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).

17 - 22 Aug Dallas, 22 November 1963. The main event is supposed to be on Main Street - crowds fifty deep, a blizzard of ticker tape. A few blocks away in Dealey Plaza, the scene is quieter: a handful of people, clear skies. A man with an umbrella. A woman with a polaroid. A dressmaker with vertigo. These are the strange, true stories of the ordinary people who opted out of the main event, only to spend the rest of their lives unable to leave it.

07 - 15 Aug
A Little Green Leaf is inspired by the life of Odette Hallowes (MBE, Legion d’Honneur, George Cross), Britain’s most highly decorated spy of the Second World War. This play tells the story of Odette’s service as an agent of the Special Operations Executive, resilience in the face of Gestapo brutality, survival of Ravensbruck concentration camp, and her remarkable ability to retain her light, humanity and compassion in the face of unimaginable suffering. A Little Green Leaf is a poignant and timely reminder of sacrifice, courage and how one achieves peace.

A curse, a castle and a Beast who must learn to love. Step into a lively, heart-warming adaptation of this beloved tale of greed, humility and transformation. Bursting with original songs, colourful characters and a few delightful surprises, this vibrant family show brings fresh energy and theatrical magic to a classic story. Performed by a talented young company, winners of the Derek Award for Best Young Cast 2025 for Aladdin. Expect laughter, warmth and plenty of sparkle. A joyful, feel-good adventure that will charm families and audiences of all ages.

07 - 15 Aug
Megan and Deborah live alone on their farm in the Yorkshire Dales. What was once their home has now become their only refuge from an increasingly dangerous outside world. They have their farm, their food and each other. But when their fragile harmony is sent into a dark, downward spiral, the cost of survival is chillingly laid bare. Kitchen sink drama meets post-apocalyptic horror, The Hunger is about morality and motherhood at the end of the world.

The American dream meets the American nightmare on a bench in Central Park. Two Yorkshire actors take on Edward Albee’s absurdist, shocking masterpiece in this razor-sharp transatlantic clash.

Get ready to cut loose as Footloose storms the Fringe with heart-pounding choreography, dazzling performances and a soundtrack bursting with legendary anthems. When a small town bans dancing, one determined teenager sparks a rebellion that will have you cheering, laughing and dancing in your seat. Expect explosive energy, unforgettable characters and showstopping numbers celebrating courage, community and the power of self-expression. Whether you know every lyric or are discovering the story for the first time, this vibrant production promises pure joy, rhythm and unstoppable celebration that will leave audiences buzzing long after the curtain falls.

07 - 15 Aug
Welcome to our kitchen, sorry about the mess! A celebration of the strength of platonic love, this original musical follows five students on the brink of change. In a time where friendships have become family and the future feels frighteningly undefined, do you cling to what you know or are you desperate to break free? As graduation approaches, plans diverge, relationships shift and the question of what comes next becomes impossible to ignore. Exploring identity and uncertainty, we question what we carry with us when the place that shaped us can no longer hold us.

Through the medium of theatre, David Hare gives a dramatic account of his travels though Israel and Palestine, from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to Gaza and Ramallah. The playwright was given unique access to a range of public and private figures, each with a different perspective on the region and its troubles. The resultant drama draws together these very different voices, exposing the passions and opinions that run deep throughout the region. At the end, like its author, the audience is left wiser but exhausted by the experience.

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.

Crackling with humour and vulnerability, writer-performer Cathleen O'Malley plunges headfirst and tit-deep into childbirth, milk and what it takes to be a nursing mammal in a modern world. 'A hilarious one-woman hurricane of a show' (RocCityMag.com). 'Brilliant' ****½ (AllAboutSOLO.com, Critics' Choice).

A paper boat becomes the path through which an elderly woman revisits the regrets she left unresolved. Wrapped in humour and heartbreak, she finally comes to terms with her past.

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.

Award-winning author / performer / musician Gareth P Jones presents a one-man, one-audience musical. Using a ukulele, piano, trumpet, loop pedal and two puppets, he asks you to help him turn his picture book into an all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza. Interactive, immersive, silly and funny with catchy tunes, thumping beats and singalong songs, carefully crafted for all the family to enjoy.

The third 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

Porn star wannabe, retired accountant, Croatian student on a gap year, Christian proselytizer and a drag queen in training. We all live and work together in a remote corner of one of America’s most beautiful national parks. Parkies is a train wreck of humour, mischief and intrigue. Come take a look at what happens when this land of misfit toys collides with greedy corporate America and the National Park Service.

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).

What does milk have to do with growing up privileged and Asian in America? In his Edinburgh Fringe debut, Kevin Qian shares stories about tasting flesh, private schools, and how his family’s love language is primarily milk. You'll meet the voices in his head and watch him drink so much milk.

After the loss of her daughter, young mother Edna must navigate the shifting terrain of grief as memory begins to consume her present. Movement, music, dialogue, puppetry and shadow-play converge in this visually arresting production. Within the cluttered familiarity of her apartment, grief erupts amidst the mundane like the sudden chorus of a song: supermarket flowers, intrusive cold calls and the apparition of Launa herself. This is a world in which the echo of childhood imagination and devastating loss co-exist, asking whether we have to let go of the past to remain present with the living?

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.

In the cutthroat world of a 2000s fashion empire, a pair of red-hot shoes becomes the driving force behind a young girl’s dazzling yet dangerous decline. As she navigates regret born of temptation and uncontrollable power, the shoes cling to her with a pulse of their own, tightening as she weakens. Each strut thrusts her deeper into a labyrinth of vanity, manipulation and sacrifice. Her spirit soon shatters as she discovers that the only thing more frightening than the shoes themselves, are the price they demand...

07 - 15 Aug
Bauhaus meets Tommy Cooper via a Berlin beer hall. Fifty minutes of storytelling, stand-up and absurdist wit from a student of the legendary Ecole Philippe Gaulier. Less of an act, more of an experience: Jürgen explores what happens when German precision collides with honest foolishness. As seen at Altitude Comedy Festival. The only Sauerkraut you’ll need this August. 'Brilliantly mad' (Mike Gunn). 'No one does what you do' (Logan Murray, Museum of Comedy).

A fast, funny Tempest packed with magic, mischief and spectacularly poor decisions. Edinburgh Youth Theatre returns with a bold 50-minute adaptation performed by a brilliant young ensemble. Critically acclaimed for hugely entertaining, fast-paced, relevant productions that are accessible to audiences aged 8 to 108, the youth company brings shipwrecks, scheming nobles, mischievous spirits and one very chaotic island to life. Expect physical comedy, a foot stomping soundtrack and a storm of bad choices as power, revenge and forgiveness spiral hilariously out of control. Perfect for families, Shakespeare connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

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).

Hollywood needed a cast of thousands, David Lean, and won seven Oscars. Eamonn Gearon had a camel called Osama. This Oxford-trained historian spent decades in the Middle East – living with Bedu, risking his neck and uncovering secrets Britain buried with Lawrence. History and comedy collide; a sharper image emerges. Neither villain nor hero, but something more interesting. What was promised? What was broken? What would Lawrence make of Peter O’Toole’s performance? With the wit of a raconteur and authority of a scholar, Gearon reveals man, myth, movie... plus camels.

A woman of a certain age is forced to trace the unruly manuscript of her life when a hijacking shatters the ordinary. Life snaps, twists, tumbles. Fear, fury, faith collide. Old choices that sting yet refuse burial. Her fierce devotion to animals becomes refuge and rebellion, a way of loving without condition. Like a ghost walk through the Eternal City’s layered past, memory flickers as she confronts truths avoided about survival, reinvention and resilience. Gathering fragments of experience, she discovers that the hardest story to write is the one that begins again.

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.

From the Fringe First winning Mulberry Theatre Company, One House on Brick Lane is an original play rooted in East London. Set in a single house, centuries collide with the voices of past and present. In 1985, a Bangladeshi family faces eviction amid protests. Through stories told by Huguenot weavers of anti-fascist resistance, migration and community struggle, the house reveals its memories. Drawing on oral histories and lived experience, this powerful production asks who gets to belong when home is under threat. Created by young East London voices, it celebrates resilience, humour and collective hope.

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.

Inspired by iconic American portraits, this devised performance invites audiences into the imagined inner lives of contemporary youth. Young Los Angeles artists transform still images into raw, funny and deeply personal monologues – each a confession, a protest, or a dream. What begins as art on a wall becomes living testimony, capturing the contradictions, urgency, and fragile hope of a generation coming of age in America today. By giving voice to those often unseen, the piece reframes Americana through honesty, vulnerability and wit. This 45-minute ensemble work is intimate, unfiltered and unapologetically human.

07 - 15 Aug
A wicked, gin-soaked dark comedy set on a stormy Edinburgh Hogmanay. Belinda Crabbs’ husband disappears, leaving behind police tape and three decades of marital fatigue. Enter Barbara, the cleaner with forensic instincts and impeccable timing. What follows is a razor-sharp dismantling of marriage, class and sex. Delivered with biting one-liners and delicious cruelty. Female rage detonates. Widowhood, it turns out, can be an upgrade and menopause absolute murder. From the multi award-winning writer of Sex, Chips & Ouzo, Glasgow Hard Tickets, Death of a Playboy, The Devil Wears Primark. 'A rip-roaring delight!' (Independent). 'Brilliant' (Scotsman).

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).

Anne is from the Isle of Skye and has sung all her life. In 2024 she was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, recognising her status in Gaelic song and performance. An Tinne, is the true story of the Macpherson family "cleared" in 1875 to Australia. It was inspired by the slabhraidh, a cooking pot chain carried with them and still cared for by their descendants. Through song and spoken word, the performance links past, present, Scottish Gael, immigrant and indigenous Australians while evoking a current relevance with pathos and beauty.

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.

Five supporters of a fallen authoritarian regime are sentenced to group therapy to help them get in touch with their feelings and find out why they were, like... so into fascism. Cuz, weird, right? Like, we got the big baddies, no worries. But what about the rest of them? Like, all those, maybe, not-so-innocent bystanders? This semi-devised dark comedy from Berlin-based theatre collective great thing going proposes the perfect, ultimate, most supreme solution: therapize them into repenting.

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.

In Written Off, Phil Deed and Sal Powers have typed themselves into a difficult corner. Phil is a best-selling romantic novelist, brilliantly marketed to Gen Z by his bulletproof agent / publicist, Sal. Together, they’ve forged a life-affirming genre for the social media age – and accidentally become emotionally entangled in the process. But Phil's grown to despise the saccharin-sweet characters that have made them a fortune, and wants to take the genre to an altogether darker place. This new comedy-drama explores a creative partnership, where head and heart are pulled in drastically different directions.

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.

The sky, it seems, would pour down stinking pitch... and for Maya the rain wouldn’t stop coming. Her parents are away, tending to her sibling in hospital, leaving Maya in a house that doesn’t feel like home. Her saving grace is a garage of junk left by the previous owners. With the help of her cat, she fetches stories from across town, bringing them to life. But when the town floods, she is forced to step into the real world and find her place amongst the community. Fringe First winners return.

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.

Carys is campaigning to become the UK’s next Eurovision entry. In this one-woman musical comedy, she builds her case through bold vocals, unshakable self-belief and a growing list of signatures on her petition. Part manifesto, part love letter to Eurovision, the show celebrates big dreams and the reckless optimism required to think that this is going to get the BBC’s attention. Expect abundant ESC references, a curated track list and the joyful delusion to accept nil points if required. A heartfelt, hilarious tribute to the world’s most chaotic international song contest.

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.

Draw your quills, sharpen your wits and polish your pickaxes for the Great Shakespeare Showdown! Cheer, hiss and boo with the silver miners of Leadville, Colorado through this highfalutin verbal duel as the acclaimed Shakespeareans and renowned thespians, England’s Sir Charles GoodKnight and America’s Mrs. Twelvetrees, do battle using Shakespeare’s own words to be crowned The Wild West’s Best Bard 1882.

From the USA, BYU's internationally acclaimed Young Ambassadors present a high-energy, family-friendly musical revue bursting with show-stopping vocals, thrilling choreography and irresistible entertainment. This 50-minute feel-good journey sweeps audiences through adventure, fantasy and celebration, blending contemporary pop hits and Broadway favourites with imaginative storytelling and dynamic dance. Polished, uplifting and joy-filled, Imagine celebrates courage, connection and the power of dreaming big together – leaving audiences smiling, inspired and ready to applaud.

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).

Pigeon Patter Productions presents their debut show The Unwilling Accomplice. A horror comedy, following two sisters – Riley a serial killer, Emily her unwilling accomplice. We step into their world as cracks begin to form and the sisters learn that sometimes family shouldn’t be forever... This show tackles the difficulties that come when you can no longer rely on the few people you grew up with, and we ask the question of whether blood relation should be held sacred if all it's doing is poisoning your life.

