Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song. 

Royal Court Stocking Fillers

Royal Court Stocking Fillers

A show that is fast becoming a Christmas tradition, we are delighted to welcome Stocking Fillers back to the Studio! Seven brand new ten-minute festive plays to ent… 

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie Boyle Work In Progress Shows at Leicester Square Theatre & Museum Of Comedy

Frankie is doing some shows at the Leicester Square Theatre and Museum of Comedy to try out some brand new jokes. 

GRIT Orchestra

GRIT Orchestra

Winner of the Scottish Awards for New Music for innovation in New Traditional Music, the GRIT Orchestra is bound to push the limits of genre and Celtic culture. 

Philharmonia Orchestra Residency: Family Concert

Philharmonia Orchestra Residency: Family Concert

Festival Director Nicola Benedetti performs a mesmerising violin solo in a classical programme that explores the animal kingdomSome of the world’s best classical music pieces are… 

Philharmonia Orchestra Residency: Verdi’s Requiem

Philharmonia Orchestra Residency: Verdi’s Requiem

The Edinburgh Festival Chorus joins the orchestra for Verdi’s powerful setting of the Catholic funeral mass. 

Exploring Rossini with Thomas Quasthoff

Exploring Rossini with Thomas Quasthoff

Bass-baritone and voice professor Thomas Quasthoff conducts 12 gifted students in an intimate performance of Gioachino Rossini’s musical swansong, Petite Messe solennelle. 

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Sir Donald Runnicles

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Sir Donald Runnicles

Experience the works of two late-Romantic musical titans in celebration of conductor Sir Donald Runnicles’s 70th birthday. 

Perth Youth Orchestra Concert

Perth Youth Orchestra Concert

Treasure Planet – James Newton Howard; Mendelssohn – Concerto No. 

Irish Baroque Orchestra

Irish Baroque Orchestra

Discover an 18th-century Dublin concert with music from Handel, Geminiani and the mysterious musician Mr Charles. 

ScotlandsFest: We Are Scottish Football – Julie McNeill

ScotlandsFest: We Are Scottish Football – Julie McNeill

Did football originate in Scotland? Does Argentina owe it all to the Gorbals? Was the first floodlight a searchlight? Did Scotland really ban women? Follow the Spiders, count the H… 

São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

Solo violinist Hilary Hahn accompanies the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra to perform a selection of virtuoso showpieces. 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Three pioneering musical languages drastically contrast in this marathon of the concerto form. 

Thomas Quasthoff Trio

Thomas Quasthoff Trio

Experience the vocal versatility of Thomas Quasthoff, the German bass-baritone who swapped classical for jazz. 

Curmudgeon – Traditional Scottish Folk Music

Curmudgeon – Traditional Scottish Folk Music

A regular sell out at Edinburgh Fringe (including 2022 and 2023), Curmudgeon are an Edinburgh-based trio who play (mostly) Scots folk songs and tune sets and are popular Fringe reg… 

Maya's Radio Orchestra: Modern Songwriting, Looping and Storytelling

Maya's Radio Orchestra: Modern Songwriting, Looping and Storytelling

‘As if Debussy and Sufjan Stevens had a baby, and left her in the forest to be raised by Björk’ (Audience Review). 

Billy Jones' 77 Sunsets Trip

Billy Jones' 77 Sunsets Trip

Scottish singer/songwriter, based in Sweden, finally back home. 

Symphonix Rock Orchestra

Symphonix Rock Orchestra

Scotland’s hottest new orchestra are back! Since their sold-out shows at last year’s Fringe, Symphonix return to bring together world-class musicians to perform the perfect blend… 

European Union Youth Orchestra: Don Quixote

European Union Youth Orchestra: Don Quixote

BEANBAG CONCERT SERIES Recline on a beanbag and lose yourself in the epic story of a loveable rogue turned chivalrous knight. 

European Union Youth Orchestra: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

European Union Youth Orchestra: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

BEANBAG CONCERT SERIES The European Union Youth Orchestra leads an educational expedition across the instruments of the grand ensemble. 

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra

Classic big band jazz and swing from across the ages, played by a very big band indeed – back for our regular slot at the Fringe. 

Rosie Jones: Triple Threat

Rosie Jones: Triple Threat

Join Rosie as she ponders whether she is a national treasure, a little prick, or somewhere in between! This show is guaranteed to be full of unapologetic cheekiness, nonsensical fu… 

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society and Friends

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society and Friends

Scottish bagpipe music played by solo musicians and groups. 

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton

This is not a musical. 

Thomas Elvin – This Might Sound Stupid, But…

Thomas Elvin – This Might Sound Stupid, But…

Thomas Elvin brings his first show, This Might Sound Stupid, But…, to the Fringe. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

A long-running staple of Edinburgh’s Fringe, The Really Terrible Orchestra return with their most ambitious programme of barely recognisable “music” to date! Will they finish Schub… 

The Whistlebinkies Play Scottish Folk

The Whistlebinkies Play Scottish Folk

We have thrilled audiences around the world, from China to the US, but we’re particularly at home on the Fringe. 

Alastair Savage: The Scottish Fiddle Story

Alastair Savage: The Scottish Fiddle Story

From its earliest known existence pre-1700s through to the golden age of 18th-century masters Niel Gow and William Marshall, onto the 19th century and beyond, the fiddle in Scotlan… 

Outwith Words: Tinderbox Orchestra and Loud Poets

Outwith Words: Tinderbox Orchestra and Loud Poets

Bringing together rappers and singers with heavy brass, strings, woodwind and a thundering backline, Tinderbox transform preconceptions of what an orchestra can be. 

Judy Barker and Sally Thomas

Judy Barker and Sally Thomas

Traditional and contemporary folk music and songs on Scottish smallpipes and English concertina. 

The Music of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass

The Music of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass

The music of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass is both beautifully simple and yet complex to convey. 

Ceilidhs (Scottish Dancing)

Ceilidhs (Scottish Dancing)

With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. 

Attila the Stockbroker: 14 Days, 14 Completely Different Shows

Attila the Stockbroker: 14 Days, 14 Completely Different Shows

Performance poet/musician Attila the Stockbroker has been writing and performing since 1980: 4,000 or so gigs in 25 countries so far. 

ScotlandsFest: Fower Legs Guid, Twa Legs Better! – Thomas Clark

ScotlandsFest: Fower Legs Guid, Twa Legs Better! – Thomas Clark

Once bleakly satirical masterpiece on totalitarianism, now Scots Language Book of the Year, George Orwell’s Animal Farm still casts its shadow over everything we think we know ab… 

Free Royal Mile Tours

Free Royal Mile Tours

Come and join us for the original free walking tour of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and enjoy the stories of the many colourful characters who lived here. 

Arron Jones: One Hour Straitjacket Escape Magic Show

Arron Jones: One Hour Straitjacket Escape Magic Show

Edinburgh Live’s number one pick of the Free Fringe is back for a third year! A devilishly handsome magician trapped in a straitjacket, mind-melting magic, show-stopping laughs and… 

One-Person Shows / Solo Shows: Daily Picks of the Fringe

One-Person Shows / Solo Shows: Daily Picks of the Fringe

Start each morning with this curated variety showcase, featuring the very best solo shows at the Fringe! Rotating daily line-ups include storytelling, theatre, clown, cabaret, spok… 

Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician

Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician

Can a magician be a rockstar? Rockstar Magician Arron Jones couldn’t possibly say, but yes. 

1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha

1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha

It’s the year 1954. 

Folklore of the Scottish Highlands

Folklore of the Scottish Highlands

Best of the Festival and Fringe. 

Orchestra of Sound

Orchestra of Sound

Experience a groundbreaking music spectacle! This international premiere from Canada is an electrifying one-man show seamlessly weaving unique inventive instruments, hundreds of so… 

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

A celebration of the enduring friendship between the brilliant and tragic composer and war poet, Ivor Gurney, and Marion Scott, writer and trailblazer of women musicians, written a… 

Divas of Jazz, From Fitzgerald to Jones

Divas of Jazz, From Fitzgerald to Jones

A musical soirée breathing life into the timeless allure of the legendary divas of jazz. 

Boogie Silent Disco Walking Tours with a Scottish Twist

Boogie Silent Disco Walking Tours with a Scottish Twist

After five sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe, come join Roo and her Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party as they return for an immersive dance-walk adventure through the hi… 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Scotland’s best comedians in the club that started it all. 

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Season 2024

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Season 2024

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra performs an exciting programme of orchestral music conducted by Musical Director, Sian Edwards, to celebrate its summer season. 

Aidan Jones – Stories

Aidan Jones – Stories

A few years ago I got punched in the face by a lady on the train. 

Dragon Shows for Babies

Dragon Shows for Babies

The tales of the dragons are special for many reasons. 

Aidan Jones – Pianoforte

Aidan Jones – Pianoforte

Classically trained pianist and stand-up comedian Aidan Jones plays Chopin’s Nocturne in Eb Major and tells stories about heartbreak, murder, MDMA etc. 

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases

The best comedians at the Fringe that have caught the eyes of the Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards judges. 

Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Antiquaries

Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Antiquaries

Learn about the fashion for antiquarianism in Scotland and the lure of Rosslyn Chapel, from the founding of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, to the mass publication of souve… 

Footstomping: Live Scottish Music

Footstomping: Live Scottish Music

Join us for a foot-stomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at the Whiski bar during August. 

Peter Jones – Cannot Fail

Peter Jones – Cannot Fail

I’m an Australian comedian. 

Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

If you don’t know what Mark does, ask your parents. 

Josh Thomas: Let's Tidy Up

Josh Thomas: Let's Tidy Up

This is a show where Josh tidies up. 

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Stunning magic. 

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey – Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey – Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Five-star reviews and Critic’s Choice from the Guardian, Time Out, and Times. 

Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows

Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows

Abby awoke in hospital after a late miscarriage and, high on anaesthesia, decided to become a comedian. 

Cameron Young: The Scottish Magician

Cameron Young: The Scottish Magician

Step into the enchanting world of Cameron Young: The Scottish Magician! Immerse yourself in a modern magic show featuring mind-bending illusions, captivating mind reading, and upro… 

Yoga with Jillian: The Guardian Top 50 Shows to See!

Yoga with Jillian: The Guardian Top 50 Shows to See!

The Guardian’s Top 50 shows to see! Jillian is back at the Fringe with her yoga mat and blender after a hit premiere at last year’s Fringe and subsequent sell-out runs in New York … 

Josh Jones: Put a Sock in It

Josh Jones: Put a Sock in It

After two sell-out Fringe runs, this marvelous Manc is back with his best show yet. 

NAZERETH LOVE JONES LIVE

NAZERETH LOVE JONES LIVE

Nazereth Love Jones the number one representative for Hip Hop an RnB performing live. 

Mattia Sedda: The National Actor

Mattia Sedda: The National Actor

An immigrant, an actor, an impossible dream. 

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert

Experience the first on-screen adventure of everyone’s favourite archaeologist/action hero, with live orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. 

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

Brighton’s unique, long established Mandolin Orchestra visit the Fringe again with another eclectic and entertaining program of music for all tastes. 

Family Spectacular: Sussex Symphony Orchestra

Family Spectacular: Sussex Symphony Orchestra

This concert will introduce the audience to all the instruments of our orchestra through a performance of Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, as well as take you on El… 

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

By popular demand Caspar Thomas returns with last year’s successful magic show. 

Kayleigh Jones: I Fed My Dad to a Pelican

Kayleigh Jones: I Fed My Dad to a Pelican

Kayleigh’s debut hour is the intricate true story of how she found out her real dad is not the man named on her birth certificate. 

Richard III

Richard III

From the moment you are handed your programme at the Bridewell Theatre you are immersed in the world of SEDOS’s Richard III directed by Dan Edge. 

Hill & Jones Sketch Comedy Show

Hill & Jones Sketch Comedy Show

Serious comic Ryan Hill and loveable idiot Ben Jones present their Sketch Show Goes Wrong play combining original material, tributes to comedy greats and much more silliness! Hill… 

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra

The South London Jazz Orchestra returns to Brighton to dazzle you with big band favourites from the whole history of jazz - as well as some more surprising choices - in an evening … 

English National Ballet and English National Ballet School - My First Ballet: Swan Lake

English National Ballet and English National Ballet School - My First Ballet: Swan Lake

Experience the thrill of the world’s most famous ballet with your little ones, in this specially adapted version for children aged three upwards. 

English National Ballet - Johan Inger’s Carmen

English National Ballet - Johan Inger’s Carmen

With its fiery drama and iconic music, Carmen never ceases to thrill. 

The Spiders | Cornucopia Jones Wants You to Succeed!

The Spiders | Cornucopia Jones Wants You to Succeed!

The SpidersOld is the Web we WeaveCornucopia Jones Wants You to Succeed!Even You Could Have It All All The Spiders - Dermot Doyle The Spiders is a musical about large … 

Josh Jones - Gobsmacked

Josh Jones - Gobsmacked

Brand-new show from everyone's favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards' Best Newcomer nominee. 

Josh Jones - Gobsmacked

Josh Jones - Gobsmacked

Brand-new show from everyone's favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards' Best Newcomer nominee. 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

Giselle - English National Ballet

Giselle - English National Ballet

Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal – a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love. 

Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones

Stephen Jones, the self-proclaimed rugby prodigy of the small Welsh village Aberfan, has just made the kick of his life. 

Hansel and Gretel - Royal Opera House

Hansel and Gretel - Royal Opera House

A great family opera sung in English – Antony McDonald’s exquisite production of Humperdinck’s fairytale masterpiece returns in time for Christmas. 

MIDWYNTAR

MIDWYNTAR

Many of us have experienced the horror of meeting our significant other’s parents for the first time. 

Royal Court Stocking Fillers

Royal Court Stocking Fillers

Following the success of last year’s show, Stocking Fillers is back with another seven brand new ten-minute festive plays!  A merry mix of comedy and dra… 

SPY MOVIE: The Play!

SPY MOVIE: The Play!

The protagonist of Matthew Howell and Jack Michael Stacey’s new comedy farce almost says,“The name’s Blonde, Jane Blonde”. 

Josh Jones: Gobsmacked

Josh Jones: Gobsmacked

Brand-new show from everyone's favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards' Best Newcomer nominee. 

This Isn't Working

This Isn't Working

Mayor, Cabinet Minister and stooge; not the CV of Boris Johnson, but just some of the jobs attempted by Sandy Surname, the protagonist of the uneven, but entertaining narrative ske… 

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

IT’S ABOUT PLUCKING TIME!Armed with endless Ukulele and more pop culture songs than you can shake a stick at, this no strings attached concert pushes the boundaries of just what … 

Peter Grimes - English National Opera

Peter Grimes - English National Opera

Featuring some of the most powerful and evocative opera music ever written, Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes paints a vivid picture of a small community’s transformation… 

English National Ballet - Our Voices

English National Ballet - Our Voices

Three works celebrating classical, contemporary and neo-classical dance – this programme is not to be missed. 

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia

A Festival of Elgar! Overture In the South (Alassio) opus 50. 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela: Gustavo Dudamel conducts Mahler

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela: Gustavo Dudamel conducts Mahler

Charismatic Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel takes to the podium for an odyssey through his country’s folk roots, followed by Mahler’s spectacular First Symphony. 

Supporter Event: Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela Open Rehearsal

Supporter Event: Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela Open Rehearsal

An exclusive event for members and supporters of Edinburgh International Festival. 

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra

The South London Jazz Orchestra returns to Edinburgh to dazzle you with big-band favourites from the whole history of jazz – as well as some more surprising choices – in an aft… 

Big Noise Raploch Rinconada Chamber Orchestra

Big Noise Raploch Rinconada Chamber Orchestra

Join the talented young musicians of Big Noise Raploch’s Rinconada Chamber Orchestra as they showcase their skills at this extraordinary concert. 

Kayleigh Jones: I Fed My Dad to a Pelican

Kayleigh Jones: I Fed My Dad to a Pelican

BBC New Comedy Award-nominated Kayleigh Jones wants to tell you why she fed her dad to a pelican. 

Perth Youth Orchestra – Autumn Concert

Perth Youth Orchestra – Autumn Concert

The orchestra rehearses each Monday evening from October to April, and is well-supported by Perth and Kinross Council. 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony brings together intense drama and captivating lyricism in its joyful musical celebration of friendship and solidarity. 

Curmudgeon: Scottish Folk Music

Curmudgeon: Scottish Folk Music

Sold out at AMC 2022! Curmudgeon are an Edinburgh based trio who play (mostly) Scots songs and tune sets and are popular Fringe regulars at the AMC. 

The Sound of Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela at The Hub

The Sound of Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela at The Hub

Listen to iconic recorded pieces from the orchestra’s journey through Venezuela’s social action music programme, El Sistema. 

Scottish Traditional Building Festival

Scottish Traditional Building Festival

The Edinburgh Traditional Building Forum presents the 11th annual Scottish Traditional Building Festival by bringing you 12 information-packed shows for those who love, care for, o… 

Musicians from the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela at The Hub

Musicians from the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela at The Hub

Exceptional young musicians from the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela come together for a chamber concert in the relaxed setting of The Hub. 

Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing – Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington and Anita O'Day

Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing – Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington and Anita O'Day

Rediscover the golden age of swing jazz – Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Anita O’Day, Maxine Sullivan, Peggy Lee. 

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Su-a Lee, Cello and Hamish Napier, Piano, Flute and Voice

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Su-a Lee, Cello and Hamish Napier, Piano, Flute and Voice

The SCO’s brilliant classical cellist Su-a Lee is continually reaching beyond the classical genre. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

Our new young conductor is nearly as old as the orchestra. 

Cathedral Choir Concert: Music for Royal Occasions

Cathedral Choir Concert: Music for Royal Occasions

The internationally renowned Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral sings music from coronations and royal occasions past and present. 

London Symphony Orchestra: The Road to Turangalîla

London Symphony Orchestra: The Road to Turangalîla

An insight into the musical world of the London Symphony Orchestra, presented by Nicola Benedetti and Sir Simon Rattle. 

London Symphony Orchestra: Turangalîla

London Symphony Orchestra: Turangalîla

Sir Simon Rattle conducts the orchestra in Messiaen’s sensational Turangalîla Symphony. 

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: André Cebrian, Flute and Irene Alfageme, Piano

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: André Cebrian, Flute and Irene Alfageme, Piano

A programme with Gypsy roots, including music by, among others, Haydn, Bartók, Sarasate, Doppler, Falla, Liszt, and Rimsky-Korsakov. 

London Symphony Orchestra: Szymanowski & Brahms

London Symphony Orchestra: Szymanowski & Brahms

Two very different choral works about mourning take centre stage in this concert. 

Scottish Traditional Music – Old and New

Scottish Traditional Music – Old and New

Come and enjoy our blend of Scottish traditional instruments! In decades of developing our sound we’ve brought together fiddles, concertina, clarsach, wire-strung harp, flute, smal… 

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Maximiliano Martin, Clarinet and Scott Mitchell, Piano

Soloists of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Maximiliano Martin, Clarinet and Scott Mitchell, Piano

Maximiliano Martin is well known to Scottish audiences, both as principal clarinet of the SCO and as a brilliant soloist. 

Scottish Ensemble at The Hub

Scottish Ensemble at The Hub

Arnold Schoenberg’s string sextet Verklärte Nacht celebrates love at its most tender. 

London Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff & Shostakovich

London Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff & Shostakovich

The orchestra is joined by its Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda for a cinematic programme overflowing with luscious melodies and stirring revolutionary tunes. 

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society and Friends

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society and Friends

Scottish tunes played on bagpipes, performed by groups of players and solo: marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes, jigs, piobaireachd, and songs. 

Ancient Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer (Into the Woods)

Ancient Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer (Into the Woods)

A new take on the ancient Border ballad of Thomas the Rhymer with specially composed music performed by well-known instrumentalist and composer John Sampson and multi-talented musi… 

Amatis Trio with Thomas Quasthoff

Amatis Trio with Thomas Quasthoff

Three-time Grammy® Award-winner Thomas Quasthoff and the Amatis Trio explore the topic of war and its consequences for people and humanity. 

Spencer Jones: Making Friends

Spencer Jones: Making Friends

The double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns with a brand new show about moving to a new area, people he has met and losing his mind. 

Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

Oh for God’s sake. 

National Youth Choir of Scotland

National Youth Choir of Scotland

The nation’s leading youth choir performs a poignant and poetic programme of works. 

Maya’s Radio Orchestra

Maya’s Radio Orchestra

‘With honey like vocals the music paints an orchestra within your own mind’ (Pablo Musicman about Maya’s debut single). 

Symphonix Rock Orchestra Live!

Symphonix Rock Orchestra Live!

Scotland’s hottest new orchestra! Symphonix brings together 25 world-class musicians to perform the perfect blend of symphony and rock. 

KBS Symphony Orchestra

KBS Symphony Orchestra

One of South Korea’s most exciting orchestras makes its Festival debut performing Romantic masterpieces by Dvořák and Tchaikovsky. 

Supporter Event: KBS Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal

Supporter Event: KBS Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal

An exclusive event for members and supporters of Edinburgh International Festival. 

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Season 2023

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Season 2023

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra performs an exciting programme of orchestral music to celebrate its summer season. 

Rosie Jones – Triple Threat

Rosie Jones – Triple Threat

Join Rosie as she ponders whether she is a national treasure, a little prick, or somewhere in between! This show is guaranteed to be full of unapologetic cheekiness, nonsensical fu… 

Supporter Event: Budapest Festival Orchestra Open Rehearsal

Supporter Event: Budapest Festival Orchestra Open Rehearsal

An exclusive event for members and supporters of Edinburgh International Festival. 

Budapest Festival Orchestra: Weber & Mendelssohn

Budapest Festival Orchestra: Weber & Mendelssohn

Discover an evening bursting with drama, mysticism and irresistible folk melodies from three great early 19th-century Romantics. 

Budapest Festival Orchestra: Bartók & Kodály

Budapest Festival Orchestra: Bartók & Kodály

Pianist Sir András Schiff and NYCOS National Girls Choir join the orchestra for a folk-influenced, all-Hungarian programme. 

Budapest Festival Orchestra: Dvořák Inside Out

Budapest Festival Orchestra: Dvořák Inside Out

Immerse yourself in Dvořák’s lively Eighth Symphony in this evening of music and conversation, presented in the round. 

Budapest Festival Orchestra: A Model for the Future

Budapest Festival Orchestra: A Model for the Future

Join Festival Director Nicola Benedetti in conversation with orchestra founder-conductor Iván Fischer, before a special performance showcasing the orchestra’s warmth, versatilit… 

National Youth Choir of Scotland

National Youth Choir of Scotland

Join Scotland’s finest young singers and a superb jazz trio for Bob Chilcott’s Jazz Mass. 

Tom Jones Tribute

Tom Jones Tribute

Described by top showbusiness writer Mark Richie from the Stage Newspaper as ‘an impressive vocal performer’ and ‘his tribute to Tom Jones is one of the best he’s had the pleasure … 

NYCOS National Girls Choir

NYCOS National Girls Choir

Howard Blake’s delightful settings of Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem The Land of Counterpane form the centrepiece of this concert by the critically acclaimed NYCOS National Girls Ch… 

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Festival Director Nicola Benedetti and acclaimed broadcaster Tom Service present a special concert exploring the future of classical music. 

Free Royal Mile Tours

Free Royal Mile Tours

Come and join us for the original free walking tour, packed with the rich historical sites and tales of the many colourful characters around the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. 

Scottish Meditation Orchestra – Piano Meditations

Scottish Meditation Orchestra – Piano Meditations

Join us in a collective trance state as we explore the connection between music, meditation and mental health with live orchestra, piano, tea ceremonies, bells and guided meditatio… 

Arron Jones: One-Hour Straitjacket Escape Magic Show

Arron Jones: One-Hour Straitjacket Escape Magic Show

Edinburgh Live’s number-one pick of the Free Fringe 2022 returns! A devilishly handsome magician trapped in a straitjacket, mind-melting magic, show-stopping laughs and unexpected … 

Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician

Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician

A musical comedy magic show to rock your socks off! Magic, music, comedy, raw sex appeal, zero self-awareness. 

Songs of the Isles: Scottish Inspirations

Songs of the Isles: Scottish Inspirations

Critically acclaimed US artists, violist Christine Rutledge and Guggenheim Award-winning composer and pianist David Gompper, return to the Festival Fringe to present a programme of… 

Griffin and Jones: A Life-Changing Magic Show!

Griffin and Jones: A Life-Changing Magic Show!

Griffin and Jones have decided to change the world. 

Obie: Scottish Comedian Extraordinaire

Obie: Scottish Comedian Extraordinaire

The most Scottish comedian in history, John ‘Obie’ O’Brien, performing twice daily at the Fringe. 

Ceilidhs (Scottish Dancing)

Ceilidhs (Scottish Dancing)

A traditional dance class running from 9pm to 11pm daily, the Ceilidh is a sweaty fun-filled session in the extravagant grand hall of the Royal College of Physicians, featuring a l… 

Obie: Scottish Comedian Extraordinaire

Obie: Scottish Comedian Extraordinaire

The most Scottish comedian in history, John ‘Obie’ O’Brien, performing twice daily at the Fringe. 

NEHH Presents... London Astrobeat Orchestra Performs Talking Heads

NEHH Presents... London Astrobeat Orchestra Performs Talking Heads

The London Astrobeat Orchestra have ignited a movement where cult western band repertoires are blended with African influences. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go: simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Scottish Sessions: The Story of Scottish Pop Music

Scottish Sessions: The Story of Scottish Pop Music

Scotland’s greatest bands/artists can often disappear under the title of UK artists. 

24 Shows in 24 days: Live at the Big Cave

24 Shows in 24 days: Live at the Big Cave

24 different award-winning or nominated comedians perform their full shows, recorded for Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube. See FringeSpecials.com for listings. 

Scottish Art and Aperitivo – Thursday Lates

Scottish Art and Aperitivo – Thursday Lates

Discover Scottish Women Artists and new perspectives on Scottish art with recent graduates from Scotland’s major art schools. 

Aidan Jones: Adult Adoption

Aidan Jones: Adult Adoption

I never met my biological father. 

Tinderbox Orchestra

Tinderbox Orchestra

Bringing together rappers and singers with soaring strings, heavy brass, woodwind and a thundering back-line, Tinderbox transform preconceptions of what an orchestra can be. 

Aidan Jones: The Morning After

Aidan Jones: The Morning After

I quit drinking in 2019. 

Mark Black: Chindiana Jones

Mark Black: Chindiana Jones

As Mark Black visits the doctors for looking for a diagnosis, he takes us through the chaos with a set written by ADHD itself. 

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Stunning magic. 

Shakespeare Up Late: A Right Royal Visit

Shakespeare Up Late: A Right Royal Visit

I advise you arrive early and treat yourself to a pre-show pint (or two) because it’s that kind of show!I mean this in the best possible way. 

Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar

Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar

What’s the worst lie you’ve told? How far would you go to keep it a secret? Tom is a charismatic people-pleaser, an expert in empathy, but someone who struggles with the truth. 

