers. With powerhouse vocals, emotional storytelling and dazzling theatrical flair, Best of the West End captures the spirit of London’s greatest stages. From timeless classics to modern favourites, this uplifting concert showcases the breadth and brilliance of musical theatre, proving there’s no business like show business, leaving audiences ready to give it a standing ovation.

For his third Edinburgh run in a row, Angus Baskerville brings an all-new show that pushes his acclaimed storytelling and magic to new heights. Drawing on his own experiences of growing up with autism and ADHD, Angus finds new ways – and new tricks – to show us how we spend so much of our life hiding who we really are and how 'dropping the mask' can often make us feel better. Oh, and just for good measure – there’s a chance Angus knows where you’re going on holiday this year…

Constance Lloyd is rarely remembered in literary history, overshadowed by her infamous husband. Feminist, writer and mother, her life is told through letter excerpts written in her own hand, revealing wit to rival Oscar’s, with dry humour and fierce selfhood. From a troubled childhood to society womanhood and quiet tragedy, this intimate solo performance restores a voice history diminished, inviting audiences to root for a brilliant, resilient heroine. Her story unfolds with grace, courage, humour and defiance. ‘Gut-writhingly convincing’ **** (TheReviewsHub,com). ‘Wolfe excels’ **** (Fringe Guru).

When violent insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol on 6th January 2021, they ruined a birthday forever. Kiely and Jessie are best friends who share the same birthday and the same big dreams of theatrical stardom. On the fateful day of the insurrection, their birthday goes from bad to worse when allegations emerge of their involvement in the attempted coup. Faced with their special day going down in infamy and spending the rest of their lives in prison, can Kiely and Jessie sing and dance their way to innocence?

How will history remember you? As the person you are or, the person you want to be? It’s 1939 and Philomena is on her way from Dublin to London to join the British war effort. But can she live true to the poet inside her when she is constantly being defined by her role in the war? Philomena is a poignant and funny solo play, infused with poetry and inspired by the true stories of Irish nurses in WWII. 'Charming, funny, soulful and heartfelt' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). ***** (TheWeeReview.com). ***** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). ***** (TheatreAndArtReviews.com).

A famous author. An impossible murder. Knives are out for renowned detective Beignet Blank, but can he peel back the layers before he wakes up a dead man? Award-winning mystery maestros Highly Suspect return to the Fringe with a brand-new hilarious interactive murder mystery for the audience to solve! Featuring a fiendish plot, evidence packs to examine and cryptic clues to crack, can you deduce whodunnit? Fun, frivolity and fatalities guaranteed! Sold out show 2021-2025. ‘Prepare to have your funny bones and little grey cells equally tickled!’ (BroadwayWorld.com).

Have you ever wondered where your imagination could take you? A boy draws doors on a blank chalkboard, soon discovering they lead to worlds beyond imagination. Each new adventure sparks wonder, reveals the impossible, and transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Edinburgh magician Dan Bastianelli combines storytelling with masterful sleight-of-hand to guide audiences on a journey of discovery and astonishment, creating a magical experience that reminds us that anything is possible when we open the door to the unknown. 'Incredible range of magical talent' (WorldMagicReview.com). ‘Highly skilled magician’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).

The Sundaes (BBC1's All Together Now finalists) are back at the Fringe with their sell-out show, Diva Las Vegas – a scoop-tacular cabaret treat served for a short, sweet run of just nine dates. Get ready for a triple helping of powerhouse vocals, comedy and diva hits from legends like Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Shirley Bassey and more. With silky-smooth harmonies, sprinkles of comedy, and lashings of Vegas glamour, this show is the cherry on top of your Fringe experience. Don’t miss your chance before it melts away! It's like Vegas but without the jetlag!

Inspired by true events, the five-star smash hit play Spare Room follows Jodie as she takes the plunge and applies for a room in a house share. Confronted with the unexpected world of chunder charts, STIs and tangible testosterone, this wasn’t the fresh start Jodie imagined. Entirely set in a student living room, expect to be thoroughly immersed in the lives of these badly behaved twenty-somethings who’ll leave you cackling one minute and speechless the next, in this honest insight into masculinity, mental health and consent. Nominated for five Fringe theatre awards including Best New Play.

Award-winning Night Owl Shows chronicle the story of the most successful female artist in history, starring Voice of the Fringe 2025 Maia Elsey (Derek Awards). This anticipated journey spanning from Like a Virgin, Papa Don’t Preach through to Ray of Light and beyond, will remind you why Madonna’s story is the most inspiring of all pop music. The unique formula that has won Night Owl Shows international acclaim brings Madonna’s story to life through a spellbinding performance from Maia Elsey and her dynamite band. Relive the magic of the ultimate Material Girl. World Premiere.