Detective Heartbreak, a detective trained in solving the mysteries and complexities of love and desire, tackles what might just be his most unsolvable case yet: why did Connor's Hinge date leave him on read? An offbeat detective parody tackling some of the biggest problems in the modern world; clowns, magicians and... dating apps!

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.

Critically acclaimed, highly original adaptation of the Bard’s dark tale. Tragic yet uplifting, tender, raucous, poignant and high-energy. Set to a live score of Americana and bluegrass music, the multi-award-winning New Zealand troupe blend classic literature with a modern twist alongside original arrangements of Mumford and Sons, Dolly Parton and The SteelDrivers, creating an emotional, accessible, toe-tapping theatrical experience. Winner Best Theatre Award Adelaide Fringe 2025. Received multiple five-star reviews Edinburgh Fringe 2025, including: 'Fantastically gifted team' ***** (TheatreWeekly.com), 'Macbeth as you’ve never seen it before' ***** (MusicalTheatreReview.com), 'Bravo' ***** (TheWeeReview.com).

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.

Astrid Fisher is an influencer who goes from tradwife to trapped-wife when her husband locks her in their attic. She says she’s soooo happy to be up there, but some of her viewers aren’t so convinced. When one of those concerned viewers breaks into the attic to try and rescue her, she is forced to question if the life she’s made as a “traditional woman” is as perfect as she’s always claimed... or if she’s in serious danger.

Back for a third consecutive year at the Edinburgh Fringe, magician and mind illusionist Sean Alexander returns with his five-star show, 1 Moment in Time. This is not a standard magic show. Through jaw-dropping illusion and sharp mind-reading, Sean explores the defining moments that shape our lives. Personal stories unfold live on stage, placing the audience at the heart of the experience. Praised as a 'must-see' (BritishTheatreGuide.info) and named 'one of the standout performances at the Fringe' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk), this acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences year after year.

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.

A cocktail of Rat Pack legends, Elvis Presley, Michael Bublé and Freddie Starr, shaken live with unpredictable comedy, where chaos has a say. Singer-songwriter Frankie Mack performs entirely on instinct, blending timeless classics with modern favourites depending on the room. Featuring his original song Turn Up The Lights, this is not a tribute act, but a live showman experience driven by presence, personality and versatility. No script. No limits. No two performances ever unfold the same way. Every night is different. Every moment is real.

A post-apocalyptic tale of beauty, misogyny and bisexual baggage. Amidst societal collapse, Mila and Sam find comfort in their close friendship and budding attraction. It seems possible that the end of the old world could be the beginning of something better. All that changes when a strange man arrives. Joe is desperate for Mila’s companionship, and in exchange he can give her an artefact of her former life: a lipstick. As tensions among the three rise, Mila finds herself caught between Sam’s hopes of a better future and Joe’s offer of the safety of male approval.

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).

Building on last year’s electrifying, 'Highly Recommended' (FringeReview.co.uk) production, Hong Kong’s pioneering troupe presents another captivating non-verbal a cappella experience. Rumors swirl of a fierce musical showdown as big bosses gather – swapping weapons for rhythmic beats and Sheng melodies, a traditional Chinese instrument. Leaders wield song, vocal artistry, and body percussion, weaving legendary tales and epic rivalries – with only human voice, Sheng sounds and movement. This genre-defying spectacle transforms tradition into an unforgettable confrontation of music, choreography and storytelling. Witness where legend and humour collide in a vibrant, epic encounter!

Where do forgotten memories go? What’s the meaning of life? Why is this so hard to answer? Don't know? Well lets have a go! Welcome back for one last time to everyone's favourite quiz show. One lucky contestant will trudge through the trials of the evening in an attempt to enter The Tunnel of Mystery. Fast Snail Productions invites you to their brand new one man show that explores the power of memory, the pressures of living and the hope that love and music can give us. You won’t want to forget this!

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.

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).

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…

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!

The gravestones of two friends pull a journalist into an investigation he hopes will bury the past. Instead, it unearths the harsh reality of staying silent, confronting him with the one story he refused to tell. Following his five-star run in 2025, Scottish playwright George Grant returns with this powerful meditation on identity and grief. Making it’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, In the Cold Light is a sharp, funny and quietly devastating exploration of how we mourn – and what we leave unsaid.

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable show-stopping musical experience! Immerse yourself in a spectacular concert of uplifting, feel-good pop, rock, and chart-topping hits performed by award-winning national sensation Rock Choir, who will be spreading some sparkle at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Rock Choir is built on an uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit with members seeing improvements in personal confidence and self-esteem, which in turn leads to positive mental and physical health. As the world’s largest contemporary choir, Rock Choir has redefined the world of singing, offering an inclusive experience for amateur singers of all backgrounds.

Three heroes. One dungeon. No dragons. They’re back, and this time they’re on a boat! Bottoms Up Theatre returns with Mistakes Were Made: Shiver Me Timbers! When the crew’s treasure hunt takes an unexpected turn, it’ll take all their daring to set sail... and to survive your dice rolls. You shape the action from the comfort of your seat in this exhilarating and hilarious show! This is Mistakes Were Made’s third outing at the Edinburgh Fringe and we’re back once again at Surgeon’s Hall. Will this magical tabletop improv show sell out yet again?!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Film Noir Frog, gripped by a dirty sense of morality, continues their pledge to clean the crime-ridden city. Finding themselves the number one webbed suspect of a recent arson attack on a city landmark, The Bowling Alley, they seek to wash the city with a slippery, slimy hard truth. With the whole of the morally ambiguous police force and their local pub against them, what secrets will they find amongst the rubble? How many prop cigarettes will they get through? Will Martha ever leave them alone? No, she won't. Screw Martha.

Direct from the cosmopolitan Magic City, a collective of wildly talented musical improvisers make their UK debut this summer. Each night, audiences experience an unscripted, ever-evolving musical comedy – no two shows are ever the same! This international ensemble – hailing from France, the US, China, Italy and the UK – spins up movie-style musical storylines, singing competitions and full-blown improvised musicals. Backed by live musicians, the music veers from funk, jazz, hip-hop, pop, to R&B. Come laugh at us – or with us! No net! No regrets!

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.

Improvabunga! is the totally improvised movie musical adventure extravaganza. See your favourite film genres come alive on stage in an improvised romp described as 'one of the best improvisation pieces in Edinburgh' **** (EdFringeReview.com). Featuring live musical accompaniment and buzzers that you can use to control the performers. There'll be songs, there'll be tears, there'll be kisses (or slaps) and there will be funny. The Watch This Improv Troupe are back for their 21st Edinburgh Fringe and are ready to create a fantastic story before your very eyes. 'Consistently and outrageously funny' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). Derek Awards Best Improv 2018.

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.

Fight or Flight is a one-act play with two alternate endings that follows the story of two trans men who find and lose love for one another. Showcasing 14 scenes in a non-linear timeline, Fight or Flight is sure to keep the audience on their toes! With a twist ending, the audience chooses the characters' fate. The jury are aware it is life or death.

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.

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.

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.

Elias Faingersh, a virtuoso trombone player, reinterprets famous operas in a musical stand-up comedy show, framed by his personal dramatic story. Grand Prix of the Reykjavik Fringe Festival. Best of the Fest selection (OrlandoSentinel.com). Best Solo Show – Musical (Orlando Fringe). As seen at the SoHo Playhouse Theatre.

Winner of the Creative Arts Award at the Proud Scotland Awards 2025, this powerful new play follows three unforgettable drag queens – The Jessies – and the staff of the infamous Jessie’s Bar in Scotland. Spanning from 1980 to 1995, the story dives into the highs and lows of queer life during a time of upheaval, hope and hard-won joy. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, this hilarious and deeply moving play is a celebration of resilience, love and the enduring power of community.

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 Tartan Army are back! Four friends follow Scotland across the Euros, hauling flags, hangovers and secrets they barely share. Lost tickets, packed stands and late-night pints force moments of honesty. As the team falls short, so do their attempts to ignore drifting friendships, hidden fears and personal struggles. Laughter, arguments and warm cans expose the cracks between them. Turning a football trip into a reckoning with their own lives – where loyalty, fear and the messy truths of adulthood hit harder than any final whistle.

Hollowed: a state of passive depletion. We earn and spend under the guise of normalcy, yet when balance falters, we slip into a hollowed existence. Society, wealth, space and freedom fade into the nihility of a mirror’s image. Pray to God? Who is the devil? Even the divine is emptied by human arrogance. Autonomy is our birthright. Let us strip away the layers of self and confront the demons hollowing us from within. As the void burns to ashes, we rise through the fire to reclaim our spiritual freedom.

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.

Someone has dropped an atom bomb on Copenhagen! With all-out war looming, one junior minister in the British Government must somehow stimulate a response from his hopeless superiors. There’s just one thing standing in his way: Microsoft Teams. Welcome to Operation Blank, the subversive dark comedy debut from up-and-coming Scottish writer, George Grant. Delve into this biting critique of modern online working, that weaves laugh-out-loud humour to themes of unfulfillment and existential dread. It’s the show where nothing happens, and nothing has ever been more entertaining. Leading Light Prize nominee, Scottish Theatre Awards on the Fringe 2025.

Big laughs, multi-year sell-out. Absolute Improv! is a family-friendly, high-energy improv comedy show created entirely from audience suggestions. For 16 years, this Edinburgh team of global improv company TBC Improv have delivered lightning-fast games, outrageous characters and unforgettable moments – returning year after year to packed houses. Every performance is completely unscripted and totally unique. Expect quick-fire scenes, big characters and joyful chaos the whole family can enjoy together. No two shows are ever the same – once it’s over, it’s gone forever. Five-star Fringe favourite. Come see why audiences keep coming back.

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.

Our college stalker is facing a felony. We skipped depositions for rehearsals. Picture this conservatory fairy tale: BFA besties, chaotic sublets, borrowed underwear and one super-fan who confused method acting with method stalking. Partners stolen, careers nuked, faculty too dazzled by "genius" to spot the red flags. Bachelors of Fine Arts is a dark two-person comedy that roasts ambition gone cultish, institutions that shrug at sabotage because "talent," and the noble tradition of smiling through betrayal. Not true crime. Not therapy. Come watch us process publicly and affordably, or... something like that.

07 - 15 Aug
1960s. Two comedians meet at the Fringe. They discuss...things.

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.

The cult hit returns with a new episode! Don't miss this hilarious interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode Menace, Anyone? 'It has the BEST host' (Time Out London). 'A complete triumph' (Scotsman). ***** (BroadwayWorld.com). Catch this unique night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK, Ireland, the USA and Australia, as well as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023-2025, Adelaide Fringe, and the Murder, She Wrote Festival in Mendocino (Cabot Cove) 2025 and 2026.

The Duo is a three-person magic show featuring a magician, a mentalist and their roommate Charlie. When two best friends needed to add a third person to their show, Charlie was at the top of their list – alphabetically. Together, they push the boundaries of what magic can be, creating shared, electric moments that audiences can’t stop talking about. Praised as 'the best magic I have EVER seen' (Kenny Ortega), expect jaw-dropping magic, impossible mind-reading and sharp humour. A deeply engaging night of unbelievable moments that explore friendship and connection.

Join Box of Frogs for uplifting and hilarious improvised comedy as they return for their fourth triumphant year! Expect the unexpected as these quick-witted performers instantly create silly sketches, catchy songs and ridiculous characters – all inspired by your suggestions! Each show from this award-winning troupe (Best Improv Show, Derek Awards, Edinburgh Fringe 2025) is completely made-up and utterly unique! Audiences say they were 'Laughing hard the whole way through!' and it's 'So good we went back again! Genuine belly laughs'. 'Comedy royalty' ***** (Derek Awards). 'Hilariously funny' ***** (@MoreishTVOfficial).

Come restless spirits and gather here as Shellshock! Improvised Comedy presents a night of hilarious, mystic mayhem with Crystal Unclear! Each night, our mediums will guide you through a never-before-seen tale of a long departed soul, made up on the spot, based on your suggestions. Expect tall tales and terrifyingly funny twists in this narrative-driven improvised comedy show. For everyone from supernatural superfans to those who prefer to live firmly grounded in reality, come along for laughs aplenty in a unique show each night!

07 - 15 Aug
Gameshow opens to find Graham alone at a table. Graham has been the star of a popular gameshow for 324 days. At least that’s what they tell him. The audience helps Graham play an increasingly sinister-seeming game, where the tasks are invasive, the stakes mysteriously high and the audience increasingly implicated. Part performance art, part improv show, part ethics inquiry, this is ultimately an exploration of our capacities for cruelty and complicity under observation, our impulses as a group and as individuals, and of our assumed passivity as observers in theatrical space.