Josh Jones: Gobsmacked

Josh Jones: Gobsmacked

Brand-new show from everyone’s favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ Best Newcomer nominee. 

Dan Jones: This Seems Ambitious

Dan Jones: This Seems Ambitious

In his debut, Dan Jones takes the audience through his struggles with love without borders. 

Scottish Women Artists

Scottish Women Artists

Offering a fresh history of Scottish art since 1750, this exhibition spotlights key artists, all of whom are women. 

Footstomping Live Scottish Music

Footstomping Live Scottish Music

Join us at the multi award-winning Whiski Bar and restaurant for a vibrant foot-stomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at Whiski Bar during August. 

Sgeul | Story: Folktales from the Scottish Highlands

Sgeul | Story: Folktales from the Scottish Highlands

Uair den t-saoghal is beag fios a bha aig mòran dhaoine air beul-aithris na Gàidhlig taobh a-muigh na Gàidhealtachd fhèin. 

Kpop UK National Competition

Kpop UK National Competition

About the showThe Kpop UK National Competition returns for its 5th year. 

Ria Jones & Ceri Dupree: Misleading Ladies, Back With A Vengeance!

Ria Jones & Ceri Dupree: Misleading Ladies, Back With A Vengeance!

Ria Jones and Ceri Dupree. 

Ria Jones & Ceri Dupree: Misleading Ladies, Back With A Vengeance!

Ria Jones & Ceri Dupree: Misleading Ladies, Back With A Vengeance!

Ria Jones and Ceri Dupree. 

Caspar Thomas: Magic & Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: Magic & Mentalism

50 minutes of magic and mentalism incorporating newspapers, ropes, playing cards, a spectator who becomes the magician, number predictions (both by Caspar and the audience members)… 

Caspar Thomas: Magic & Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: Magic & Mentalism

50 minutes of magic and mentalism incorporating newspapers, ropes, playing cards, a spectator who becomes the magician, number predictions (both by Caspar and the audience members)… 

Ella The Great: An Accumulation of Thoughts, Things and Circumstance (Work-in-Progress)

Ella The Great: An Accumulation of Thoughts, Things and Circumstance (Work-in-Progress)

An Accumulation of Thoughts, Things and Circumstance (Work In Progress) For the first time, internationally acclaimed clown Ella The Great (‘lights up the stage’ -The Scotsman) br… 

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra

The South London Jazz Orchestra returns to Brighton to dazzle you with big band favourites from the whole history of Jazz - as well as some more surprising choices - in an evening … 

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra

The South London Jazz Orchestra returns to Brighton to dazzle you with big band favourites from the whole history of Jazz - as well as some more surprising choices - in an evening … 

The Music Of George Harrison - Live! The All Things Must Pass Orchestra

The Music Of George Harrison - Live! The All Things Must Pass Orchestra

A fantastic 10 piece band dedicated to the Quiet Beatle’s work. 

The Music Of George Harrison - Live! The All Things Must Pass Orchestra

The Music Of George Harrison - Live! The All Things Must Pass Orchestra

A fantastic 10 piece band dedicated to the Quiet Beatle’s work. 

Euphoria: An evening of festive & triumphal music with the Sussex Symphony Orchestra

Euphoria: An evening of festive & triumphal music with the Sussex Symphony Orchestra

Join us for a wonderful evening of festive & triumphal music with the Sussex Symphony Orchestra starting with Shostakovich’s dynamic Festival Overture, followed by a world premier … 

Euphoria: An evening of festive & triumphal music with the Sussex Symphony Orchestra

Euphoria: An evening of festive & triumphal music with the Sussex Symphony Orchestra

Join us for a wonderful evening of festive & triumphal music with the Sussex Symphony Orchestra starting with Shostakovich’s dynamic Festival Overture, followed by a world premier … 

Eight by Ella Hickson

Eight by Ella Hickson

Newhaven’s exciting new theatre company ‘Ignite’ presents Ella Hickson’s ‘Eight’; a series of eight monologues with tragic and comical insight into prostitution, suicide, adu… 

New Note Orchestra and Hullabaloo Community Quire

New Note Orchestra and Hullabaloo Community Quire

New Note Orchestra and Hullabaloo Community Quire come together for ‘A Sense of Place’. 

New Note Orchestra and Hullabaloo Community Quire

New Note Orchestra and Hullabaloo Community Quire

New Note Orchestra and Hullabaloo Community Quire come together for ‘A Sense of Place’. 

A Right-Royal-Rave-Up

A Right-Royal-Rave-Up

Caravanserai and Brighton Fringe are delighted to invite you to a Right-Royal-Rave-Up! Coronation Greet, Coronation Meet, Coronation Eat and Coronation Beat. 

A Right-Royal-Rave-Up

A Right-Royal-Rave-Up

Caravanserai and Brighton Fringe are delighted to invite you to a Right-Royal-Rave-Up! Coronation Greet, Coronation Meet, Coronation Eat and Coronation Beat. 

Scottish Ballet: A Streetcar Named Desire

Scottish Ballet: A Streetcar Named Desire

This stunning production is an ideal example of how to use the unique ability of dance to emphasise and refocus on different aspects of a classic drama. 

Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs - English National Opera

Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs - English National Opera

A meaningful meditation on motherhood, love and loss, Symphony of Sorrowful Songs adapts texts in Polish taken from sources spanning the centuries, giving perspectives from both a … 

Blue - English National Opera

Blue - English National Opera

A generational rift leads to father and son at odds, with the fate of the family at risk. 

Scottish Ballet - A Streetcar Named Desire

Scottish Ballet - A Streetcar Named Desire

  • Listing
  • Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
  • UK Regional & Tours
  • Multiple Venues
  • 13th Apr - 30th Jun 2023

Scottish Ballet’s hugely popular, award-winning production of A Streetcar Named Desire returns to Scotland for the first time since 2015, touring to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen … 

The Dead City - English National Opera

The Dead City - English National Opera

Recently bereaved, Paul is haunted by visions of his deceased wife Marie. 

Creature by Akram Khan - English National Ballet

Creature by Akram Khan - English National Ballet

Inspired by Woyzeck with shadows of Frankenstein, English National Ballet’s production of Creature by Akram Khan is an unearthly tale of exploitation and human frontiers, set… 

Rambert Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Rambert Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Ballet Rambert’s Peaky Blinders: the Redemption of Thomas Shelby is male swagger, jaw-dropping, edge of your seat dance as pyrotechnics with all the cool of the TV gangster drama… 

The Rhinegold - English National Opera

The Rhinegold - English National Opera

When the forging of a prophesied ring of the Rhine proves more problematic than you’d possibly think, the realms of gods and men prove all the more chaotic for it. 

Much Ado About Nothing - National Youth Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing - National Youth Theatre

Remixed by Debris Stevenson Directed by Josie Daxter Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy meets reality TV romance in a raucous and… 

Carmen - English National Opera

Carmen - English National Opera

Carmen: a woman ablaze with passion, surrounded by men possessed by obsession and jealousy. 

Dan Jones - This Seems Ambitious

Dan Jones - This Seems Ambitious

This Seems Ambitious is the debut hour from Amused Moose National Breakthrough Comedian of the Year, and double Pleasance Reserve Nominee Dan Jones. 

The Alzheimer's Diaries: Meet The Author

The Alzheimer's Diaries: Meet The Author

What do you do when Ms Alzheimer’s – a hideous and befanged monster – comes to live with you? Local author and journalist, Susan Elkin, talks about her new book, … 

Georgina Thomas (Work in Progress)

Georgina Thomas (Work in Progress)

This is an experimental work-in-progress by Georgina Thomas, a polite young lady from Hertfordshire. 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

Royal Court Stocking Fillers

Royal Court Stocking Fillers

Liverpool’s Royal Court Studio has got the perfect gift this Christmas. 

Gloriana - English National Opera

Gloriana - English National Opera

In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we present a rarely performed gem from Benjamin Britten’s pool of works: Gloriana. 

It's a Wonderful Life - English National Opera

It's a Wonderful Life - English National Opera

Opening the London Coliseum festive season is the UK premier of It’s a Wonderful Life, based on the classic 1946 Frank Capra movie. 

Mark Thomas: Black and White

Mark Thomas: Black and White

Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics. 

Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

Magic, glitter, snowflake fairies, Jack Frosts, snow wolves and innocent love winning out, what more could you want? Circus acts, Romani travellers? A revival of its 2019 productio… 

GUTH NA hÉIGSE National Final of Poetry Speaking Competition

GUTH NA hÉIGSE National Final of Poetry Speaking Competition

Is comórtas píolótach Comórtas Labhartha Filíochta d’Iarbhunscoileanna é Guth na hÉigse, atá bunaithe ar an… 

The Yeomen Of The Guard - English National Opera

The Yeomen Of The Guard - English National Opera

The Tower of London is the scene for a tangled web of melancholy and mirth in Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved operetta, The Yeomen of the Guard. 

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby  Written by Steven Knight | Director/ choreography Benoit Swan Pouffer  A Rambert production in associati… 

Tosca - English National Opera

Tosca - English National Opera

Compromise is for the weak: and Tosca is nothing of the sort. 

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Catch the dazzling concert marking the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra’s Festival debut with Chief Conductor Susanna Mälkki and soloist Andreas Haefliger. 

The Cinematic Orchestra

The Cinematic Orchestra

The British nu-jazz group bring their signature combination of jazz improvisation and electronica to Leith Theatre. 

The Philadelphia Orchestra Plays Florence Price

The Philadelphia Orchestra Plays Florence Price

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin join brilliant violinist Lisa Batiashvili for a concert of dazzling colours and intoxicating rhythms. 

An Evening at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

An Evening at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

Singing sensation Thomas Cameron is a charismatic, Classic Brit Award-nominated tenor, whose powerful voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities and is making ‘wave… 

Curmudgeon Scottish Folk Music

Curmudgeon Scottish Folk Music

Curmudgeon are an Edinburgh-based trio who play (mostly) Scots songs and tune sets and are popular Fringe regulars at the AMC. 

Death of an Author

Death of an Author

What if your favourite characters didn’t quite like the way they were written? What if they decided enough was enough? When an unnamed author is found dead, his characters are br… 

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti returns to Edinburgh for Bruch’s sumptuous Concerto alongside the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Maxim Emelyanychev. 

Billy Jones: Solo

Billy Jones: Solo

Scottish singer/songwriter based in Sweden, finally back home. 

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra

Possibly the biggest, and certainly the most fun, big jazz band returns to the Fringe. 

Àirigh Orchestra – Piano Concerto Festival

Àirigh Orchestra – Piano Concerto Festival

Àirigh Orchestra celebrates the amazing depth and variety of the classical piano concerto genre: Bach D minor (BWV1052), Koželuch concerto for piano duet and a recently composed … 

Cathedral Concert: Music for Royal Occasions with the Choir of St Mary's Cathedral

Cathedral Concert: Music for Royal Occasions with the Choir of St Mary's Cathedral

Music from across the ages marking important royal events from deaths and funerals to weddings and coronations, sung by ‘one of Scotland’s (indeed the UK’s) musical jewels’… 

NEHH Presents... James Yorkston and the Second Hand Orchestra

NEHH Presents... James Yorkston and the Second Hand Orchestra

James Yorkston is a singer/songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. 

Australian World Orchestra

Australian World Orchestra

Multi-award-winning Australian World Orchestra make their Festival debut with maestro Zubin Mehta, who returns for the first time in over 40 years. 

London Symphony Orchestra

London Symphony Orchestra

The LSO and Sir Simon Rattle return for a concert including the world premiere of Daniel Kidane’s new piece, co-commissioned by the International Festival. 

Stand Up At Seven With Ella Al-Shamahi and Suse Steed

Stand Up At Seven With Ella Al-Shamahi and Suse Steed

Join Ella Al-Shamahi (BBC, Channel 4 and National Geographic presenter, ‘erudite and funny’ (Times)) and Suse Steed (NATYS finalist 2019, Funny Women Regional Finalist 2018) for an… 

Nature's Worst With Ella Al-Shamahi (WIP)

Nature's Worst With Ella Al-Shamahi (WIP)

It’s time to celebrate nature. 

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society Festival Fringe Performance

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society Festival Fringe Performance

Performances of Highland bagpipes and small pipes by the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society and guests. Featuring light music and piobaireachd. 

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

The Bergen Philharmonic and conductor Edward Gardner bring captivating emotions to this performance featuring Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson in his Festival debut. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra has survived covid and reappears like a butterfly from the chrysalis. 

Folk Meets Baroque: Historical Scottish Fiddling

Folk Meets Baroque: Historical Scottish Fiddling

From wild dance tunes to solemn laments, frenzied improvisations to lush Baroque compositions, Highland strathspeys to Lowland ballads, join US National Champion fiddler Tim Macdon… 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Royal Scottish National Orchestra and conductor Elim Chan join forces with Czech pianist Lukáš Vondráček to take on works by Dukas, Liszt and Bartók. 

Philharmonia Orchestra

Philharmonia Orchestra

Santtu-Matias Rouvali leads the Philharmonia in a mighty first concert, with outstanding pianist Seong-Jin Cho performing in Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. 

Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing – Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington and Blossom Dearie

Ali Affleck Celebrates the Queens of Swing – Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington and Blossom Dearie

Rediscover the golden age of swing jazz – Ella Fitzgerald; Dinah Washington; Keely Smith; Maxine Sullivan; Peggy Lee. 

Members Event: Open Rehearsal with the Philharmonia Orchestra

Members Event: Open Rehearsal with the Philharmonia Orchestra

An exclusive event for members of the Edinburgh International Festival. 

Free Royal Mile Tours

Free Royal Mile Tours

Come join us for the original free walking tour around the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. 

Caspar Thomas: Sleight of Handkerchief

Caspar Thomas: Sleight of Handkerchief

Having had plenty of time to practise, Caspar returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand new magic show. 

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra

A historic free concert presented as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of the war in Ukraine, in partnership with the Scottish Government. 

Griffin and Jones: Idiot Magicians

Griffin and Jones: Idiot Magicians

Griffin and Jones have spent the last decade travelling the UK, showcasing their homemade miracles, and generally being the biggest comedy and magic superstars you’ve never heard… 

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra

A historic free concert presented as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of the war in Ukraine, in partnership with the Scottish Government. 

Tinderbox Orchestra

Tinderbox Orchestra

Bringing together rappers and singers with soaring strings, heavy brass, woodwind and a thundering back-line, Tinderbox transform preconceptions of what an orchestra can be. 

Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience

Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience

California based Hip-Hop Orchestra, Ensemble Mik Nawooj (EMN), presents music from their new album, Death Become Life, which seamlessly fuses hip-hop and classical. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Take an easy walking tour to discover a little-known side of Edinburgh’s Old Town. 

Gayatri: The Royal Queen Consort of the Majapahit Kingdom

Gayatri: The Royal Queen Consort of the Majapahit Kingdom

Princess Gayatri seeks to preserve her father’s legacy and the survival of her people. 

Scottish Sessions: The Story of Scottish Pop Music

Scottish Sessions: The Story of Scottish Pop Music

Scotland’s greatest bands/artists can often disappear under the title of UK artists. 

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra

Join the young musicians of Edinburgh Youth Orchestra, directed by international conductor Sian Edwards, as they perform a varied and exuberant programme of large orchestral works. 

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tour with a Scottish Twist

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tour with a Scottish Twist

Come join the brilliant Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party as they return to their Scottish roots for an immersive dance-walk through the historic streets of Edinburgh. 

Scottish Food and Drink Walking Tour

Scottish Food and Drink Walking Tour

Discover the best of Scottish artisanal produce: fantastic Scottish cheeses, single malt whisky, smoked salmon, an Edinburgh gin liqueur cocktail, meat or veggie haggis and a surpr… 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go: simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Best of Scottish Comedy Awards

Best of Scottish Comedy Awards

Showcase of Scotland’s best comics. 

Aidan Jones – Taco

Aidan Jones – Taco

My nickname is Taco – the first girl I ever kissed thought I looked Mexican. 

Comedy Hour: Prue Blake, Peter Jones and Sonia Di Iorio

Comedy Hour: Prue Blake, Peter Jones and Sonia Di Iorio

Comedy Hour features Prue Blake, Peter Jones and Sonia Di Iorio, three of the freshest stand-ups coming out of Australia bringing a new hour of comedy to the Fringe. 

Julie Grady Thomas: American Scum

Julie Grady Thomas: American Scum

Debut stand-up hour from your favourite, local American. 

Mark Thomas: Black and White

Mark Thomas: Black and White

Hi-de-hi darlings – welcome back. 

3's Comedy – Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones

3's Comedy – Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones

3’s Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy, for a whole new hour of hilarious stand up. 

Aidan Jones – Looking for Work

Aidan Jones – Looking for Work

I’ve been fired from 14 jobs in my life – I’m starting to think that I might be the problem? I’ll tell you some of the stories and you can tell me what you think. 

Josh Jones: Waste of Space

Josh Jones: Waste of Space

Debut stand-up hour from Mancunian ray of sunshine, Josh Jones. 

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Eurovision Sock Contest

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Eurovision Sock Contest

Earth’s funniest footwear are back with their latest comedy hour. 

Grav by Owen Thomas

Grav by Owen Thomas

The award-winning production Grav returns for 2022. 

Land – A Scottish Musical

Land – A Scottish Musical

This new folk musical seeks to explore our heritage and legacy, weaving two parallel stories; one of a crofter and a wandering soldier in the 18th Century, and one of an old pensio… 

Footstomping Live Scottish Music

Footstomping Live Scottish Music

Join us at the multi award-winning Whiski bar and restaurant for a vibrant foot-stomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at the Whiski bar during Aug… 

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

We are back! The Fretful Federation return to the Fringe with a wonderful new program of entertaining music plus some guests from the Sussex Folk Orchestra, enhancing the unique so… 

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

We are back! The Fretful Federation return to the Fringe with a wonderful new program of entertaining music plus some guests from the Sussex Folk Orchestra, enhancing the unique so… 

South London Jazz Orchestra: Sweet Thunder

South London Jazz Orchestra: Sweet Thunder

The South London Jazz Orchestra brings you big band favourites from the whole history of Jazz - as well as some more surprising choices - in an evening of Funk, Latin, and of cours… 

South London Jazz Orchestra: Sweet Thunder

South London Jazz Orchestra: Sweet Thunder

The South London Jazz Orchestra brings you big band favourites from the whole history of Jazz - as well as some more surprising choices - in an evening of Funk, Latin, and of cours… 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets : Eurovision Sock Contest

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets : Eurovision Sock Contest

Earth’s funniest footwear are back with their latest comedy hour. 

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Ivor B Gurney and Marion M Scott had a very special friendship. 

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

A celebration of the friendship between the First World War poet and composer, Ivor Gurney, and violinist, musicologist and champion of women musicians, Marion Scott. 

Caspar Thomas: Sleight of Handkerchief

Caspar Thomas: Sleight of Handkerchief

Having had plenty of time to practise, Caspar returns with a brand new magic show premiering at the Brighton Fringe. 

Caspar Thomas: Sleight of Handkerchief

Caspar Thomas: Sleight of Handkerchief

Having had plenty of time to practise, Caspar returns with a brand new magic show premiering at the Brighton Fringe. 

Lunchtime Concerts at the Chapel Royal

Lunchtime Concerts at the Chapel Royal

Tuesday lunchtime concerts 1. 

Lunchtime Concerts at the Chapel Royal

Lunchtime Concerts at the Chapel Royal

Tuesday lunchtime concerts 1. 

Empty Orchestra

Empty Orchestra

Empty Orchestra is a new show from Lewys Holt, wherein three dancers perform their favourite karaoke hits. 

The Royal

The Royal

"One of the funniest things I’ve seen on stage in a long time" FOUR STARS Liverpool Echo "Brilliant, barmy and totally bonkers!" FIVE ST… 

The Royal

The Royal

"One of the funniest things I’ve seen on stage in a long time" FOUR STARS Liverpool Echo "Brilliant, barmy and totally bonkers!" FIVE ST… 

The Enby Show @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern

The Enby Show @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern

As recommended by TimeOut LondonThe Enby ShowThe Enby Show brings together the best gender-benders and cis-tem offenders that the UK has to offer, in an all-star variety night popp… 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Snow falling, Christmas baubles, glitz and magic - Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker to Tchaikovsky performed by the company’s live orchestra is like a box of chocolate treats. 

AT HOME: Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

AT HOME: Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Principal Guest Conductor Elim Chan leads the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in an electrifying concert featuring cellist Sol Gabetta. 

AT HOME: Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

AT HOME: Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Principal Guest Conductor Elim Chan leads the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in an electrifying filmed concert featuring cellist Sol Gabetta. 

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us

In his new show 50 Things About Us, Mark Thomas combines his trademark mix of storytelling, standup, mischief and really, really well researched material to examine how… 

Starstruck: Scottish Ballet

Starstruck: Scottish Ballet

Glitz and glamour, fun and frolics, Scottish Ballet’s Starstruck is a delight, just what we need after 18 months of closed theatres. 

AT HOME: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

AT HOME: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

A new music partnership in the making in this film of Isata Kanneh-Mason and Vasily Petrenko joining forces with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

Talk discussing the novel Permafrost with author Eva Baltasar

Talk discussing the novel Permafrost with author Eva Baltasar

Romancero Books with the support of the Office for Cultural and Scientific Affairs of the Spanish Embassy in London presents the Festival of Queer Spanish Literature in London… 

The Enby Show @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern

The Enby Show @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern

As recommended by TimeOut LondonThe Enby ShowThe Enby Show brings together the best gender-benders and cis-tem offenders that the UK has to offer, in an all-star variety night popp… 

Drag Friday with live singer Ella Gant

Drag Friday with live singer Ella Gant

Ella Gant - amazing new drag artiste - so new and talented flock are proud and very honoured to have her come and entertain on a Friday. 

A Night at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

A Night at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

‘Singing sensation’ Thomas Cameron is a Classic Brit Award-nominated, chart-topping young English tenor, whose powerful voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities… 

A Night at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

A Night at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

‘Singing sensation’ Thomas Cameron is a Classic Brit Award-nominated, chart-topping young English tenor, whose powerful voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities… 

A Night at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

A Night at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

‘Singing sensation’ Thomas Cameron is a Classic Brit Award-nominated, chart-topping young English tenor, whose powerful voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities… 

A Night at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

A Night at the Musicals with Classic Brit Award Nominee Thomas Cameron

‘Singing sensation’ Thomas Cameron is a Classic Brit Award-nominated, chart-topping young English tenor, whose powerful voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities… 

Tom Aspaul - The Revenge Body Tour - London, Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Tom Aspaul - The Revenge Body Tour - London, Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Live show, with full band!TOM ASPAULFoxgluvv support Doors open 6pmALL TICKETS NOW ON SALE!Ticket link 

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia

SCOTTISH SINFONIA, Leader Michael Rigg, Conductor Neil Mantle. 

Masterclasses with Thomas Quasthoff

Masterclasses with Thomas Quasthoff

Join legendary bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff to discover how to create an exceptional performance, as he gives public masterclasses to two emerging duos of young singers. 

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

The final orchestral concert of the Festival is a magical performance of works from Japan, France and Russia, conducted by Kazushi Ono. 

National Trust

National Trust

“Ambition. 

National Trust

National Trust

“Ambition. 

Thomas Quasthoff Quartet

Thomas Quasthoff Quartet

Bass-baritone and jazz singer Thomas Quasthoff joins three German jazz stars in For You, a concert dedicated to his listeners. 

AT HOME: Chineke! Orchestra & William Eddins

AT HOME: Chineke! Orchestra & William Eddins

The Chineke! Orchestra joins dynamic mezzo soprano Andrea Baker in a filmed performance of the trailblazing song cycle woman. 

Josh Jones and Louise Young: Work in Progress

Josh Jones and Louise Young: Work in Progress

An hour of stand-up from two rising-stars in the world of comedy. 

Joe Thomas: Trying Not To Panic

Joe Thomas: Trying Not To Panic

Joe Thomas is a 37 year old, weary, cheeky young anxious, old upstart who once played Simon in inbetweeners and then played Simon in some other shows and now plays no-one. 

Joe Thomas: Trying Not To Panic

Joe Thomas: Trying Not To Panic

Joe Thomas is a 37 year old, weary, cheeky young anxious, old upstart who once played Simon in inbetweeners and then played Simon in some other shows and now plays no-one. 

Scottish Falsetto Socks – Eurovision Sock Contest

Scottish Falsetto Socks – Eurovision Sock Contest

Earth’s funniest footwear are back with a new hour of songs, sketches, and Gags Sans Frontieres (with a Eurovision twist) featuring live and interactive voting. 

Sacred Arts Festival at St Vincent's: Scottish Religious Art in Paint and Glass: Robert Scott Lauder’s Christ Teacheth Humility

Sacred Arts Festival at St Vincent's: Scottish Religious Art in Paint and Glass: Robert Scott Lauder’s Christ Teacheth Humility

Lunchtime lecture: Scottish Religious Art in Paint and Glass: Robert Scott Lauder’s Christ Teacheth Humility. 

London Symphony Orchestra

London Symphony Orchestra

A spirit-lifting concert from the celebrated orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle as conductor. 

Bard in the Yard: The Scottish Play

Bard in the Yard: The Scottish Play

Meet Shakespeare, but not the Shakespeare you know. 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Valery Gergiev

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Valery Gergiev

Conductor Valery Gergiev and pianist Daniil Trifonov return to the International Festival with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a radiant concert. 

Chineke! Orchestra & William Eddins

Chineke! Orchestra & William Eddins

Chineke! Orchestra joins dynamic mezzo soprano Andrea Baker to perform the trailblazing song cycle woman. 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Principal Guest Conductor Elim Chan leads the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in an electrifying concert featuring cellist Sol Gabetta. 

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Festival favourite Marin Alsop conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a joyful concert including Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. 

Benedetti Baroque Orchestra

Benedetti Baroque Orchestra

In the first of three concerts at this year’s International Festival, Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti leads an ensemble of period-instrument players in a vivid rediscovery of… 

Maxim Emelyanychev & Principals of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Maxim Emelyanychev & Principals of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Maxim Emelyanychev conducts two dynamic pieces for piano and winds by Mozart and Thuille – one much-loved, one rarely heard. 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Thomas Søndergård

Mendelssohn’s bewitching A Midsummer Night’s Dream is performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra with the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, narrated by Dame Harriet Walter. 

Royal Mile Tours

Royal Mile Tours

Come and join us online or live for the original free walking tour around the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. 

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

A new musical partnership in the making sees Isata Kanneh-Mason and Vasily Petrenko join forces with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Nice Try and Clown Nipples (Two Comedy Solo Shows)

Nice Try and Clown Nipples (Two Comedy Solo Shows)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

The Scottish Gallery Festival Exhibition Programme

The Scottish Gallery Festival Exhibition Programme

The Scottish Gallery presents their Festival Exhibition Programme featuring a major exhibition of Joan Eardley to mark the centenary of her birth alongside further exhibitions; The… 

The Violin Orchestra: Summer Concert 2021

The Violin Orchestra: Summer Concert 2021

Join the Violin Orchestra and the violinists of ViolinSchool for a summer extravaganza of wonderful violin music, including: The Blue Danube, Largo from Xerxes (Handel), the Weller… 

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party with a Scottish Twist

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party with a Scottish Twist

Come join the brilliant Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Disco as they return to their Scottish roots for an immersive dance-walk through the historic streets of Edinburgh. 

Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier

Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier

The untold side to the story of Aladdin’s Jafar and how he went from a selfless royal advisor to a man desperate to make things right again… 

Gayatri the Royal Queen Consort of the Majapahit Kingdom

Gayatri the Royal Queen Consort of the Majapahit Kingdom

Follow Princess Gayatri from the Singhasari Kingdom evolve and blossom as she strives to attain her youthful dreams alongside preserving the long-time legacy of her deceased father… 

Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience

Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience

Ensemble Mik Nawooj (EMN) is a hip-hop orchestra from Oakland, California (USA) comprised of an MC, soprano, winds, strings, piano, drums and a turf dancer. 

Possible by Shôn Dale-Jones (BSL-interpreted)

Possible by Shôn Dale-Jones (BSL-interpreted)

Shôn Dale-Jones’ playful, honest and heartfelt show about love, creativity and family combines magnetic storytelling with a dreamscape of animation, film and original music. 

Possible by Shôn Dale-Jones

Possible by Shôn Dale-Jones

Shôn Dale-Jones’ new show was going to be all about love. 

Scottish Falsetto Socks – Minging Detectives

Scottish Falsetto Socks – Minging Detectives

Earth’s funniest footwear revive their classic 2015 crime show for one night only! From Scandi Noir to Dixon of Dock Green, from The Sweeney to Line Of Duty, all cops and robbers g… 

Ronald Forbes: The Dreamweaver's Puzzles Exhibition at the Scottish Arts Club

Ronald Forbes: The Dreamweaver's Puzzles Exhibition at the Scottish Arts Club

Ronald Forbes RSA RGI festival exhibition, The Dreamweaver’s Puzzles at the Scottish Arts Club (28th July to 29th August). 

Sherlock's Secret Challenge – The Puzzle Solving Game That Shows You The City

Sherlock's Secret Challenge – The Puzzle Solving Game That Shows You The City

You will need a group of 2-5 detectives, internet access on your phone, your brain and your legs! We’ll provide the specialist kit. 

Scottish LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

Scottish LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

Join local tour guide Hannah Mackay Tait for a 3-hour walk through Scottish LGBTQ+ history. 

Royal Mile Tours

Royal Mile Tours

Come and join us online or live for the original free walking tour around the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand’s flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns! A Fringe institution but this time with four acts, seating, table service … 

Hidden Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Hidden Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Take an intriguing and entertaining stroll with our guide as you investigate some of the old wynds and closes on the Royal Mile, which are steeped in a sometimes violent and bloody… 

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas

Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson, dubbed “The Master of Milk Wood”, brings the genius of Dylan Thomas’ “other works” to vivid life in his Stage Best Actor Award winning presentat… 

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas

Having studied Dylan Thomas at university, fallen in love with Richard Burton's classic interpretation of Under Milk Wood and having a strong Welsh family connection, I was exc… 

Sara Segovia and Lachlan Werner are making shows (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Sara Segovia and Lachlan Werner are making shows (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Sara Segovia Rodao and Lachlan Werner are cuties by nature, cancers by astrological sign and clowns by trade. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Tl;dr: Two female comedians debut their 30 minute solo shows on one bill. 

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

Clown Nipples and Nice Try (Two Solo Shows - Works in Progress)

In between lockdowns, two masked up American comics met at a Camden gig, bonding over their expat status and comedy. 

Royal Court Theatre Heritage Talk

Royal Court Theatre Heritage Talk

This year, as a part of the National Lottery’s Thanks To You week, we are delighted to be hosting a talk about the heritage of our theatre. 

RICHARD JONES: ESCAPE

RICHARD JONES: ESCAPE

£74 Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children)£23 Adult £20. 

The Scottish Online Student Drama Festival

The Scottish Online Student Drama Festival

Presenting the Edinburgh University Theatre Company’s latest project: The Scottish Online Student Drama Festival, in aid of Acting For Others. 

Royal Opera House: Macbeth

Royal Opera House: Macbeth

This event has been rescheduled from Tue 17 November 2020. 

film maltings: Mr Jones

film maltings: Mr Jones

Please note that Tier 2 regulations mean that only members of the same household or support bubble may meet together indoors. 

Bard in the Yard: The Scottish Play

Bard in the Yard: The Scottish Play

The Scottish Play is a solo performance written by Victoria Gartner, founder and artistic director of Will & Co which produces plays about Shakespear, under the umbrella title … 

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: THE NUTCRACKER (ENCORE)

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: THE NUTCRACKER (ENCORE)

This film is a socially distanced film. 

Royal Court Selection Box

Royal Court Selection Box

Well, 2020 has been a load of old baubles but the gang from the Court will put the smiles back on your faces with this year’s Christmas show - The Royal Court Selection Box!&… 

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia

The programme features Vocalise, Piano Concerto No 4 in G (soloist Adam Davies) and Symphony No 2 in E minor. 

Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles

A glorious May morning in Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. 

Billy Jones: Now 'n' Then

Billy Jones: Now 'n' Then

Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist Billy’s 12th Fringe appearance. 

In Conversation With: Richard Beck (Broadway Baby) & Matthew Shelley (Scottish Festivals PR)

In Conversation With: Richard Beck (Broadway Baby) & Matthew Shelley (Scottish Festivals PR)

A discussion on the relationship between artists and critics in fringe and wider contexts, with insight and advice from Richard Beck and Matthew Shelley. 

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award: Final

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award: Final

Enthusiastically vote alongside dozens of international talent scouts for 2020’s hottest breakthrough stars in the making, who battle for glory, fame and shiny moose trophies. 

In Conversation With: Capturing a Story: Inspiring Photography - Hosted by The National Army Museum

In Conversation With: Capturing a Story: Inspiring Photography - Hosted by The National Army Museum

Learn how archival material can inspire your next creative project in this live virtual event. 

Scotland's National Bard: Hamish Henderson

Scotland's National Bard: Hamish Henderson

Celebrating Hamish Henderson’s recent centenary. 

Royal Mile Tours

Royal Mile Tours

Join our expert guides for a free walk around the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Discover a little-known side of Edinburgh’s Old Town: behind the historic buildings, find the surprising number of little gardens and green nooks and crannies, all with a story to … 

3's Comedy – Luka Muller, Peter Jones and Mystery Guest

3's Comedy – Luka Muller, Peter Jones and Mystery Guest

3’s Comedy brings together Luka Muller, Peter Jones and a mystery guest; three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. 

Josh Jones: Waste of Space

Josh Jones: Waste of Space

Born and bred in Manchester and just your atypical northern bloke, Josh Jones is taking the circuit by storm. 

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Mixed Bill

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Mixed Bill

At the heart of Carlos Acosta’s first programme as artistic director is a mixed bill of electrifying works that showcase the astounding versatility of the company, and in whi… 

Anne Teresa De Keersmaker / Rosa & B'Rock Orchestra - The Six Brandenburg Concertos

Anne Teresa De Keersmaker / Rosa & B'Rock Orchestra - The Six Brandenburg Concertos

Johann Sebastian Bach’s music has influenced so much of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s choreography. 

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us

In his new show 50 Things About Us, Mark Thomas combines his trademark mix of storytelling, standup, mischief and really, really well researched material to examine how … 

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us

Mark uses his trademark style of storytelling, stand-up, subversion and really, really well-researched material to try and find out how the hell we ended up in the middle of this s… 

Monday Favourites - John Owen Jones

Monday Favourites - John Owen Jones

Due to the phenomenal success of the first two seasons of Sunday Favourites at The Other Palace, Lambert Jackson are thrilled to present the star-filled line-up of their third seas… 

Mark Thomas Podcast Recording

Mark Thomas Podcast Recording

Mark’s podcast investigates what it is to be British. 

Lucie Jones - Live at the Adelphi

Lucie Jones - Live at the Adelphi

Musical theatre sensation Lucie Jones, star of hit musical Waitress, performs her first West End solo concert at the historic Adelphi Theatre on Sunday 16 February 2020 at 7pm. 

English National Ballet 70th Anniversary Gala

English National Ballet 70th Anniversary Gala

Celebrate the countless dancers, choreographers, artists, musicians, artisans, technicians and audience members who, over 70 years, have been a part of the English National Ballet … 

Le Corsaire - English National Ballet

Le Corsaire - English National Ballet

Travel to a faraway land for the adventures of a dashing pirate, Conrad, and his feisty girlfriend Medora. 

Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen

Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen

A wintry tale of fire and ice where selfless love wins, The Snow Queen, choreographed by Christopher Hampson, is a dangerous journey encountering bandits and snow creatures. 

Nutcracker - English National Ballet

Nutcracker - English National Ballet

Over 100 dancers and musicians bring Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s popular score played live. 

George Hinchcliffes Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

George Hinchcliffes Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

The original ukulele orchestra. 

Spencer Jones: The Things We Leave Behind

Spencer Jones: The Things We Leave Behind

Edinburgh Comedy Award and double BAFTA-nominated professional idiot Spencer Jones is back with his brand-new show. 

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Giselle

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Giselle

True to its 19th century origins and the original steps of Marius Petipa, David Bintley and Galina Samsova’s production of Giselle is the perfect opportunity to see one of th… 

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Mixed Programme

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Mixed Programme

In a thrilling collaboration, dancers of Birmingham Royal Ballet and Ballet Black appear on stage together in a mixed bill featuring Cathy Marston’s National Dance Award-winn… 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Programme C: New Moultrie / Members Don't Get Weary / Ella / Revelations

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Programme C: New Moultrie / Members Don't Get Weary / Ella / Revelations

Having just celebrated their 60th anniversary, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater bring with them a flood of new and exciting works alongside modern classics in three mixed program… 

A Night at the Musicals With Thomas Cameron

A Night at the Musicals With Thomas Cameron

Thomas Cameron is a Classic Brit Award-nominated tenor, whose vibrant voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities. 

Scottish Music Old and New

Scottish Music Old and New

The Whistlebinkies’ rich blending of the tones and rhythms of fiddles, flute, concertina, lowland pipes, Scottish small-pipes, double bass and percussion has captivated audiences a… 

Network Day with the Scottish Drama Training Network

Network Day with the Scottish Drama Training Network

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

The Scottish Gantry Rum Sessions

The Scottish Gantry Rum Sessions

The Scottish Gantry Rum Sessions will welcome you to enjoy some of the best rums in the world. 

Thomas Green: Tweak

Thomas Green: Tweak

UK-based Australian comedian Thomas Green, brings his engaging storytelling-style stand-up and face of elasticity back to Edinburgh. 

Questions for Quiz Shows

Questions for Quiz Shows

Cora is at the festival to see her ex-boyfriend perform. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The RTO will once again endeavour to transcend all the expected orchestral clichés. 

The Scottish Gantry Gin Sessions

The Scottish Gantry Gin Sessions

The Scottish Gantry Gin Sessions welcomes you to enjoy some of the best gins in the world. 

Scottish Jazz and Beyond – Part 2 – Fergus McCreadie Trio

Scottish Jazz and Beyond – Part 2 – Fergus McCreadie Trio

Fergus McCreadie is Scotland’s next global jazz superstar. 

The Scottish Gantry Whisky Session

The Scottish Gantry Whisky Session

The Scottish Gantry Whisky Sessions will welcome you to enjoy some of the best whiskies in the world. 

Scottish Jazz and Beyond – Part 3 – Tom Bancroft's In Common

Scottish Jazz and Beyond – Part 3 – Tom Bancroft's In Common

A vibrant mixture of jazz, Scottish folk and Indian classical music featuring Sharat Chandra Srivastava (violin), Gyan Singh (tabla), Sophie Bancroft and Gina Rae (vocals) plus Gra… 

Scottish Jazz and Beyond – Part 1 – Graeme Stephen's The River

Scottish Jazz and Beyond – Part 1 – Graeme Stephen's The River

Scotland’s jazz guitar genius creates magical worlds with his loops and harmonies. 

Scottish Jazz and Beyond – A Night at the Queens Hall (Parts 1-3)

Scottish Jazz and Beyond – A Night at the Queens Hall (Parts 1-3)

Three of Scotland’s leading contemporary jazz groups each play a 40-minute set in one stunning concert with world-class musical guests from India and Shetland. 

Scottish Youth Parliament: Are Young Peoples' Voices Being Heard?

Scottish Youth Parliament: Are Young Peoples' Voices Being Heard?

Pupil voice is one of the hottest topics in education right now, but what do young people want from their education? Just how democratic should schools and universities be when it … 

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society

Strangely, apart from the Military Tattoo, there is not a lot of piping in Edinburgh during August. 

Scotland's National Bard: Hamish Henderson

Scotland's National Bard: Hamish Henderson

Celebrating Hamish Henderson’s centenary with songs that won the recognition of Bob Dylan and Nelson Mandela. 

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra

After multiple sell-out performances in the last two years’ Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Youth Orchestra returns once again with an exciting and varied programme under th… 

Russian String Orchestra at Old Saint Paul's

Russian String Orchestra at Old Saint Paul's

Misha Rachlevsky and the multi award-winning Russian String Orchestra return for seven special evening concerts, each totally different, showcasing major works from the 18th centur… 

The National and ELT Short Play Winners

The National and ELT Short Play Winners

The National newspaper and ELT short playwright winners. 

Youth Orchestra Los Angeles with Big Noise Raploch

Youth Orchestra Los Angeles with Big Noise Raploch

RehearsingTraditional (arr. 

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Magic as equally stunning as the skill is completely hidden. 

The Gin Fayre Presents: International Scottish Gin Day

The Gin Fayre Presents: International Scottish Gin Day

As part of celebrations all around the world in honour of International Scottish Gin Day, we’ll be having our own celebrations in the heart of Edinburgh. 

Griffin and Jones: Surprisingly Good Magicians

Griffin and Jones: Surprisingly Good Magicians

The pioneers of slapdash magic are back with another mishmash of magical mayhem! Join them in a world where the jokes come thick and fast, anything is possible and nothing is quite… 

Adventures on the National Cycle Network Photography Exhibition

Adventures on the National Cycle Network Photography Exhibition

Visit the Union Canal to experience an array of inspiring and breathtaking images showcasing the best rural, urban and wildlife photography captured on the National Cycle Network i… 

Royal Mile Tours

Royal Mile Tours

Join our expert guides for a free walk around the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. 

The Spencer Jones 50 Minute Disco Experiment

The Spencer Jones 50 Minute Disco Experiment

Spencer bought a new looper, but he can’t beatbox. 

Scottish Feminist Judgments: Reimagining the Law from the Outside In

Scottish Feminist Judgments: Reimagining the Law from the Outside In

Law impacts on people’s daily lives in numerous ways, but we can often feel remote from it. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go: simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Booking is essential for this sell-out tour. 

Scottish Folk Singer

Scottish Folk Singer

Daily guest performances from one of these folk musicians: Kevin Gore (‘crafts lyrics straight from the heart and puts over his message with skill and passion’ (Black Diamond FM)),… 

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord

Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy find themselves locked in a room with no exit, as they ransack the philosophies of their lives and work, searching for a tru… 

Armour: A Herstory of the Scottish Bard

Armour: A Herstory of the Scottish Bard

What do the widow and mistress of Scotland’s famous bard discuss over tea? After the death of Robert Burns, his wife Jean Armour and mistress Nancy Maclehose finally meet. 

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tour with a Scottish Twist

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tour with a Scottish Twist

Come join the brilliant Boogie Shoes Silent Disco as we return to our Scottish roots for an immersive dance-walk through the crazy throngs of the Fringe. 

Grow Up in the Sun – Shanghai Huangpu Student Art Troupe’s Chinese National Cultural Performance

Grow Up in the Sun – Shanghai Huangpu Student Art Troupe’s Chinese National Cultural Performance

The Chinese Orchestra of Shanghai Huangpu Youngster Art Activity Centre has been established for more than 20 years. 

Jasper Cromwell Jones' Alternative Book Festival

Jasper Cromwell Jones' Alternative Book Festival

Famous adventurer and posh idiot Jasper Cromwell Jones (played by award-winning comedian Joe Bor) presents an Alternative Book Festival with other weird and wonderful authors. 

Aidan 'Taco' Jones – 52 Days

Aidan 'Taco' Jones – 52 Days

In 2012 I wrote a diary on a deck of playing cards, one for each week. 

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Join us at the multi award-winning WHISKI Bar and restaurant for a vibrant foot-stomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at WHISKI Bar during August. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

12 sell-out years at the Fringe, Glasgow and Australian Comedy Festivals. 

The Wrong Ffion Jones

The Wrong Ffion Jones

Once famed for coal, copper and steel production, Wales’s industry has now ground to a halt. 

3's Comedy – Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones

3's Comedy – Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones

3’s Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Luka Muller and Peter Jones, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. 

Ella Al-Shamahi and Susie Steed: Gold Diggers

Ella Al-Shamahi and Susie Steed: Gold Diggers

Join the digger, British-Arab archaeologist Ella (BBC presenter and National Geographic explorer), and gold-hating economist, Susie (NATYS finalist 2019, Funny Women regional final… 

Aidan 'Taco' Jones – Lightfoot James

Aidan 'Taco' Jones – Lightfoot James

For most of 2017 I received taunting messages from a fake Facebook account. 

Matt Jones: Pandora's Box – Free

Matt Jones: Pandora's Box – Free

What would you do if you could go back in time and hand-pick who you would become? One day a man encounters a strange spirit and is offered the opportunity to become someone else, … 

Jewellery and Scottish Art Exhibition

Jewellery and Scottish Art Exhibition

Enjoy a glorious summer exhibition of paintings by Scottish Artists. 

Milton Jones: Milton Impossible

Milton Jones: Milton Impossible

One man. 

Lolly Jones: I Believe in Merkels

Lolly Jones: I Believe in Merkels

EU leaders swap negotiations for disco, tassels and glitter in this ‘razor sharp blend of burlesque and comedy’ (EdFestMag. 

The National Trust Fan Club

The National Trust Fan Club

The National Trust Fan Club is what happens if you imagine a Dave Gorman show delivered by your bouncy Auntie Joyce and her preoccupation with how to pronounce ‘scone’ (to rhym… 

Chloe Green and Ella Woods: VENN

Chloe Green and Ella Woods: VENN

Chloe makes jokes about the patriarchy and working for Labour; you might have seen her in The LOL Word. 

Spencer Jones: The Things We Leave Behind

Spencer Jones: The Things We Leave Behind

Spencer Jones took last year’s Edinburgh Fringe off, but did he waste his time idling? Not a chance. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: Roll Up!

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: Roll Up!

Edinburgh Fringe has a number of shows that have a real cult status among festivalgoers, and up there with the cultest of them is the self-explanatory Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet… 

Rosie Jones: Backward

Rosie Jones: Backward

We first encounter the witty Yorkshire whirlwind that is Rosie Jones, as she bops along to what we assume is a silent disco, as she is adorned with massive red headphones. 

A Scottish Perspective

A Scottish Perspective

Alpha Art is an independent contemporary gallery established in 2006. 

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic

Magic as equally stunning as the skill is completely hidden. 

A Night at the Musicals with Thomas Cameron

A Night at the Musicals with Thomas Cameron

Thomas Cameron is a Classic Brit Award nominated tenor, whose vibrant voice has been described as having ‘velvet-like qualities’. 

Thomas Anthony: “Is it Wheely Magic?”

Thomas Anthony: “Is it Wheely Magic?”

Thomas Anthony presents his brand new show “Is it Wheely Magic?”…. 

Burt Bacharach with Joss Stone with Live Orchestra

Burt Bacharach with Joss Stone with Live Orchestra

The Apollo Nights Summer Series is a new concert experience for London. 

Jasper Cromwell Jones’ Alternative Book Festival

Jasper Cromwell Jones’ Alternative Book Festival

Famous adventurer and posh idiot Jasper Cromwell Jones (played by award-winning comedian Joe Bor) presents an Alternative Book Festival with other weird and wonderful au… 

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Hobson's Choice

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Hobson's Choice

Behind the scenes at a shoeshop in Edwardian Salford, headstrong Maggie manages to ditch her drunkard dad, and find success in both love and business. 

Birmingham Royal Ballet - [Un]leashed

Birmingham Royal Ballet - [Un]leashed

Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to Sadler's Wells for their first visit of the year with a new triple bill of dance. 

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Returning to the UK after one of the most talked about concerts in 2018, ‘Quincy Jones - A Life In Song’ which The Times called ‘a ritzy extravaganza’, and … 

The Royal Ballet Live: Romeo & Juliet

The Royal Ballet Live: Romeo & Juliet

Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known the world over. 

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas by Guy Masterson

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas by Guy Masterson

As part of Nomad Festival @ Greenwich pop-up Rotunda Theatre. 

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas by Guy Masterson

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas by Guy Masterson

As part of Nomad Festival @ Greenwich pop-up Rotunda Theatre. 

Tom Jones: All Girls Love A Bastard

Tom Jones: All Girls Love A Bastard

As part of Nomad Festival @ Greenwich pop-up Rotunda Theatre. 

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Roll Up!

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Roll Up!

Winners of the The Bath Comedy Fest Best Joke Award 2018, Socks return with a new comedy hour in a circus-esque style. 

Griffin and Jones: Surprisingly Good Magicians

Griffin and Jones: Surprisingly Good Magicians

The pioneers of slapdash magic are back with another mishmash of magical mayhem! Join them in a world where the jokes come thick and fast, anything is possible, and nothing is quit… 

Thomas Dixon: The Secrets of Magic

Thomas Dixon: The Secrets of Magic

What is real magic? Is it just tricks or magic? What’s the difference? Thomas will answer these questions and reveal some of the deepest secrets! You will learn what it takes to … 

Camille: National Treasure

Camille: National Treasure

The spirit of French sculptress Camille Claudel has been awakened by an influx of interest in her work. 

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-up Magic

Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-up Magic

Magic as equally stunning as the skill is completely hidden. 

Dr Jones Funny Bones

Dr Jones Funny Bones

Dr Jones Funny Bones is coming to Brighton with a show for the whole family. 

Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The other ocean concert - including the second performance of a new composition by Esmeralda Conde Ruiz with evocative film archive material provided by Screen Archive South East. 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts at GBMet. 

The Royal Ballet Live: Mixed Triple Bill

The Royal Ballet Live: Mixed Triple Bill

The contemporary face of The Royal Ballet is shown in works from three of today’s leading choreographers. 

All My Sons (12A cert tbc) - National Theatre Live

All My Sons (12A cert tbc) - National Theatre Live

Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) sta… 

English National Opera presents Paul Bunyan

English National Opera presents Paul Bunyan

Following its sell-out run at Wilton’s Music Hall in 2018, Paul Bunyan will receive its first revival at Alexandra Palace Theatre this May. 

The Royal Opera House Live: Faust

The Royal Opera House Live: Faust

There are many versions of the story of Faust, who trades his soul with the Devil for youth and power, but Gounod’s opera remains one of the most constantly enthra… 

Flo & Joan Work in Progress plus Rosie Jones

Flo & Joan Work in Progress plus Rosie Jones

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018, and off the back of a countrywide tour, musical comedy duo and sisters Flo & Joan are here to try an… 

MARK THOMAS

MARK THOMAS

Wednesday 27th March, 8pmTickets: £17 or £13 for concessions, including NHS workersDuration: approx 2hrs with an intervalSuitable for: ages 16… 

Romeo And Juliet - The Royal Ballet

Romeo And Juliet - The Royal Ballet

The story is set against a wonderful evocation of 16th-century Verona, and includes a bustling marketplace that erupts into a violent sword fight, and a lavish ball held in an eleg… 

Mark Thomas Presents: The Museum of Stolen Things

Mark Thomas Presents: The Museum of Stolen Things

Join Mark Thomas for one night only in the Museum of Stolen Things, the first ever pop museum of the nicked. 

Mark Thomas: Check Up - Our NHS @ 70

Mark Thomas: Check Up - Our NHS @ 70

Mark Thomas is 54, the NHS is 70, UK national average life expectancy is 84. 

The Royal Ballet Live: Don Quixote

The Royal Ballet Live: Don Quixote

Cervantes’s story of the bumbling knight Don Quixote has inspired countless artistic interpretations. 

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra don’t care what genre you choose to put them in – western swing, country blues, ragtime hokum or whatever else – … 

I'm Not Running (12A) - National Theatre Encore

I'm Not Running (12A) - National Theatre Encore

I’m Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, premiering at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas. 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

The Royal Ballet School

The Royal Ballet School

The dancers of the future bring their talent to the Royal Opera House main stage for three special performances. 

Antony & Cleopatra (12A) - National Theatre Encore

Antony & Cleopatra (12A) - National Theatre Encore

Extra encore performance added - Monday 4 February @ 11am - Booking Now Broadcast live from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare&rsquo… 

I'm Not Running (12A) - National Theatre Live

I'm Not Running (12A) - National Theatre Live

I’m Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, premiering at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas. 

The Royal Opera House Live: The Queen of Spades

The Royal Opera House Live: The Queen of Spades

In Tchaikovsky’s intense opera of obsession and the supernatural, Gherman is caught between the woman he loves and a destructive fixation. 

The Orchestra

The Orchestra

The programme notes aptly describe The Orchestra at the Omnibus Theatre, which might be regarded as one of Jean Anouilh’s more incidental pieces. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Dumfries Fringe 2019

Earth’s funniest footwear bring you songs, sketches, socks and violence. 

Thomas

Thomas

All Thomas wants is to be like his cousin David. As these boys grow into men, it becomes clear that there may be more to self-acceptance than fitting in. 

Manon - English National Ballet

Manon - English National Ballet

Kenneth MacMillan’s full-blooded ballet of love, decadence and passion. 

Swan Lake - English National Ballet

Swan Lake - English National Ballet

English National Ballet brings the timeless classical ballet to life in Derek Deane’s enthralling production. 

John Wilson And The John Wilson Orchestra

John Wilson And The John Wilson Orchestra

John Wilson’s 70 piece superstar orchestra returns with their brand new show ‘At The Movies’. 

Scottish Ballet Cinderella

Scottish Ballet Cinderella

Stylish, elegant and magical, Scottish Ballet's Cinderella, choreographed by Christopher Hampson, at times takes one's breath away. 

Jools Holland & Orchestra

Jools Holland & Orchestra

Pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, television presenter and multiplatinum recording artist Jools Holland returns to the Hall with his sensational Rhythm & Blues Orchestra f… 

La Fille Mal Gardee - Birmingham Royal Ballet

La Fille Mal Gardee - Birmingham Royal Ballet

In Frederick Ashton’s joyous country tale, Lise and her mother clash in a foot-stomping, cabbage-throwing, battle of wills. 

Liverpool's Royal Court 80th Birthday Bash

Liverpool's Royal Court 80th Birthday Bash

Liverpool’s Royal Court 80th Birthday Bash   An evening of celebration done the Royal Court way, this is a night where we show off all (well, some) of the goo… 

Scottish Music Old and New

Scottish Music Old and New

The Whistlebinkies’ rich blending of the tones and rhythms of fiddles, flute, concertina, clarsach, lowland pipes, Scottish smallpipes, doublebass and percussion has captivated aud… 

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia

Mahler Symphony No 4 in G major. 