Journey with The Eagles from their early days to their reign as the most revered band of the seventies. Take It Easy, Hotel California, Desperado and more from Will Sharp and the Night Owl Band. Night Owl brings you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won awards and sold out shows worldwide. Take one of the wildest rides in rock culture as you join Will and his band on this meteoric journey from humble beginnings to one of the most important bands of the decade.

Sean is an ageing, downtrodden professional rugby player from Wales. When he meets world-famous US soccer star Sophie, they begin an unlikely romance. Can they survive the pressures that come with elite sport? Two Halves offers a window into their private lives as they try to enhance or preserve their own reputations, navigate the cut-throat world of social media, and balance personal ambition with home life expectations. Past secrets are revealed. Mistakes are made. Consequences are inevitable. Integrity, morality, resilience and love are all tested in this tense and explosive relationship drama.

A bullied eccentric suffering from past traumas creates a machine to ruthlessly survive and to create a masterful future. The one problem is... he believes he's a monster. Featuring a soundtrack almost entirely of villain (or connected to villains) songs, this show explores themes of bullying, classism, identity crisis, self-hate, defence mechanisms and the battle between reality and fiction.

Sold out in 2025. Back by popular demand. A king. A traitor. A villain. Or was he? Richard III returns to confront the myths that condemned him, challenging Shakespeare’s version of events and putting history itself on trial. In this gripping one-man performance, fact clashes with legend as Richard defends his reign and questions who gets to decide the truth. Provocative, compelling and darkly entertaining, this show asks whether history judged the wrong man. As power, propaganda, legacy and reputation collide on stage, you must decide whether history lied.

The public and critically acclaimed multi award-winning When We Were Young is back for 2026. This five-star show goes beyond the tabloid stereotype of ‘neds’ to tell a powerful and hilarious story about the realities of gang culture and young team mentality in Glasgow during the 90s. Follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the streets of the city during a time when it was known as the murder capital of Europe.

The play explores the power of the arts in general, and theatre in particular, as a tool for resisting the rise in violence and war in contemporary society. Erika is a Jewish woman born in Germany who now lives in Madrid. She is the director of a cadet residence and the central figure in the story. She is caught in a conflict between two residents: Adrian, who is preparing to enter the Spanish Army, and Khalil, a Syrian refugee training to enter drama school.

Pajama Talks is a coming-of-age story following childhood best friends Abby and Nina as they relive memories of their sleepovers. Together they are forced to confront their friendship, their girlhood and their personal identity. The show examines the joys and hardships of growing up and grief in all forms, asking the question: Are the people we’ve loved and lost still with us? A play about platonic love, figuring out life and existential conversations in the middle of the night.

Nine girls. One dorm. Zero filter. A movement-led dance theatre piece set at a 1990s college dorm party, where performers respond physically to music instead of text. Using popular songs, the work explores friendship, identity, nostalgia and moments of change. Created by the UK’s first Meisner-based movement theatre company, the piece uses a unique method merging acting and movement, so no two performances are ever the same. Funny, tender, chaotic and sincere, it offers an emotionally direct, deeply relatable experience shaped by music and memory.

The story of one drummer’s rise from behind the kit to the forefront of 80s pop music, celebrated through song and the unique formula of multi-award winners Night Owl shows. Charting solo success through In The Air Tonight, Against All Odds, and Sussudio alongside Genesis classics: Invisible Touch, That’s All, I Can’t Dance and many more. Delivered through a powerhouse performance from three times Adelaide Music Award winner Angus Munro backed by his all-star band, this immersive production will remind you why Phil Collins' contribution to pop music is one worth remembering.

After critical acclaim in 2025, this electrifying show journeys through time with the women who changed rock forever, from the 1950s to today. Celebrate Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Suzi Quatro, Heart and many more. Led by the raw power of Reine Beau and the award-winning Night Owl Band, the production blends iconic songs with inspiring stories, revealing how these trailblazers fought against the tide. Expect soaring vocals, driving guitars and moments that give you goosebumps. You will leave with your soul rocked, your spirit lifted and a renewed appreciation for the fearless women who made music history.

A mild-mannered Mandarin tutor by day, The Kev was a satirist in China. After writing two albums of Chinese-language songs and going viral, he decided that this wasn't edgy enough. He subsequently decided to beat the bland out of the British and Irish music scene. His work is characterised by a mix of bottomless cynicism and life-affirming silliness. Reviews confirm that this show will inspire tears of laughter because the material is hilarious, and tears of shame because you found the material hilarious.