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).

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.

Don’t Rain on My Parade is a bold, hilarious and heartfelt 50-minute cabaret-theatre show starring award-winning Highland icon Miss Lossie Mouth. Featuring hit songs from stage and screen, razor-sharp comedy and moments of moving honesty, it tells the story of a boy who loved a fabulous dress and grew up under Section 28 – turning shame into sequins. With council-estate courage, queer resilience and gloriously camp theatricality, Miss Lossie Mouth celebrates identity, survival and sparkle in an uplifting show packed with heart, humour and powerhouse diva spirit.

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.

POV: you and hubby are fresh off the altar, driving to your Niagara Falls honeymoon, sipping on your fave bevvy. It's the middle of the night and you haven't had service for miles, but it's okay – you're drunk off the bliss of married life! Or... trying to be? Out of nowhere, your drink is in your lap, and the car is in a ditch. Shit, what (or who) did he just hit??? A dark comedy about where the mind takes us when faced with the questions we never wanted to answer.

A grizzled private investigator partners with a dewy-eyed homicide detective to solve the mysterious murder of a journalist that dug too deep. Together, they work to outmanoeuvre the crooked cops and scheming politicians that deal in the shadows of Metroville. But will they finish the case before the case finishes them?

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.

Bodyswap romcom chaos erupts when Simon, a trans man, and Kevin, a cis man, meet in a gay club and are instantly drawn to each other. Their hookup derails when Kevin realises Simon is trans, but before things turn ugly, a magical twist traps them in each other’s bodies. Forced to navigate insecurities and prejudice, they must work together to reverse the swap - whether they understand each other or not. From the creators of Fckboy - winner of the Binge Fringe Queer Award and The Stagey Best LGBTQ+ Production.

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.

Having graduated from drama school in 2023, Bethlehem is now navigating one of the toughest industries by herself – but she's never truly alone. Living at home with her traditional Eritrean mother Tsehaynesh, Bethlehem doesn't know what privacy is! Being a stoic woman of culture, Tsehaynesh struggles to understand Bethlehem's career in the arts. To make matters worse, something drastic happens to Bethlehem, meaning she'll have to work harder than ever. ADEY is a heartfelt semi-autobiographical play which combines spoken word, music and movement to transport us from vibrant West Green Road, Tottenham to palm tree covered Asmara, Eritrea.

Debuting at Edinburgh Fringe, Jack Kenyon leaves a magical impression. Table for Two is abundant with moments of pure impossibility, astonishing coincidences and logic-defying mysteries. Jack takes the audience on a playful, magical journey before answering the big question; can a magician successfully land a second date?

She’s not in Santa Monica anymore! Everyone’s favourite 90s lifeguard finds herself in the rain-soaked struggling British seaside town of Spray. Her only hope of getting back home is to whip the local lifeguards into shape and win the coveted ‘Best Beach’ award. But things in Spray aren’t quite what they seem and a shadowy figure lurks beneath the surface. A brand-new, unauthorised, life-saving musical comedy described as Barbie meets The Book of Mormon. Contains swearing and crabs.

Harper unknowingly slept with her sperm-donor father. After that, nothing was ever quite the same. Making its Edinburgh Fringe debut from New York City, this darkly comic, confessional one-woman show traces that event’s fallout – as shame, grief and reckless desire collide in one woman’s messy, defiant search for love. In a landscape of dating apps, modern polyamory and kink acronyms, boundaries blur and destiny feels algorithm-driven. Raw, funny and unflinchingly honest, Emmy-nominated writer Renwick McAslan asks, in a culture obsessed with connection, why is it still so hard to feel held?

Combining the most exciting talent on the jazz and poetry scene, where no two events are ever the same. The one rule of the show: no rehearsals. Just explosive interludes, hilarious collaborations, and poetry designed for anyone who thought they didn’t like it. Headliners of each show will be announced on our socials @spitnights. Viewed online by over 90 million people in 2025. TLDR: (poets + band = good time).

Guy prepares himself for a bondage session with his Grindr hook-up, the alluring but elusive Fabio. Once the chains are on, there’s no escape – certainly not from Guy’s problems. As the minutes tick by, Guy must face a reckoning with all the responsibilities of his life. It’s Pillion without motorbikes; Gerald’s Game without Gerald; Locke with locks! Revealing, exposing comedy drama. Sex positive, life negative. Definitely adults only.

Described by the Guardian as 'the world's spookiest podcast,' with over 80 million streams, Unexplained has beguiled listeners for over a decade with real-life tales of the strange and mysterious. Now, for the first time, Unexplained comes to the Fringe. Join host and creator Richard MacLean Smith in a live interpretation of the global smash-hit show, as he takes you on an eerie journey into the haunting Flannan Isles mystery. The year is 1900. Three lighthouse keepers stand watch on a desolate island, far from home. Until one day, they completely vanish from the face of the earth...

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.

After a completely sold-out debut run, Ivor Harden is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with the X-rated magic show your mum definitely should not see. Expect jaw-dropping illusions, graphic adult comedy and a dangerously inappropriate German magician who still thinks it is 1979. Nothing is sacred. Not relationships. Not religion. Not you. If you are easily offended and like to complain, then don't f*cking cum. You have been warned! If you like your magic filthy, fearless and wildly funny, welcome to 18+ Magic.

This sleeper agent is on his most important mission ever. Only problem – he has no idea what it is. From the clown/game show creators of last year's Edinburgh Fringe hit Help Me!!!! (an interactive mime séance) comes I Was Never Here: a highly interactive, gonzo spy thriller featuring an overzealous secret agent searching for activation phrases which will help him regain sections of his memory. Play along, decode cyphers, answer phones and most importantly remember – you never saw any of this.

Hysterical: Synonym: Over-emotional, deranged. The Brighton, Camden and Lambeth Fringe sell-out show is back! A satirical, educational comedy show exploring the historical views and issues surrounding sexuality and gender. Join the one-person powerhouse performer Callaghan on a journey from the uptight Victorian misunderstandings of female anatomy, to the "debauchery" of sexual pleasure. 'This show is delightful' **** (www.FringeFan.com). 'Everything that needs to be said... but said hilariously'(Wombshine). Developed with the support of Soho Theatre Labs

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.

Psychologists say inside everyone is a child screaming to be loved. But all this adult child screams for is lager, a wank and late-night TV. Being a woman in your twenties is hard, being a terminal layabout is... not harder, but that doesn’t stop Cass whining about it. Best friend Georgie wants Cass to make something of life (and pay her half of the rent), as the audience is jettisoned through a kaleidoscope of snapshots all twenty-somethings relate to: botched interviews, unrequited ‘love’, public hysteria, and yearning for a childhood innocence you'll never return to.

07 - 15 Aug
An incompetent CIA station chief, his new British-Korean interpreter, and an immortal Korean guerrilla find themselves entangled in reckless covert ops and secret psychedelic brainwashing experiments in 1952 Seoul. Flash forward to the present day where conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his underground broadcast live, ranting about the lizard people and government mind control. History as hallucination, disinformation as fact, and conspiracy theories on acid.

You don’t know it yet, but you are one of August’s closest friends. In a one hour elevator pitch, August will convince you that they’re a person you might want to spend more time with. Delusional, bawdy and brimming with love, August is excited to meet you.

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.

07 - 15 Aug
Ettie Best Comedy in a Fringe Venue nominee – here lies a dark comedy about a long underrepresented group: grave robbers (covert-excavators). A twisting show which keeps you guessing and 'balances grotesque dark depths with pure, ridiculous joy' **** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). Grave-robbing can be a sticky business, so whack on your marigolds and observe this unhinged odyssey with marathon runners, ghosts and… Take That? 'The best show about grave robbers I’ve ever seen!' **** (PinkPrinceTheatre.com). One more dig and David can leave the game, but has he already dug his own grave?

07 - 15 Aug
Ever wondered what the person next to you is thinking? Eva is just a regular rat racer. Single mother to a six-year-old boy, she is desperately trying to play the game – pay the bills, get him to football, survive mum’s comments. Her mind has different plans. On the way to an important job interview, Eva gets bombarded by a series of ever-worsening intrusive thoughts. So prepare for the uncomfortable and dive into Eva’s mind. Guided by Arthur, a sadistic, half-real figure, this two-hander surreal dark comedy will shift your concept of normality.

A classical crash course through live music. Step into a vibrant journey through the evolution of classical music, from the elegance of the Baroque to the colours of the modern age. Featuring professional musicians alongside rising young artists from Grace Art Studio, this concert blends live performance with visuals. Designed as the ultimate crash course, the programme reveals the timeless beauty behind the world's most iconic styles, while exploring fresh ways technology can support music education and performance. This is classical music reimagined for curious first-timers and seasoned concertgoers ready to experience the genre in new ways.

#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.

Following the success of Waves of Tradition last year, Wan Xing, Gregor Black and Eleanor Dunsdon return with a vibrant intercultural programme. The expressive sound of the Chinese guzheng meets Scottish musical traditions inspired by the painting of Qiu Yangzi. Drawing on the natural forces that shape the art of writing, water, air and fire, the music traces flowing lines, rhythm, balance and movement in sound. Through the musical dialogue, the artists reveal resonances between Eastern and Western traditions, inviting audiences to experience the spirit of Chinese calligraphy through sound.

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.

Sign up to Saving Squatina: a summer camp focused on Shetland's returning population of Angel Sharks! The only catch? You might have to solve a marine murder whilst you’re at it. Camp members Mira, Harry and Lottie decide to take things into their own fins and dive deeper into this mystery. The three will have to push against the tide of the island to find the truth that lies beneath the sandy exterior, but what surfaces will force them to confront themselves, scales and all.

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.

A satire comedy about a wealthy eccentric, Argan, with delusions of illness. His greed for answers has led to him arranging his daughter, Angelique, to marry a doctor to selfishly fuel this obsession, whilst she pines for her true love. Hilarity ensues as Argan's family and his witty maid attempt to guide him to see reason as he falls further into his hypochondria due to a capitalistic healthcare system feeding his fantasies. Will Argan break away from his wife? Will Angelique end up with her true love? Or will Argan succumb to his hallucinations?

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to find yourself trapped by destiny in an independent bingo hall? So has Jo. Jo’s life has taken a turn for the worse. She’s eighteen, grieving the loss of her mother, and at risk of losing her flat. Through a mix of desperation and a pull of fate, she stumbles into her local bingo hall. As events unfold, Jo is offered a job and becomes part of the hall’s great history. Can she overcome her anxiety, find out the truth and turn her life around?

The four horsemen gather at Mama Ruby’s Restaurant in Nowhere, North Carolina for their annual apocalypse conference, convinced that this is the year that the world will finally crash and burn. Unfortunately for them, humanity seems to have other plans. Created by an ensemble of students from Ithaca College, this world premiere explores humanity’s stubborn dedication to doing good even when the forces (or the horses) that be are trying as hard as they can to make it impossible. Will civilisation finally crumble, or will the horsemen's plans be halted by the power of human connection?

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).

An Opportunity in Kind is a darkly comic tale about wasted potential, loyalty and the seductive pull of easy fortune. Three disaffected young men drift through life in a haze of bravado, drugs and half-baked philosophies, masking their fear of failure and mortality with banter and delusion. When an unexpected crisis disrupts their aimless routine, cracks in their friendship widen, exposing greed, insecurity and moral weakness. Blending absurd humour with sudden brutality, the play explores how some men rationalise the unforgivable and how quickly dreams of opportunity curdle into chaos, consequence and bitter irony.

The Olympians have won the war with the Titans. The cosmos is theirs. Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hermes and Athena find themselves in the uncomfortable position of organising everything. Roles must be chosen, leaders must be appointed, worlds must be created and cared for – this is not what they signed up for. Egos clash, relationships are stretched thin, and the Earth is in peril from day one. The universe might be doomed before it’s even begun.

After a failed attempt to get Oasis tickets, a group of friends meet for another night in the pub. Once discovering The Hardest Geezer’s marathon, the group decide to walk the Fife Coastal Path hoping to achieve something in their lives. Will this adventure be enough to break their midlife crisis, or have they bitten off more than they can chew? Living the Dream is a Scottish coming of age comedy drama, exploring mental health, friendship and a love of the Scottish Coast.

'I know that life won’t break me, when I come to call, she won’t forsake me – I’m loving Angel instead...' Some say you should never meet your heroes, but four die-hard superfans are about to get closer than ever to theirs. Angel is a global sensation: chart-topper, social media goddess, the voice of a generation. She’s perfection. She’s family. She’s fantasy. Tonight, after the final show of her tour, dreams are coming true backstage. But in a world built on likes and curated connection, how real is love and fame? And who’s truly following who?