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2

Baltimore Symphony OrchestraMarin Alsop Conductor Nicola Benedetti Violin Berio, John Corigliano, Toru Takemitsu, & John Williams Bernstein Birthday BouquetBernstein SerenadeBe… 

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 1

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 1

Baltimore Symphony OrchestraMarin Alsop Conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet Piano Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919)Gershwin Piano ConcertoSchumann Symphony No 2 Driven, demanding, bri… 

Perth Youth Orchestra – Fringe Concert

Perth Youth Orchestra – Fringe Concert

Perth Youth Orchestra will perform works by Holst (The Planets Suite), Khachaturian, and Weber conducted by Mr Allan Young – with soloists Shona Rae (bassoon), Sophie Chisholm (x… 

Dylan Moran: Dr Cosmos

Dylan Moran: Dr Cosmos

BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran brings his brand-new show, Dr Cosmos to the Edinburgh Fringe before embarking on his 49-date UK tour. 

National Touring With Black Theatre Live

National Touring With Black Theatre Live

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. 

A Show About Shows About Show Biz

A Show About Shows About Show Biz

From Show Boat to Showman, there’s always Another Op’nin, Another Show about the sparkling self-obsessed world of musical theatre! And why not? Some of the best shows are all a… 

Colburn Orchestra

Colburn Orchestra

Colburn OrchestraStéphane Denève Conductor  Simone Porter Violin Esa-Pekka Salonen NyxBarber Violin ConcertoRachmaninov Symphonic Dances Exceptional emerging musicians from e… 

Scottish Chamber Orchestra 2

Scottish Chamber Orchestra 2

Scottish Chamber OrchestraRobin Ticciati Conductor  Brahms Symphony No 2Brahms Symphony No 4 Mercurial, magical, constantly surprising. 

The Orchestra of the Canongait

The Orchestra of the Canongait

Technically brilliant, thrillingly passionate and globally in demand, Finnish violin soloist Anna-Liisa Bezrodny is ‘a real and true musician. 

Scottish Chamber Orchestra 1

Scottish Chamber Orchestra 1

Scottish Chamber OrchestraRobin Ticciati Conductor Brahms Symphony No 1Brahms Symphony No 3 Revelatory performances, teeming with telling detail, inviting you to experience well-lo… 

The Nick Ross Orchestra present Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era

The Nick Ross Orchestra present Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era

Recapture the sounds of a bygone era with this unmissable evening of classic big band of the 1940s and 1950s, including: In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, New York, New York. 

Rosie Jones: Fifteen Minutes

Rosie Jones: Fifteen Minutes

Rosie Jones is a comedian with a penchant for being mischievous. 

Thomas Cameron Live

Thomas Cameron Live

Thomas Cameron is an English tenor whose voice has been described as having velvet-like qualities and performs classics such as Bring Him Home. 

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

City of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraLudovic Morlot Conductor Edinburgh Festival ChorusChristopher Bell Chorus Director Sheku Kanneh-Mason Cello Stravinsky Funeral SongElgar Cell… 

Karine Polwart's Scottish Songbook

Karine Polwart's Scottish Songbook

Scottish folk singer-songwriter Karine Polwart has a knack of delivering sucker punches in the gentlest, subtlest of ways. 

Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Oslo PhilharmonicVasily Petrenko Conductor Lise Davidsen Soprano Richard Strauss Don JuanRichard Strauss SongsProkofiev Symphony No 6  Deeply moving and profoundly cathartic: the … 

Gwangju Metropolitan Korean Traditional Orchestra

Gwangju Metropolitan Korean Traditional Orchestra

An orchestra like you have never seen before! The 45-piece orchestra from Gwangju, a city known for its rich cultural heritage, performs the ancient melodies of Korea with traditio… 

In Conversation With... Mark Thomas

In Conversation With... Mark Thomas

Arguably the UK’s most effective and best known political performer, winning awards for his stage shows and human rights campaigning, including the Amnesty International Freedom of… 

Ella Woods: Wing Defence

Ella Woods: Wing Defence

A comedy show about sport by someone who hated it. 

National Youth Orchestra of Canada

National Youth Orchestra of Canada

National Youth Orchestra of CanadaJonathan Darlington ConductorMarjorie Maltais Mezzo-Soprano (Symphony No 3) John Estacio MoontidesCopland Appalachian SpringVaughan Williams Symp… 

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society

Strangely, apart from the Military Tattoo, there is not a lot of piping in Edinburgh during the Fringe. 

Wizz Jones

Wizz Jones

Triumphant return after successful AMC 2017 gigs. 

National Killing Day

National Killing Day

When the government declares slaying legal to reignite a sense of self responsibility and respect, James has the urge to pay his ex-wife a visit. 

Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic Award: Final

Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic Award: Final

Vote excitedly alongside dozens of international talent scouts for 2018’s hottest breakthrough stars in the making, who battle for glory, fame and the shiny moose trophy. 

Shelagh McKay Jones – Singer/Songwriter

Shelagh McKay Jones – Singer/Songwriter

The Greenock-based local luminary tells stories of love, life and laughter with well-crafted songs. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The RTO has searched far and wide for music to play. 

London Symphony Orchestra 2

London Symphony Orchestra 2

London Symphony Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle Conductor Mahler Symphony No 9 Rattle has long been revered for the searing intensity and insight of his Mahler performances. 

London Symphony Orchestra 1

London Symphony Orchestra 1

London Symphony OrchestraSir Simon Rattle Conductor Krystian Zimerman Piano  Bernstein Symphony No 2 ‘The Age of Anxiety’Dvořák Slavonic DancesJanáček Sinfonietta Sir Simo… 

Scottish Harp and Guitar

Scottish Harp and Guitar

With snappy strathspeys to heartfelt airs, and rip-roaring reels to chripy jigs, Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy are two of Scotland’s most respected traditional musicians. 

Russian String Orchestra at Old Saint Paul's

Russian String Orchestra at Old Saint Paul's

A series of very special evening concerts which combine the wonderfully vibrant playing of the Herald Angel Award-winning Russian String Orchestra with the atmospheric and historic… 

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

National Youth Orchestra of ScotlandPaul Daniel Conductor Debussy IbériaLili Boulanger D’un matin de printempsColes Behind the LinesDebussy La mer The International Festival’s… 

The Orchestra of the Americas

The Orchestra of the Americas

The Orchestra of the AmericasCarlos Miguel Prieto Conductor Gabriela Montero Piano Chávez Symphony No 2 ‘Sinfonia india’Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1Copland Symphony No 3  … 

Benefit in Aid of Scottish Mountain Rescue

Benefit in Aid of Scottish Mountain Rescue

Scotland! Famous for hills and of course mountains. 

Go Wild on the National Cycle Network Photo Exhibition

Go Wild on the National Cycle Network Photo Exhibition

The National Cycle Network (NCN) is a series of traffic-free paths and quiet, on-road cycling and walking routes that connect to every major town and city in Scotland. 

National Youth Choir of Scotland

National Youth Choir of Scotland

National Youth Choir of ScotlandChristopher Bell Conductor Andrew McTaggart Baritone Michael Bawtree Organ Vaughan Williams Five Mystical SongsTippett Five Spirituals (Child of Ou… 

Mark Thomas – Check Up: Our NHS at 70

Mark Thomas – Check Up: Our NHS at 70

Mark Thomas regales us with a peppy portrayal of his health-check on the NHS, in commemoration of 70 years since its inception. 

Griffin and Jones: Trickorice Allsorts

Griffin and Jones: Trickorice Allsorts

The pioneers of slapdash magic are back with another mishmash of magical mayhem! These award-winning idiots have become famous for their fast banter, tight chemistry, contagious en… 

Maxine Jones: My Way 62

Maxine Jones: My Way 62

Maxine Jones, 62, has left home on a bicycle to become a nomad. 

Bennet Kavanagh and Chris Jones: Two Guys Talking Shite

Bennet Kavanagh and Chris Jones: Two Guys Talking Shite

One went to a south London private school, one went to a Catholic School in Glasgow’s East End. 

Caspar Thomas: More Magic and Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: More Magic and Mentalism

Stunning, skilful magic from Caspar Thomas. 

The Show Between Shows Show

The Show Between Shows Show

New(ish) for 2018! Not featuring televised comedians or Fringe legends, just friendly unknowns being friendly. 

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Concert

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Concert

After two sell-out performances in last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Youth Orchestra return once again to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with an exciting and varied… 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Cambusdonald Royal

Cambusdonald Royal

Brothers Barnabus and Donatus of Cambusdonald Abbey are back, now five years on from the events of The Sorcerer’s Tale. 

Scottish Landscapes

Scottish Landscapes

Tommy Fitchet’s exhibition of unique Scottish landscape paintings from his travels around Scotland. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Take an easy walking tour to discover a little-known side of Edinburgh’s Old Town. 

Loki, the Scottish Rapper: Poverty Safari Live

Loki, the Scottish Rapper: Poverty Safari Live

Like stereotypes, labels generally become meaningless upon scrutiny. 

Rob Kemp's Wheel of Shows

Rob Kemp's Wheel of Shows

Feeling pressured by his success last year with The Elvis Dead, Rob Kemp returns with ten(!) shows stuck to a spinning wheel. 

Armour: A Herstory of the Scottish Bard

Armour: A Herstory of the Scottish Bard

What do the widow and mistress of Scotland’s famous bard discuss over tea? After the death of Robert Burns, his wife Jean Armour and mistress Nancy Maclehose, finally meet. 

Scottish Folk Singer

Scottish Folk Singer

A special performance of historic and contemporary Scottish folk songs in the atmospheric Captain’s Bar. 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Your Fringe adventure starts here! For the 20th year, Edinburgh’s historic High Street is transformed into a huge open-air performance playground featuring thousands of shows of al… 

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tour With a Scottish Twist

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Tour With a Scottish Twist

Come join the brilliant Boogie Shoes Silent Disco on an immersive dance-walk through the crazy throngs of the Fringe. 

Royal Mile Tours

Royal Mile Tours

Join our expert guides for a free walk around the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. 

Ella Jean

Ella Jean

Ella Jean is no stranger to fear. 

Rory Jones: Return of the Wizword

Rory Jones: Return of the Wizword

From the questionable mind of Rory Jones comes a show of galactic proportions. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Ten sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe, Glasgow Comedy Fest and around the world. 

Sanderson Jones: That's the Spirit!

Sanderson Jones: That's the Spirit!

Sanderson Jones is back! After six years building the worldwide Sunday Assembly movement, the comedian, and activist has returned to the Fringe with the first, only and best secula… 

Bronston Jones: God Bless 'Merica 4 – Free

Bronston Jones: God Bless 'Merica 4 – Free

For the 4th year, American atheist Bronston Jones reacts to the chaos of his country with a prayer: God Bless ‘Merica, because it’ll take a miracle to fix it. 

Bronston Jones: Spilt Milk – Free

Bronston Jones: Spilt Milk – Free

They say ‘don’t cry over spilt milk’. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: Superheroes

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: Superheroes

Sock! Pow! Wham! Earth’s funniest footwear are back with their 10th new show of songs, sketches, socks and violence. 

Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop

Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop

Discover the story of Scottish pop from the 1950s to the present day at this major exhibition. 

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Author, Composer, Soldier-of-a-Sort

Celebrating the friendship between composer and war poet, Ivor Gurney, and musician and first woman music critic, Marion Scott; written and performed by Jan Carey. 

Lolly Jones: Fifty Shades of May

Lolly Jones: Fifty Shades of May

Lolly (BBC Three/Comedy Central) lampoons political figures in this character comedy/burlesque hybrid show. 

Thomas Green: Doubting Thomas

Thomas Green: Doubting Thomas

Thomas Green returns with his new hour Doubting Thomas. 

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Join us at the multi award-winning Whiski Bar and Restaurant for a vibrant footstomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at Whiski Bar during August. 

The Puppets' Orchestra and the Children's Ball

The Puppets' Orchestra and the Children's Ball

The magic world of puppets. 

The Ronnie Scott’s Allstars featuring Claire Martin OBE – Ella Fitzgerald and the Jazz Divas

The Ronnie Scott’s Allstars featuring Claire Martin OBE – Ella Fitzgerald and the Jazz Divas

Multi-award winning vocalist and BBC Radio presenter, Clare Martin OBE, joins the acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s All Stars for a celebration of the music of Ella Fitzgerald and t… 

NOTFLIX

NOTFLIX

Remember that bit in Silence of the Lambs when Bob the prison guard finally faces up to his feelings for co-worker Janine? Me neither, but this isn’t a film on Netflix: it’s an… 

Caspar Thomas: More Magic & Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: More Magic & Mentalism

Caspar brings to York his stand up, interactive, before-your-very-eyes sleight of hand magic and mentalism - no suspicious looking boxes, no camera tricks, no stooges! &… 

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Belvoir Castle)

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Belvoir Castle)

The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is. 

Adele Cliff : Sheep

Adele Cliff : Sheep

Adele Cliff is no mindless follower, a point she’s very keen to address. 

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Stansted Park)

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Stansted Park)

The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is. 

Rosie Jones: Fifteen Minutes

Rosie Jones: Fifteen Minutes

Fifteen Minutes is the debut hour of critically acclaimed comedian Rosie Jones (8 Out Of 10 Cats, Silent Witness). 

Tom Jones: Alnwick Castle

Tom Jones: Alnwick Castle

See this Welsh singing legend, known for hits such as Delilah and What's New Pussycat, perform LIVE! The rhythm and soul supremo has been wowing crowds for over fifty years and… 

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Ragley Hall)

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Ragley Hall)

The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is. 

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Englefield Estate)

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Englefield Estate)

The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is. 

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Euston Park)

Metropolis Music Presents Tom Jones (Euston Park)

The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What New Pussycat is. 

Tom Jones

Tom Jones

The Welsh singing legend, who is known for hits such as Delilah and What's New Pussycat, will grace the Racecourse stage on July 27, as part of the much-loved Music Showcase. 

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Romeo and Juliet

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Romeo and Juliet

Love at first dance, forbidden passions, dangerous secrets and star-crossed fate combine in this exhilarating classic ballet. 

The Sleeping Beauty - English National Ballet

The Sleeping Beauty - English National Ballet

Fall under the spell of Kenneth MacMillan’s fairy tale classic. 

Ella Woods: Wing Defence

Ella Woods: Wing Defence

A comedy show about sport by someone who hated it. 

Griffin and Jones: Trickorice Allsorts

Griffin and Jones: Trickorice Allsorts

The pioneers of slapdash magic are back with another mishmash of magical mayhem! These award-winning idiots have become famous for their fast banter, tight chemistry, contagious en… 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: The New Show

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: The New Show

Earth’s Funniest Footwear are back for their 10th brand new show. 

Caspar Thomas: More Magic & Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: More Magic & Mentalism

Caspar returns to Brighton to perform more new and classic (invented by some of the greatest magicians of the last 120 years) stand-up, interactive, before your very eyes sleight o… 

Never Mind the Royal Wedding - Here's Some Bollocks from Der Wunderlich Revue

Never Mind the Royal Wedding - Here's Some Bollocks from Der Wunderlich Revue

A firm rite of the Queens, the boys from Der Wunderlich Revue have been peddling their own unique brand of chaos, smut, nudity and stupidity for ten years. 

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The Fretful Federation is an orchestra plucked from the Brighton area playing all manner of fretted instruments. 

A Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton - and Other Shows

A Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton - and Other Shows

By popular demand! Original musical journey from 400 AD Boerthelm’s Tun to present day Bom-Bane’s, with portraits of all the colourful inhabitants along the way. 

Rory Jones: Return of the Wizword

Rory Jones: Return of the Wizword

From the questionable mind of Rory Jones (All-Ireland Poetry Slam Champion 2015) comes a debut show of galactic proportions. 

Edana Minghella Quartet presents: From Ella to Elvis

Edana Minghella Quartet presents: From Ella to Elvis

Following last year’s sell-out performances, vocalist Edana Minghella returns with ‘From Ella to Elvis’: gorgeous songs of love and longing from jazz standards to contemporary clas… 

Lolly Jones: Work in Progress

Lolly Jones: Work in Progress

Join Lolly and special guest(s) in an hour of stand up & character comedy. 

Lolly Jones: Gross Prophet

Lolly Jones: Gross Prophet

A knight of the realm steals money from pensioners, the NHS is sold off to the highest bidder and Olly Murs live tweets a ‘terror incident’ from inside Selfridges. 

Amadeus comes to Lunch at the Chapel Royal

Amadeus comes to Lunch at the Chapel Royal

Mozart masterpieces performed in the wonderful acoustics and historic setting of the Chapel Royal. 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

Bringing us four short scenes, Puck’s Players – consisting of Bill Poulton, Phillip Lee and Aaron Thaddeus Lee – were able to exhibit outstanding versatility as performers, d… 

Rob Thomas: Callback

Rob Thomas: Callback

An hour of creative stand-up from multiple comedy-award finalist Rob Thomas. 

Spencer Jones: The Audition

Spencer Jones: The Audition

A day in the life of an idiot. 

Royal Court Heritage Tour

Royal Court Heritage Tour

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. 

Macbeth - Royal Opera

Macbeth - Royal Opera

The warrior Macbeth fights on the side of the King of Scotland – but when a coven of witches prophesy that he shall become king himself, a ruthless ambition drives Macbeth an… 

English National Ballet: My First Swan Lake

English National Ballet: My First Swan Lake

The ever popular My First Ballet series returns with a new beautifully adapted version of Swan Lake, in a unique collaboration between English National Ballet and English National … 

Celebrating Ella

Celebrating Ella

Ella Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song”, one of the all time great female jazz singers. 

Peter Jones - Up Here

Peter Jones - Up Here

Peter Jones (a writer for Channel 10’s The Project) is up here! Peter is making his Adelaide Fringe debut after being named one of the New Faces To Watch by the Herald Sun at the M… 

Gary Little: Scottish Club Classics

Gary Little: Scottish Club Classics

Two time Scottish Comedy Award winner. 

Aidan Jones: The Abersham Flat

Aidan Jones: The Abersham Flat

Hey, I’m Aidan. 

3's Comedy - Adam Knox, Luka Muller & Peter Jones

3's Comedy - Adam Knox, Luka Muller & Peter Jones

3’s Comedy brings together Adam Knox, Luka Muller & Peter Jones, three of the rising stars of Australian comedy for a whole new hour of hilarious stand-up. 

Scottish Comedian of the Year WINNER

Scottish Comedian of the Year WINNER

Every year the Scottish comedian of the year winner comes to Adelaide to entertain you. 

THOMAS GREEN - DOUBTING THOMAS

THOMAS GREEN - DOUBTING THOMAS

Thomas Green returns from the UK, with his brand new show ‘Doubting Thomas’. 

Best Of Scottish Comedy

Best Of Scottish Comedy

Three Scotsmen walk into a bar. 

Maestro – 3rd Annual National Impro Games

Maestro – 3rd Annual National Impro Games

Performing hilarious family-friendly improvised games – like you’d see on Whose Line is It Anyway? – Maestro pits Australia’s best improvisers against each other in a winner-ta… 

Rock Orchestra Under The Stars

Rock Orchestra Under The Stars

Fringe 2017 had two sellout shows with rave reviews and now it’s back for 2018. 

Australia's Tom Jones and The Divas

Australia's Tom Jones and The Divas

TOM JONES & THE DIVA’S- Performed by Joe Guidace and Susie Jay (2016 Australia’s Got Talent Finalists) This show is full on, non-stop pulsating music, brilliant costumes and… 

Larum Segoro & Ngremo Gagrak Suropati Dances with Gamelan Orchestra

Larum Segoro & Ngremo Gagrak Suropati Dances with Gamelan Orchestra

Beautiful, exotic & elegant dance, Larun Segoro, expressing gratitude to the Gods for the prosperity of the harvest followed by an energetic war dance, Ngremo Gagrak Suropati are p… 

The Winter's Tale - Royal Ballet

The Winter's Tale - Royal Ballet

King Leontes, possessed by a mad jealousy, believes his pregnant wife Hermione to be having an affair with his childhood friend King Polixenes. 

Carmen - Royal Opera

Carmen - Royal Opera

Barrie Kosky directs Bizet’s much-loved opera, with Jakub Hrůša and Christopher Willis conducting two casts led by Anna Goryachova and Gaëlle Arquez in the title… 

Giselle - Royal Ballet

Giselle - Royal Ballet

The peasant girl Giselle discovers the true identity of her lover Albrecht – and that he is promised to another. 

Tosca - Royal Opera

Tosca - Royal Opera

Three casts, led by Adrianne Pieczonka, Angela Gheorghiu and Martina Serafin and conducted by Dan Ettinger and Plácido Domingo, star in The Royal Opera’s production of… 

Rigoletto - Royal Opera

Rigoletto - Royal Opera

Rigoletto, court jester to the libertine Duke of Mantua, is cursed by the father of one of the Duke’s victims for his irreverent laughter. 

The Nutcracker - English National Ballet

The Nutcracker - English National Ballet

Over 100 dancers and musicians bring The Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score played live. 

London Musical Theatre Orchestra presents A Christmas Carol

London Musical Theatre Orchestra presents A Christmas Carol

London Musical Theatre Orchestra presents A Christmas Carol. 

Side Shows

Side Shows

Constella OperaBallet return to the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells this November with their award-winning Sideshows. 

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Mixed Bill

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Mixed Bill

A mixed programme of new work and much loved pieces. 

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Aladdin

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Aladdin

A cave of riches is waiting to be explored in David Bintley’s glittering production of the classic story of Aladdin and his adventures with the magic lamp. 

Jekyll & Hyde - National Youth Theatre

Jekyll & Hyde - National Youth Theatre

Everyone has another face they hide behind… The National Youth Theatre REP Company invite you into the world of Victorian England, where civilised society meets seedy Soho f… 

Othello - National Youth Theatre

Othello - National Youth Theatre

This is a mating ground. 

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia

Russian Spectacular! Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, Nutcracker Suite, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No 3 in D minor (Soloist Jill Morton) and Borodin Symphony No 3. 

Vikki Stone – Concerto for Comedian and Orchestra

Vikki Stone – Concerto for Comedian and Orchestra

For one night only, award-winning comedian/composer Vikki Stone will perform her brand-new orchestral work Concerto for Comedian and Orchestra, alongside one of Scotland’s finest y… 

Dylan Moran – Work in Progress (Grumbling)

Dylan Moran – Work in Progress (Grumbling)

A brand new Work in Progress show from Dylan Moran. 

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Two muscular celebrations of America launch a powerful programme from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under its inspirational Music Director Louis Langrée. 

Sustainable Shows: Emerging Trends

Sustainable Shows: Emerging Trends

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Sounding: Modern Studies and Lomond Campbell With the Pumpkinseeds Chamber Orchestra

Sounding: Modern Studies and Lomond Campbell With the Pumpkinseeds Chamber Orchestra

Two of Scotland’s most critically acclaimed new acts present their unique brand of pastoral and lyrical pop, enhanced by intricate arrangements for the renowned Pumpkinseeds stri… 

Around the World With the Scottish Clarinet Quartet

Around the World With the Scottish Clarinet Quartet

The story of the clarinet told from a truly global perspective by Scotland’s premier clarinet ensemble, in virtuosic performances on clarinets of all sizes. 

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Canadian Marc-André Hamelin is a true piano virtuoso in the mould of historical greats Liszt or Rachmaninov, combining astonishing power with a miraculous, impeccable technique �… 

Ella Woods: Stag Do

Ella Woods: Stag Do

A show about being a woman and a top bloke, from BBC New Comedy Awards nominated comedian Ella Woods. 

Distinctively Scottish

Distinctively Scottish

Kirsty Wark is one of television’s most experienced presenters and author of The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle. 

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society

Royal Scottish Pipers' Society

Music of the Great Highland bagpipe in a variety of forms played by members of the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society and friends, displaying the quality and enduring appeal of the ins… 

Rob Thomas presents

Rob Thomas presents "Callback"

An hour of creative stand-up from this multiple award finalist (“Very strong payoffs” Chortle). 

Drinkers and Thinkers – The Scottish Enlightenment

Drinkers and Thinkers – The Scottish Enlightenment

Sangstream is an Edinburgh-based Scots folk choir led by Corrina Hewat, the well-known composer, harper and singer. 

Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic Award: Grand Final

Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic Award: Grand Final

Vote alongside international talent scouts, relishing the excitement of seeing 2017’s hottest breakthrough stars in the making. 

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Teeming with unforgettable melody, shot through with the unmistakable tang of Nordic folk music, Grieg’s Piano Concerto is deservedly one of classical music’s most cherished wo… 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The RTO has had another successful international tour to add to New York, London, Utrecht and Glasgow. 

The Nick Ross Orchestra Presents: Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era

The Nick Ross Orchestra Presents: Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era

The Nick Ross Orchestra presents Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era. 

Ella Munro

Ella Munro

Ella Munro, the talented young singer from the Isle of Skye, was an outstanding finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year (2017). 

Beyond Enigma – Judith Gardner Jones Sings Elgar, With Pianist Richard J Lewis

Beyond Enigma – Judith Gardner Jones Sings Elgar, With Pianist Richard J Lewis

Elgar songs for solo and trio featuring Judith Gardner Jones and pianist Richard J Lewis, with Madeleine Trépanier, and Alicia Pettit.  

US Tour Booking For Small And Independent Shows

US Tour Booking For Small And Independent Shows

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Budapest Festival Orchestra

Budapest Festival Orchestra

Powerful, poetic, effortlessly charismatic, Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti is one of today’s most admired and cherished performers. 

Edinburgh International Youth Orchestra at Greyfriars Kirk

Edinburgh International Youth Orchestra at Greyfriars Kirk

Edinburgh International Youth Orchestra performs two concerts at Greyfriars Kirk with players from the Palestine Youth Orchestra. 

Live Shows in an Internet Media Age

Live Shows in an Internet Media Age

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

They open with the surging emotions and poignant melodies of Schubert’s much-loved ‘Unfinished’ Symphony. 

The Show Between Shows Show

The Show Between Shows Show

New for 2017! Not featuring televised comedians or Fringe legends, just friendly unknowns being friendly. 

Caspar Thomas: More Magic and Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: More Magic and Mentalism

Following his successful runs at the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringes 2015 and 2016, Caspar returns to Edinburgh to perform more new and classic (invented by some of the greatest mag… 

Griffin and Jones: Homemade Miracles

Griffin and Jones: Homemade Miracles

The Pioneers of Slapdash Magic are back for a third year at the Fringe, with a brand new show! Expect illusions, death-defying stunts and magical life hacks, all from the jumbled, … 

Caspar Thomas: More Magic and Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: More Magic and Mentalism

Following his successful runs at the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringes 2015 and 2016, Caspar returns to Edinburgh to perform more new and classic (invented by some of the greatest mag… 

Scottish Superwomen of Science – Minerva Scientifica

Scottish Superwomen of Science – Minerva Scientifica

2016 Fringe award-winner Frances M Lynch returns, celebrating breakthroughs by Scottish women scientists in genetics, geology, computing, engineering, astronomy, marine biology, mo… 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Spencer Jones: The Audition

Spencer Jones: The Audition

Spencer Jones is a genius but I’m not sure why. 