A gripping, cinematic and award-winning solo thriller about a man who becomes dangerously out of his depth in the criminal underworld. Ali is wanted dead by a vicious London gangster and is placed under police surveillance for the protection of himself and his family, yet for some reason, Ali decides to sneak out into the night, sparking a bloody domino effect that ricochets through the sleepy streets of his city. Through the accounts of Ali, a henchman, a detective, and a mob boss, find out what on earth happened on the Night Ali Died.

The Last Audition. A once-celebrated Shakespearean actor returns to an empty stage to rehearse King Lear and prove he can still live independently. As memory falters, voices from his past intrude, turning rehearsal into reckoning. Darkly funny and deeply moving, this intimate solo play explores ageing, caregiving, legacy and the courage to keep stepping into the light. European Premiere. Written and performed by international actor Paul Shearman, it blends Shakespeare with contemporary storytelling and emotional truth, resonating with audiences across generations. Perfect for Fringe-goers seeking powerful, human theatre.

In a coastal studio, a portrait takes shape and old roles are redrawn. The talented artist is no longer a woman her children recognise. Her adored son and overlooked daughter are rocked by the change. What washes up when the tide retreats – and what stories vanish with the shifting sands? Waving is a moving and humorous look at the nerve centre of a creative yet destructive family. In Rosalind Philp’s debut play, time and reality blur in a vivid exploration of life, loss and identity.

Take a regal journey through the incredible music of one of the greatest rock groups of all time with Peter Marchant and the incredible Night Owl Band. Includes hits Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Gaga, Don’t Stop Me Now and so many more. Night Owl brings you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won awards, sold out shows and standing ovations worldwide. Watch multi-instrumentalist Peter Marchant display his infectious stage presence coupled with a voice that can carry some of the biggest songs of all time.

Using only visual storytelling, dance and acrobatics, this award-winning duo show explores the experience of growing up transgender in an Asian American immigrant household, and the connection between siblings each navigating their own relationship to gender. Winner of multiple Best of Fringe awards and named 'groundbreaking work' by FringeReview. 'It’s a testament to how well-crafted this show is that it can be so specific and yet feel so universal at the same time' (Matthew Palm, Orlando Sentinel). Performed by Landyn Endo and Kapi Lee. Created by Genie Cartier, Landyn Endo and Os Roxas. Produced by Flying Rabbit Circus.

Listed by one professional reviewer as one of 'five shows not to be missed at this year's Edinburgh Fringe', this show compares the like-minded and socially conscious lyrics of Dylan and Lennon. It addresses key questions regarding their relationship – why was Lennon in awe of Dylan only to deride him years later, and why did Dylan keep it to himself that he 'really dug the Beatles'? Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists in their own acoustic folk and blues style.

Genius? Madman? Saint? The story of Antoni Gaudí, internationally renowned visionary architect responsible for Barcelona's towering Sagrada Familia. The sell-out 2024 Fringe show written and directed by Stephen Callaghan returns with a revised version marking the centenary of Gaudi's death. As all eyes turn towards Barcelona for the completion of Gaudi's masterpiece and the case opens for Gaudi's canonisation, Callaghan heads a cast of three bringing to life the powerful and enigmatic events and characters surrounding God's Architect. ‘Acting is strong throughout... engrossing’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). 'Superb writing' (Derek Awards). 'Sincere storytelling' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Fun and educational' (Scotsman).

You Are What You Eat is a comedy about friendship, tenacity and outrageous misadventures that dives into the gritty underbelly of fictional 1970s London through the eyes of two aspiring detectives. In this action-packed adventure, Lewis and Tom find themselves embroiled in a deadly mystery involving corrupt police, a crime boss and the death of a young woman. With the odds stacked high and bullets flying, their only weapons are their wits, awkward heroics, a sarcastic sister and the belief that they might just be the city's last hope. 'Excellent' **** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).

We’re all going to die! So we might as well laugh about it. In this solo clown show, Jasper the Ghost (Michael Thomas Kennedy) will finally achieve his lifelong (and deathlong) dream of being a world-famous comedian, explore the ups and downs of being a ghost, process the harsh truths of his own death, and may even help one lucky audience member cross something off their bucket list before it’s too late.

Following sell-out runs worldwide, this award-winning show returns to take you on a moving journey through the career of a modern legend. Includes Valerie, Rehab, Back to Black and more. Starring Reine Beau and the award-winning Night Owl Shows band. Night Owl brings you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won them awards and sold out shows worldwide. You won’t just hear incredible songs, but also feel them with Reine’s incredible soulful and heartfelt renditions coupled with the renowned Night Owl Band.

Music & Murder By… is a new musical to die for! A last-ditch writer’s retreat to finish writing a new musical turns deadly when two of the writers decide the only way to save their show is to kill their insufferable collaborator – only to find the plot spiral out of control when his faded Broadway diva mother crashes the retreat with a sinister scheme of her own.