Step into a Parisian cafe – relive the music, romance and glamour of the Jazz Age through the eyes of chanteuse Eloise DeFleur and her talented band. Featuring vintage swing, evocative chanson and timeless classics performed live, this stylish cabaret transports audiences to the smoky clubs of 1930s Paris and beyond. 'As Eloise, Airlie Scott sparkles like a coupe of champagne at one of Gatsby’s shindigs' (GetYourCoatsOn.com). The five-star reviewed show blends storytelling, music and charm.

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!

Ordinary objects from a child's hospital room are transformed into fantastical adventures in this original work created especially for young audiences with specific mobility or sensory needs, but enjoyable to all. Part performance, part (optional) hands-on interaction, Places I Go from My Bed empowers audiences of all ages and abilities to transport themselves on their own imaginative journeys.

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!

Voltei, a true story, begins by telling us what it takes for young people to leave their home country, what those big changes are, and the challenges they face. Voltei takes us back to England in 2006, when smartphones weren't yet a thing and YouTube had just become part of our lives. It explores the various social and cultural differences between Portugal and the UK, through various first-hand emigrant stories and through the real impact of Brexit on the decision made by so many to return to their home country. Voltei is interdisciplinary and combines theatre with stand-up comedy.

Three sisters pack up their deceased mother's house during a thunderstorm. They discover an ancient story that is close to home and has resonance with their childhoods. Together, all three, reluctantly confront the past and – with the help of another figure in the room – reconcile the future.

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.

A revue of Disney hits, following trainees on their first day at a fictional Disney Imagineering Studio. They help each other discover their dreams working together to unite, inspire and believe. Join us for a century of Disney magic in a theatrical celebration of music, creativity and the dreams that live inside us all. With your favourite Disney songs, such as Be Our Guest and Let It Go, Dare to Dream Jr is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics and new medleys, which are sure to be loved by Disney lovers of all ages.

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!

Step into a world where music has the power to move mountains, soften hearts and even challenge death itself. When Eurydice is lost to the underworld, Orpheus refuses to give up on his love. Armed with nothing but his music and unwavering determination, he embarks on a daring quest that brings him face to face with fate, monsters and even the gods themselves. Follow Orpheus on his incredible journey to the underworld, where love, courage and music collide in an unforgettable reimagining of this timeless myth performed by teenagers from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

'Even the smallest person can change the course of the future'. J.R.R Tolkien knows the power of little voices in big worlds. ETC presents Tolkien's iconic story fit for the whole family! From epic battles, to Middle-earth's fearsome creatures, to a band of merry travellers, this is The Hobbit like no other. Thrilling stage combat, awe-inspiring puppetry and original music will immerse audiences in an unexpected journey through Middle-earth. Brought to life by five-star group ETC known for adapting sell-out classic tales. Previous five-star and sell-out shows include Picture of Dorian Grey and Hound of the Baskervilles.

Set in 1964, four teenage girls are sent to a church-run mother and baby home, hidden away by a society that refuses to acknowledge them. As they wait for their babies to be adopted, unexpected friendships form and courage quietly emerges. Warm, witty and ultimately heartbreaking, Amanda Whittington’s powerful drama explores love, shame and resilience in a world ruled by judgement and silence. Performed by the Parker & Snell Youth Company, this moving production brings to life a hidden chapter of recent history with honesty, humanity and hope.

In seeking to explore how social media defines our reality, this play reimagines the story of Narcissus and Echo for the social media age. Weaving in Plato's allegory of the cave, we ask questions of the nature of the reality we glimpse through the screens of our phones. At what point does reflection become distortion and what is left behind as a digital echo once the screen has been turned off? How easily does the illusion of reality we see projected towards us consume and devour us – are we willing participants or slaves to the algorithm?

"It’s growing. It’s heavy. It’s angry. And it’s about to come out." A teenage girl has something growing inside her. She doesn't know what it is but she knows it's not a baby. It expands. It has claws. Eventually, it takes over her entire body. No one must know about it. But she can't contain it forever. Sooner or later something's got to give... This surreal psychological thriller viscerally explores the teenage mental health crisis. Blending sharp social commentary with heightened storytelling, The IT captures the internal rage of a generation pushed to the brink.

The year is 1963, the Beetles are about to go on tour in America, BUT they need an opening act... BeetleMania tells the story of the first five contestants in line to audition to be the Beetles opening act! Auditions open at 9am, the time is 8:15am, our two unfiltered reporters are counting down the 45 minutes to the contestants’ big shot as they wait in line to be seen. This comedy musical tells a story of competition, love, friendship and self-discovery featuring, of course, the iconic grooves of the 1960s!

Attie can’t stop dreaming of a fox-masked truth-teller who lives deep in the woods, a mysterious figure said to reveal who you really are. When Attie dares to summon him, he vanishes. As his friends struggle with a sudden social media ban, they follow him into the forest, hoping to bring him home. But the deeper they go, the more they’re forced to face painful truths. In a place where every truth must be spoken aloud, saving Attie may come at a cost. Will they risk revealing their true selves or lose their friend forever?

The overture begins, the lights dim, the world feels full of possibility... This joyous revue celebrates a shared theatrical heritage that has united audiences across the Atlantic with songs that find a home wherever a curtain rises! From the sparkling golden age of American musical theatre, to classics that still light up stages today, this heartfelt production captures the romance, optimism and timeless storytelling that defined Broadway at its very best. With soaring vocals, rich harmonies and unforgettable showstoppers prepare to be swept away by the warmth and wonder of Broadway’s greatest hits. Families and diverse audiences welcome.

One man, one garden, one last day. On his last day in Blackpool before the waves take it away, Ted, an old-timer with a big heart, recalls the stories and people who made his beloved community garden so special. This new play, written and performed by acclaimed poet Nathan Parker, is full of love, hope and heartbreak as it celebrates community spirit and shines a light on the reality of climate change for seaside towns. This evocative story will leave you feeling inspired, moved and ready to change the world! 'Brilliant, emotional, powerful' (Audience Review).

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.

A high-spirited adventure from Paris to Istanbul. Join the Hot Jazz Vagabonds as they transform the dining car of the world’s most glamorous train into a whirl of hot 1930s jazz, smoky European chanson and lively post-war swing, complete with colourful characters, playful audience interaction and a nod to Agatha Christie-style intrigue. Led by singer and actress, Airlie Scott, and her live band, this stylish cabaret blends atmosphere, storytelling and irresistible rhythm in a journey for jazz lovers and curious minds alike. From the team behind five-star Fringe favourite, Paris in a Jazz Age. www.ProntoJazz.com

Welcome to Slim for Life. A friendly local slimming group... with a taste for the dramatic – and perhaps something darker. Newcomer(s) welcome. Results guaranteed. Side effects may include eternal damnation. When heartbroken Lily joins her first session, she expects weigh-ins, wellness jargon and forced positivity. Instead, she finds a devoted leader, eccentric regulars and an atmosphere feeling increasingly ritualistic. As mantras become chants and discipline turns to devotion, Lily must decide how far she’s willing to go for transformation. A sharp, fast-paced dark comedy with live-musical flair from the team behind The Caper Trail (Fringe 2023).

A gay man, a total virgin, a soldier and Buddha walk into a bar. Just Blokes, new Scottish writing, explores male relationships today through sharp dialogue and uncomfortable honesty, challenging masculinity, vulnerability and the quiet pressures men place on themselves and each other. When silence is treated as strength and humour as the universal bandage, what remains unspoken? The piece asks how men can better advocate for themselves and for one another, questioning stoicism as survival, laughter as the best medicine and the Irish goodbye as the only way to leave a party.

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.

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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!

An original play commissioned by Hungry Wolf Visionary Youth Theatre Company and written by Naomi Denny in collaboration with the young company. As nine young people approach the end of their GCSEs, a celebratory gathering on the beach takes a devastating turn. A singular, defining event inexplicably binds the group, forcing them to grapple questions of collective responsibility and individual guilt. Hungry Wolf VYT represents a new generation of youth theatre. With work both thought provoking and relevant, Hungry Wolf has established a reputation for hard-hitting, truthful and uncompromising material.

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.

Raised Catholic and at one time considering priesthood, Oli Riordan has studied Catholic theology for a decade for the same reason every other bisexual atheist studies Catholic theology. You have to know your enemy. Join Oli (Dublin's Next Top Comic runner-up 2019 and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year semi-finalist 2025) for his debut hour as he delves into the world of Catholicism and the Bible as only he can, pausing only to point out the silly, interesting and thoroughly relatable aspects of the world's best-selling, but least read, book.

The Horse That Jumped at the Moon (formerly Boat Horse) is an exciting and funny musical romp through the days of the horse drawn boats on the English canals. John and Molly Swift (played by real canal boat people) tell the story of Tommy, the horse that hated the moon, and other tales, through original music, poetry and puppetry. It's fast paced, funny, poignant and highly entertaining. 'One of this year's sparkling gems. Singalong choruses, make sure you catch it' (SidmouthHerald.co.uk).

After their in-performance deaths, six female Shakespearean characters find themselves in a holding area until the play they are a character in gets revived by another Shakespeare company so that they can (re)live their tragedy over (and over) again.

Four teenagers. Twelve months. Endless possibilities. Four teenagers are ready for a taste of the real world before they embark on... whatever comes next. As they plan their adventures and start to figure out who they’ll be, a frightening realisation hits: a gap year can’t last forever. There’s so much to do and only so much time. Will they rise to the challenge and forge an iconic legacy, or crumble and question everything? Only time will tell... Filled with laughs, live music and a touch of pathos, you can't miss it.

A blisteringly brilliant comedy of two oddball men playing ping-pong in a rundown upstate New York bar. Their chemistry explodes with hilarious, heart-breaking revelations. Gus, a flamboyantly stoic professor of philosophy and socially inept genius, spouts jokes and pedantry. Chip is a goofy struggling music teacher and composer, whose life hangs by a thread. A spectacular, gripping, rapid-fire human symphony. Overall Excellence for Ensemble winner (FringeNYC). ‘Bright, funny and cathartic. An emotionally resonant buddy comedy for thinking audiences’ **** (Time Out). ‘One of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen’ (BroadwayRadio.com).

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!

Set in 1823, an Edinburgh riddled with greed and decay, Mary McKinnon is the queen of the night. Her brothel, Bloody Mary’s, is successful, her reputation untouched... Until one night of violence changes it all. When gentlemen turn ungentlemanly and demand more than Mary is willing to give, tragedy creeps under the red curtain and blood becomes the new currency. Come join us for a night of song and dance where the women from Edinburgh's past reclaim their voices.

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 the glorious text of the Shakespeare classic 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, 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.

Frankie Coglione comes from a long line of mafiosos, all with the worst luck imaginable. But Frankie is different. He’s determined not to just make his fortune, but to change it. Backed by his iron-willed Nonna, he seems destined for the top spot. When an untimely retirement creates a power vacuum, Frankie must face his greatest rival: Tony, a silk-suited street boss with killer instincts and a surprisingly strong falsetto. Because in this family, you don’t just whack someone, you give them a closing number. Welcome to the family business! An original Mafia musical comedy.

Star Power Performing Arts bringing songs from musicals set in New York to life on stage. From classic Broadway favourites to high-energy showstoppers, this performance is all about big voices and bold moves. The cast brings confidence, passion and personality to every number, celebrating the hustle, dreams and magic of the city that never sleeps. With fun choreography and powerful vocals, Star Power Performing Arts captures the excitement of musical theatre and brings Broadway vibes to Edinburgh.

The legendary show returns amidst even greater political turmoil... time for us all to make sense of the fresh epic dramas and the characters that shape them. Plus new unreliable predictions, question time and much more. We have the space to delve deep over the coming weeks. There will be a different show every day.

Freshly crowned Scottish champions at The International Championships of Collegiate A Cappella, this Edinburgh University a cappella group celebrates their 10-year anniversary with their debut Fringe show. Proudly local and unapologetically vocal, they bring award-winning arrangements, choreography and vocal percussion to the stage. Having performed across the nation, Tone Up are taking the stage in their home city for 50-minutes of a cappella perfection. Featuring hits from RAYE, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, NSYNC and Rihanna, expect bold harmonies, big moves and absolutely nae instruments.

17 - 22 Aug
Ever wondered what the person next to you is thinking? Eva is just a regular rat racer. Single mother to a six-year-old boy, she is desperately trying to play the game – pay the bills, get him to football, survive mum’s comments. Her mind has different plans. On the way to an important job interview, Eva gets bombarded by a series of ever-worsening intrusive thoughts. So prepare for the uncomfortable and dive into Eva’s mind. Guided by Arthur, a sadistic, half-real figure, this two-hander surreal dark comedy will shift your concept of normality.

