The UK’s leading political comic Nish Kumar – co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s greatest losers – is back on tour with a formidable batch of passionate, progressive stand-up for the ages.Kumar is 40....
A welcome return Leapin' lizards! Little Orphan Annie returns to the road after a glorious West End run to bring her sunshine personality to this brand new production. Heart-warming and dripping with charm and catchy songs, Annie has been an absolute classic since first appearing on stage in 1977, introducing...
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Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK’s largest all seated theatres with a capacity of 3039 and over the years it has hosted some of the biggest names in live music, comedy and musical theatre as well as top bands.Find shows and book tickets for Edinburgh Playhouse here!
Festival Theatre Edinburgh has one of the largest stages in Great Britain and the largest stage in Scotland. It boasts a 1900 seat auditorium, a suite of three function rooms known as the Empire Rooms, a café and a spacious foyer bar with fabulous glass frontage. It hosts Scottish Ballet...
The Kings Theatre Edinburgh presents high quality West End drama, dance, comedy and musical theatre, along with productions from local amateur companies. The King's annual Pantomime is an established tradition within the city. The recent major refurbishment has seen big improvements with brand new seating which affords much more legroom...
The Usher Hall is one of the most outstanding concert halls in the world. A landmark in the heart Edinburgh, since it's opening in 1914 it has hosted some of the greatest concerts and music in the city, attracting some of the biggest names in music rom rock, pop, classical,...
The Queen's Hall is open all year round and offers a wide range of events including classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, world, folk and comedy, and is also home to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. During the summer months it hosts events for the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and...
Pleasance Theatre Edinburgh opened as part of the 1985 Festival Fringe with two theatres facing onto a deserted courtyard-come-car-park at an unfashionable eastern end of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Thirty four seasons later the Pleasance has become one of the biggest and most highly respected venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe,...
The Church Hill Theatre was converted into a theatre in the 1960s and in the time since has become renowned as one of Scotland’s leading non-professional theatres. As well as being home to many of Edinburgh’s amateur theatrical companies, it is a popular venue for the Edinburgh International Festival.Find shows...
Festival Square Theatre hosts performances such as opera, orchestra concerts, theatre, stand-up comedians, illusionists, plays, or some contemporary pop music. The glass front makes the bar a good place to sit and people watch, and there are plenty of good restaurants and pubs nearby for before or after your show.Find...
Leith Theatre opened its' doors for the first Hidden Door Festival in 2017 demonstrating the theatre’s great potential as a music venue. Hidden Door returned in May/June 2018, followed by the much anticipated return of the Edinburgh International Festival in August of that year for a series showcasing Scottish musicians....
Portobello Town Hall main hall seats up to 600 people theatre style or up to 200 people with dine and is used for events such as theatre, craft fairs, conferences, music events and exhibitions. The Lesser Hall can seat up to 60 people theatre style.Find shows and events and book...
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh sits at the heart of the city in a 140-year-old building welcoming over 100,000 people each year.Led by our Artistic Director David Greig, it hosts the best theatre from around the world as well as the best of Scottish theatre.
Capital Theatres have created an exciting new multi-purpose cultural resource for the city. Located behind the theatre on Potterrow, The Studio is a flexible space which can accommodate a range of uses from rehearsals and workshops to small-scale performances and festivals.Find shows and events and book tickets for Studio Theatre...
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Stewart Lee ("The world's greatest living stand-up comedian" The Times), is in danger of being left behind. He's approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside...
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge–what they don't expect is to fall in love.A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen...
Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical, landing as part of its first ever UK tour. Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards and Broadway World Awards, this “perfect musical escapism” (Metro) is ready to take you on an electrifying journey...
Since its inception, Lord of the Dance has transformed Irish dance into a global cultural phenomenon, setting new standards for creativity and theatrical productions. Michael Flatley’s visionary show has been celebrated as a "showpiece extravaganza" and continues to awe audiences worldwide with its captivating blend of dance, music, and storytelling.The...
Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist and has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James...
By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more...
The UK’s most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and May 2026.The 2026 tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human...
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Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including “You Really Got Me”, “Lola”, and “All Day and All of the Night”. Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp...
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