Art is the best revenge. The Off-Off-Broadway camp cult sell-out hit makes landfall in Edinburgh at last! It’s their umpteenth break-up, but this time feels different to artist and self-styled sorceress Mimi. The obvious solution? Sculpt an idol of her ex during a thunderstorm and top it off with the foulest love-hate potion alchemy can brew! An 'impish word-drunk play' giving 'big laughs and sharp plot turns with confidence' (Rob Weinert-Kendt, American Theatre Magazine), Homunculus is a classic farce in modern verse, a romance for the ages, an explosion of creativity and a monstrously good time.

The most audacious, hilarious musical about the life of Andrew Lloyd Webber returns! Marvel as young Webber is guided through life by Margaret Thatcher to achieve a lordship and fulfil his ultimate goal of becoming filthy rich and f***ing useless. Will he ever become a lord? Will he ever get to vote on cutting tax credits for the poor? Find out in WEBBER! Starring Laura Clare Reid and Grant Sharkey. Score, book and lyrics by Grant Sharkey. 'Gleefully filthy!' (Scotsman). 'An absolute hoot!' (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Riotous!' (SpeakTheSpeech.co.uk). 'Funny as Hell' (StageToPage.co.uk).

The year is 1924. Harry Houdini is at the peak of his fame, touring the country with performance-lectures that expose fraudulent mediums and challenge the growing Spiritualist movement. At the same moment, his friend (and eventual adversary) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is lecturing in passionate defense of Spiritualism, convinced it represents a profound philosophical and moral evolution for humanity. Watch these two legends battle out the true nature of magic, science and faith through a historically based, largely verbatim play from writer-director Beth Burns and writer-magician Patrick Terry.

This is a flabtastic, feel-good musical comedy serving up ABBA-inspired joy with a crunchy twist! Expect glitter, giggles and Mamma Mia moments as FLABBA brings Super Trouper energy, Waterloo-worthy vocals and Dancing Queen delight to the Fringe. This hilarious tribute celebrates ABBA with positivity, indulgence and a touch of magic. With outrageous costumes, big harmonies and pun-filled laughs, it’s a show where the music is golden, the comedy is cereal-ously good, and every chorus says: thank you for the muesli! Just when you thought ABBA couldn't get any bigger, FLABBA thank you for the muesli.

#SHORN presented by the highly talented Elsa McTaggart accompanied by Gary Lister. Celebrating 15 years of touring and five-star Fringe performances, this show features original song, eclectic musical styles and spoken anecdotes. Drawing on a lifetime of shared music-making, the duo perform with warmth, humour and artistry. #SHORN signifies a coming of age, shedding the old and embracing the new. This is a rare opportunity to see Elsa at her most unique and vulnerable state as she invites audiences to share in a captivating celebration of creativity, passion and the transformative power of music.

A single actor takes the field in this electrifying retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry V, embodying kings, comrades and enemies alike. With nothing but language, imagination and sheer force of performance, the epic story of power, war and responsibility is distilled to its beating heart. Thrones rise and fall, battles roar and doubts whisper in the shadows as one man channels the voices of an entire world. Intimate yet monumental, Ben Mills-Wood’s interpretation of Henry V strips away spectacle to reveal the cost of leadership, the thrill of rhetoric and the fragile humanity behind a legendary king.

Award-winning, five-star production of two one-acts by a Pulitzer Prize winner. The first, a two-hander, captures a pre-dawn hotel room encounter between a couple. The second, a monologue, is set in a Manhattan police station, where a tense interrogation becomes a searching exploration of love, identity and human connection. Distinct in tone yet thematically linked, these plays trace private moments when ordinary lives are tested and reshaped. ‘Tragic themes… superbly acted’ (The Student Newspaper). ‘Stoner gives a superb performance’ (ReviewsHub.com).

The awe-inspiring tale and incredible music of the all-time great delivered by Angus Munro and the award-winning Night Owl Band. Tiny Dancer, Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, I’m Still Standing and more. Experience more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won Night Owl awards and sold-out shows worldwide. Celebrate a legend with piano-led, full-band renditions of the anthems that made Reg Dwight one of the world’s biggest stars. You’re promised an incredible show of singing along and dancing in the aisles.

Returning for its third Edinburgh season, After Shakespeare asks what happens to Shakespeare’s heroes and villains once the curtain falls. Lady Macbeth, Portia, Hamlet and King Hal reflect on power, love and survival, beyond the endings we think we know. In this acclaimed solo show, Lexi Wolfe transforms seamlessly between four iconic characters, weaving Shakespeare’s language with historical insight and fresh dramatic imagination. Witty, poignant, surprising; a thoughtful, inventive celebration of voice and consequence, long after the lights fade. 'A must-see show' ***** (EdinburghGuide.com). 'One of this year's stand-out shows' **** (GetYourCoatsOn.com). 'Refreshing and gifted writing' **** (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk).