17 - 22 Aug
Gordon suffers from panic attacks and is obsessed with Berlin. Nat is a recovering alcoholic who has visions of the Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel. And Pieter, the great observer of wit and folly, has something he needs to tell us. As cracks appear in Nat and Gordon's routines and their story begins to overlap with Pieter's, this ‘kooky, self-assured tragicomedy with instant cult classic potential’ (Cherwell) asks the big questions: what is the difference between community and suffocation? Can creativity be home-grown? And is it a good idea to start a brewery if you don't like beer?

17 - 22 Aug
Interactive improv show with Roy The Boy Allaway. Learn Yes and... and how you can never be wrong. You will laugh. A lot. Come up and play or just watch. We will do some warm-ups; adults can jump in if they like. Then we will play some games to learn techniques and finally scenes. All of that splattered with the quick witted host @royallaway. Should a child not want to play, Roy will sensitively navigate this. Ideal age range 8-14 years but we won't turn anyone away.

'No, but how funny would it be though? Like, he turns up, and it’s just me – with my tits out. His model student.' Clara has a plan. It involves a life drawing class, her favourite lecturer and stripping naked in front of a room full of strangers. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out. Funny and devastating, Nude is a solo play about desire, fantasy and the seductive idea that being seen is the same as being empowered.

Zero, a New York City based improv comedy team, bring their quick wit and disgusting American humor to the Fringe with their debut show, Zero F*cks. This no-holds-barred comedy show is different every time, as they improvise a brand-new show on the spot based on an audience member’s suggestion. Come see this hot, funny and tastefully crass gaggle of New York performers known for their work at venues such as The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Second City, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, iO Theater, The People’s Improv Theater, Magnet Theater and more. Chaos will ensue!

Everyone has another face they hide behind... A radical re-imagining of Stevenson’s classic tale, where Victorian morality and modern feminist issues collide. This adaptation begins with Dr Jekyll’s wife, Harriet, continuing his work and exploring the duality of the soul – but her transformation is not all it seems. With powerful links between past and present, this gripping ensemble piece explores the timely question of how social change can be won, and at what cost. And crucially, do we all have a Hyde inside us?

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.

The award-winning Show Choir returns to Edinburgh Fringe 2026 following two years of fully sold-out runs! In an all-new show, we explore some of the greatest British musicals ever staged, all in glorious, multi-part a cappella. We’ll uncover the music that came to define the West End – with classics from Gilbert & Sullivan and Lloyd Webber, alongside modern-day theatre sell-outs from Six and Operation Mincemeat. A fabulous 45 minutes of a cappella fun for the whole family! 'Warmth, talent and good vibes... the UK's number one show choir for a reason' (Scottish Daily Express).

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.

17 - 22 Aug
Welcome to our kitchen, sorry about the mess! A celebration of the strength of platonic love, this original musical follows five students on the brink of change. In a time where friendships have become family and the future feels frighteningly undefined, do you cling to what you know or are you desperate to break free? As graduation approaches, plans diverge, relationships shift and the question of what comes next becomes impossible to ignore. Exploring identity and uncertainty, we question what we carry with us when the place that shaped us can no longer hold us.

A one-act psychological dark comedy about a Scottish sociopath named William, who believes his sole purpose in life is to fix the brokenness of the world person by person. We follow his dysfunctional life through his eyes, and we realise very quickly his tendencies, although wanting to be good, only end up creating more damage than fixing it. Through his picky nature we meet his next victim who ends up winning the game William didn’t even know he’d started, but in doing so, ruins her own life.

17 - 22 Aug
A Little Green Leaf is inspired by the life of Odette Hallowes (MBE, Legion d’Honneur, George Cross), Britain’s most highly decorated spy of the Second World War. This play tells the story of Odette’s service as an agent of the Special Operations Executive, resilience in the face of Gestapo brutality, survival of Ravensbruck concentration camp, and her remarkable ability to retain her light, humanity and compassion in the face of unimaginable suffering. A Little Green Leaf is a poignant and timely reminder of sacrifice, courage and how one achieves peace.

A collection of searing monologues from contemporary Britain, each offering a distinct and uncompromising voice. From privilege and politics to identity, faith and personal responsibility, these characters wrestle with the beliefs that shape their lives and the society around them. Sharp, provocative and darkly funny, this acclaimed play examines the fault lines running through modern culture. Each story stands alone, yet together they form a striking portrait of a nation questioning itself. Bold, intelligent and unflinching, this compelling production invites audiences to confront uncomfortable truths and consider where they stand.

It’s 24 hours before Alfie’s birthday party. 24 hours before someone’s going to die. What happens next has everything to do with what happened before. Charlotte has made the cake. Dani has made a mistake – an unforgivable, best-friend-destroying, boyfriend-involving mistake. Darkly funny and deliciously unhinged, this reverse murder mystery slices through jealousy, friendship and the fragile line between telling the truth and protecting the people you love. Because sometimes honesty is an act of violence – and sometimes love is the crime. CAKE asks, who gets to have their cake and eat it too?

Incredible magic, elegant illusion and mysterious melodies performed to an eclectic soundtrack on a gramophone. British Magical Champion, member of the Magic Circle and creator of London's longest running magic show, Oliver Tabor conjures impossible happenings including bubbles morphing into glass, music notes plucked from thin air, and magical curiosities inspired by the music that shaped him. Be taken on a magical musical journey featuring marvels, mystery and melodies. 'A modern-day gentleman of magic' (The Magic Circle). 'Oliver was so good it made me realise the true value of going to see a magic show' (Sun).

Hello, I’m Daphne Bell. From my left profile I’m shy; from my right, I’m remarkable. I can sing – sometimes I even feel like a soprano. I’ve been trapped inside a claw machine for a long time; perhaps I wanted it, too. From behind the glass, I wait to be chosen, to be noticed, to be valued. Would you choose me? I think I need to hold me on stage. This play portrays Daphne’s struggle with invisibility and inadequacy as she seeks recognition. Social pressure and past traumas become her greatest obstacles.

All the worlds a stage and Claudia Winkleman is its mighty director. In Out Damned Traitor!, the greats of Shakespeare’s plays take to the Roundtable – but little do they know, under the cover of Birnam Wood, fair is foul and foul is fair. Will faithful blood make our traitors hands unclean? Well, revenge is a dish best served at the Fringe. Join us for a night of poisn'd chalices and blood stained hands. With daggers drawn and trust undone, will the faithful stand when the final banishment falls?

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.

Acclaimed Kiwi theatre company's international premiere of this powerful, original folk musical shedding new light on untouched aspects of one of mythology’s greatest figures: his struggle with his darker self, his fraught relationship with Hera, Queen of the Gods. Four characters explore a timeless question. Who are we when no one is watching: hero, man, beast or god? Greek folklore blended with 1940s Hollywood aesthetic through a highly innovative live-looping musical landscape where one musician creates the sound of a full band. Cast album featuring ten original songs on all main streaming platforms.

Welcome to an average day at The Firm, where you can be electrocuted, waterboarded, strip-teased, and faxed before noon, all before coffee arrives. Clara, head of operations and part-time cult leader, runs the office with charisma capable of sending fleets of dancing men to war and back again for tea. Beside her is Marie, the newest and most competent assistant in company history, diligent but rarely heard once Clara begins. Today, however, the universe has unionised against them: systems fail, clients revolt, and disasters multiply from a single, damning mistake.

A rehearsal spirals out of control as a group of actors attempt to stage a play within a play within a play. As complications multiply, the cast begin to forget who they are playing, what the real play is and even who the real director is. What begins as a simple rehearsal soon unravels into confusion and theatrical mishaps. As reality and performance blur, the actors struggle to regain control before everything collapses. A fast-paced comedy revealing the chaos behind the scenes of theatre, packed with absurd misunderstandings and escalating onstage comedic disaster.

A ground-breaking play by Eve Ensler, this internationally-celebrated work gives voice to women’s experiences with honesty, humour and unflinching courage. Through a series of powerful, intimate monologues, stories of love, sexuality, identity, violence, joy and resilience are brought vividly to life. Hilarious, shocking and deeply moving, this bold production invites audiences to listen, reflect and celebrate the strength and complexity of women’s lives. Raw, empowering and unapologetic, it remains as urgent and relevant today as when it first electrified audiences around the world. Don't miss The Vagina Monologues – six performances only!

This isn't the Macbeth you know; he might be your neighbour. A head-on collision between classical tragedy and modern absurdity. Two actors, six roles. Shakespeare’s tragedy mutates into a contemporary existential crisis: a tyrant haunted by a donkey-ghost, love as a hallucination, and life as the cost of "quality living". Fusing hip hop rhythms, meta-theatrical deconstruction and surreal visuals, the play asks: when "opportunity" knocks, can you truly refuse? A 50-minute descent into high-energy madness where the crown is lost, but the nightmare grows more cunning. This isn't an adaptation; it’s a mutation. Radical, dangerous, unmissable.

For those who have ever wondered ‘whodunnit’ and why... Detective Tim Benzie examines the clues that drew him to the genre as a child – from Scooby Doo to Encylopedia Brown, to gobbling up the entire works of Agatha Christie as a teenager. Along the way he draws draws connections between obsessions with detective films the the TV series Murder, She Wrote.

Grab your wine, nibbles and notebooks and get ready to join Linda and her fellow “book clubbers” as they attempt to dissect the classics. This award-winning comedy explores the idiosyncrasies of a mismatched group brought together (through Linda’s heavy persuasion) by their love, or mild interest, in books. As they journey through the novels, free-flowing wine and endless crisps, one question remains: can this motley group of strangers actually become friends? And what exactly is a cheese puff?

This show mines the depth of human identity while deftly exploring all sides. Who am I kidding? This show is just me proving how Black I am. Because I am so Black. Nate takes us on a journey through his life using storytelling from his childhood and beyond to fix racism in America. In one show he fixes all of American racism. I promise you.

17 - 29 Aug
Bauhaus meets Tommy Cooper via a Berlin beer hall. Fifty minutes of storytelling, stand-up and absurdist wit from a student of the legendary Ecole Philippe Gaulier. Less of an act, more of an experience: Jürgen explores what happens when German precision collides with honest foolishness. As seen at Altitude Comedy Festival. The only Sauerkraut you’ll need this August. 'Brilliantly mad' (Mike Gunn). 'No one does what you do' (Logan Murray, Museum of Comedy).

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.

Oxford University’s finest mixed a cappella group make an exciting return to the Fringe! Featuring a repertoire that spans from the timeless classics of Queen, Toploader and ABBA, to modern hits from Adele and Bastille, the Alternotives have been a Fringe favourite for over 15 years. As Oxford’s longest-running student a cappella group, it’s safe to say they’re scholars of the genre, bringing a unique style that stands out from Oxford’s traditional chapel choir scene. Previous years have performed on BBC One's Pitch Battle and UK Finals of the ICCA.

In 1968, Nottinghamshire housewife Emma Smith traded her kitchen for a coffin. Buried beneath the Skegness seafront in a record breaking attempt, Emma invites us into a subterranean world of Radio Caroline, cream crackers and DH Lawrence. As she battles claustrophobia and public scrutiny, she unearths her past as a Belgian refugee and former nun. Unearthed explores the "everyday housewife's" desperate search for identity. A haunting, gritty portrait of a woman finding freedom in the dark. Previous production, Waiting for Elvis **** (TheWeeReview.com), ‘Life affirming’ ***** (ThreeWeeks).

Jane is sensible, Sam is annoying, Harry is tired and Benji might be in love with an alien. A new sci-fi comedy following a group of friends as a meteorite lands in the local playground, kicking off an alien invasion. Set in their living room, the friends start to panic as more information is revealed to them about their impending doom, and accusations of secretly being Aliens start to fly about. It's a fast-paced, manic exploration of group dynamics and desperation – with a bit of ABBA added for good measure.

Dead Wrong is a gripping psychological thriller that pulls audiences into the aftermath of a night that may have ended in murder. Best friends Fiadh and Nolan have disappeared, hiding from the world and from the truth of what really happened. As fear tightens and outside pressure creeps closer, their bond is tested by suspicion, manipulation, and moral compromise. What begins as unwavering loyalty slowly fractures, forcing Nolan to question whether standing by the person he loves most is an act of devotion, or a dangerous refusal to see the truth.

The Talentz Musical Theatre Company proudly returns for its 11th year with the much-loved family musical, Shrek Jnr. Everyone’s favourite ogre is back, joined by a host of unforgettable fairytale characters, in this hilarious and heart-warming stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning smash hit film. Packed with catchy songs, colourful costumes and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, Shrek Jnr celebrates friendship, bravery and the importance of being yourself. This high-energy production showcases the incredible talent and dedication of our young performers and creative team. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical adventure that promises fun for the whole family.

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.