Royal Mile Tours – Free

Royal Mile Tours – Free

Join an expert local guide for a historical walking tour around Edinburgh’s world-famous Old Town. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Take an easy walking tour to discover a little-known side of Edinburgh’s Old Town: behind the historic buildings find the surprising number of gardens and green nooks and crannies,… 

Bendiana Jones and the Temple of Huge

Bendiana Jones and the Temple of Huge

Following a script left by his late Grandfather, Bennet Kavanagh (winner of the King Gong at the London Comedy Store, runner-up in the Reading Comedy Festival New Act of the Year) … 

Madame Señorita: 25 Different Shows, Come Every Day!

Madame Señorita: 25 Different Shows, Come Every Day!

Award-winning performer Paula Valluerca, aka Madame Señorita, is committed to reconnect with the pleasure of being a totally deluded idiot. 

Bronston Jones: God Bless 'Merica (3) – Free

Bronston Jones: God Bless 'Merica (3) – Free

For the third year, American atheist Bronston Jones sees the state of his nation and mutters ‘God Bless ‘Merica. 

A Nice Cup of Tea and a Chat With a Scottish Comedian and Friends

A Nice Cup of Tea and a Chat With a Scottish Comedian and Friends

Spend an hour in the company of leading Scottish comedian Vladimir McTavish. 

Milton Jones is Out There

Milton Jones is Out There

Milton Jones is a true wordsmith, often dubbed the master of the one-liner, he is absolutely true to form in his latest Edinburgh Fringe offering. 

Atlantic: A Scottish Story

Atlantic: A Scottish Story

Is it a curse to stay? What if we couldn’t travel, could never leave home and see the world? Can we still be happy? A girl looks across the ocean and longs to discover. 

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Ding dong the witch is back! Multi award-winning Fringe sensation Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho returns with the most fabulous game show of all! Join the Iron Lady for songs, gam… 

Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted

This production is based on Gail Carson Levine’s Ella Enchanted, a young adult novel that previously inspired Anne Hathaway’s second turn as a movie princess. 

Mark Thomas: A Show That Gambles on the Future

Mark Thomas: A Show That Gambles on the Future

Early in his Fringe show Mark Thomas reveals the impressively religious character of his upbringing. 

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Join us Whiski Bar for a vibrant, foot-stomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands during August. 

Swan Lake: The Royal Ballet

Swan Lake: The Royal Ballet

Konstantin Sergeyev’s entrancing production of Swan Lake, based on Petipa and Ivanov’s timeless masterpiece, creates a lyrical, mysterious world where Prince Siegf… 

Accidents Happen to Sasha Ellen

Accidents Happen to Sasha Ellen

Few people can turn the (vividly graphic) tale of a dead rabbit into stand-up, but Sasha Ellen is somebody who’s learned the hard way to take life’s hurdles with an incontrover… 

Annette Gregory – Ella – Celebrating 100 Years

Annette Gregory – Ella – Celebrating 100 Years

Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once famously stated, “The only thing better than singing is more singing”. 

Scottish Ballet-Ceci Est Mon Corps/Emergence

Scottish Ballet-Ceci Est Mon Corps/Emergence

Scotland’s national ballet company returns with a double bill of two radically different, but equally powerful works. 

Penelope Solomon: I was a Penis at the Royal Festival Hall

Penelope Solomon: I was a Penis at the Royal Festival Hall

Following her success of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Penelope brings her unique combination of stand-up, character comedy and songs in this nationwide tour of ‘I was a penis. 

Griffin and Jones: Slapdash Magic

Griffin and Jones: Slapdash Magic

Griffin and Jones – the self-proclaimed Ant & Dec of this comedy price range – delivered an action-packed hour of illusions, stunts and magical life hacks. 

Jack Left Town: The Improvised Rock Documentary

Jack Left Town: The Improvised Rock Documentary

An improvised rock documentary is a tall order, and Jack Left Town sets out with boundless enthusiasm, a strong absurdity curve and sick air guitar to deliver, even if some areas a… 

Planet Earth III

Planet Earth III

David Attenborough meets clowning in this low-budget romp through the Earth’s depleted natural world. 

Storyland Author Readings

Storyland Author Readings

Brighton’s Storyland Press is a place where the story comes first, regardless of genre or where it sits on the commercial/literary spectrum. 

The Performance

The Performance

Rowan Atkinson, move over; there’s a new show in town. 

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The Fretful Federation is an orchestra plucked from Brighton and the surrounding areas playing all manner of fretted instruments. 

Sussex Jazz Orchestra Live in Concert

Sussex Jazz Orchestra Live in Concert

Sussex Jazz Orchestra plays exciting, driving and dynamic big-band music as well as more familiar Jazz standards with a twist. 

Fred Strangebone's Freakshow

Fred Strangebone's Freakshow

Dan Whitehead of Honky Bonk Theatre brings a hilarious solo performance to The Warren. 

Bom-Bane's Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton & Other Shows

Bom-Bane's Musical History of 24 George St, Brighton & Other Shows

An original musical & gastromonical journey from the 5th Century settlement of Boerthlelm’s Tun to Brighton in 1795, with affectionate portraits of the colourful inhabitants of 24 … 

Beethoven at the Lunchtime Concerts Chapel Royal

Beethoven at the Lunchtime Concerts Chapel Royal

Beethoven at lunchtimes. 

New Note Orchestra and Guests

New Note Orchestra and Guests

New Note Orchestra and Guests. 

Edana Minghella Quartet presents From Ella to Elvis

Edana Minghella Quartet presents From Ella to Elvis

Two nights at The Verdict for Edana Minghella’s quartet. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Do Shakespeare

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Do Shakespeare

Earth’s funniest footwear return with their hit show of songs, sketches, socks and violence, taking on The Bard himself. 

Studio 9 Orchestra: Tribute to Kenny Wheeler

Studio 9 Orchestra: Tribute to Kenny Wheeler

The 19-piece Studio 9 Orchestra pays tribute to the late composer, arranger and trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, with an evening of beautiful arrangements written for alarge Jazz ensemble. 

Octopus

Octopus

Intelligent, funny and thought provoking theatre at The Warren. 

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

BA Theatre Arts Graduate Shows

“The true mystery of the world is the visible . 

Thomas Wolfe Presents: The Brighton Fringe Poets

Thomas Wolfe Presents: The Brighton Fringe Poets

Local author and poet Thomas Wolfe presents a night of spoken word, poetry and storytelling from some of Brighton’s best poets. 

Caspar Thomas: More Magic & Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: More Magic & Mentalism

Following successful runs at Brighton Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe 2015 and 2016, Caspar returns to Brighton to perform more close-up, interactive, before-your-very-eyes sleight of … 

The Orchestra Now: Schubert & Shostakovich

The Orchestra Now: Schubert & Shostakovich

Oleg Caetani, renowned internationally for his deep knowledge of Shostakovich’s repertoire, will lead Bard College’s innovative pre-professional orchestra, The Orchestra Now (T… 

Black Dog Emporium

Black Dog Emporium

A darkly comic interweaving of relationships, past and present with a hint of the surreal. 

The Orchestra Now: Free Concert in Brooklyn

The Orchestra Now: Free Concert in Brooklyn

As part of its Around Town series, The Orchestra Now will be performing a free concert of works by Glinka, Messiaen, and Tchaikovsky. 

The Shoreditch Improv Festival Sunday Funday Shows

The Shoreditch Improv Festival Sunday Funday Shows

3pm-4pm The first show of the day will feature about as wide a variety of improvisation styles as one could ask for, with three groups that could not be more different from each o… 

National Television Awards

National Television Awards

Make it a night to remember. 

Giselle - English National Ballet

Giselle - English National Ballet

Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal, a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love. 

The Nutcracker - Royal Opera House

The Nutcracker - Royal Opera House

The Nutcracker is classical ballet at its most approachable and visually entrancing – Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without it! A young girl’s enchanted present… 

A Christmas Carol with London Musical Theatre Orchestra

A Christmas Carol with London Musical Theatre Orchestra

Charles Dickens' classic gets the full Broadway treatment buy the Broadway team of Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid), Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical) and Mike… 

The Orchestra Now: Free Concert in the Bronx

The Orchestra Now: Free Concert in the Bronx

The Orchestra Now performs a free concert in the Bronx led by conductor JoAnn Falletta. 

The Orchestra Now: Free Concert in Harlem

The Orchestra Now: Free Concert in Harlem

The Orchestra Now kicks off the 2nd season of its Around Town series with a free concert in Harlem, led by conductor JoAnn Falletta. 

Scottish Ballet Hansel & Gretel

Scottish Ballet Hansel & Gretel

Forget what you know about the traditional Brothers Grimm fairy tale; Christopher Hampson has taken this classic tale and injected it with magic and modern charm, his choreograp… 

National Ballet of China - The Peony Pavilion

National Ballet of China - The Peony Pavilion

The 16th Century epic, The Peony Pavilion, is one of the most enduring love stories in Chinese literature. 

National Ballet of China

National Ballet of China

The 16th century epic, The Peony Pavilion, is one of the most enduring love stories in Chinese literature. 

English National Ballet

English National Ballet

One of the most anticipated dance events of 2016, Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Akram Khan creates a brand new version of the iconic romantic ballet Giselle for English Nat… 

Norah Jones

Norah Jones

With her unique blend of Pop, Jazz and Country, Norah Jones has made a career for herself that rivals that of her legendary father. 

The Orchestra Now: Bernstein & Copland

The Orchestra Now: Bernstein & Copland

The Orchestra Now, a pre-professional orchestra in residence at Bard College, performs three orchestral suites and a symphony by three American composers: Bernstein, Copland, and M… 

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Immerse yourself in a magical world. 

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Three Shakespeare-inspired ballets that begin Birmingham Royal Ballet’s celebration of the Bard's legacy. 

Scottish Voices

Scottish Voices

Scottish Voices, directed by Graham Hair, presents a recital for four women’s voices and piano. 

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia

Experience the thrill of hearing Saint-Saens’ exciting Organ Symphony live. 

The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Scottish Music – Old and New

Scottish Music – Old and New

This famous traditional music ensemble has thrilled audiences around the world, from China to the USA, with their unique blend of fiddles, smallpipes, harp, flute, concertina, doub… 

Musical Theatre Workshop With the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Musical Theatre Workshop With the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme, for Fringe participants. 

Ella Woods: Stag Do

Ella Woods: Stag Do

A feminist show about wanting a stag do. 

National Theatre Live: From Stage to Screen

National Theatre Live: From Stage to Screen

NT Live forms part of the NT’s Broadcast department which is also responsible for producing digital content covering all aspects of the craft of theatre-making and produces Natio… 

Scottish Saxophone Ensemble

Scottish Saxophone Ensemble

The Scottish Saxophone Ensemble present haunting psalms and whirling reels by contemporary Irish and Scottish composers Ian Wilson, Ross Ainslie and Eddie McGuire, and welcomes spe… 

Ai WeiWei at the Royal Academy

Ai WeiWei at the Royal Academy

Cinema screening of live performance. 

National Theatre Live: Coriolanus

National Theatre Live: Coriolanus

For those who couldn’t get down to London to watch the brilliant Tom Hiddleston boast a magnificent Coriolanus at the National Theatre, the Fringe is hosting the next best thing … 

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Treacherous Orchestra

Treacherous Orchestra

Winners of the BBC Alba Album of the Year Trad Music Award 2015, Treacherous Orchestra are a powerful force in Scottish music. 

Munch: From the Munch Museum and National Gallery, Oslo

Munch: From the Munch Museum and National Gallery, Oslo

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Beardyman: One Album Per Hour

Beardyman: One Album Per Hour

Starting a show with a song containing the lyrics “it’s a stupid idea and it’ll never work” feels somewhat disingenuous when the song’s fully orchestrated and lit. 

Rembrandt from the National Gallery, London and Rijkmuseum, Amsterdam

Rembrandt from the National Gallery, London and Rijkmuseum, Amsterdam

Cinema screening of live performance. 

National Theatre Live: Man and Superman

National Theatre Live: Man and Superman

Cinema screening of live performance. 

The Royal Ballet: The Winter's Tale

The Royal Ballet: The Winter's Tale

Cinema screening of live performance. 

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Penelope Solomon: I Was a Penis at the Royal Festival Hall

Penelope Solomon: I Was a Penis at the Royal Festival Hall

With stand-up, character comedy and a sprinkling of original songs, BBC Radio 4 TV critic Penelope (BBC’s Goodnight Sweetheart and Fist of Fun and BBC Radio 2’s Sony nominated King… 

Simon Lukacs Shows His Range

Simon Lukacs Shows His Range

Upstairs Downton and Petting Zoo (‘Improv supergroup’ TimeOut) star creates a staggering array of characters using his mouth, brain, hands and body. 

Royal Scottish Pipers Society

Royal Scottish Pipers Society

Strangely, apart from the Military Tattoo there is not much piping at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

I Was Mick Jones's Bank Clerk

I Was Mick Jones's Bank Clerk

After a mere 23 years on the worldwide comedy circuit and at the tender age of 55, JoJo Smith presents her debut solo show. 

The Royal Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

The Royal Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Brubeck: the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Brubeck: the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Brubeck: an incredible jazz legacy. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

We will have showstopping compositions from the RTO music competition for unpublished composers. 

National Theatre Live: A View From the Bridge

National Theatre Live: A View From the Bridge

Cinema screening of live performance. 

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Daniel Sloss: So? (Late Shows)

Daniel Sloss: So? (Late Shows)

Later, considerably ruder and darker shows from internationally acclaimed, award-winning Scottish stand-up comedy meteor. 

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Ensembles

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Ensembles

Free lunchtime concerts with emerging professional musicians in ensembles from our national conservatoire. 

National Theatre Live: As You Like It

National Theatre Live: As You Like It

Cinema screening of live performance. 

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Cinema screening of live performance. 

The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

Cinema screening of live performance. 

The Gin Chronicles: A Scottish Adventure

The Gin Chronicles: A Scottish Adventure

After their great success last year, Interrupt the Routine are back with a brand new episode of The Gin Chronicles. 

National Theatre Live: The Beaux' Stratagem

National Theatre Live: The Beaux' Stratagem

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Melbourne Ska Orchestra

Melbourne Ska Orchestra

As the Melbourne Ska Orchestra marched their way down the middle aisle of the theatre, carrying and playing their instruments and shouting through a megaphone, I knew I was in for … 

National Theatre Live: Hangmen

National Theatre Live: Hangmen

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Mark Cooper-Jones: Geographically Speaking

Mark Cooper-Jones: Geographically Speaking

On paper, this show sounds excellent. 

A Royal Flush

A Royal Flush

A Royal Flush is a dark political comedy turned farce, featuring a princess stuck in a portaloo and a ransoming of The Daily Star. 

Caspar Thomas: Magic and Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: Magic and Mentalism

Magician and comedian Jerry Sadowitz says ‘Caspar’s sleight of hand and mentalism is of a standard rarely seen anywhere, and never attempted by the current generation of magician… 

Mark Thomas: The Red Shed

Mark Thomas: The Red Shed

Mark Thomas’ new one-man-play blends spoken word and storytelling to create a compelling, intimate and rousing performance that lifts the spirit in this pitch perfect personal an… 

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Griffin and Jones: Slapdash Magic

Griffin and Jones: Slapdash Magic

The pioneers of slapdash magic are back! These award-winning idiots have become famous for their quick banter, tight chemistry, contagious energy and jaw-dropping, show-stopping wi… 

The Scottish Cafe Summer Ceilidh

The Scottish Cafe Summer Ceilidh

Following the huge success of The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant sell-out Winter Festival ceilidh, we are delighted to be hosting our summer ceilidh, featuring traditional Scottish cei… 

Daisy Earl: Scottish Comedian of the Year Winner 2015

Daisy Earl: Scottish Comedian of the Year Winner 2015

Daisy is the hottest thing in Scottish comedy. 

My Ain Countrie: 17th-19th Century Songs of Scottish and Northern Emigration

My Ain Countrie: 17th-19th Century Songs of Scottish and Northern Emigration

This informal hour long recital, starring singer Elspeth McVeigh and fiddle player Gabi Maas, features a variety of folk songs, or ‘Broadside Ballads’, from 17th to 19th centur… 

The History of Tom Jones

The History of Tom Jones

Tom Jones was born to be hanged. 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Royal Mile Tours – Free

Royal Mile Tours – Free

Join a trained festival guide for a historical walking tour around Edinburgh’s world-famous Old Town. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

National Theatre Live: The Audience

National Theatre Live: The Audience

Cinema screening of live performance. 

Our Man

Our Man

Anybody who finds themselves rooting for a couple in a film or show will love the responsibility handed out by Ae-Ja Kim in Our Man. 

The Great Scottish Make Off

The Great Scottish Make Off

A week of arts and crafts events: an interactive art event unlike any other. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Greenyonder’s most popular tour. 

50% Scottish, 100% Crazy, Let’s Laugh

50% Scottish, 100% Crazy, Let’s Laugh

Returning to the city of my momma’s birth, my life’s story about everything that led me back to Edinburgh. 

Bourgeois & Maurice: How to Save the World Without Really Trying

Bourgeois & Maurice: How to Save the World Without Really Trying

2016’s been a bit of a bumpy year to say the least so, it was only a matter of time before we started receiving advice from extra-terrestrials. 

JOAN

JOAN

Too often Joan of Arc is depicted as a very quiet, very pure young woman who keeps her gaze firmly on her feet or to the Heavens: not very fun at all. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

**** (Scotsman). 

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows

Ding dong, the witch isn’t dead! And this time it’s definitely cause for celebration! After her previous success as an ‘international cabaret superstar’ Maggie is back in b… 

Tony Law: A Law Undo His-elf What Welcome

Tony Law: A Law Undo His-elf What Welcome

Sometimes you wonder if you need the context of a previous comedian’s shows to really ‘get’ their most recent work. 

A Sketchy History

A Sketchy History

Huddled underground in a nuclear bunker, Three Men in a Boot attempt to recreate history as best they can whilst staving off hunger (and potentially another Ice Age). 

Character Tålks

Character Tålks

Pernilla Holland’s debut solo show is an ambitious but bumpy foray into character comedy. 

Bob Slayer: 24 Hour Shows

Bob Slayer: 24 Hour Shows

Bob drives his BlundaBus around Europe looking for adventures. 

Bronston Jones – God Bless 'Merica (Again)

Bronston Jones – God Bless 'Merica (Again)

Bronston Jones: God Bless ‘Merica (Again). 

Gillian Cosgriff: This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Gillian Cosgriff: This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Gillian Cosgriff is an absolute sweetheart with the pipes of a jazz singer and a wicked sense of humour to match. 

Ruby Thomas: Chick

Ruby Thomas: Chick

What do a filthy aristocrat, a gynaecologist, a vlogger, a dominatrix and you have in common? Limescale. 

Spencer Jones Presents The Herbert in Eggy Bagel

Spencer Jones Presents The Herbert in Eggy Bagel

Spencer Jones is once more going full tilt in the surrealism stakes, and the result is a fantastically strange success. 

Gabriel Ebulue: Hip-Punk

Gabriel Ebulue: Hip-Punk

What’s your favourite music album? It’s something that not everybody puts a lot of thought into, but for Gabriel Ebulue it’s a make-or-break situation when making a first imp… 

Ashley Storrie and Other Erotica

Ashley Storrie and Other Erotica

“I don’t want your opinions printed,” Ashley Storrie says to any potential reviewers in the audience. 

Lewis Macleod is Not Himself

Lewis Macleod is Not Himself

Lewis Macleod’s impersonation skills are unlike anything I’ve seen - though they are like plenty of things you will have heard. 

Scarlet SoHandsome and Fiends

Scarlet SoHandsome and Fiends

For a drag queen, Scarlet SoHandsome is a real sweetie. 

Scottish Craft Beer and Food Matching at The Gait

Scottish Craft Beer and Food Matching at The Gait

The Gait Bar, 232 Canongate Royal Mile hosts a special Fringe Craft Beer and Food Matching event: four to six courses paired with beers from different Scottish craft breweries ever… 

Beth Vyse: As Funny as Cancer

Beth Vyse: As Funny as Cancer

Beth Vyse’s show opens in a truly Fringe fashion: handing out ping pong balls to the audience, dressed in a voluminous blonde wig and a huge pair of joke-shop boobs, singing alon… 

An Act of Godley: Janey Godley

An Act of Godley: Janey Godley

A status as Fringe favourite and a viral stint for her infamous “Trump is a cunt” sign at the businessman’s visit to the Trump Turnberry golf resort mean that Janey Godley’… 

Spencer Jones is The Herbert in Proper Job

Spencer Jones is The Herbert in Proper Job

Almost every review of Spencer Jones takes the lazy route of saying he’s like Mr Bean meets something/someone wacky. 

Axis of Awesome: Won't Ever Not Stop Giving Up

Axis of Awesome: Won't Ever Not Stop Giving Up

In terms of their brand of comedy rock, Axis of Awesome fall more into the rock than comedy genre: there’s far more liberal use of a smoke machine than your average musical comed… 

Jamali Maddix: Chickens Come Home to Roost

Jamali Maddix: Chickens Come Home to Roost

Jamali Maddix creates a buzz when he enters the stage, and why not? He’s a cool guy. 

Bella Younger’s Deliciously Stella

Bella Younger’s Deliciously Stella

Deliciously Stella is what you expect her to be: if you’ve seen the Instagram account which has become a viral hit with its piss-take of ‘fitspiration’ and other smug hashtag… 

Kinsey Sicks: Lady Cocks of Bang Boys

Kinsey Sicks: Lady Cocks of Bang Boys

I have binge-watched six series of RuPaul’s Drag Race on Netflix and I love drag queens. 

Royal Vauxhall

Royal Vauxhall

With a script and songs by Desmond O’Connor, this new musical tells the tale of the legendary night that TV superstar, Kenny Everett and rock god, Freddie Mercury dressed Lady Di… 

Doubting Thomas

Doubting Thomas

Jeremy Weller, known for his use of drama as a tool for social intervention, presents a new Fringe offering with a powerful actor and message at its core, but a weak execution that… 

Neal Portenza. Neal Portenza. Neal Portenza. Tracey.

Neal Portenza. Neal Portenza. Neal Portenza. Tracey.

I’ve been mulling over more scholarly words to describe Neal Portenza and his show, but I honestly cannot fight the urge to call it batshit. 

Callisto: A Queer Epic

Callisto: A Queer Epic

Callisto: A Queer Epic is a thoughtful piece of theatre which explores social conflicts that coincide with the queer lifestyle. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Do Shakespeare

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Do Shakespeare

Possibly the most ridiculous show at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets are in their ninth year and were greeted with a sell-out audience. 

Rowena Hutson: Strong Female Character

Rowena Hutson: Strong Female Character

Rowena Hutson owes her feminist outlook on life to action heroes of the 1980s. 

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

Parris has a seemingly natural knack for creating comedy imbued with emotional depth that doesn’t feel forced or insecure. 

Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love Affair

Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love Affair

Beach Comet have secured themselves as masters of a B-movie musical genre, inviting guests aboard a doomed cruise liner for a riotous hour of exaggerated figures and fantastically … 

Thomas Green: That'll Teach You

Thomas Green: That'll Teach You

Life has many lessons and sometimes the teacher becomes the student. 

Lolly 2

Lolly 2

Thirty seconds in and an audience member is on the stage already: Lolly Adefope doesn’t mess around. 

A Regular Little Houdini

A Regular Little Houdini

Houdini came to Newport twice in the early twentieth century - not a piece of information you’d find at the top of Houdini’s Wikipedia page, but of utmost significance to young Ala… 

Norris & Parker: See You at the Gallows

Norris & Parker: See You at the Gallows

Dark humour isn’t in short supply this Fringe - in case you hadn’t noticed, celebrity and political news of late has had a tangible effect on performers. 

Max & Ivan: Our Story

Max & Ivan: Our Story

Max & Ivan are celebrating the anniversary of when they met – and having in recent years become a staple of the Fringe, it’s easy to understand why. 

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Hysterical Woman

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Hysterical Woman

Standing defiantly under the glare of a neon working men’s club sign, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean tackles schema in a bold and impressive solo hour. 

Shit-Faced Showtime

Shit-Faced Showtime

It’s not too likely that a straight production of The Pirates of Penzance would garner that wide an audience at the Fringe – a Gilbert and Sullivan musical isn’t the most buz… 

Mr Swallow – Houdini

Mr Swallow – Houdini

It’s not every day you find yourself leaning forward on your seat due to the sheer suspense of a show. 

Scottish Folk Music

Scottish Folk Music

Step back in time for a relaxed afternoon with our Scottish folk musician. 

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Join us at the multi award-winning WHISKI Bar and Restaurant for a vibrant footstomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at WHISKI Bar during August. 

National Killing Day

National Killing Day

‘On a day when the UK government have declared slaying legal, James has the urge to pay his ex wife a visit. 

Nick Hall: Szgrabble

Nick Hall: Szgrabble

Nick Hall’s one-man cold war thriller is an active piece, darting through London, Amsterdam, and under the Iron Curtain to the heart of the Soviet Union, all in the pursuit of a … 

A Royal Wunderlich Variety Show

A Royal Wunderlich Variety Show

Brighton’s all-male cabaret smutsters, Der Wunderlich Revue, celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday with a night of right royal mirth, magic, music, cheerleading and madness. 

Still Lives by Ella Turk-Thompson/The Regina Monologues by Rebecca Russell and Jenny Wafer

Still Lives by Ella Turk-Thompson/The Regina Monologues by Rebecca Russell and Jenny Wafer

‘Still Lives’ hinges on a chance meeting between wheelchair-bound Harriet and lost boy, Fred. 

Caspar Thomas: Magic & Mentalism

Caspar Thomas: Magic & Mentalism

Close-up, sleight-of-hand magic and mentalism performed for the stage. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Do Shakespeare

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Do Shakespeare

Earth’s funniest footwear returns with a brand new show of songs, sketches, socks and violence, taking on The Bard Of Avon himself. 

Sussex Symphony Orchestra Children's Concert

Sussex Symphony Orchestra Children's Concert

The Sussex Symphony Orchestra and BBC’s Alistair Appleton present a fun afternoon of music for children and families. 

Voodoo Love Orchestra

Voodoo Love Orchestra

The big band sound of 1960s Latin America via the back streets of New Orleans, this irresistibly swinging street music will have the crowd baying for more. 

An Evening with the Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

An Evening with the Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

The Fretful Federation is an orchestra plucked from Brighton and the surrounding areas playing all manner of fretted instruments. 

Sussex Jazz Orchestra Live in Concert

Sussex Jazz Orchestra Live in Concert

Jazz big band, led by effervescent trombonist Mark Bassey, playing exciting contemporary arrangements alongside favourite jazz standards. 

Polly by Seth Jones

Polly by Seth Jones

Performed previously to North London audiences by writer Seth Jones, Polly tells the story of Benjamin, a down-on-his-luck toymaker who begins to love his favourite creation (Polly… 

Sy Thomas: Poster Boy

Sy Thomas: Poster Boy

Sy Thomas serves-up the best bits from his 2015 Edinburgh show ‘Jumper’ and some brand spanking new stuff for 2016. 