Returning to the Fringe, Viva bring you this fast-paced, much-loved romp through 1920s girlhood by Denise Deegan. Daisy Meredith is off to Grangewood School for ‘Gals’ but she finds herself the target of a mean campaign of tricks and false accusations. Undeterred, Daisy launches into a mission of her own – to find the Beaumont Treasure – beat the bullies and save the school! An affectionate and hilarious parody, Viva’s Daisy Pulls it Off delivers a feel-good, charming and utterly spiffing show. Complete with a gripping on-stage hockey match and daring clifftop rescue!

Join Captain Jellybones on a swashbuckling, laugh-out-loud pirate adventure as he races to rescue Christina-Anne from the wicked Captain Skullduggery! With the help of Scallywag Sam, Dame Saucy Sally and you. Will good triumph and evil walk the plank? Set sail to a topsy-turvy time when pirates ruled the seas and surprises lurked around every corner. Packed with great songs, big energy, and barrels of fun, this brand-new family show is perfect for little pirates at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe!

Come From Away is based on the remarkable true story of an isolated community called Gander in Newfoundland, who played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travellers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.

After a sold-out, head-banging debut, Rockbeth returns to the Fringe: louder, darker, and even more deliriously doomed. A prophecy. A power-hungry frontman. A band teetering between glorious world domination and total backstage collapse. When ambition collides with reverb and blood-red stage lights, the fallout is spectacular. Featuring classic rock anthems from AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and The Sex Pistols, this is Shakespeare with riffs, fate with fuzz pedals, and murder most metal. Expect shredded guitar solos, unhinged visions, thunderous drums and tragedy at full volume. Part live gig, part Shakespearean meltdown... all killer, no mercy.

Laugh For Life Comedy’s Behind The Laughter is the journey of a mental wellbeing comedy teaching course. Come and see how this course has helped these individuals with their own issues as they bring to you their own original stand-up comedy performances. Showing how comedy has helped them increase their confidence, their mental wellbeing and feel party of a community. Laugh For Life Comedy will show you how mental wellbeing and stand-up comedy work in harmony using social prescribing at its best. Highly Recommended Show (FringeReview.co.uk). 2026 brings even more acts!

And The Little One Said is a grotesquely dark comedy that follows Sasha and her three friends, Henry, Cedric and Rose, as they spend two weeks at her uncle’s country home for a summer holiday. With a backdrop of late 90s Britain (a time of innovation, new ideas and excitement for the future), the group's fate is about to be destroyed forever by a series of disturbing events that will expose evils and completely change their lives. And amongst all the discomfort, death and despair, as the little one says... roll over.

Locked in a jury room on a sweltering day, twelve strangers must decide the fate of a young man accused of murder. What begins as an open-and-shut case unravels as one juror dares to question the evidence. Tensions rise, prejudices surface and tempers flare as reason battles bias. Twelve Angry Men is a gripping courtroom drama about justice.

After their professor, Tim Kenneth, suffers a mental breakdown in class, obnoxious prankster Scooter and teacher's pet Pencil embark on an odyssey through New Jersey, saddled by the weight of their own existence and with complicated feelings towards their lecturer. After its sold-out run in New York and debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, this academia-set dark comedy returns, bolder and brighter than before!

A high-energy, one-person variety show blending live acoustic music, juggling and storytelling into a joyful theatrical journey. Performer Brian Tomaszewski PhD, weaves banjo, guitar, tin whistle, singing in multiple languages, percussion and looping with dynamic juggling to explore how rhythm, motion and timing connect cultures. Drawing inspiration from Appalachia, Ireland, Eastern Europe, China and East Africa, the show brings global musical traditions to life through sound and spectacle. Rooted in classic vaudeville and shaped by world travel, it’s fast-paced, visually engaging, warmly interactive and family-friendly.

2022, 2023 and 2024 Fringe sell-out show. Join duo The Rhythm and Booze Project as they play some stomping blues music and serve you three superb Scotch whiskies. In a whirlwind hour, get ready to learn how to sound clever about whisky, appreciate top-quality drams and enjoy some raucous tunes. 'A truly brilliant show' (EdinburghLive.co.uk). 'If you like blues and you like whisky then you’ve got to see this show' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'This provided the most euphoric experience I have ever had at the Fringe' ***** (MumbleMusic.net).