Six employees. An ordinary Tuesday in the office. One of them stole £60,000. To solve the mystery, the boss asks each of his employees to walk him through their day, leading to absurd recreations and ridiculous revelations. It Happened on a Tuesday is a new comedy play that merges the workplace sitcom with a whodunnit mystery, in the structure of Rashomon. In a world where everyone believes their own version of the truth, how can we ever be objective?

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.

17 - 22 Aug
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!

Follow a new traitors series, with all the melodrama that we know and love, plus some panto pizzazz. Our Dame, Claudia, and her fringe will guide us through the twists and turns of each roundtable. A devious trio of traitors, a comical set of faithfuls, and a Romeo-and-Juliet love story; this series will be unlike any other. Using the power of deduction and a predictable parody (or two), will good win out? Or will evil take all the money, money, money for itself? (Yes, that is an Abba reference). Come and find out!

High-flyers Imogen and Rich like wine. It drips into their lives as their love language and helps them to cope with their stressful lives. But after twenty years of excess, Imogen is wavering. She’s tired of waking up with unexplained bruises, tired of the mornings thick with shame, tired of being tired, but is it enough? When life has become so intertwined with the powerful nectar is it easy to break away, or do relationships start to unravel? Perhaps a wake-up call is all she needs? Filled with humour and drama, Soaked seeks to unnerve.

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 show that explores the way music can be woven through life – using personal experience, a bassoon and a loop pedal. It is a story about living and learning, unexpected paths and places, and about finding your way through. Written and performed by Ursula Leveaux. Original script development and direction by Rosemary Harris. A work-in-progress version of this show was first performed at Open Space at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick in April 2024.

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 life, death and resurrection of Jesus are recreated in this moving, memorable and ultimately joyful retelling of the Easter story, through monologue and song. Told from the perspectives of Peter, Mary Magdalene and a Roman centurion named Marcus, this powerful contemporary drama leads us up to and through the events of Holy Week, to the cross and beyond. 'A very moving and beautiful portrayal of the most amazing story in history. Phenomenal performers!' 'Absolutely mesmerising. Really helped me get into the characters of the people involved – who represent us all really' (Audience reviews).

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).

Hotel St Francis, San Francisco, September 1921. The principal players – silent movie star Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle, actress Virginia Rappe and rabble-rouser Maude Delmont. Room 1219 – a room of secrets. Roscoe Arbuckle – the man who turned slapstick into gold – is at the top of his profession; but a charge of murder sees his world come crashing down. With his future career in tatters, Arbuckle becomes Hollywood’s first fall guy! This is Roscoe Arbuckle’s story – his rise to fame and his shameful downfall at the hands of the public, the press and Hollywood.

17 - 22 Aug
A wicked, gin-soaked dark comedy set on a stormy Edinburgh Hogmanay. Belinda Crabbs’ husband disappears, leaving behind police tape and three decades of marital fatigue. Enter Barbara, the cleaner with forensic instincts and impeccable timing. What follows is a razor-sharp dismantling of marriage, class and sex. Delivered with biting one-liners and delicious cruelty. Female rage detonates. Widowhood, it turns out, can be an upgrade and menopause absolute murder. From the multi award-winning writer of Sex, Chips & Ouzo, Glasgow Hard Tickets, Death of a Playboy, The Devil Wears Primark. 'A rip-roaring delight!' (Independent). 'Brilliant' (Scotsman).

Get ready to Brace for Impact, because we’re bringing barbershop back to the Fringe! Returning to Edinburgh after a year of performing everywhere from local concerts to national competitions, Durham University’s award-winning acapella ensemble is bringing you a brand-new concert packed with crunchy harmonies and ringing chords. Showcasing both elegant quartet numbers and dynamic full chorus songs, our show features everything from musical theatre to jazz standards to Disney, all in the iconic barbershop style. Don’t miss out on our acclaimed singing, or fashionable braces and boaters, there's something for everyone!

March 3, 1960. Elvis is returning to the US after completing his military service in Germany. His flight stops at Prestwick Airport for refuelling. Margaret Rutherford (the definitive Miss Marple) while waiting in the departure lounge for her London flight, meets Elvis fan, Albert, hoping to glimpse the King. 'Quietly moving two-hander imagines a meeting that changed a life' **** (TheWeeReview.com). 'Life affirming' **** (ThreeWeeks). Previous productions Noiseless & Patient, 'Beautiful and lyrical' (FringeGuru.com), and When Kurt Met Thora, ‘As an imagined piece of entertainment folklore, it’s priceless’ (TheStage.co.uk).

A ride worth taking! After a 5-star debut (FairyPoweredProductions.com), FWAMP! Theatre Company is thrilled to present Fantasy World Adventures Mega Park! The Musical, an original comedy that will send you on a rollercoaster of love, loss and being a constant disappointment to your parents. An absolute riot from start to finish, this theme park underdog story will have you crying with laughter and vicarious embarrassment. Grab your fast pass and immerse yourself in questionably shaped rollercoasters, outrageous staff drama and a nepo-baby that has a frivolous decision to make.

The Problem With Kate Winslet’s Dress is a witty and heartfelt theatre piece exploring life through the lens of cinema. Inspired by iconic films and television, the show reflects on love, loss, self-discovery and the expectations movies place on our lives. Blending humour, nostalgia and music, it celebrates storytelling and those moments when reality feels nothing like the movies – and the surprising times when it feels exactly like one. Warm, playful and deeply human, this show invites audiences on a joyful, cinematic journey.

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!

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.

Four fast-paced comedies about love, life, murder and... houseplants. From dating disasters to domestic dramas and a good old-fashioned whodunit. Two Sides: a couple replay their break up, two memories, two truths, both are right obviously. Hello Plant: a woman finds unlikely relationship advice from her houseplant. I Wrote A Play: a mum unveils her "masterpiece" with an unexpected twist. And, award-winning whodunit, 15 Minutes To Solve a Murder: a period farce where everyone is desperate to solve Tubby's murder. Four Plays. Plenty of laughs.

Dr Rose Pratts is a respected GP who spends her days reassuring patients that everything will be fine – despite secretly battling crippling health anxiety herself. Her carefully controlled life begins to unravel when she develops feelings for a much younger junior doctor at the practice. As professional boundaries blur and panic sets in, Rose is forced to confront the one thing she has always avoided: herself. Trust Me, I’m a Doctor is a sharp, warm comedy about anxiety, desire and the terrifying possibility that it’s never too late to change your life.

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.

In Pieces is a heartwarming love story about life, relationships and the people you didn’t end up with. This powerful, contemporary new musical features a pop-driven score that dives deep into echoes of love, loss and self-discovery. Starring the next generation of musical theatre performers, the award-winning song-cycle is told through a series of memories following seven classmates as they learn to embrace all the pieces of who they are and see where that leads them. Through its catchy songs, Joey Contreras’ In Pieces has garnered an international fanbase, millions of streams and a massive social media following.

A powerful new piece of verbatim theatre, inspired by the wartime diary of Welsh paratrooper Neville Neads, captured during the 1944 operation of the same name. Offering a raw, personal perspective on war, identity and survival as a prisoner of war, the show centres the real testimony of the often-overlooked foot soldier. This is a story of resilience and remembrance, told from the ground up. Drawn directly from Neads’ own diary and letters to his fiancée, the production traces his experience and that of his comrades during almost a year in captivity.

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'.

Witches Corner is a comedic socio-political play written by Eilidh Smith with original songs composed by Rona Johnston. Born out of injustice and a burning desire for more female-led storytelling, Witches Corner explores the fear of feminine power and the misogynistic roots of the witch trials. Challenging gender-based stereotypes and asking the question – are women still on trial today? Step into the shoes of both the accuser and the accused. Would you follow the crowd, be a bystander or stand up for what is right? Witches Corner will leave you aching for justice.

Deliciously disturbing. Award-winning, sold out LAMDA graduate company Namesake Theatre returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with their new play Persona, a gripping, darkly comic and cathartically unsettling reunion. Four boarding-school alumni gather in a secluded country house to divide a dead friend’s trust, but the night quickly begins to unravel. Insults are flung, compliments concealed and civility begins to fracture under the weight of social grace pushed to its breaking point. By turns hilarious and hellish, Persona peels back the curtain on the masks we wear to survive, and asks what, if anything, lies beneath.

17 - 29 Aug
1960s. Two comedians meet at the Fringe. They discuss...things.

A sapphic coming-of-age musical for anyone who has ever been “just friends” with the love of their life. Celine and Margot have spent five years on opposite sides of the country, sustained by late-night phone calls, political debates, literary references and palpable chemistry they pretend not to feel. Every time one is single, the other isn’t. Every time they almost say it, they don’t. Funny, intimate and viscerally tender, this show is a love letter to sapphic yearning, homoerotic friendships, and the radical act of letting queer women have their happy ending.

A lively revue, led by the REM Doula (publisher of DreamDoctor.com) and his team of REMniacs, blends sketches, songs, multimedia, game-show parodies, improv and audience interaction to explain and illustrate the five key principles of dream interpretation, which will be put into practice using audience dreams to reveal the logic, symbolism and insights of a language we all speak when asleep. Both entertaining and empowering, the show is designed to give the audience the tools and confidence needed to interpret their own dreams starting that night. It's symboler than you think!

A dark musical comedy with a new pop/jazz soundtrack. Follow an underpaid bartender trying to make it through the night under the watchful eye of the owner, Oscar Pendragon, and his eternal fiancée, Tulisa. A new threat, 'love drug', is making its rounds in the bar, damaging both relationships and reputations. A young love triangle, too naive for the night they've chosen, find themselves in a twisted game. Enjoy witty lines and catchy songs on this absurd night out inspired by the Shakespeare classic 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

17 - 22 Aug
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.

You suggest it, they perform it. Using your ideas, these five-star internationally reviewed improvisers build a story of life-changing moments, fully unscripted, swooping through big decisions, strange turns and moments of inspired silliness. There’s no script and no safety net, just playful confidence, sharp instincts and a willingness to follow the story wherever it flies. Every show is shaped by the audience and never repeated. Expect a full-feathered flurry of entertainment – surprising, imaginative and impossible to predict. From the Edinburgh-founded, global team behind Fringe sell-out Absolute Improv, Among the Pigeons is improvised storytelling at its best!

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!

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.

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!

Mickey's Uncut Hits is an interactive sex-positive comedy cabaret. Featuring parody versions of Disney tunes, favourite childhood melodies are “re-imagineered” into a soundtrack of salacious songs, including (Your) Booty is a Feast (Beauty and the Beast), The Circle Jerk Tonight (Circle of Life), You’ve Got an STD (You’ve Got a Friend in Me) and many more! Making their international debut, catch the continuing adventures of Dickey and Ditzy Mouse! Put your carnal knowledge on display with XXX trivia and you never know what you might win! Dirty jokes, sexy sing-alongs and happy endings guaranteed!

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!

17 - 22 Aug
Megan and Deborah live alone on their farm in the Yorkshire Dales. What was once their home has now become their only refuge from an increasingly dangerous outside world. They have their farm, their food and each other. But when their fragile harmony is sent into a dark, downward spiral, the cost of survival is chillingly laid bare. Kitchen sink drama meets post-apocalyptic horror, The Hunger is about morality and motherhood at the end of the world.

INTRUSIVE is a psychologically charged drama about anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the weight of unspoken experiences. Set during a seemingly ordinary night with friends, the story follows Jess as her inner world begins to overwhelm reality. Blurring the line between memory and imagination, the play invites audiences to experience the unsettling intensity of a mind struggling for control. Honest, intimate, and unsettling, INTRUSIVE offers a raw exploration of mental health and trauma.

Halfway Home follows the rippling effects of addiction and confronting mistakes of a past life. Davie is just out of prison and cooped up with his policeman-hopeful brother, Freddie. Caught in the middle is Laura, an overworked nurse in an underfunded NHS, who finds herself at wits end with both of them. Perspectives collide on treatment and attitudes, in the backdrop of austerity-hit Scotland, providing a bold, relatable story of a broken family trying to mend themselves.

Tr*mp got elected – again, the environment is fucked and capitalism rules. But this show isn’t about that – Eve and Adam explores a modern day woman, obsessed with enemies to lovers, seeking honour as a way to get back with her ex and wanting to right the wrongs of the world, in a desperate attempt to change the world by going back to the very beginning... to make Adam eat the Apple instead of Eve.

A solo dance-theatre work following an immigrant dancer chasing her New York dream. Through movement, spoken word and simple props, the piece traces the city’s dazzling promise, restless speed and the collision of visa uncertainty, fleeting romance, friendship, and loneliness. As hope of staying meets bureaucratic scrutiny, the performer confronts her identity beyond ambition and approval. Intimate and immersive, the work blends humour and melancholy, offering a tender portrait of longing, resilience and the courage to seek light in a shifting city.

