Shows
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ReviewsBalancing in Freedom @ Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
A deeply personal hour with storyteller and multi-disciplinary artist Iddo Oberski offers insights into what it means to be human, and what it means to be free Read more »| 04 Feb 2026 -
PreviewsScottish Theatre Highlights: February 2026
February places Manipulate Festival within Scotland’s theatre rota once more, joined by inventive re-workings of the classics across puppetry, opera, ballet and contemporary drama Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
ReviewsThe Shawshank Redemption @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
David Esbjornson’s take on the novella and film is buoyed by stellar performances all around, offering the glimmers of hope audiences expect from this beloved tale Read more »| 23 Jan 2026 -
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Scottish Theatre Highlights: January 2026
Scottish theatre in January eases us out of festive excess and into a colder, more contemplative moment Read more »| 07 Jan 2026 -
ReviewsBirds, Beasts, Banter: Scottish Christmas Theatre round-up
We take a tour of Glasgow and Edinburgh’s family Christmas theatre offerings with an actual child in tow Read more »| 17 Dec 2025 -
ReviewsLa bohème @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera's La bohème dazzles with a delicious sense of excess, and uses its enduring story to draw compelling parallels to the contemporary Read more »| 02 Dec 2025
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PreviewsScottish Theatre Highlights: December 2025
December brings pantomime mayhem, reimagined fairytales and a few icy gems for those wanting seasonal theatre with teeth Read more »| 02 Dec 2025 -
PreviewsManipulate Festival reveals 2026 programme
Animation, puppetry and visual theatre festival Manipulate has announced its 2026 programme, with highlights including world premieres from Sadiq Ali, Disaster Plan and Vanishing Point, and a brand new competition for Scottish animated films Read more »| 21 Nov 2025 -
ReviewsThe Gateway Writing Festival @ Studio Theatre, Edinburgh
The Gateway Writing Festival offers an exciting and surprisingly broad showcase of new theatrical talent Read more »| 17 Nov 2025 -
PreviewsScottish Theatre Highlights: November 2025
November boasts a buffet of classic and contemporary theatre perfect for those waxing nostalgic about Fringes past, or seeking fresh takes on favourite myths Read more »| 29 Oct 2025 -
PreviewsModernist Classic: Scottish Opera's La bohème returns
As its Scottish tour continues, we delve into Scottish Opera's revival of Puccini's La bohème by directors and designers Barbe & Doucet Read more »| 27 Oct 2025 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: October 2025
This month, Scotland is host to a wide array of ambitious festivals Read more »| 29 Sep 2025 -
ReviewsFiddler on the Roof @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
This new touring production of Fiddler on the Roof is an emotionally resonant revival of a classic Read more »| 26 Sep 2025 -
PreviewsScottish Theatre Highlights: September 2025
While Edinburgh recovers from the festivals, Citizens Theatre brings new theatre to Glasgow, while a trio of exciting productions tour the country Read more »| 02 Sep 2025 -
FestivalsPickled Republic @ Summerhall
Ruxandra Cantir's solo show is a charming, weird, and timely reflection on society, via some truly unique characters Read more »| 27 Aug 2025