Nearlyweds is a brand-new musical comedy that will have you laughing, crying and singing along! We follow Lily, a people-pleasing Scottish bride as she runs away from her wedding, and Jake, a confused fiancé-to-be whose life isn’t as glamorous as he thinks. Along the way they meet an array of relatably quirky and vibrant characters, who have hilarious scenarios to overcome. Will Lily learn to stand up for herself and will Jake finally stop spouting awful puns? This relatable musical comedy by Jasmine Alice has extremely lovable characters and way too many dad jokes!

A bold, fresh take on Macbeth as a pagan ritual, in which three immortal witches enchant an unsuspecting man to become the bloody Thane. This innovative production mashes Shakespeare’s glorious text with a 4000-year-old Sumerian epic poem, recasting Macbeth as a sacrificial king. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as the immortals lead Macbeth to the heights of power and then use his own dark impulses to destroy him. The ensemble of four actors brings all the roles to life in this fast-paced, spellbinding show. An age-old drama made startlingly new.

Award-winning one-woman show, bringing royal scandal and the high seas to life. When Sweden's 19-year-old Princess Cecilia Vasa is caught with a lover in 1559, Europe thinks the scandal will tame the harlot. But Cecilia is just getting started. Condemned, filthy rich and yearning for freedom, she enters Renaissance Europe where war, chastity and men rule. Could friendship with Queen Elizabeth I of England grant her the independence she craves – or why not a life of piracy? Translated into English.

Everybody Sing return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Stageflight, a high-energy musical theatre showcase that takes audiences on a journey around the globe. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take-off as performers jet between destinations, celebrating a wide variety of musicals inspired by places around the world. Featuring songs from much-loved classic musicals through to contemporary favourites, Stageflight is packed with bold choreography, powerful vocals and plenty of fun. From toe-tapping ensemble numbers to soaring solo moments, this lively production offers something for every musical theatre fan, delivering escapism, energy and a true celebration of the stage.

In this raw and riveting one woman show, JinHi lays bare the moments that fracture and forge a life. Through fierce honesty, sharp humour and unexpected grace, her monologue traces love, illness, art and resilience, inviting audiences into an intimate reckoning with survival and selfhood.

When a hapless husband accidentally steps on a bee that his wife has been trying to save, it seems that their marriage really has hit rock bottom. But when he inadvertently gets back into her good books by saving an injured pigeon that's flown into the window, he finally believes he's found a way to restore their former passion for each other. An absurdist comedy, with a dash of dark humour and questionable puppetry, that explores the fundamentals of relationships.

A darkly comic, movement-led play about love working against the clock. When NHS call-handler Alice is swapped onto night shifts, her relationship with nine-to-five Ben begins to unravel. Using an inventive ensemble and striking physicality, the show explores exhaustion, intimacy and working whilst the world sleeps. Fast, funny and painfully human, this absurdist love story asks whether being loved means being seen and what happens when you disappear in plain sight. Perfect for afternoon audiences, Fringe romantics and anyone who has ever felt invisible at work or in love. Overnight.

A light-hearted one woman show revolving around anticipatory grief and the trivial parts of life that can make grief feel so surreal. The need for comedic relief when exploring such a heavy topic is essential, so my piece is fast-paced and embraces silliness. French is also incorporated as it is a journey through France and all the encounters along the way. Will we make it to my father’s side in time? There is a balance of movement, joy and love within this piece.

Brace the main sails, land ahoy, and shiver me timbers! Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless classic comes to life in this new interactive adaptation. This show is designed to entertain audiences of all ages. Following on from their successful debut with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School returns with their favorite Scottish author's tale of pirates, castaways and hidden gold. A fast paced swashbuckling romp accompanied by music and flashing child-friendly plastic blades. We invite you to set sail and join the adventure! Singing and dancing is optional.

After their professor, Tim Kenneth, suffers a mental breakdown in class, obnoxious prankster Scooter and teacher's pet Pencil embark on an odyssey through New Jersey, saddled by the weight of their own existence and with complicated feelings towards their lecturer. After its sold-out run in New York and debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, this academia-set dark comedy returns, bolder and brighter than before!

How do you know what is reality and what is not? Mind Full: new writing by Lewis Teckkam. This surreal, Brechtian and Beckett-esque play combines quirky humour with existential thoughtfulness. Conscience, Memory, Imagination and Intrusive Thoughts explore what it means to live in a body that needs help with everything. Except thinking. Entertaining, provocative and darkly funny, Mind Full examines society, disability, politics, and the arts. It questions our individual and collective responsibilities and hopes to inspire audiences to imagine real change. For the better.

A powerful new historical musical set in 1908 Britain, charting the rise of the suffragette movement. As women fight for the vote, VOTE asks how far you would go to be heard and what it costs to demand change in a world built to resist it. With raw dialogue, haunting original songs and moments of aching vulnerability, the show explores the fire that rises when women are pushed to the edge. This musical confronts the past to ignite the present.