Lunchtime Concerts at the Chapel Royal

Lunchtime Concerts at the Chapel Royal

Tuesday lunchtime concerts: 10th: Ensemble Reza - Boccherini and Beethoven String Quintets; 17th: Paul Gregory (guitar) - South American music; 24th: James Larter (percussionist) -… 

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra

Following their 2015 sell-out Edinburgh Fringe performance, the SLJO are back with an all new set featuring tunes from the golden era of Big Band. 

Paul Jones: The Nerdfather

Paul Jones: The Nerdfather

Join Brighton Comedy Festival Squawker Awards finalist Paul Jones, as he presents his guide to parenting for nerds. 

Orchestra of Sound and Light

Orchestra of Sound and Light

Share the excitement of ensemble performance of brand new works by young composers, with the Orchestra of Sound and Light. 

Paul Jones: The Nerdfather

Paul Jones: The Nerdfather

They say you should never meet your heroes. 

English National Ballet - She Said

English National Ballet - She Said

English National Ballet’s triple bill features three new pieces created by world-class female choreographers Aszure Barton, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Yabin Wang. 

I Am Thomas

I Am Thomas

I am Thomas is an economic show bound together with a fantastic cast. 

Minnesota Orchestra

Minnesota Orchestra

Back from the brink of extinction, Minneapolis’s finest return to Carnegie Hall to fulfill a program that was lost during their lockout. 

Russian National Orchestra

Russian National Orchestra

This acclaimed orchestra, which made its debut in 1990, brings a Russian program to Carnegie Hall. 

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra can be counted on to give vibrant, probing performances. 

National Sawdust Percussion Festival

National Sawdust Percussion Festival

This five-hour percussion marathon curated by Andy Akiho and Ian Rosenbaum features works by Steve Reich, Jason Treuting, Mark Applebaum, Paul Lansky and a premiere by Mr. 

Valentines Shows

Valentines Shows

Valentine’s Day may have a cheesy reputation, but the heart-filled holiday has inspired plenty of great live comedy for devoted couples, optimistic daters and determinedly si… 

Orchestra Now

Orchestra Now

Bard College’s new training ensemble, led by Leon Botstein, offers a program called “Beethoven’s Likes,” featuring works by composers important to Beethoven… 

Orchestre National de France

Orchestre National de France

Daniele Gatti conducts this acclaimed orchestra in a program including Debussy’s ethereal “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune” as well a… 

Scottish Ballet: Cinderella

Scottish Ballet: Cinderella

In the opening sequence of the Scottish Ballet’s Cinderella, a young girl plants a single pink rose at her mother’s graveside. 

Thomas Adès: Concentric Paths

Thomas Adès: Concentric Paths

At 44, the British composer Thomas Adès is already a lion of contemporary classical music. 

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

This venerable orchestra and its “music director for life,” Zubin Mehta, make their regular stop at Carnegie Hall with Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphon… 

Niall Jones and Nico Brown

Niall Jones and Nico Brown

Gibney Dance brings back its DoublePlus series, in which well-known choreographers present the work of emerging and under-exposed artists. 

Colleen Thomas

Colleen Thomas

The confluence of recent national conversations on police shootings and sexual assault on university campuses made Colleen Thomas think a lot about social inequality and what her o… 

Spencer Jones is The Herbert in 'Proper Job'

Spencer Jones is The Herbert in 'Proper Job'

Edinburgh Fringe sensation, BAFTA nominee, 2015 New Act of the Year runner up and double BARRY UK winner for best show and best performer, Spencer Jones brings his prop comedy crea… 

National Sawdust

National Sawdust

Brooklyn has been a hotbed of musical creativity for some time. 

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The National Lampoon in New York City 1970-1988

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The National Lampoon in New York City 1970-1988

In anticipation of Douglas Tirola’s documentary “Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon” (to be released on Sept. 

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia

Strauss Don Juan; Faure Pavane; Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending (Danny Miller violin); Elgar Symphony No 1 in Ab major, Opus 55. 

The Aurea Quartet with Scottish Voices

The Aurea Quartet with Scottish Voices

Glasgow-based Aurea Quartet comprises of four prize-winning graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 

Scottish Traditional Music Old and New

Scottish Traditional Music Old and New

This annual concert has built up a wide and loyal following, with listeners surprised by the beauty of melody and power of rhythm growing from the group’s blend of Scottish smallpi… 

Tim Drain: I Know How to Make the Women I Sleep with Laugh

Tim Drain: I Know How to Make the Women I Sleep with Laugh

I went into Tim Drain’s show fully prepared for some offensive stuff. 

The Graduettes

The Graduettes

The Graduettes starts with a great farce premise: flatmates wake up on Christmas morning to find their home robbed and their landlady dead on the floor. 

The Great Scottish Make Off - Free

The Great Scottish Make Off - Free

Live art every day. 

The Great Scottish Make Off - Free

The Great Scottish Make Off - Free

Live art every day. 

Toys

Toys

Jack BK’s original written piece deals with class struggles, privilege and ignorance in a clear and effective way. 

Death Actually: A Necromantic Comedy

Death Actually: A Necromantic Comedy

Death Actually sets out to bring ‘lethal puns and dead funny songs’ in a larger than life musical. 

What a Load of Skit

What a Load of Skit

It’s clear that the sketch trio made of Oli Gilford, Edd Cornforth and Jake Shoolheifer have good comic potential, and bounce nicely off each other. 

Owen Jones: The Politics of Hope

Owen Jones: The Politics of Hope

In Owen Jones: The Politics of Hope, Jones proves himself to be an engaging and eloquent speaker without any airs of pretension. 

North Sea Gas: Scottish Spirit

North Sea Gas: Scottish Spirit

Edinburgh’s award-winning band return to the AMC for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with songs and stories from their latest album, Fire in the Glen and from previous recordings. 

BEINGS

BEINGS

Susan Harrison and Andrew Gentilli are clearly good improvisers, and their joint credentials imply that BEINGS should be a highly entertaining and swift hour of long form improv co… 

Cocaine and Potatoes

Cocaine and Potatoes

Matthew Giffen is a charming whirlwind of a man, commanding the audience with his larger-than-life on-stage persona. 

Sally Barker - The Voice That Made Sir Tom Jones Cry

Sally Barker - The Voice That Made Sir Tom Jones Cry

She brought Tom Jones to tears on BBC’s The Voice. 

Cathedral Choir Concert: Haydn Nelson Mass with Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Cathedral Choir Concert: Haydn Nelson Mass with Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Powerful music by Haydn in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Cathedral. 

Alastair Savage, Scottish Fiddle Journey

Alastair Savage, Scottish Fiddle Journey

The upstairs room in the historic Arthur Conan Doyle building offers the perfect setting for a relaxed evening of fiddle melodies by one of the country’s leading exponents. 

Wild, Scottish And Free

Wild, Scottish And Free

A culinary conundrum. 

Piano Transcriptions of Irish and Scottish Music by Mary McCarthy

Piano Transcriptions of Irish and Scottish Music by Mary McCarthy

Piano Transcriptions of Irish and Scottish Music by Mary McCarthy. 

China Conservatory Orchestra 2015 Concert

China Conservatory Orchestra 2015 Concert

The history of Chinese folk music is one of the longest unbroken musical lineages in the world, representing over three thousand years of tradition. 

Saltire – Scottish Song, Music and Comedy – Supper and Show

Saltire – Scottish Song, Music and Comedy – Supper and Show

Scottish song, music and comedy at its finest. 

Concert for Piano and Virtual Symphony Orchestra

Concert for Piano and Virtual Symphony Orchestra

Mikel N’Dong will play the solo piano part and the orchestra part will be played live by a sequenced virtual symphony orchestra. 

Supertown

Supertown

Robert Sanders and James Sidgwick have created a lightly entertaining musical around superhero tropes and aesthetic, making for cute if not somewhat pantomime-esque hour and a half… 

Scottish Bagpiping

Scottish Bagpiping

Strangely, apart from the Military Tattoo, there is not much piping in Edinburgh during the Festival. 

The Diary of Thomas Pooler

The Diary of Thomas Pooler

Lewis Dunn tells us at the end of his performance that he set out to create this show after reading a harsh review of a stand-up comedian at last year’s Fringe, so he’s probabl… 

Mark Thomas: Talking Comedy

Mark Thomas: Talking Comedy

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas talks to Olly Double, curator of British Stand-Up Comedy Archive, about how his comedy has evolved to embrace both theatre and politics. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

We celebrate our 20th Birthday this year. 

Miriam Jones

Miriam Jones

Critically acclaimed and loved by audiences across North America and the UK, Canadian born, Oxford-dwelling Miriam Jones will open the Connected Arts Festival in 2015. 

Daniel Sloss: Dark: Extra Shows!

Daniel Sloss: Dark: Extra Shows!

Due to massive demand, six later, quite probably ruder, shows! Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedy half-man-half-Xbox. 

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Chamber Orchestra with Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber at Greyfriars Kirk

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Chamber Orchestra with Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber at Greyfriars Kirk

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra is forming a Chamber Orchestra to return to Greyfriars Kirk on Friday 14th August. 

Oriental Fairy Tales: Wild Zebra (Ballet with Orchestra)

Oriental Fairy Tales: Wild Zebra (Ballet with Orchestra)

Wild Zebra is a fantasy ballet with symphony orchestra accompaniment showcasing the accomplishments of a troupe of young Chinese performers (8-12 years). 

Comedians' Cinema Club

Comedians' Cinema Club

No amount of advance research can prepare you for Comedians’ Cinema Club. 

Mairearad and Anna

Mairearad and Anna

Mairearad Green and Anna Massie know how to put on a show – they combine warmth, wit and banter with supreme musicianship to create an enjoyable, varied, and polished set. 

The Thomas Clifford Show

The Thomas Clifford Show

The Thomas Clifford Show is a theatrical spoof of a chat show resembling The Jonathan Ross Show. 

The Wishing-Chair Adventures

The Wishing-Chair Adventures

Running Torch’s The Wishing-Chair Adventures prides itself on audience interaction. 

The Thomas Clifford Show

The Thomas Clifford Show

The Thomas Clifford Show is a theatrical spoof of a chat show resembling The Jonathan Ross Show. 

Nick Harper

Nick Harper

As the son of legendary folk-rock star Roy Harper, and one-time member of New Wave pop band Squeeze, Nick has a lot to live up to. 

Newt North

Newt North

Sometimes circumstances conspire to flummox a band’s gigging intentions: NeWt’s trombonist’s lip was injured and swollen, such that “I can’t play some of the notes the tunes need!”… 

Shaun Buswell's Random Orchestra Challenges

Shaun Buswell's Random Orchestra Challenges

Shaun Buswell likes a challenge. 

Griffin and Jones: Fooling Themselves

Griffin and Jones: Fooling Themselves

Award-winning tricksters Griffin and Jones, famous for their own brand of high energy comedy and slapdash magic, are likely to have you glued to your seats and rolling in the aisle… 

Ed Gamble: Lawman

Ed Gamble: Lawman

Ed Gamble is a man who plays by the rules – his rules, which he probably has laminated and stuck up somewhere around the house. 

Maxine Jones: Full Circle

Maxine Jones: Full Circle

Maxine (RTE, BBC R4, Embarrassing Mother, Invisible Woman) plans to move back to the UK after raising sons in Ireland. 

Milton Jones and the Temple of Daft

Milton Jones and the Temple of Daft

Known for his deadpan delivery of pun-filled one-liners, Milton Jones returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his latest show, The Temple of Daft. 

The Alphabet Girl

The Alphabet Girl

Renny Krupinski’s script is an ambitious one: chronicling the lives of one family across three generations, The Alphabet Girl aims to show the destruction of family values and the … 

The Nutty Professor and his Amazing Magic Bubble Show

The Nutty Professor and his Amazing Magic Bubble Show

Children’s entertainment should be brimming with energy, lovable and over-the-top characters, and enchanting tricks. 

The Best of Scottish Comedy

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Take an easy walking tour to discover a little-known side of Edinburgh’s Old Town. 

The Mercenary Fiddler AKA Elsa Jean McTaggart

The Mercenary Fiddler AKA Elsa Jean McTaggart

Aberfeldian self-taught fiddler and singer-songwriter, Elsa Jean McTaggart, enters stage left, playing electric fiddle and wearing red tartan skirt, and jaunty baker boy hat. 

Eejit of Love

Eejit of Love

In theory, Eejit of Love is a fun concept: two Irish country bumpkins find themselves swept up in the allure of reality TV, testing their relationship and their own willpower. 

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on the Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Royal Mile Tours – Free

Royal Mile Tours – Free

Take part in the Festival’s longest running show at no charge at all. 

Get Your Shit Together

Get Your Shit Together

Job losses, painful break ups and junk food - set to music! Get Your Shit Together is the perfect pick me up for 20-somethings in a similar situation, or just a nice dose of Schade… 

Peter Brush: Older Than the Oldest Dog That Ever Lived

Peter Brush: Older Than the Oldest Dog That Ever Lived

Low energy comedian Peter Brush brings his awkward persona to rest upon matters of death and religion with a surprisingly lighthearted tone. 

Remember Doctor Bubble – the Bubble Magician

Remember Doctor Bubble – the Bubble Magician

Tumbling across the stage with the energy of ten children’s birthday parties, Playhouse International (Romania and Australia) create a completely chaotic environment which is bound… 

Sam and Helen: Out There

Sam and Helen: Out There

I’m pretty certain this is the first comedy show I’ve ever been to with an audience dance break. 

Scaramouche Jones

Scaramouche Jones

‘God, what a day’ is the first thing said to us by Scaramouche Jones, the red-nosed, white-faced clown who – sensing the ghosts of an audience in his dressing room – decide… 

Dylan Thomas – The Man, The Myth

Dylan Thomas – The Man, The Myth

Celebrating the life and work of Wales’ most revered writer, Hannah Ellis journeys to the heart of her genius grandfather’s story featuring rare images, his poems, stories and lett… 

Jacobs and von Jones: Best of the Fest!

Jacobs and von Jones: Best of the Fest!

The freshest bad boys of the East London comedy scene present to you an array of superlative comedy talent and show snippets for your pleasure. 

Dan Nicholas: Reverb (The Love Story of Terrance the Crocodile and Julia the Mannequin)

Dan Nicholas: Reverb (The Love Story of Terrance the Crocodile and Julia the Mannequin)

It’s your classic love story, really: inflatable crocodile meets mannequin head, they fall for each other but soon enough cracks show and they fall apart. 

Mae Martin: Us

Mae Martin: Us

Mae Martin is an absolute gem on the Free Fringe. 

Bronston Jones: God Bless 'Merica – Free

Bronston Jones: God Bless 'Merica – Free

With the accompanying subtitle, this show becomes God Bless ‘Merica, Because It’ll Take A Miracle To Fix It; whilst that’s quite a mouthful, it certainly encompasses the sent… 

Sy Thomas: Jumper

Sy Thomas: Jumper

How difficult is comedy when you’re a nice guy who’s had a nice life? What well can you draw from for your material? It’s a problem that Sy Thomas has grappled with, and one … 

Gobsmacked!

Gobsmacked!

When I was in high school Glee became really popular, and I loved it because it seemed so new and cool and sexy. 

Late with Lance!

Late with Lance!

Lance Jonathan (Peter Michael Marino) has had enough of sitting around as understudy on his dads’ ship the S. 

David von Jones: Ethically Adventurous

David von Jones: Ethically Adventurous

An adventure through a moral maze. 

Bruce Fummey: Scottish Comedian of the Year Winner 2014

Bruce Fummey: Scottish Comedian of the Year Winner 2014

Multi award-winning Scottish Ghanaian stand-up tells stories old and new from life and wanderings. 

Katherine Ryan: Kathbum

Katherine Ryan: Kathbum

Katherine Ryan makes it clear from the moment she wanders onto the stage and discusses the logic behind R&B song Smell Yo Dick that she doesn’t give a rat’s ass what you think. 

Mark Thomas: Trespass – Work in Progress

Mark Thomas: Trespass – Work in Progress

It’s hard these days to find comics, amongst the slick and edgy big leagues, with a genuine sense of mischief. 

Spencer Jones Presents: The Herbert in Proper Job

Spencer Jones Presents: The Herbert in Proper Job

On any given night during the Edinburgh Fringe there are dozens of funny comics standing on stage talking about the life and loves of a performer. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

**** (Scotsman). 

Iain Stirling: Touchy Feely

Iain Stirling: Touchy Feely

Iain Stirling has an excellent way of working a crowd. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre – Minging Detectives

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre – Minging Detectives

There’s been a murrrder! Some criminals put stockings on their heads, now Earth’s funniest Socks get their heads around crime. 

David Elms: Mister Boy

David Elms: Mister Boy

David Elms brings his muted comedic style in the form of musical vignettes. 

The Element in the Room: A Radioactive Musical Comedy about the Death and Life of Marie Curie

The Element in the Room: A Radioactive Musical Comedy about the Death and Life of Marie Curie

I think I’ve found my new favourite musical, thanks to Tangram Theatre and their amazing piece on one of the 20th century’s most important scientists. 

Cinder-Ella

Cinder-Ella

Once there was a Grandfather who was left holding a rather leaky baby. 

The Underbelly Radio Shows

The Underbelly Radio Shows

FUBAR Radio and Underbelly present The Underbelly Radio Shows recorded live from 12:30pm each day at Ermintrude, Underbelly hosts a series of live radio broadcasts brought to you b… 

NewsRevue 2015

NewsRevue 2015

2015 has surely been a bumper crop for satire. 

Eat Me! Drink Me! Buy Me!

Eat Me! Drink Me! Buy Me!

“Did she fall or was she pushed?” posits the Mad Hatter (Annie Neat), as Three Mugs of Tea embark on their consumerist take on Alice in Wonderland. 

Citizen Puppet

Citizen Puppet

Blind Summit bring a mastery of puppetry to the stage, layering meta-narrative upon verbatim performance upon crime headline in an original look at the aftermath of the Jack and th… 

Gallery Suppers: An Artistic Tour of Europe with Scottish Culinary Dinner

Gallery Suppers: An Artistic Tour of Europe with Scottish Culinary Dinner

A rare opportunity to enjoy exclusive, after-hours access to the Scottish National Gallery’s world-class collection of masterpieces. 

Megan Ford: Feminasty

Megan Ford: Feminasty

Feminasty is a rollercoaster of irreverent, witty humour with a real agenda at hand. 

The Titanic Orchestra

The Titanic Orchestra

The four filthy tramps in The Titanic Orchestra are waiting in vain for a train, not Godot, in a play by Bulgarian playwright Hristo Boytchev, who tries and fails to emulate Samuel… 

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Join us at the multi award-winning WHISKI Bar and Restaurant for a vibrant footstomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at WHISKI Bar during August. 

Lifting the Lid: A History of Scottish Cooking

Lifting the Lid: A History of Scottish Cooking

Using the Library’s rich collections of manuscript and printed recipe books, we explore Scotland’s changing relationship with food and drink over the centuries. 

Scottish Beer Festival

Scottish Beer Festival

Established in 1995, and set in the historical former All Saints Parsonage, Cloisters has been a stalwart of the Edinburgh real ale scene for 20 years. 

The GYF Yorkshire Day Podcast with Robert Ross in Conversation with Mark Addy

The GYF Yorkshire Day Podcast with Robert Ross in Conversation with Mark Addy

Before the podcast officially begins, we’re invited to watch a clip of Yorkshire born and bred actor Mark Addy in action. 

Tom Stade

Tom Stade

Tom Stade seems to have gone out of his way to be anything but the Canadian stereotype. 

Sara Pascoe and The Museum of Robot Pussycats

Sara Pascoe and The Museum of Robot Pussycats

Feeling spiritual? Sara Pascoe has invented her own religion and we’re all invited! Eschewing the other faiths on offer, Pascoe takes to the stage with her “scripture” professing… 

Cleveland Orchestra

Cleveland Orchestra

This preeminent American ensemble, notable for its chamber-style cohesion and self-effacing virtuosity, starts a four-concert stand as part of the Lincoln Center Festival, led by m… 

Skippyjon Jones Snow What

Skippyjon Jones Snow What

Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese cat who believes he’s a Chihuahua. 

St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra

St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra

Under the conductor Nikolai Alexeev, this storied ensemble — once the Leningrad Philharmonic — could be excused for reveling in its Russian heritage. 

The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet

This crown jewel of British ballet was last seen in New York more than a decade ago. 

Shows for Days

Shows for Days

(previews start on Saturday; opens on June 29) Having just brought us Moss Hart’s entrancing “Act One,” Lincoln Center offers another piece of showbiz reminiscenc… 

Madelaine Jones: Piano Recital

Madelaine Jones: Piano Recital

Prize-winning young pianist Madelaine Jones presents an eclectic programme of music, from Georgian keyboard sonatas to contemporary Norwegian pieces. 

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Minging Detectives

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Minging Detectives

Some criminals put stockings on their heads, now Earth’s funniest Socks get their heads around crime. 

Sussex Jazz Orchestra Live in Concert

Sussex Jazz Orchestra Live in Concert

One of Brighton’s best kept secrets, the Sussex Jazz Orchestra is a twenty strong big band playing a choice selection of original and familiar tunes. 

The Improverts - Exam Shows

The Improverts - Exam Shows

The Improverts are back for two Exam Specials in the Teviot Debating Hall! A different combination of players will take to the stage each night for a round of high-class, high-ener… 

St. Thomas Choir and Concert Royal

St. Thomas Choir and Concert Royal

The consistently excellent St. 

Shaun Buswell’s Orchestra Challenges

Shaun Buswell’s Orchestra Challenges

Shaun Buswell likes a challenge. 

Caspar Thomas Magic & Mentalism

Caspar Thomas Magic & Mentalism

(Jerry Sadowitz) “Caspar’s sleight of hand and mentalism is of a standard rarely seen anywhere, and never attempted by the current generation of magicians. Phenomenal!” 

The Colin Hoult Shows

The Colin Hoult Shows

Star of ‘Derek’, ‘Being Human’ and ‘Carnival of Monsters’ returns to the Brighton Fringe with two entirely new shows: Sit on the Ledge and Jump Down to the Ground (7, 2… 

Andy Thomas: My Kampf

Andy Thomas: My Kampf

Andy ‘Turmoil’ Thomas delivers a one man performance about his life and ‘struggle’ to work out why everything has to be so difficult. 

National Open Art @ SILO

National Open Art @ SILO

Highly-acclaimed art and food - an exciting collaboration between National Open Art (NOA) on its UK tour with selected artists and SILO, an innovative restaurant|bakery|coffee hous… 

Australian Chamber Orchestra

Australian Chamber Orchestra

This bracingly original chamber ensemble puts together a typically eclectic program, with well-loved favorites like Mozart’s radiant Clarinet Concerto (with Sharon Kam as sol… 

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Boston Symphony’s youthful, brilliant new music director, Andris Nelsons, leads three programs with his re-energized orchestra. 

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals

Every year, opera lovers have a chance to hear the stars of the future during the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals concert. 

London Symphony Orchestra

London Symphony Orchestra

The conductor Michael Tilson Thomas returns to New York with another of the ensembles with which he has had career-long associations. 

Joyce DiDonato and the Philadelphia Orchestra

Joyce DiDonato and the Philadelphia Orchestra

This radiant mezzo-soprano continues her Perspectives series at Carnegie Hall with a celebration of bel canto arias and orchestral selections by Rossini, Bellini and lesser-known c… 

Venice Baroque Orchestra

Venice Baroque Orchestra

Avi Avital — that rarity, a star mandolinist — joins this vibrant ensemble in works by Vivaldi, as well as selections by Marcello, Geminiani and Paisiello. 

Composer Portrait: Augusta Read Thomas

Composer Portrait: Augusta Read Thomas

Of the four works on August Read Thomas’s program in the Miller Theater’s wonderful series, two are world premieres. 

Rasta Thomas' Romeo and Juliet

Rasta Thomas' Romeo and Juliet

To the world-weary theatre goer it can seem like there is always another new production of Romeo and Juliet being performed somewhere, somehow. 

Clarion Music Society Orchestra

Clarion Music Society Orchestra

Steven Fox conducts this excellent period instrument ensemble, expanded for the occasion, in Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ Symphony. 

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

This ever-fresh ensemble presents two crowd-pleasers, Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony and Brahms’s Violin Concerto, with the fiery Viktoria Mullova as the sol… 

Mahler Chamber Orchestra

Mahler Chamber Orchestra

The probing pianist Leif Ove Andsnes invites listeners on a “Beethoven Journey” as he teams up with this excellent chamber orchestra in performances of the composerR… 

Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, brings his other orchestra to Avery Fisher Hall for two classics of Romanticism. 

Danish National Symphony Orchestra

Danish National Symphony Orchestra

Scandinavian works unsurprisingly make up this touring ensemble’s program. 

Thomas Hampson

Thomas Hampson

A consummate recitalist, this stylish baritone (joined by the pianist Wolfram Rieger) brings to Carnegie Hall a program of Strauss, Zemlinsky, Mahler, Ives and others, along with t… 

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Riccardo Muti continues to thrive as the music director of this ensemble, and it’s always an event when this esteemed maestro brings that great orchestra to Carnegie Hall, as… 

The Improverts - London Shows

The Improverts - London Shows

Always Different, Always Funny! After a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe 14 and comedy residents during term time Edinburgh University, The Improverts are performing two shows in L… 

The Royal Danish Ballet: Principals and Soloists

The Royal Danish Ballet: Principals and Soloists

Russian ballet exalts in bravura; American ballet trades in speed. 

New York String Orchestra

New York String Orchestra

Wall-to-wall coverage of Handel’s “Messiah” makes way for Mozart with this performance by the young members of the New York String Orchestra, who will be led by t… 

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra

This sprightly community orchestra performs an intriguing program of British music, including works by composers like Delius, Vaughan Williams and Holst and lesser-known figures li… 

Audrey Hailes and Royal Osiris Karaoke Ensemble

Audrey Hailes and Royal Osiris Karaoke Ensemble

The once imperiled dance space at 280 Broadway, recently revived by Gina Gibney, begins its inaugural series, DoublePlus. 

London Philharmonic Orchestra

London Philharmonic Orchestra

This orchestra begins its American tour with Vladimir Jurowski conducting the pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet in Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. 

The Met Orchestra

The Met Orchestra

James Levine, who has been conducting an elegant account of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” at the Metropolitan Opera, brings the Met Orchestra to Carnegie Hall for… 

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Jacques Lacombe, the insightful music director of this powerful, polished orchestra, opens the season with Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” a standard often trotted out f… 

Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra

Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra

This ensemble, conducted by Muhai Tang, completes its first American tour in its 91-year-history with a performance at Carnegie Hall. 

Dutchman, by LeRoi Jones

Dutchman, by LeRoi Jones

In a New York subway carriage Lula, a white woman encounters Clay, a black male. 