World-renowned vocal coaches, voice practitioners, and "gurus of the throat", Carol Eisenberg and Julie Stern host The Sound Within – an undeniably live musical journey that celebrates the miracle of the organic voice (and demystifies non-truths about the status quo in the entertainment industry). Eisenberg and Stern have launched the careers of countless musical artists – including Savvy&Jacqui, The Almond Brothers and The Plain White Jeans – whom they invite on stage to perform chart-topping hits in this two-person musical character comedy.

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*cking 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).

17 - 22 Aug
Ettie Best Comedy in a Fringe Venue nominee – here lies a dark comedy about a long underrepresented group: grave robbers (covert-excavators). A twisting show which keeps you guessing and 'balances grotesque dark depths with pure, ridiculous joy' **** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk). Grave-robbing can be a sticky business, so whack on your marigolds and observe this unhinged odyssey with marathon runners, ghosts and… Take That? 'The best show about grave robbers I’ve ever seen!' **** (PinkPrinceTheatre.com). One more dig and David can leave the game, but has he already dug his own grave?

17 - 22 Aug
An incompetent CIA station chief, his new British-Korean interpreter, and an immortal Korean guerrilla find themselves entangled in reckless covert ops and secret psychedelic brainwashing experiments in 1952 Seoul. Flash forward to the present day where conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his underground broadcast live, ranting about the lizard people and government mind control. History as hallucination, disinformation as fact, and conspiracy theories on acid.

May 1606. In the Tower of London, Father Henry Garnet awaits a traitor’s death in the morning. Through his last confession, we follow the Gunpowder Plotters’ doomed conspiracy as Garnet wrestles with his own conscience and the indefatigable will of charismatic ringleader Robert Catesby. As Catesby recruits a group of desperate men, including the enigmatic soldier Guy Fawkes, we are led to question just how far a man will go for his friends and his faith. This exciting new play offers an intense, fast-paced and moving portrayal of one of the most infamous events in our history.

A boy jumps from a thirty-foot oak tree and survives unmarked. It's the first day of the evangelical summer festival, The Orchard, and newcomer Lucas immediately makes an impression among the other children. The younger kids believe he’s a miracle maker. But Benji is the pastor’s son, and he won’t give up his assumed leadership easily. Meanwhile eldest girl, Ruth, isn’t sure that what Lucas is doing are acts of God. But as the "miracles" grow in extremity, so too does Lucas’s influence.

Upon overhearing: hey, a magician, the lowest form of entertainment, award-winning magician Robert Malissa took the insult as a challenge. Now, he’s pushing back. He will lie, cheat and charm his way into your heart with original sleight of hand and mentalism. Watch as he seamlessly transforms into Mindelagosi, the world's greatest fake psychic, a carnival conman and a slippery card shark while making the case for the art of deception. Malissa proves that being lied to has never been so much fun. 'A solidly joyful evening' (facebook.com/theatreiseasy).

Grandpa Heimer has loved the ocean since childhood. Together with grandchild Charlie, they transform everyday objects into grand maritime adventures. But as Heimer's dementia progresses, his mind drifts further out to sea, and the 'storms' grow wilder. Can Charlie find a way to steer them safely through the waves? Inspired by a true story, Roarrr Theatre blends puppetry, object theatre, and original music into a heart-warming family voyage that gently explores memory, love, and the circle of life.

Alex, a young man navigates first love, friendships and the quiet pressure of growing up. At school, between lessons and late-night messages, he tries to balance who he is with who he feels he should be. As relationships shift, the audience is drawn inside his private world, where every word is rehearsed, every silence is loud and what he thinks rarely matches what he says. While classmates see an ordinary student stumbling through young love, we witness his doubts, his hopes and the quiet struggle to understand himself.

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...

Three sisters. One lie. What's the worst that could happen? Besides, don’t you feel like every time you blink, there’s a new Skarsgård actor on the scene...? Follow the adventures of three ordinary girls as they stumble headfirst into the disorderly world of fame, and transform themselves from nobodies to global superstars. The Skarsgård Effect is a comedy about hubris, nepotism, AI deepfakes and what happens when you lie too close to the sun. It’s a love-letter to the paradoxical world of the performing arts and the fantastic Skarsgård family.

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!

Imagine 20 years of war. A war in Ancient Greece, between Sparta and Athens. Now picture Lysistrata, an ordinary Athenian woman who says, 'Enough war! We women will end this war!' But how? 'By going on a sex strike! Are you with me?' Aristophanes' comedy Lysistrata gets an explosive, modern reimagining through protest, politics and power.

23 - 25 Aug
Within the setting of their mundane office jobs, a clumsy clown enters and disturbs the peace of the stubborn clown, causing a ruckus by playing endless games. But when tension reaches its height, in a moment of chaos the two clowns become bound together by a singular piece of rope. Now joint at the hip, the two must work together and put aside their differences to untangle themselves and return to their normal lives. Join To&Fro in a show that demands you to lose yourself in the relentlessly funny escapism of two fools.

Winter, 1943. As the Siege of Leningrad tightens its grip, two scientists guard a seed vault designed to preserve humanity. Faced with starvation, yet surrounded by food they refuse to touch. When a desperate intruder forces his way in, the moral line they have defended for years suddenly becomes unbearable. Nina and Olga must confront an impossible question: will they save the world or save themselves? A thrilling new work inspired by true events.

24 - 29 Aug
Interactive improv show with Roy The Boy Allaway. Learn Yes and... and how you can never be wrong. You will laugh. A lot. Come up and play or just watch. We will do some warm-ups; adults can jump in if they like. Then we will play some games to learn techniques and finally scenes. All of that splattered with the quick witted host @royallaway. Should a child not want to play, Roy will sensitively navigate this. Ideal age range 8-14 years but we won't turn anyone away.

'This is the story of how I killed my father. Mostly.' Between demeaning beer auditions and his mother’s relentless calls, Irving performs a bitingly funny, "mostly true" autopsy on his own masculinity. From the salt-aired trauma of Veracruz to the grit of Mexico City, he dissects a paternal lineage of absentee biological fathers and the ghosts of men who only knew how to leave. A visceral, darkly comedic excavation of what we inherit, what we kill, and the high cost of a graceful exit.

KGS Theatre Company returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a highly acclaimed run of Katzenmusik in 2024, with a production of the cult phenomenon Spring Awakening. This smash-hit musical follows a cast of teenagers in 19th century Germany, dealing with all of the turmoil that comes with growing up and discovering who you are. This rock-folk subversive hit has captivated audiences for two decades, and is not one to be missed. It contains swearing and features themes of sex, abuse and suicide.

In contemporary China, what happens when a woman refuses to be invisible? When a family crisis pushes former housewife Cheng Yuan back into work, she discovers independence, ambition and a life she was never meant to have. But as her husband’s promotion threatens to uproot everything, she must decide whether stability is worth self-erasure. Through live vocals and intimate storytelling, this powerful original musical examines marriage, gender roles and the quiet negotiations women make every day. Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles.

A new comedy set within a police interrogation. When Tim is brought in for questioning, he knows he's in for the third degree. But nothing can prepare him for what the desperate detectives have in store! From cops undercover to rehashed routines, from skittish psychologists to a problematic polygraph, watch the insane interrogation unfold, as the police pull out every trick in the book to get Tim's confession! Will they succeed? Or will Tim walk free? And are there more secrets at play? Who else has something they need to confess?

Authentic Afro acrobatics and African performing arts. Featuring dance, music, performing arts, acrobatics, limbo, contortion, suspension and juggling.

Modern day worshippers seek answers from the Oracle – the speaker of gods – to help them through their past, present and future. But how long will this support last?

In a land where music has been losing its ground in the dreary desert of despair, a voice arrives with latent promise. Among the mysterious world of mythical sea creatures, guardians of ancient secrets and enticingly melodic voices, one soul discovers that compassion can ripple through even the deepest darkness. As destiny intertwines beneath moonlit waves, the courage of a single human being heals old wounds and awakens lost dreams. This play is a journey through pain, love and redemption, reminding us that even one heart, steadfast in hope, can transform the entire world.

24 - 29 Aug
Gordon suffers from panic attacks and is obsessed with Berlin. Nat is a recovering alcoholic who has visions of the Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel. And Pieter, the great observer of wit and folly, has something he needs to tell us. As cracks appear in Nat and Gordon's routines and their story begins to overlap with Pieter's, this ‘kooky, self-assured tragicomedy with instant cult classic potential’ (Cherwell) asks the big questions: what is the difference between community and suffocation? Can creativity be home-grown? And is it a good idea to start a brewery if you don't like beer?

Raw, chaotic, heartbreaking; much like motherhood. God couldn't be everywhere, so he created mothers. Of course, he could be everywhere, he's God, he chose not to be, he knew mothers have the hardest job. This dark comedy from Paris dramatizes the relentless nature of motherhood by following the often ridiculous but sometimes moving journey of four diverse mothers. The play opens as each one is dealing with a 'die or kill' moment of mothering. The acting is compelling, the writing is painfully funny and, at times, painfully painful. It'll change your perspective.

A one-woman physical theatre performance about bipolar disorder, trauma, and the long, non-linear search for healing. We enter Ella’s world as she moves through cycles of intensity, creativity, doubt and emotional collapse. Moments from the past surface without warning, interrupting the present and blurring her sense of time. Through movement, the piece makes visible what is often hidden, the swing of mood, the weight of silence and how trauma settles in the body. At its heart, the work asks whether confronting painful truths can lead to healing, exploring the fragile space between survival and recovery.

Join Liz, on her last morning at number 10, in an exploration – equally comic and tragic – of the tensions in politics: between ambition and ability, vision and reality, going short and playing it long. Can a fighter ever quit? This award-winning production (Emma Wilkinson Wright, Best Actor, London Pub Theatres Awards 2025) comes to Edinburgh after a West End Transfer to London at The Other Palace Theatre in March 2026.

24 - 29 Aug Dallas, 22 November 1963. The main event is supposed to be on Main Street - crowds fifty deep, a blizzard of ticker tape. A few blocks away in Dealey Plaza, the scene is quieter: a handful of people, clear skies. A man with an umbrella. A woman with a polaroid. A dressmaker with vertigo. These are the strange, true stories of the ordinary people who opted out of the main event, only to spend the rest of their lives unable to leave it.

If you hear everything and say nothing, does that make you complicit? From multi award-winning writer and performer Susanna Hamnett (Nearly Lear, Hotel Elsinore), Mrs Macbeth is a new solo show exploring the complexities of integrity in dark times. Set in the aftermath of Macbeth's fascist rule, explanations are being demanded from those closest to the murderous couple, including Margaret, Lady Macbeth's gentlewoman, who happens to share her last name. Tragic, funny, and unsettling, Mrs Macbeth is presented here in a 50 minute version. 'A virtuosic performer' (New York Times).

A ground-breaking musical comedy starring real-life daughter of David L. Lander (TV's Squiggy from Laverne & Shirley) Natalie Lander and Alex Ellis. Squigronica (Lander) and her best friend Leni (Ellis) embark on an intergalactic rock ‘n’ roll mission. Convinced her father was abducted by aliens, Squigronica believes that a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic alignment is her only way to reunite with him. Natalie Lander and Alex Ellis reinvent the songs of David L Lander and Michael McKean with hijinks, hilarity and heart as two best friends navigate the meaning of life and beyond.

A vivid exploration of how three sheltered young women from a remote Yorkshire parsonage created some of the most raw, violent and passionate literary works of all time. Charlotte: the ambitious dreamer. Emily: the intense loner. Anne: the gentle, would-be social reformer. And their brother Branwell: the brilliant "lost" boy whose disappointments served only to highlight the extraordinary success of his sisters. 'Gripping and unforgettable' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'A cut above' **** (TheWeeReview.com).

Do you remember the excitement in school science lessons when the teacher declared today the class would be doing a practical? Tim the gentleman scientist is bringing a medley of real live chemistry and physics demonstrations on stage, at least four of which will create rainbows in different ways. The price for this is twofold: 1. Money. 2. He will discuss the history and chemistry of various cool rocks he's bringing, like what makes rubies fluoresce and the idiot who got pyrite named fool's gold. There will be no fire or loud bangs. Autism friendly.

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…

University of Exeter’s Illuminations A Cappella presents 'To Be Arranged...'. Their Fringe show is about to begin, but they are yet to decide on a theme. With such a wide variety of songs in their repertoire, they are unsure if they will be able to figure it out in time. Come and listen to see if they do! With songs from this year’s award-winning competition set, internationally acclaimed beatboxing, and a lot of passion, you don’t want to miss this family friendly show!

Soap suds, brass bands and a 1970s sexual awakening. A cornet-playing youth cheerfully derailed by bum notes, feisty women and very questionable choices. From analogue grime to digital chaos, I've stumbled, squeaked and occasionally hit the right note, uncovering embarrassing truths and buried stories along the way. This one-man romp is a noisy, nostalgic revelation of identity and heritage from bigotry to the digital age. Sharp, cheeky and utterly unpolished, it's a blast through the past with all the wrong notes, laughs and just enough courage to blow me right out of the closet.