The journey to motherhood is fraught with the most painful and awkward moments for all women. This comedic and brutally honest one woman show takes the audience on an emotional and at times highly entertaining rollercoaster. From morning sickness to hypnobirthing classes to labour, you won’t find this stuff in the pregnancy books! No holds barred; get ready for a whirlwind of witty anecdotes and graphic storytelling with an ending no mother could ever imagine.

After a sell-out 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run, The Mind Spy returns with a theatrical mind-reading experience inspired by real Cold War psychic experiments. Could you be a psychic spy? Expect impossible predictions, moments of thought transmission and surprising connections as the audience becomes part of the test. Stylish, interactive and thought-provoking. Winner of Best Original Show, Liverpool Fringe 2025. 'Mind blowing' ***** (TheatreAndArtReviews.com). 'Astounding' ***** (FringeReview.ca).

Scotland's first serial killers! Now on its third Fringe run! A fast, funny and furious contemporary musical resurrecting the grisly tale of Burke and Hare and their relationship with the Edinburgh medical establishment. A tale oft told – but not in this way! 'Catchy tunes and dance routines will have you singing and dancing in the aisles and maybe bring a tear to your eye!' (NorthWestEnd.com). Flesh is the 2026 Fringe musical must-see!

Turkish-Norwegian theatre-maker Guliz Portakaloglu travels to Edinburgh with her new show. It is a solo theatre performance where a former actress creates a theatre play through improvisation, using objects found on stage to reflect on love, home, and music, as emotions awaken through sounds and theatrical remnants.

Gacy was one of the most prolific serial killers in US history. Between 1972 and 1978 in Chicago, he was responsible for the rape, torture and murder of at least 33 innocent teenage boys and young men. He became known as the Killer Clown due to his public performances as a clown prior to his crimes. In this theatrical piece, his story is told from his own perspective in chilling, vivid and unrelenting detail. This production is in memory of the 33 who died at the hands of a 'devil in disguise'.

Based on the autobiography of Josiah Henson. Born into slavery in Maryland, enduring 41 years of unimaginable brutality and persecution before escaping to Canada. The play dramatises his unwavering resilience, determination and faith; the indomitable spirit which led him to become a respected leader, minister and teacher. His story inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe to create Uncle Tom in the seminal novel of the 19th Century – Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This is a story that matters today in a time when histories are being erased and challenged. It is a compelling true Canadian story of triumph over adversity.

Join your host, Barry Ruffles, and his glamorous assistant, Jenny Flannel, for a game show like no other! 18 pieces of theatre in 50 minutes; all you have to do is guess the genre, playwright or year to win a speedboat, cuddly toy or a holiday for two on the Isle of Fernando!

Following the success of Divas of Jazz, we return with an evening celebrating the voices that have shaped soul music across generations. Tracing the journey from roots to the present day, this stunning show weaves iconic songs with engaging stories. Expect a carefully crafted blend of classic soul and modern favourites, revealing how the genre continues to evolve and inspire. Elegant and intimate, this beautifully curated show offers a pause from the frenetic Fringe. Rich with soul, stories and irresistible groove!

Merlesque is ultimately a tale about a tail. Dr. Elle Rochford is a policy expert uprooted by America’s 2024 presidential election. Finding her PhD useless in a dry job market, Elle decides to get wet. A real fish out of water epic, Merlesque is the true story of how she transformed from a statistician into a birthday party mermaid. Because sometimes all you can do is lean into the absurdity, challenge fascism, and keep treading water.

Canada’s Cheesecake Burlesque Revue, winners of the Burlesque Hall of Fame Best Large Group 2024, are celebrating 20 joyously ridiculous years of burlesque brilliance! This high-energy, gloriously camp, feel-good spectacle is a buffet of comedy, curves and body confidence! Expect silly group numbers, quirky songs and delightful solos bursting with glitter, glamour and giggles! The Cheesecakes serve up a delicious slice of sass! Bringing their message of body acceptance to Edinburgh, proclaiming proudly that every body is welcome, and every body is fabulous!

A traveller meets a solitary railway signalman – and steps straight into a mystery he cannot explain. Ghostly warnings, fatal accidents and mounting dread haunt this faithful stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Inspired by the real-life 1861 Clayton Tunnel disaster, The Signalman explores fear, progress and the darkness beneath the steam-driven optimism of Victorian Britain. Blue Orange Arts delivers a tense, atmospheric production that crackles with suspense and psychological unease. Beware the signalman's bell...