Orchestra of St. Lukes Chamber Ensemble

Orchestra of St. Lukes Chamber Ensemble

For the latest installation in its Subway Series, wind players from this excellent ensemble descend on the boroughs with a free program featuring music for wind quintet by Ligeti, … 

Polly By Seth Jones

Polly By Seth Jones

“Twisted &demented and so energetic”“Unique theatrical brilliance. 

National Ballet of Canada: Alices Adventures in Wonderland

National Ballet of Canada: Alices Adventures in Wonderland

There are many ways of falling down the rabbit hole, and Christopher Wheeldon, along with his creative team, has devised an extravagant one. 

Scottish Sinfonia

Scottish Sinfonia

Wagner’s Flying Dutchman Overture. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

Musically challenged friends from sister orchestras in the US join the RTO in a celebration of mutual virtuosity to entertain and amuse all with their fiendish interpretations of m… 

Scottish Music Traditional and New

Scottish Music Traditional and New

This annual concert has built-up a wide and loyal following, with listeners surprised by the beauty of melody and power of rhythm growing from the group’s blend of Scottish smallpi… 

Matt Forde: The Political Party - Scottish Independence Special

Matt Forde: The Political Party - Scottish Independence Special

Scottish Independence special. 

Alastair Savage Trio, The Scottish Fiddle

Alastair Savage Trio, The Scottish Fiddle

Alastair celebrates 10 years of his trio with Euan Drysdale on guitar/piano and Iain Crawford on double bass with a concert of old and new Scots fiddle music in the wonderful Canon… 

Herlock and Swatson in the Mystery of the Royal Goose

Herlock and Swatson in the Mystery of the Royal Goose

Join the illustrious, world renowned detective duo on an epic mystery adventure for all the family. 

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas

Guy Masterson, Stage 2001 Best Actor Award winner, celebrates the brilliance of eleven poems and three short stories from the Welsh wizard in his centenary year. 

Matt Forde: The Political Party - Scottish Independence Special

Matt Forde: The Political Party - Scottish Independence Special

Scottish Independence special. 

Scottish Voices

Scottish Voices

Scottish Voices presents a recital of duets by Mendelssohn and Brahms, Greek Songs by Ravel, Seiber and Skalkottos and the premiere of a new work by Graham Hair, entitled Mediterra… 

Owen Jones: The Establishment

Owen Jones: The Establishment

In the ironically grand setting of the Assembly Rooms, Owen Jones gave a rallying and convincing cry against the establishment. 

Sally Barker - The Voice That Made Sir Tom Jones Cry

Sally Barker - The Voice That Made Sir Tom Jones Cry

The Poozies singer-songwriter, fresh from her flawless performances on prime time TV’s The Voice, (including a duet with her mentor Sir Tom Jones). 

John Renbourn and Wizz Jones

John Renbourn and Wizz Jones

Septuagenarian guitar folk legends John Renbourn and Wizz Jones deliver a night of folk and blues, with varying degrees of success. 

This Land Is Our Land: Three Scottish Landscape Photographers

This Land Is Our Land: Three Scottish Landscape Photographers

Showcasing the breathtaking natural beauty of Scotland, from the Borders to the Northern Highlands; spectacular, original and contemporary images by Scottish landscape photographer… 

Alba - A New Scottish Musical

Alba - A New Scottish Musical

Roddy swaps his designer suit and expensive shoes for waterproofs and walking boots and takes off on an unexpected and life-changing journey. 

Scottish Bagpiping

Scottish Bagpiping

Strangely, apart from the Military Tattoo, there is not much piping in Edinburgh during the Festival. 

Meet the National Theatre Literary Department and Studio

Meet the National Theatre Literary Department and Studio

This talk is ideal for theatre-makers of all kinds who create work from scratch and want to find out more about how the National Theatre develops work. 

South London Jazz Orchestra

South London Jazz Orchestra

Harking back to the golden era of Big Band, the SLJO bring you an afternoon of swing, jazz and funk. 

Family Royal Mile Walk

Family Royal Mile Walk

A Historical Family Walk starting from Edinburgh Castle, finishing at the Sottish Parliament by travelling down the Royal Mile with a guide. 

Fauré Requiem by Candlelight

Fauré Requiem by Candlelight

Fauré’s Requiem, composed in the late 1880s, is a short piece lasting 35 minutes, performed in Latin, and created for orchestra, organ, male and female chorus and two soloists… 

Is Scottish Independence Bad for Your Health?

Is Scottish Independence Bad for Your Health?

Scotland is the ‘sick man of Europe’. 

Songs by Three Teachers of the Royal College of Music

Songs by Three Teachers of the Royal College of Music

Songs by three teachers of the Royal College of Music (Ireland, Howells and Horowitz) and piano solos by Lambert, a student of the Royal College of Music, are contrasted with the g… 

Daniel Sloss – Really...?! Extra Shows

Daniel Sloss – Really...?! Extra Shows

Due to massive demand, six extra, later, and quite probably ruder shows from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man/half-Xbox. 

Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet

Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet

Alex Yellowlees and his band take us back in time to the swinging twenties with a collection of hot club swinging jazz tracks, played with a lightness of touch and a lot of skill… 

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Ticket and Dining at Pommery Bar

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Ticket and Dining at Pommery Bar

Only eight nights available for the Pommery Champagne Café Bar Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket and dining packages. 

National Collective Presents...

National Collective Presents...

As the date of Scotland’s Referendum fast approaches, National Collective presents a series of entertaining and informative performances, speakers and discussions to inspire deba… 

The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry - Free

The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry - Free

The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry is a visual tribute to Scotland’s global legacy, crafted by volunteer embroiderers in 25 countries across the globe. 

Scottish Poetry Library Poetry Workshop: Death

Scottish Poetry Library Poetry Workshop: Death

In this poetry workshop, led by poet and Scottish Poetry Library Programme Manager Jennifer (JL) Williams, we will read, write and discuss poems on the theme of death. 

Playtime: New Adventures in Music

Playtime: New Adventures in Music

Billing their series of gigs as Playtime, some of Edinburgh’s finest Jazzers are creating very interesting and enjoyable music in the intimate space of The Outhouse’s attic. 

Americana Road Trip

Americana Road Trip

Sixpiece Americana-tribute band Flagstaff have created an evening of infectious, good-natured, toe-tapping fun in the environs of the Jazz Bar. 

Tube Orchestra Challenge

Tube Orchestra Challenge

In 2012, Shaun Buswell started a musical challenge to create an orchestra made up of musicians he met as strangers whilst travelling on the London Underground. 

The Story of Medieval England From 1066 to 1485 at Roughly Nine Years and Two Jokes Per Minute Incorporating The Hundred Years War as a Football Match and of Course Scottish Independence Performed by Paul B Edwards – Free

The Story of Medieval England From 1066 to 1485 at Roughly Nine Years and Two Jokes Per Minute Incorporating The Hundred Years War as a Football Match and of Course Scottish Independence Performed by Paul B Edwards – Free

The Story of Medieval England From 1066 to 1485 at Roughly Nine Years and Two Jokes Per Minute Incorporating The Hundred Years War as a Football Match and of Course Scottish Indepe… 

Mark Cooper-Jones - Geography Teacher

Mark Cooper-Jones - Geography Teacher

Set in Edinburgh’s Globe Bar, Mark Cooper-Jones embarks on an hour long reminder to all of us that Geography is much more than just colouring in. 

Richard Tyrone Jones: Crap Time Lord

Richard Tyrone Jones: Crap Time Lord

Proudly the only performance poet on the Fringe circuit with two hearts, the “Ginger Nigel Havers of spoken word” Richard Tyrone Jones presents an hour of witty, candid and spe… 

National Loaf

National Loaf

There’s a sort of delicious irony to queuing for a show about rationing whilst watching one of the cast frantically stuffing their face with crisps. 

Richard Tyrone Jones: What the F*ck is This?

Richard Tyrone Jones: What the F*ck is This?

In the bowels of Banshee Labyrinth lurk the most unlikely of creatures, and none more terrifying nor outlandish as Richard Tyrone. 

Free Historical Walking Tours of the Royal Mile

Free Historical Walking Tours of the Royal Mile

This tour is a brilliant way to explore the history of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. 

Bronston Jones: What Comes Out - Free

Bronston Jones: What Comes Out - Free

‘Let’s see what comes out of my mouth’ is something Bronston Jones says before almost every show. 

Manchester International Roots Orchestra

Manchester International Roots Orchestra

A unique, musically diverse orchestra which aims to nurture musical collaboration between international, culturally diverse Manchester based musicians, including refugees, and Roya… 

The Scottish Enlightenment Project

The Scottish Enlightenment Project

‘Our tales are similar but the endings are different. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Discover a little-known side of Edinburgh’s Old Town in this very popular walking tour. 

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Join us at the multi-award-winning WHISKI Bar and Restaurant for a vibrant footstomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at WHISKI Bar during August. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on The Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Larry Dean: Scottish Comedian of the Year 2013

Larry Dean: Scottish Comedian of the Year 2013

SCOTY winner and Scottish Comedy Awards nominee. 

A Celebration of Scottish Art

A Celebration of Scottish Art

Castle Fine Art, Edinburgh, situated on prestigious Multrees Walk, is proud to present an exhibition of contemporary art featuring local artists such as Alexander Millar and Stuart… 

Sy Thomas: Disasterpiece

Sy Thomas: Disasterpiece

A rogue shark terrorises the beach-going community of Amity Island…is the plot of Jaws. 

Blues!

Blues!

Aiming to cover ninety years of Blues in sixty minutes is a mightily ambitious endeavour. 

MacBraveheart: The Other Scottish Play

MacBraveheart: The Other Scottish Play

Rooted in the past of a dystopian pre-independence future - that means a minimalist set littered with industrial remnants and a broken toilet - Scotland’s greatest heroes, Wallac… 

Jasper Cromwell Jones: This is Not a Holiday

Jasper Cromwell Jones: This is Not a Holiday

A new character show from the TV warm up to The Graham Norton Show and Mock The Week. 

Symphony by Ella Hickson, Nick Payne and Tom Wells

Symphony by Ella Hickson, Nick Payne and Tom Wells

Symphony promises to blend a live gig environment with the best of contemporary British theatre. 

Scaramouche Jones

Scaramouche Jones

Actor and writer Justin Butcher’s Scaramouche Jones is a feat in storytelling: both performer and tale performed are equally and utterly compelling. 

Thomas Pocket presents: Me (Oscar Jenkyn-Jones)

Thomas Pocket presents: Me (Oscar Jenkyn-Jones)

Thomas Pocket presents: Me (Oscar Jenkyn-Jones) is the debut solo show from exciting young absurdist Oscar Jenkyn-Jones. 

Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon

Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon

Dylan Thomas’ life often seems made for drama, partly because the man himself was such an actor, both in onstage performances of his poetry and in his daily life, and partly becaus… 

Invisible Woman: Maxine Jones

Invisible Woman: Maxine Jones

Older women are often see-through. 

Spencer Jones is The Herbert

Spencer Jones is The Herbert

BAFTA nominated Big Babies star performs his debut Edinburgh show. 

Concerto Without Orchestra

Concerto Without Orchestra

You might find yourself wondering how far into the past you’ve strayed during this excellent piano concert by Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

**** (Scotsman) ***** (BroadwayBaby. 

Dylan Thomas Return Journey - Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Dylan Thomas Return Journey - Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Over 80,000 people worldwide have enjoyed this critically-acclaimed production which included sell-out seasons at London’s Lyric Hammersmith, Off-Broadway and Sydney Opera House. 

Dan Jones: New Kid

Dan Jones: New Kid

Dan Jones: New Kid is a character-based stand up show in which Jones’ hopeless characters try desperately to entertain and showcase their talents. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - And So Am I

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - And So Am I

Since forming in 2005 in Aberdeen, the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre have performed internationally and on television around the UK. 

The Art of Golf: The Story of Scotland's National Sport

The Art of Golf: The Story of Scotland's National Sport

The exhibition includes paintings of early links courses in Bruntsfield, Leith and Musselburgh, and features the greatest golf painting of all time, Charles Lees’ The Golfers (18… 

National Youth Orchestra

National Youth Orchestra

This orchestra of gifted youngsters itching to prove themselves takes to Carnegie Hall’s main stage under the direction of David Robertson in a vibrant program of classics, i… 

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Tuesday) This venerable conductorless ensemble is particularly crisp and compelling in Beethoven. 

Orchestra of the League of Composers

Orchestra of the League of Composers

This ensemble, devoted to modern music, offers a stimulating mixture for its season finale, including works by David Froom, Suzanne Farrin, David Lang and Philip Glass (a scene fro… 

Concerts at St. Thomas

Concerts at St. Thomas

John Scott, the estimable director of music at St. 

NY Phil Biennial: American Composers Orchestra New Music Readings

NY Phil Biennial: American Composers Orchestra New Music Readings

The NY Phil Biennial is meant as a forum for new music, but 11 days is not enough time to explore all the recent works worthy of attention. 

American Classical Orchestra

American Classical Orchestra

This ensemble presents a program of works written in or for Prague in the late 18th century. 

Budapest Festival Orchestra

Budapest Festival Orchestra

One of the most dependable conductor-ensemble pairings in classical music is Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. 

The Studio 9 Orchestra Live

The Studio 9 Orchestra Live

Formed in 2011, the Studio 9 Orchestra performs some of the finest contemporary arrangements for an 18-piece jazz band. 

The Post War Orchestra

The Post War Orchestra

Make Music Not War: Imagining an era when violent conflicts have ceased, The Post War Orchestra transforms deactivated weapons and other military equipment into musical instruments… 

Children's Shows and Workshops

Children's Shows and Workshops

A celebration of children and young people in the Performing Arts featuring theatre, literature, music and movement. 

American Symphony Orchestra

American Symphony Orchestra

Ahead of the 100th anniversary of the break out of World War I, the conductor Leon Botstein and this ensemble present the program “Forged From Fire. 

Chamber Orchestra of New York

Chamber Orchestra of New York

English composers are in the spotlight here. 

Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra

We play a wide range of material including exciting contemporary music by living composers, as well as classical and popular pieces and concertos with guest soloists. 

The Greatest Shows on Earth

The Greatest Shows on Earth

A dress-up sing-along celebration of everyone’s favourite musicals. 

Aspidistra Drawing Room Orchestra Live

Aspidistra Drawing Room Orchestra Live

A recital of favourites of the ‘Palm Court Era’ performed by Aspidistra, praised for its lively interpretation of the music that so delighted our (great) grandparents. 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Do Art

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Do Art

After 6 sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe and international tours from Aberdeen to Adelaide (Pick Of The Fringe), Manchester to Malta, and all points inbetween, Earth’s funnie… 

Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra

Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra

This respected, vibrant Russian ensemble, led by the violinist and conductor Vladimir Spivakov, plays Vivaldi, Boccherini, Rossini and Tchaikovsky on Friday, and on Sunda… 

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Mariss Jansons, the chief conductor of this renowned orchestra, has long suffered from heart-related health problems, and announced a few weeks ago that he will be stepping down fr… 

The Urban Survival Guide

The Urban Survival Guide

The Urban Survival Guide is an hour of stand up with Tony Marrese that equips you with unique street knowledge that will help you escape the many confrontations of modern existence… 

Orchestra of St. Lukes

Orchestra of St. Lukes

A chamber group drawn from the ranks of this excellent ensemble brings a program called, sigh, “Outside the Bachs,” to Brooklyn and Manhattan, featuring composers inclu… 

Met Orchestra

Met Orchestra

The day after its season ends at Lincoln Center, this virtuosically versatile ensemble travels a few blocks downtown for an immersion in Dvorak, a nod back to its performances of h… 

The Scummy Mummies Show

The Scummy Mummies Show

The Scummy Mummies Show was sold out for its first performance, the room filled mostly with fans of their iTunes podcasts. 

Memoirs of a Slutsky

Memoirs of a Slutsky

International burlesque performer and comedian Zoe Charles’ Memoirs of a Slutsky is an interesting, hilarious and heart-warming account of her less than conventional journey to a… 

Spring for Music: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Spring for Music: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

This festival continues with James Conlon conducting the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus in a program that opens with John Adams’s exhila… 

The Wine & Whisky Comedy Show

The Wine & Whisky Comedy Show

The Wine and Whisky Comedy Show definitely encourages the room to drink, although wine and whisky may be the only thing that keeps the comedy alive. 

Stephanie Laing: Nincompoop

Stephanie Laing: Nincompoop

The first night of Stephanie Laing’s Nincompoop showed potential and given time this comedy show could be seriously funny. 

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Led by its music director, Alexander Mickelthwate, this ensemble offers an immersion in living composers from Canada, including R. 

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra presents Merry Mount

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra presents Merry Mount

Howard Hanson was the longtime director of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, and this excellent ensemble honors him with a rare performance of this vivid, grand opera, base… 

The Colin Hoult Shows

The Colin Hoult Shows

Master character comedian and star of ‘Derek’ and ‘Being Human’ performs all his critically acclaimed, sell-out, weirdly wonderful comedy shows, fresh from his hit Radio 4 series. 

John Robertson: A Nifty History of Evil

John Robertson: A Nifty History of Evil

What was originally billed as John Robertson’s A Nifty History of Evil became a show of improvised comedy at the Caroline of Brunswick, with Robertson creating an entirely new e… 

Childrens Orchestra Society

Childrens Orchestra Society

This essential training ensemble for young students presents its 20th annual Discovery Concert, which will feature the winner of the organization’s 2014 Discovery Competition… 

Philadelphia Orchestra

Philadelphia Orchestra

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the dynamic young leader of this orchestra, conducts the gifted young violinist Lisa Batiashvili in Bartok’s lyrical Violin Concerto No. 

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Robert Spano conducts the Atlanta players in Britten’s impassioned “War Requiem” alongside the Atlanta Symphony Chorus and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. 

The Pirates Of Penzance - Rebooted

The Pirates Of Penzance - Rebooted

The Pirates of Penzance-Rebooted, performed at the intimate Barn Theatre in Southwick, brings a classic pirate tale to life with a contemporary twist. 

Manhattan School of Music Orchestra

Manhattan School of Music Orchestra

A major American conductor, Leonard Slatkin, takes the podium for a concert at Carnegie Hall with the orchestra of the renowned Manhattan School of Music. 

Iestyn Davies and Thomas Dunford

Iestyn Davies and Thomas Dunford

Drawing on their excellent recent Dowland disc, these well-matched collaborators — Mr. 

Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Royal Winnipeg Ballet

The decadence and debauchery of turn-of-the-century Paris provided a rich setting for Baz Luhrmann’s wildly inspired 2001 film, “Moulin Rouge. 

American Composers Orchestra

American Composers Orchestra

This adventurous band of new-music specialists is joined by the Brazilian vocalist Luciana Souza for the final installment of its 10th anniversary celebration of the Orchestra Unde… 

Juilliard Orchestra

Juilliard Orchestra

The German composer and conductor Matthias Pintscher leads this ensemble in Bartok’s flamboyant Concerto for Orchestra; the New York premiere of his own “Bereshit”… 

Scottish Sinfonia Concert

Scottish Sinfonia Concert

Elgar concert overture, In the South (Alassio), Mozart Piano Concerto No. 

Scottish Sinfonia Concert

Scottish Sinfonia Concert

Orchestral Concert. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

International tours in the last few years (to Utrecht and Glasgow) have honed the orchestra’s skills. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

Their unique musical abilities conquered Europe in Utrecht in 2011. 

Scottish Music Traditional and New

Scottish Music Traditional and New

This annual concert has built a loyal following, with listeners surprised by the beauty and power of the blend of pipes, fiddle, harp, concertina, flute, bass and drum. 

A Nicht Wi' Burns

A Nicht Wi' Burns

It was wi’ some trepidation ‘at Ah installed myself at a table, pint in hain, fur a thee hoors burns’ session. 

Perth Youth Orchestra 50th Anniversary Concert

Perth Youth Orchestra 50th Anniversary Concert

Perth Youth Orchestra performs at home and abroad but this is its Fringe debut. 

Alastair Savage Trio: The Scottish Fiddle

Alastair Savage Trio: The Scottish Fiddle

Alastair returns to the Canongate with a varied programme of Scots fiddle music old and new. 

Penelope

Penelope

Penelope is the conclusive episode of Ulysses and the first time Joyce explores the inner workings of Molly Bloom’s consciousness. 

Royal Mile Book Fringe

Royal Mile Book Fringe

Join the banter with some of the most outspoken writers in independent Scottish publishing. 

Bruch Violin Concerto-Orchestra of the Canongait

Bruch Violin Concerto-Orchestra of the Canongait

Internationally acclaimed violinist Madeleine Mitchell makes her debut with Fringe regulars the Orchestra of the Canongait, conducted by Robert Dick, in Max Bruch’s ever popular Vi… 

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

In the familiar surroundings of their hometown venue, Tommy Smith and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra showed why they have become one of the most respected ensembles of their … 

A Polish / Scottish Odyssey

A Polish / Scottish Odyssey

Martin Stepek, the host of this show, ended by saying ‘enjoyment might not be the word, but I hope you’ve taken something from this. 

Bella Hardy and the Midnight Watch

Bella Hardy and the Midnight Watch

Bella Hardy is one of those performers whose warmth and affability immediately put you at ease. 

Damien Dempsey

Damien Dempsey

There’s something very likeable about Irish singer and songwriter Damien Dempsey, but the adulation he inspires is a little confusing. 

The Adventures of John Paul Jones

The Adventures of John Paul Jones

Written by celebrated folk musician Alan Reid, storytelling and songs relate the tale of this controversial and extraordinary 18th-century Scots mariner. 

Moonlight Serenade Orchestra

Moonlight Serenade Orchestra

Join us for an evening of nostalgia, swinging music and sheer fun with the music of Glenn Miller and the Big Band era. 

Awake Love Orchestra

Awake Love Orchestra

Extraordinary fusion of traditional and modern music from across the genres. 

Scottish Saxophone Ensemble and Guests

Scottish Saxophone Ensemble and Guests

‘We’re very lucky,’ alto and soprano saxophonist Sue Mckenzie explained in her introduction to ‘Catching Sunlight’, a collection of pieces by jazz pianist/composer Dave S… 

Wonders of Magic

Wonders of Magic

This production by Akhmeteli State Dramatic Theatre is a lesson on how not to stage a drama in a foreign language. 

Pole Factor

Pole Factor

This play attempts to shed light on topics the company, Angry Bairds Productions, believe ‘no one wants to talk about’: Religious extremism; Islamophobia, drug addiction, suici… 

Story Shakespeare: Pericles

Story Shakespeare: Pericles

Year Out Drama Company, in association with Stratford-upon-Avon College, present one of Shakespeare’s rarely performed plays. 

Mucus Factory

Mucus Factory

Performance artist and Cystic Fibrosis sufferer, Martin O’Brien, explores the relationship between endurance and chronic illness in Mucus Factory, a five-hour piece commissioned … 

Si L’enfant Ne Dort Pas Bien... (If the Child Does Not Sleep Well...)

Si L’enfant Ne Dort Pas Bien... (If the Child Does Not Sleep Well...)

Dreamland Theatre makes an impressive debut with this imaginative interpretation of a traditional fairy tale. 

All the King's Men Presents

All the King's Men Presents

Perhaps I’m experiencing a cappella fatigue, but the singers at this show did nothing to wow me particularly. 

We'll Stuff You Once You're Dead

We'll Stuff You Once You're Dead

Z Theatre Company consists of a bunch of likeable first year drama students from Hull University. 

Meet the National Theatre Studio and Literary Department

Meet the National Theatre Studio and Literary Department

Meet the National Theatre studio and literary department and find out more about how the National Theatre develops work. 

BonBon

BonBon

Good children’s theatre should appeal to the inner kid in every adult as well as every actual child. 

Carol Kidd Sings Cole Porter

Carol Kidd Sings Cole Porter

There’s no denying Scottish jazz singer Carol Kidd has a sweet voice, although it takes a few songs to settle down this evening. 

Daniel Sloss - Stand-Up (Extra Shows!)

Daniel Sloss - Stand-Up (Extra Shows!)

Due to massive demand six extra, later, quite probably ruder shows from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man, half-Xbox. 

Billy Jones: Roots 66

Billy Jones: Roots 66

Looking for stagecraft and charisma is an odd part of reviewing a music show. 

Roddy Woomble

Roddy Woomble

26 September 1999. 

The Les Clochards - The Boys are Back in Town

The Les Clochards - The Boys are Back in Town

The Les Clochards combine high-jinx, cheeky-chappy, faux-Francais, ‘Allo ‘Allo, theatrics with a level of musical inventiveness and professionalism that can only have come from… 

The Gramophone Jazz Band's Late Night Speakeasy

The Gramophone Jazz Band's Late Night Speakeasy

Edinburgh’s up and coming New Orleans Dixieland jazz band means business. 

The Blissful Viola

The Blissful Viola

American violist Christine Rutledge and British award-winning pianist David Gomper offer a little afternoon serenity in the midst of the festival hubbub. 

BiDiNG TiME - Various Shows

BiDiNG TiME - Various Shows

International experiment sharing a story about a woman called Thyme, with local interpretations. 

Sweet, Sour and Saucy

Sweet, Sour and Saucy

Australians Tnee Dyer and Melissa Western deliver a set list of classic jazz and blues with light-hearted, occasionally risqué between-song banter. 

Charlie Dupré Presents... The Stories of Shakey P

Charlie Dupré Presents... The Stories of Shakey P

Spoken word and rap artist Charlie Dupre comes on stage to the strains of cello and violin, an accompaniment that is perhaps a little at odds with his casual hip-hop style and deli… 

Kabul

Kabul

An uncompromising voice reads out the Taliban’s manifesto and we are reminded that, from 1996-2001, women in Kabul were not allowed to seek any form of medical support when sick;… 

A Mark of Water (Water Stain)

A Mark of Water (Water Stain)

Patricia Selonk stars as Laura - a 40 year-old-woman, grappling with a deteriorating neurological disease - in this exciting production from Armazem Theatre Company, part of this y… 

Mark Thomas: 100 Acts of Minor Dissent

Mark Thomas: 100 Acts of Minor Dissent

Mark Thomas’ first gag was about hating young people. 

YurtaKids! 24583 Little Creepy Wonders

YurtaKids! 24583 Little Creepy Wonders

There is nothing wrong with the message of this show from the Italian company, Scarlattineteatro, but then neither is it particularly original. 

Dahle and Jones on a Plate - Free

Dahle and Jones on a Plate - Free

Gorge yourself silly on the Brighton Comedy Festival Squawker Award winner and finalist. 

Scottish Modern Quilt Exhibition

Scottish Modern Quilt Exhibition

With their bold colours, fresh prints, improvisational piecing and minimalism, modern quilters are updating classic quilt designs for contemporary interiors and utilising the inter… 

The Horne Section Live in a Cow - Extra Shows

The Horne Section Live in a Cow - Extra Shows

Rolling into Edinburgh with a brand new barnstorming show, The Horne Section will yet again provide the festival’s best musical mayhem. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Discover unexpected gardens and green nooks and crannies behind the historic buildings of Edinburgh’s Old Town, all with a story to tell. 

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Discover a little-known side of Edinburgh’s Old Town. 

4.48 Psychosis

4.48 Psychosis

Unsettling, rich with seamless physicality and melancholic tableaux, the pupils from The City of London Academy certainly capture the poignancy of Sarah Kane’s final play. 