This is group therapy. It requires each actor to have a different psychological disorder. The group works well together until a new member arrives and then it doesn’t.

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.

This is a modern myth born from real headlines, a term for the bizarre, chaotic and utterly unbelievable stories that come out of Florida. An absurdist comedy set inside a support group for these infamous characters. Meet the woman who trained attack squirrels, the man who tried to rob a Chinese restaurant using only finger guns, and gloriously eccentric ensembles of headline-makers. As their stories unravel, audiences are drawn into their strange world to question what it really means to be a “Florida Man.” Expect chaos and laughter that will leave rolling in the aisles.

Recently widowed May (60s) is visiting her eldest, Carmel (32), in her new house in rural Scotland. She brings her youngest, Margot (22), who suffers from immense Catholic guilt. May begins an affair with Carmel’s long-term boyfriend. Using cutting-edge facial mapping software invented by our collaborator, Alensi Studios, Body Parts is a taste of the future of theatre. Live art and technology meet in this experimental dark comedy which confronts ageing, guilt and the insatiable sexual appetite of an older woman.

Lights, camera, a cappella! Durham Dynamics invites you on a whistle-stop tour of the biggest blockbuster hits through song. From the action-packed suspense of James Bond to the fairy-tale fun of Shrek, the riff-off filled Pitch Perfect and the show-stopping spectacle of The Greatest Showman, this high-energy production spans genres, decades and cinematic icons. Expect tight harmonies, dynamic choreography and movie magic created entirely by voice. Whether you love action, animation, musicals or comedy, there’s something for everyone. Sit back, relax and let Durham Dynamics take you to the movies.

‘Beth is Shakespeare like you’ve never heard him before. Broadcast entirely through state-of-the-art headsets, this fierce, gender-swapped, rock-musical reimagining of Macbeth unleashes 'Beth, Thane of Glamis – ambitious, ruthless, and brutally self-motivated – on a world of prophecy, power and betrayal. Fuelled by a thunderous original rock score, ‘Beth transforms the Bard’s darkest tragedy into a searing, modern musical spectacle; this is Shakespeare’s tale of guilt and gory glory reawakened. Prepare for 70 minutes of epic riffs, raw emotion, and an anti-heroine who refuses to fade quietly into the dark. This is ambition amplified.

University of Leeds’ hottest a cappella group, The Songsmiths, are back for their 7th year at the Fringe! After a 5-star run last year, the group’s newest endeavour All Eyes On Us tells stories of the stage, stardom and performance through the art of a cappella. Featuring outstanding original arrangements of chart-topping hits by Lady Gaga, Robbie Williams, Britney Spears and more, as well as first-class choreography, killer vocals and heaps of fun, this show is sure to be a favourite for families, musicians and music-lovers alike.

It’s just a regular day in the Last Chance saloon, that is until foul mouthed regular Sam finds a bag of gold stashed away by the barkeep. The other patrons join in on the action, arguing over who is most deserving of the gold and what it should be spent on. They are quickly interrupted, however, by the most fearsome bandit in the west, and the true owner of the gold, intent on reclaiming his property by any means necessary... A farcical caper about cowboys, dynamite, and property damage.

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.

The Seat of Me is a raw, intimate one-woman show about memory, identity and the moments that shape us. With just a chair, a few symbolic objects and fragments of Edith Piaf’s music, Giulia retraces a journey from Rome to New York to Los Angeles – through ballet, vanished mentors, an immigration scare at LAX and an unexpected love story – to ask: what happens when we finally sit with our past so we can stand in our life?

With their stylized, signature fusion of multi-disciplinary dance and theatre, Suitcase Dance Theatre embarks on a spellbinding odyssey through a dreamy world of rhythm and movement. Tap, jazz and contemporary styles collide and intertwine, chasing human connection through shiny distractions that shimmer, mislead and seduce. Beneath the polish and pulse, the journey quietly reveals a deeper truth; the connection they seek has been there all along, hidden in plain sight. **** (Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe). **** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).

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.

Tensions are running high at Wessex District Council! As Labour falters nationally and Reform surges locally, inside a struggling local council office three civil servants and their boss find neutrality increasingly impossible. Cubicle Dialogue is a sharp British political satire where Angie, a Conservative councillor, faces a choice: loyalty or survival. Private arguments spill into public consequences as local elections loom and the future of the ward hangs in the balance. Funny, biting and uncomfortably familiar, Cubicle Dialogue turns a council office into a microcosm of modern Britain – where ideology, ambition and insecurity collide.

Follow Lilian, Richard, Cassandra, Chloe, Aidan and William as they navigate New Year’s Day working in a care home for adults with learning disabilities. While the rest of the world celebrates, they remain on shift, taking care of those who rely on them. Amid outings, new arrivals and the unexpected chaos of the day, these carers face fresh starts, mounting responsibilities, and the quiet resilience required to keep going. Thoughtful, funny and profoundly human, Take Care offers an intimate glimpse into the realities of care work – and the people who show up, every single day.

A newly devised piece focusing on the relationship between human beings and artificial intelligence. The performance follows a politician named Jane, whose life crumbles when she becomes the victim of deepfaked porn. This causes Jane to isolate herself from the world, taking comfort in an AI chatbot – who she affectionately names Romeo. The performance focuses on the progression of their relationship as it takes on a more romantic nature, and confronts the risk of replacing human connection with AI. Eventually Jane is forced to chose between her real life and her new, idealised virtual life.

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.

Set in 1980s Scotland during the Cold War, when nuclear bombs were a very real threat. The play is inspired by true events and real experiences, when one night in Peebleshire, Scotland, the unimaginable happened. Five scared, lost, turbulent young women grapple with the adversities and joys of life in the 80s, with the constant knowledge that their lives could be obliterated at any moment. In the face of nuclear war, how do they cope, love, and live?

Exeter Spotlights presents A Night at the Musicals. Exeter University’s only performance choir are returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for another musical extravaganza filled with soaring harmonies, captivating choreography and a pitch-perfect live band! Prepare yourself for an action-filled spectacle featuring musical hits from your favourite shows alongside introductions to lesser known titles; there is truly something for everyone here! This musical theatre showcase will provide an hour full of energy, humour, fun and blossoming young talent. This is a performance you will not want to miss!

24 - 29 Aug
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.

Joseph, an abrasive pushing-40 talent agent, is awoken in the middle of the night to a call from his top-billing client – she’s on Catalina Island for a photoshoot without any of her wardrobe or glam. Joseph arrives at the dock ready to set sail but waits on one last thing: his assistant Fiona. Join Joseph and Fiona as they embark on a tumultuous journey aboard a failing speedboat in this comedic look at the divide between agent and assistant. Fresh off a sell-out run in Los Angeles, Deckhand makes it's Edinburgh Fringe debut!

A missed call. A quick call back. 'I’m fine'. This one-man musical unfolds entirely through phone calls that become songs, charting one ordinary evening as the cracks begin to show. An ex who has moved on. A father he cannot impress. A friend he has drifted from. Each conversation peels back another layer of pressure, expectation and self-doubt. The music shifts as the mask slips, blending sharp humour with raw honesty. At its heart, this is a story about masculinity, silence, fatherhood and the quiet weight many men carry, even when they insist they are coping.

Five Olympian Gods discover that no one believes in them anymore. As they grapple with existential dread, dysfunctional relationships and much-needed family therapy, the almighty deities reveal just how human they really are. Bridging 2000s nostalgia and Greek mythology, this sit-com style show confirms that sleeping with your flatmates is messy – especially when they’re family. Written and directed by the exuberant radio host Felix Glanville and ‘dazzling’ (PlaysInternational.org.uk) comedy-actor Leah Pollard, ‘God Complex’ playfully reimagines iconic mythological characters as morally dubious everymen.

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.

The Sixth Sense pulls you into a world of decay and possession, following five fractured identities navigating darkness when guidance is absent. At it’s centre is Girl, confined to her home and to Mother, Dust, Air and Narrator. Experience our world of chaos and the original soundtrack that pierces through dimensions. This play insists on listening. On recognising. Dust is a story about the unstable sense of self and how we are shaped by our fortunate and unfortunate events alike. We invite you to sit with the parts of yourself the cracked mirror reflects.

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.

'You can’t force someone to open up, can you?' In the aftermath of tragedy, a mother drowns her sorrows, one daughter lashes out at the world, while another soldiers on through the storm. The Laing family have been through thick and thin together but now lead separate lives. In the wake of Alex Laing’s release from prison, can they mend the rift between them, or have some wounds been cut too deep? Collateral Damage is a new-writing drama, tackling themes of generational trauma, mental health and recovery, through the lens of working class and queer Scottish women.

Pascol is an experimental vocal performance that invites the audience into a collaborative, immersive space. Five vocalists transform personal stories shared in the room into improvised compositions. Each performance begins with an invitation: audience members may share a memory. The ensemble listens, moves and sings together, composing live using only voice and physical expression. No instruments, no script. The result is a spontaneous, one-of-a-kind musical reflection shaped by the emotions. Harmonies and layered textures become a sound mirror for shared memories. Combining improvisation, storytelling and emotional resonance, Pascol creates fleeting, expressive, deeply human collective experiences.

The nuns are back in town! The sell-out Nuns of Fury are back in full habitual glory. Everyone's favourite heist-embarking sacred sisters wrestle with personal dilemmas... What secret force is threatening Sister Agnes, stone-cold leader of the Nuns of Fury? Who is orphaned tech-whiz Sister Gabriel's birth mother? Why is Sister Julian still juggling her inopportune pregnancy and sick martial arts? Time, and catchy songs, will tell. Operating to award riches to the poor, these women of the cloth find themselves threatened by devious, yet lovable, gangsters... These sisters are going to have to ACT!

We're all a bit silly from time to time aren't we? Well, we're on the hunt for the Silliest Goose in town! Join us and three comics as we discuss your silliest stories, whether it's saucy scandals, funny first dates or office outrages. There are prizes to be won for the Silliest Goose. So come down and tell your story! Or don't... and just watch as the best in the business make you honk with laughter over other's misfortune!

Outlaugh is a cut-throat comedy and social strategy competition show using the rules of the reality show Survivor. Over the course of six shows, twelve comedians will face off in comedic challenges for immunity, while the losers have to vote each other out at tribal council. Every show will feature unique comedy challenges and live eliminations, with a chance for audience members to help their favourite contestants with hidden advantages. Twelve comedians. Six shows. One (similar to / legally distinct from) Survivor.

Join Davvy Scabies on our tongue-in-cheek, adult only, panto inspired adventure. With unhelpful heroes, questionable magic and lots of audience engagement, Scallywankers is ready to take you on a riotous adventure you won’t soon forget. Whether you’re here for the nonsense, the naughtiness or the narrative, there’s something for everyone to grab onto (pun intended). With re-written songs and unbelievably crude jokes, you might need a drink (or five). So buckle up, settle in and prepare to set sail.

Gather round pups, and let mother butch (Ash Routh) take you for a walk through werewolf media, kink and shame. Trans Butch: Glorious Dog Woman is a one tran show about finding community, identity and an insatiable love for the moon. This show contains partial nudity, audience participation and the ritualised sacrifice of deadnames.

Noah is dead. He spends his afterlife in limbo, passing the time with failed 90s grunge rocker Elijah. When he starts seeing his living brother Alex, Noah finds himself torn between the worlds of the living and the dead. Finding out that his time in limbo might soon be up, he must tie up all the loose ends of both his life and after-life before he dies... again. Part coming-of-age comedy and part ghost story, Teen Spirit is a bittersweet comedy about grief, ghosts and grunge rock, complete with alternative fashion and a concert atmosphere.

Nightpiece presents unique, curated content from amazing filmmakers across the world. Over 400 projects have now screened since the event's 2014 debut. Champions of the filmmaking talent the mainstream ignores, the event is a portal to the reality of independent filmmaking. In 2026, Nightpiece Film Festival enters its 13th season. We schedule thematically with five nights of programming sourced from submissions entered from FilmFreeway and usually, we're also premiering a feature film or two on launch. Hosted by indie director Al Carretta – come support the Fringe's premier independent short film festival.

27 - 29 Aug
Within the setting of their mundane office jobs, a clumsy clown enters and disturbs the peace of the stubborn clown, causing a ruckus by playing endless games. But when tension reaches its height, in a moment of chaos the two clowns become bound together by a singular piece of rope. Now joint at the hip, the two must work together and put aside their differences to untangle themselves and return to their normal lives. Join To&Fro in a show that demands you to lose yourself in the relentlessly funny escapism of two fools.