A dying woman’s mysterious last words and a plea for help from her sister, lead Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to a crumbling country house. How did a young woman die there with no obvious cause of death, and why does her sister believe she will be next? With a seemingly locked room mystery on his hands, Holmes must solve one of the darkest and most baffling cases of his career. Adapted from the short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, this is Sherlock Holmes at his finest!

One man’s decision determines the fate of the family. Where they’ll live, who they’ll interact with, what they’ll believe… The patriarchal idea that the father is the head of the home, while the system below him, never equal in standing nor given equal respect, suffers on behalf of his decisions. What happens when decisions go too far and we neglect the individual identities of our children? Through Suraya’s life we explore the inherited burden and what it means to carry it. One woman. Four characters. A journey into family dynamics and how they affect us…

Following sell-out Welsh tours, Her Story Theatre Company presents Betsi – the electrifying story of Betsi Cadwaladr. From humble beginnings to globetrotting adventures, Betsi's extraordinary life culminates in her most daring venture: in her sixties, defying all conventions, she sailed to the Crimean battlefield to serve as a nurse, where she famously clashed with Florence Nightingale herself. Through flashbacks and poignant interviews, this superb script by Welsh playwright Adele Cordner brings Betsi's indomitable spirit to life with heart-stopping excitement and tender humanity. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be swept away by this unforgettable theatrical experience celebrating a true trailblazer.

In Her Hand draws on real journals and letters from women serving with the Scottish Women’s Hospitals in the First World War. This defiant, darkly witty play follows an unlikely friendship forged through service on the Balkan front. Through the pages of Francis’s journal, an unlikely friendship sparks amid chaos. Thrown together, two very different women confront catastrophic injuries, scarce supplies and constant danger. Armed with quick thinking, gallows humour and fierce determination, they forge a bond strong enough to survive the harshest conditions. Go Home and Sit Still? Aye Right! Ticket includes Surgeons’ Hall Museum entry.

Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by Lennon and McCartney. This alluring acoustic 45-minute show compares the individual styles and personalities that contributed to a unique partnership that saw both composers constantly driven to better themselves and produce groundbreaking and game-changing songs that always kept the world’s greatest band several steps ahead of everyone else. Brothers Broke modify and present the songs in an acoustic folk-blues style, exploring influence, inspiration and the competitiveness of this collaborative, yet often independent, songwriting partnership.

Are people born on the mental health spectrum, or is the mental health spectrum thrust upon them? Inspired by personal experiences with bipolar disorder, Bipolarcoaster is a one-woman play about finding freedom on the other side of uncomfortable self-awareness. Amanda Andrews’ narrative comes to life with original music by Kyle Lacy. Bipolarcoaster premiered at the Rochester Fringe Festival in 2025. Audience remarks include: 'favourite at Fringe', 'relatable and encouraging', 'resonated with me and made me laugh'. NYC-based artists. AmandaAndrews.net. KyleLacyMusic.com.

Based on the autobiography of Josiah Henson. Born into slavery in Maryland, enduring 41 years of unimaginable brutality and persecution before escaping to Canada. The play dramatises his unwavering resilience, determination and faith; the indomitable spirit which led him to become a respected leader, minister and teacher. His story inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe to create Uncle Tom in the seminal novel of the 19th Century – Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This is a story that matters today in a time when histories are being erased and challenged. It is a compelling true Canadian story of triumph over adversity.

Maggie is lost at sea after the Margarita Boat Tour Incident. Who even knew Edinburgh had one of those? As a storm closes in, her mother Judy and her fiancée Claire find themselves locked inside a lighthouse with only each other's opposing ideologies. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the pair desperately search for the person who ties it all together. It couldn’t get worse. Probably.

Albert Pierrepoint was an English hangman who executed an estimated 435 people in a 25-year career with HMP Prisons between the 1930s and 1950s. During his tenure, he was responsible for the executions of several high-profile murderers including the Acid Bath Killer – John Haigh, and Ruth Ellis – the last woman to be hung in England. Another was the case of one John Reginald Christie of 10 Rillington Place infamy. Through the executioner's eyes, this theatrical production dissects and scrutinises Christie's crimes and examines how he came to be on the end of a rope.

Invasion, a bold multimedia spectacle from Philippine Theatre UK’s 23rd anniversary season, leaps across time – from the tense streets of 1940s Manila to the quiet corners of modern-day Oxford. Three mischievous spirits, a teacher, a lawyer and a nun crash into the present, pulling audiences into a haunting yet humorous journey blending horror, drama, comedy, music, film and history. At its heart is a stark look at Imperial Japan’s wartime atrocities, including the silenced suffering of Comfort Women. Guided by award-winning writer-director Ramon C. Teñoso, JoMarZeb explores memory, faith, loyalty and the lingering shadows of colonial trauma.