Vegas Underground

Vegas Underground

Vegas Underground stood in front of a huge screen as a cartoon designed to put us in the mood for a night of Rat Pack-style music appeared behind them. 

Virgin Money Fringe on The Royal Mile

Virgin Money Fringe on The Royal Mile

Watch free previews of hundreds of Fringe shows. 

Milton Jones On The High Road

Milton Jones On The High Road

Milton Jones enters, characteristically via scooter, clad in a blue print shirt, orange trousers, orange shoes, and hair which defies gravity. 

The Scottish Burly Ceilidh Club

The Scottish Burly Ceilidh Club

For first-time ceilidh-goers, some tips: do not wear high heels. 

Vive – Jazz A Cappella

Vive – Jazz A Cappella

Vive is a six-part a cappella jazz vocal ensemble from London that creates original songs and reworks old favourites. 

And They Played Shang-a-Lang

And They Played Shang-a-Lang

If you’re looking to travel back through the years and witness witty portrayals of your schooldays, then this show will transport you. 

Puss-in-Boots

Puss-in-Boots

This is a tale of two love stories running parallel: one between the cats Puss and Tabs; and the other between their owners, the hero and heroine. 

The Dumb Waiter

The Dumb Waiter

A disused kitchen basement is the setting for a revival of Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter, this environment instantly creating a close proximity between actor and spectator. 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Alan Anderson is one of Scotland’s most charming comperes and a very talented man. 

Phil Nichol: The Weary Land

Phil Nichol: The Weary Land

Three-quarters into this heavily autobiographical show, Canadian comic, singer-songwriter and actor Phil Nichol launches into a story about breaking his penis during a one-night st… 

London Road, Sea Point

London Road, Sea Point

‘Why is it easier to speak to a stranger than it is to my own daughter?’ Rosa, an elderly woman approaching the end of her life, asks Stella, a Nigerian immigrant reluctantly i… 

Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans - Wonder & Joy

Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans - Wonder & Joy

If you are hoping for a tranquil evening where you can lounge back in your fold-away chair, enjoy the gentle chink of ice cube on glass as you sip your favourite tipple and chuckle… 

Iain Stirling: At Home - Extra Shows

Iain Stirling: At Home - Extra Shows

Having bought a house with his girlfriend the Edinburgh-born comic explores how a decision that comes from a place of love can lead to such fear and uncertainty. 

The Soil

The Soil

All the way from Soweto, South Africa, The Soil is a three-part SATMA award-winning a cappella group with a mission to warm the hearts of even the frostiest Edinburgh native. 

Hope Light and Nowhere

Hope Light and Nowhere

A blue football rests in the middle of a chalk circle; traumatised Edward, played by Alex Austin, moves nervously around the edges of the stage; a television set flicks on and off… 

Starbird

Starbird

Starbird is a delightful show, performed by two charismatic women, ably assisted by some very cute starchick puppets. 

The  Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs

We learn from the outset of the play that two of the three pigs are dead. 

An Actor's Lament

An Actor's Lament

Steven Berkoff and Jay Benedict flamboyantly meander across the minimalist stage and poetically begin to explore the theatrical world. 

Bronston Jones: Life's Short. I'm Not! - Free

Bronston Jones: Life's Short. I'm Not! - Free

The Big Man’s back. 

The  Extremists

The Extremists

Norman Kreeger, played by David Calvitto, has recently published a book on 21st century extremism and appears as a guest on Issues in Focus, a late night political talk show to sha… 

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

Best of Scottish Comedian of the Year

As the name would suggest, this is great Scottish comedy at its best. 

Johnnie Walker's Guest Night

Johnnie Walker's Guest Night

‘Revealing, thought provoking and at times hilarious’ reads the flyer. 

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

As one of the bigger children’s shows at the Fringe and certainly one of the more heavily advertised, I had rather high expectations of Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs. 

Six Characters in Search of an Author

Six Characters in Search of an Author

In a new adaptation of Luigi Pirandello’s disturbing masterpiece, Cambridge ADC chop, change and miss the point entirely. 

The Alleycats: Contemporary a Cappella

The Alleycats: Contemporary a Cappella

There seems to be an alarming number of a cappella groups at this year’s Fringe, so standing out as something rather special is all the harder. 

Each of Us

Each of Us

For the first few minutes of the play, written by and starring Ben Moor, it seems as if we are about to witness a melancholic reflection on a lost marriage and the quiet despair on… 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - In Space

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - In Space

If you are attracted by the glittering diversity of shows offered by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, then this is one for you. 

Josh Thomas: Surprise

Josh Thomas: Surprise

Hello Edinburgh. 

Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra

Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra

The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra is a charming ensemble of ten ukulele players and one double bass player. 

Le Gateau Chocolat – I heart Chocolat

Le Gateau Chocolat – I heart Chocolat

If you thought you’d seen it all before, think again: Le Gateau Chocolat is here to shake up your festival. 

Joe Bor Is Jasper Cromwell Jones

Joe Bor Is Jasper Cromwell Jones

One complaint reserved by many locals is that the Festival attracts a lot of sorts born with silver spoons in their mouths, or, as Joe Bor’s climber creation puts it, the sort wh… 

Free History Walking Tours of the Royal Mile

Free History Walking Tours of the Royal Mile

Experienced local guides show you historic places of the Royal Mile, its buildings, narrow closes and secret gardens, describing how its people lived and died, its famous character… 

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Join us for a footstomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands at the WHISKI Bar during August. 

Alex Mendham and His Orchestra

Alex Mendham and His Orchestra

Dinner and a show: a winning combination. 

Scottish Sinfonia Play Haydn and Shostakovich

Scottish Sinfonia Play Haydn and Shostakovich

The highlight of the evening’s performance came as the inconspicuous Iain Mundy joined the orchestra to take the lead in Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat. 

Scottish Dance Theatre

Scottish Dance Theatre

I’ll be the first to admit that whenever I see dance shows at the fringe, I expect to see groundbreaking dance from around the world, but have never expected much from Scotland’s… 

Dylan Moran: Yeah, Yeah

Dylan Moran: Yeah, Yeah

Dylan Moran has changed his persona somewhat. 

Sarah Jones: Does Not Play Well With Others

Sarah Jones: Does Not Play Well With Others

If there’s one near-forgotten art form due for a revival – along with storytelling and morris dancing – it’s surely ventriloquism. 

Hypnotist,Titan Knight

Hypnotist,Titan Knight

Titan Knight sure knows how to put on a show. 

Imprints

Imprints

Imprints is a delicate and well thought out production that subtly addresses a serious disease while gracefully demonstrating its damage on a strong and loving relationship. 

Scottish Songwriters in the Round

Scottish Songwriters in the Round

It is easy to forget that in the tempest of the Edinburgh Festival, between the international plays and the famous comedians, there is still a strong Scottish backbone to many of t… 

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast /Matinee Shows

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast /Matinee Shows

The concept of Bite Size is a perfectly simple, yet novel one, and the clue really is in the title. 

Get Carter

Get Carter

It is unclear why, forty years after the release of the original, Get Carter requires a transfer to stage. 

Thomas Hardie Presents: Where's Thomas, Hardie?

Thomas Hardie Presents: Where's Thomas, Hardie?

Caroline Hardie is one half of the double act Thomas Hardie, presenting a mixture of stand-up comedy and sketches. 

Tricity Vogue's Ukulele Cabaret - Free

Tricity Vogue's Ukulele Cabaret - Free

If you’re looking for a cheeky musical stop to begin your night at the Fringe, then head to the Gothic room in the Three Sisters for the most bizarre Ukulele banter in town. 

The Shadow Orchestra

The Shadow Orchestra

Xavier Mortimer is a talented magician-musician-mime artist and clown. 

When Abel Met Cain

When Abel Met Cain

Inventive and skilful storytelling elevate the meeting of Abel and Cain to an imaginative and captivating performance, which Raphael Rodan and Anastasis Sarakatsanos deliver with c… 

Theseus is Dead

Theseus is Dead

Initially I had high hopes for this young company. 

Hit Comet

Hit Comet

It’s surprising to find Hit Comet in the Comedy section of the Fringe Guide as the heartfelt friendship at the core of the piece is far more successful than some of the comic ele… 

Ten Plagues

Ten Plagues

With pre-festival recommendations from The Guardian and The Scotsman as well as a slot at one of the Fringe’s most prestigious theatres, performances of Ten Plagues have been pac… 

Daniel Sloss - Extra Shows!

Daniel Sloss - Extra Shows!

Daniel Sloss delivers a supposedly darker, meaner show in his later slot but most of his material is relatively clean, geared towards an audience who can laugh at him as well as wi… 

Waterproof

Waterproof

A young women of 22, recently left unemployed by her beloved ‘Aquatown’ of Luton, reveals her inner thoughts, imaginations and desires to a new pet goldfish, Toby. 

The Vocal Orchestra

The Vocal Orchestra

A message reminding people to turn off their mobile phones plays through the theatre. 

Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart

Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart

Two years ago Richard Tyrone Jones a healthy, gym-going, performance poet was diagnosed with chronic heart failure on the eve of his thirtieth birthday. 

Scottish Comedian of the Year 2011 - Jamie Dalgleish

Scottish Comedian of the Year 2011 - Jamie Dalgleish

With high expectations for the Scottish Comedian of the Year: Jaime Dalgleish, I eagerly awaited my night filled with side-splitting jokes and rip-roaring laughs. 

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey - Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Dylan Thomas: Return Journey - Bob Kingdom, Original Direction by Anthony Hopkins

Under original direction by Anthony Hopkins, Bob Kingdom portrays Welsh poet Dylan Thomas as he recites poetry and prose from his last tour. 

Damion Larkin: Cuddly Dreamer

Damion Larkin: Cuddly Dreamer

Self deprecation seems to be the dish of the day for this afternoon’s stand up as Damion Larkin presents a showcase of all the problems he deals with on a daily basis. 

Vladimir McTavish: A Scottish History of the World

Vladimir McTavish: A Scottish History of the World

Where better to hear about Scottish history and the current state of affairs than the SNP Club that becomes Stand II for the duration of the festival? Scottish comedy stalwart Vlad… 

Technodelic Comedy Show

Technodelic Comedy Show

Five years in the making and almost stopped by the Japanese earthquake earlier this year, Siro-A blitz the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with outstanding visual trickery. 

Emma Thompson presents: Fair Trade

Emma Thompson presents: Fair Trade

To have a tagline from Emma Thompson, undoubtedly a belle of British cinema, is to wield a hefty endorsement. 

Scottish Music Traditional and New

Scottish Music Traditional and New

The bagpipes might be the butt of more jokes at the Fringe than any other subject. 

Sanderson Jones - ComedySale.com/Fringe

Sanderson Jones - ComedySale.com/Fringe

There aren’t many taboos left in comedy. 

The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Chunky Woollen Nits

The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Chunky Woollen Nits

The notoriously foul-mouthed Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets have toned down their act for this family friendly show. 

Tom Jones

Tom Jones

This is a very abbreviated, comic production of the eighteenth century novel by Henry Fielding. 

National Theatre of Scotland Presents Love Letters to the Public Transport System By Molly Taylor

National Theatre of Scotland Presents Love Letters to the Public Transport System By Molly Taylor

Writing a show is a difficult enough task; to then both act and direct said show is worthy of a titan. 

Author

Author

An author, two actors and an audience member discuss Tim Crouch’s last play, an unnamed and violence-filled two-person production whose effects on the actors and writer are slowly… 

Clockheart Boy

Clockheart Boy

A Professor tries to find his daughter, Sophie, after the first failed attempt of making a double of her left haunting consequences. 

Skittles

Skittles

Richard Marsh as his self-styled character, Richard, steals the audience away from the busy and crowded public spaces of the fringe, setting his own pace. 

Scottish Dance Theatre – Matters of the Heart

Scottish Dance Theatre – Matters of the Heart

Fringe-veterans Scottish Dance Theatre, this year celebrating their 25th birthday, return to Zoo in fine fettle with a mixed bill of three works, two of which showcase choreography… 

Tales From the Vienna Woods

Tales From the Vienna Woods

Following the interweaving stories of a community in 1940s Austria, Tales from the Vienna Woods largely focuses on the domestic disputes of the characters rather than the effects o… 

Scottish Falsetto Socks – In Space

Scottish Falsetto Socks – In Space

Let’s see, how can I describe this one? There are a couple of socks that like to sing (up high, mind). 

Mark Cooper-Jones: Geography Teacher - Free

Mark Cooper-Jones: Geography Teacher - Free

Mark Cooper-Jones is a Geography teacher. 

Granny's Gone Wild - Free

Granny's Gone Wild - Free

Lynn Ruth Miller is approaching eighty-years old and she’s on a mission to prove to us all that aging is amazing through a series of real-life stories and a mix of classic pop so… 

Any More Legroom?

Any More Legroom?

In Any More Legroom?, Liverpool John Moores University showcases its recent graduates’ dissertation dance pieces. 

Fairy Liquid And The Burst Bubble ... And Other Science Shows

Fairy Liquid And The Burst Bubble ... And Other Science Shows

Science Shows for Schools have take three of their popular science presentations for schools and turned them into a 50 minute production for children at the Zoo Aviary. 

Babushka

Babushka

Babushka’s tale is brought to life with a tatty cloth backdrop, wooden frames and props that litter the stage waiting to be used like playthings from a child’s toy box. 

Pollyanna

Pollyanna

The tale of an orphan - sheltered by her rich aunt, charming the snobs she meets with her sense of fun - Pollyanna is a relentlessly idealistic story. 

The School of Night

The School of Night

The School of Night may take their name from an intellectually exclusive Elizabethan collective but what this improvisational group performs is high culture made accessible to the … 

Scottish Dance Theatre - Luxuria

Scottish Dance Theatre - Luxuria

Nine members of the Scottish Dance Theatre company take to the stage to dance. 

Milton Jones: Lion Whisperer

Milton Jones: Lion Whisperer

Surreal humour is usually considered to be at odds with a comedic mainstream, though many who are named practitioners of the surreal are some of the most broadly watched of comics. 

Scottish Dance Theatre - A Visitation

Scottish Dance Theatre - A Visitation

A10-strong cast from the Scottish Dance Theatre start off this performance with a still-life scene, a sculptural montage, in which all the characters appear in the same light. 

Jumping Jesse Jones

Jumping Jesse Jones

Blues can be a difficult act to pull off. 

Patrick Monahan: Hug Me I Feel Good

Patrick Monahan: Hug Me I Feel Good

Having just won ITV’s Show Me the Funny the previous night, Patrick Monahan’s mood was one of pure ecstasy as he was pushed past a queuing audience into the venue two minutes b… 

Ophelia

Ophelia

Ophelia is a strange concept: take what is widely considered to be Shakespeare’s masterpiece and try and rewrite it yourself, using lines from the original plus a couple of other… 

Arnica 9CH

Arnica 9CH

Arnica 9CH is an exposé of a dancer’s private life and the consequences she faces from her determined efforts to meet the level of perfection expected of a dancer. 

John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones

Jean Paul Jones is an eighteenth-century US naval commander with Scottish roots; and this is the musical of his life. 

The Melody Blog

The Melody Blog

Musicals are a challenge to perform on a budget at the best of times but the problem is made worse when the performance space is absurdly tiny. 

Amaryllis

Amaryllis

The production of choice for Phoenix Company tells one man’s love story through the coupling of multimedia and dance. 

Ella, Marilyn, Marlene And Me

Ella, Marilyn, Marlene And Me

You’d be forgiven for thinking that this would be one of those cabaret tribute shows. 

The Red Bus Puppet Shows

The Red Bus Puppet Shows

It’s a beautiful day at the Fringe and I’m sat on the top deck of a red bus in the Meadows. 

2401 Objects

2401 Objects

With an empty spotlight where the physical form of Dr Jacopo Annese should have stood, his recorded voice introduces the audience to the case of Henry Molaison, ‘the most famous … 

A Machine To See With

A Machine To See With

Making sure that I arrived exactly five minutes early, as instructed by the lady at the box office, I promptly passed my telephone details to a stranger and had left the venue in n… 

The National

The National

There’s something a little unusual about The National’s rise to power as a festival-filling headline band; their sound is so hushed, so intimate, so suited to a guttering candle an… 

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - On The Telly

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - On The Telly

How can a full house of adults be entertained for an hour by a couple of grey socks in a tartan Punch & Judy tent? Ask Kev Sutherland, the writer and performer, who returns for fo… 

A Boy Growing Up - Starring Rodney Bewes as Dylan Thomas

A Boy Growing Up - Starring Rodney Bewes as Dylan Thomas

Star of the 1960s TV series The Likely Lads, Rodney Bewes shares some of Dylan Thomas’ short stories about his childhood. 

Muscle

Muscle

In Muscle, five men, ranging from young to old, explore and play a variety of male characters that challenge what it is it to be a man. 

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid was never going to be the easiest text to adapt to the stage, especially in light of the Broadway production’s recent failure to delight audiences under the se… 

Mabbs & Justice: Love Machine

Mabbs & Justice: Love Machine

From the moment the audience is met at the entrance by the overenthusiastic Mr Alesbottom, it becomes clear that the duo are desperate for us to like them. 

Dan Nightingale: The 11 and a 1/2 Ill-conceived Edinburgh Shows of Dan Nightingale

Dan Nightingale: The 11 and a 1/2 Ill-conceived Edinburgh Shows of Dan Nightingale

A show about shows is not the most original idea there has ever been but Dan Nightingale’s ‘what might have been?’ take on performing in this year’s Edinburgh Fringe provid… 

The Ballet Ruse

The Ballet Ruse

Muirne Bloomer and Emma O’Kane march and stamp across the space with mocking routines of Swan Lake in this production that takes a sour look into how a career in ballet can be to… 

Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK Live and Swinging

Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK Live and Swinging

It was toe-tapping and finger-clicking all round as the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra transported everyone back to the heyday of swing. 

Hannah Ringham's Free Show (Bring Money)

Hannah Ringham's Free Show (Bring Money)

The old adage ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’ is not one that Hannah Ringham subscribes to. 

Little Shop of Homos!

Little Shop of Homos!

The title’s unnecessary exclamation mark is testament to the relentless glee on show in London Gay Men’s Chorus latest musical jaunt. 

Flesh Eating Tiger

Flesh Eating Tiger

Flesh Eating Tiger is a frequently over-complicated little beast but one that prides itself on confusing its audience. 

Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro!

Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro!

Mark Thomas’ new show is certainly a departure from his usual lambasting of politicians and furious campaigning. 

Three Balls and a New Suit

Three Balls and a New Suit

The Voodoo Rooms provide old-school trendy surroundings for a comedy variety show. 

Pushing Up Poppies

Pushing Up Poppies

Impressive set design promises a fresh and cutting-edge take on the foul conditions of the trenches during World War I for four men. 

Mark Thomas: Extreme Rambling (Walking the Wall)

Mark Thomas: Extreme Rambling (Walking the Wall)

This comedy show is about the Israel-Palestine conflict and lasts for two hours. 

The Golden Dragon

The Golden Dragon

Most people are accustomed to the standard Chinese ornaments and decorations in their local takeaway. 

Thomas Nelstrop: Great(ish) Hits

Thomas Nelstrop: Great(ish) Hits

It’s 2012, we are in a field, I’ve forgotten my tent, Hunters and pac-a-mac, but who cares; it’s Music In a Field with Jonni Music, the Great(ish) and most bizarre music fest… 

Jimmy McGhie: Artificial Intelligence

Jimmy McGhie: Artificial Intelligence

Jimmy McGhie may sweat away two litres in his hour stand up, but it’s worth it for the amount of people he wins over. 

From Ella to Emeli...Through the Decades

From Ella to Emeli...Through the Decades

A combined talk and jazzy musical performance of all-time favourite songs from the 1920s to present day. 

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award: Final

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award: Final

Vote excitedly alongside dozens of international talent scouts for 2018’s hottest breakthrough stars in the making, who battle for glory, fame and the shiny moose trophy. 

Maxim Emelyanychev & Principals of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Maxim Emelyanychev & Principals of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Schumann Adagio and Allegro Brahms Trio for clarinet, cello and piano Dohnányi Sextet Russian conductor Maxim Emelyanychev has quickly risen to international prominence with h… 

London Symphony Orchestra

London Symphony Orchestra

John Adams HarmonielehreRachmaninov Symphony No 2 One of the world’s most electrifying musical partnerships, Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra return following… 

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Qigang Wu Xing ‘The Five Elements’Dvořák Cello Concerto Shostakovich Symphony No 5 The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is China’s premier classical ensemble – and an orchestr… 

BBC Symphony Orchestra

BBC Symphony Orchestra

Shostakovich Piano Concerto No 2 Mahler Symphony No 4 From a dance with the devil to a child’s awestruck view of heaven – Mahler’s Fourth is his shortest, sunniest symphon… 

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Sir James MacMillan A Scotch BestiaryWoman of the Apocalypse Not only one of the world’s most revered and exceptional composers, Sir James MacMillan is also an immensely popular… 

National Youth Orchestra of the USA

National Youth Orchestra of the USA

Davis Delicate TensionBerlioz Les nuits d’été Prokofiev Symphony No 5 Opening the concert is Delicate Tension by Tyson J. 

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Sir James MacMillan Symphony No2Symphony No 5: ‘Le grand Inconnu’ (World Premiere) The International Festival’s major five-concert celebration of Sir James MacMillan’s 60th bi… 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

James MacMillan Quickening Strauss Ein Heldenleben Birth, life, struggles and triumphs: two immensely powerful reflections on our existence, performed by a celebrated Internatio… 

BYMT and Ellie Jones take on Animal Farm

BYMT and Ellie Jones take on Animal Farm

We talk to Ellie Jones and some of the cast about her production of Animal Farm for BYMT. 

Five outstanding EdFringe shows scoop a Broadway Baby Bobby in 2023

Five outstanding EdFringe shows scoop a Broadway Baby Bobby in 2023

A coveted Bobby has been presented to five shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. 

Tyler Jacob Jones and Erin Hutchinson: How To Survive… Almost Anything

Tyler Jacob Jones and Erin Hutchinson: How To Survive… Almost Anything

After taking on a LOT of research to create their new cabaret show, What Doesn’t Kill You [blah blah] Stronger, Tyler and Erin have discovered some tips on how to survive some pr... 

4 Family Friendly Shows in Brighton This Half Term

4 Family Friendly Shows in Brighton This Half Term

Ditch the messy arts and crafts this half-term and entertain your little darlings with the best live family friendly performances Brighton and Hove have to offer instead. 

5 Brighton Shows To Entertain You This Christmas

5 Brighton Shows To Entertain You This Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year (apart from Brighton Fringe, of course) and there are plenty of delightful performances to entertain you this winter. 

5 Brighton HorrorFest Shows To Sink Your Teeth Into This October

5 Brighton HorrorFest Shows To Sink Your Teeth Into This October

Welcome to our top 5 picks from the third year of Brighton HorrorFest, the spooktacular celebration from Sweet of all things that go bump in the night.  

Christine Kempell thinks Caitlin Thomas needs her story to be told. We found out why.

Christine Kempell thinks Caitlin Thomas needs her story to be told. We found out why.

Caitlin is a one-woman play by Mike Kenny about Dylan Thomas and his wife's tempestuous life together, written entirely from her point of view. 

Black Friday Deals on West End Shows

Black Friday Deals on West End Shows

All this week we've got some fantastic offers on your favourite West End shows. Check back daily for the latest offers. 

The Scottish Story Telling Centre: A Venue for Voices

The Scottish Story Telling Centre: A Venue for Voices

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is, in its own words, ‘a vibrant arts venue with a seasonal programme of live storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops, family events... 

Scottish Playwright Linda Duncan McLaughlin on the Birth of A Play A Pie and a Pint

Scottish Playwright Linda Duncan McLaughlin on the Birth of A Play A Pie and a Pint

Architect Rob can't find his Rotoring mechanical pencil. 

Clique’s Milly Thomas Dives in at the Deep End with Two Plays this Fringe

Clique’s Milly Thomas Dives in at the Deep End with Two Plays this Fringe

Writer and actor Milly Thomas is best known in the theatre world for her 2016 play Clickbait and for writing an episode of Clique on BBC Three. 

The Royal Court’s Elyse Dodgson on the Joy of Directors who Support Writers

The Royal Court’s Elyse Dodgson on the Joy of Directors who Support Writers

As part of the Edinburgh International Festival the Royal Court was invited to present a series of rehearsed readings by playwrights from Chile, China, Cuba, Lebanon, Palestine and... 

Eight shows heading to Brighton Fringe with the support of Greenwich Theatre

Eight shows heading to Brighton Fringe with the support of Greenwich Theatre

Greenwich Theatre is set to have an unprecedented profile at this year’s Brighton Fringe, with no less than eight productions heading for The Warren either co-produced or support... 

Brighton Fringe: 10 Shows to Book Before They Sell-Out

Brighton Fringe: 10 Shows to Book Before They Sell-Out

With Easter on the horizon it’s time to turn attention to Brighton Fringe with a look at some shows that are likely to sell out. Book early – you have been warned. 

Royal & Derngate announces Made in Northampton 2017 season

Royal & Derngate announces Made in Northampton 2017 season

At the end of a remarkable year for the Northampton venue, Royal & Derngate’s Artistic Director James Dacre today announced details of Made in Northampton 2017. 

Throwback’s Thomas Ball: In Defence of Feel-good Circus

Throwback’s Thomas Ball: In Defence of Feel-good Circus

Silver Lining’s Throwback is an aerial and acrobatic circus caper about the power of nostalgia and collective memory. 

Unmissable shows at Brighton Fringe this year

Unmissable shows at Brighton Fringe this year

Brighton Fringe has officially launched. 

Five Christmas Shows You Shouldn’t Miss In London This Year

Five Christmas Shows You Shouldn’t Miss In London This Year

Christmas is the one time of year you can drag your non-theatre-going friends to the theatre. 

‘We just ran up and down the Royal Mile shouting at people’ - The IdeasTap Underbelly and Les Enfant Terribles Award Winners’ Panel

‘We just ran up and down the Royal Mile shouting at people’ - The IdeasTap Underbelly and Les Enfant Terribles Award Winners’ Panel

The Fringe can be a tough place for emerging talent, struggling to be heard over the crowd. 

'Behind the scenes, everyone was falling apart' - Jenny Lindsay on Scottish Independence, Ire & Salt

'Behind the scenes, everyone was falling apart' - Jenny Lindsay on Scottish Independence, Ire & Salt

Jenny Lindsay is a poet, performer and promoter of spoken word in Scotland. 

The Poets are Coming: Carys ‘Matic’ Jones

The Poets are Coming: Carys ‘Matic’ Jones

Well-travelled poet Carys ‘Matic’ Jones brings Professional Nomad: What Happens When a Gap Year Becomes a Gap Decade? to Clerk's Bar this August. 

The Alexandra Spencer-Jones Extended Interview

The Alexandra Spencer-Jones Extended Interview

Director Alexandra Spencer-Jones of Action to the Word made her name with her all-male production A Clockwork Orange, currently touring with Glynis Henderson Productions.