Royal Society of Edinburgh

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, is an educational charity operating on a wholly independent and non-party-political basis to provide public benefit throughout Scotland.

What's On @ Royal Society of Edinburgh

Rusk

1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

Nik Narain Nik Narain's debut hour is a synthesis of science facts, embarrassing stories, and dad jokes following the life of a 21-year-old queer Indian-American "physicist", highlighting the power of tea-biscuits as trans metaphors. Narain is a recent graduate of Duke University who has performed his witty, energetic, and insightful comedy around the states. An award-winning screenwriter, Nik holds a background in neuroscience research and K-12 science engagement. He is committed to telling entertaining and accessible science stories for the stage and screen firmly grounded in LGBTQ+ and AAPI experiences. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Bing!

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Jason Woods Written and performed by Jason Woods, Bing! captivated New York audiences and critics, and received a 2023 Off-Broadway Alliance Award nomination for Best Solo Performance. Woods morphs into Jasper, Casper, the witch, the ghost, the dragon, the herald, the henchman, the witch’s mother and more with rapid–fire dexterity and heartfelt authenticity in this razor–sharp magical comedy about family and fantasy, and the lines we blur with both. In addition to writing and directing, Woods is also the composer of the John Williams–esque orchestral score for Bing! None Age category: 12+

Comedy

Penelope Quadrangle and the Meaning of Friendship

1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Society What would you do if your best friend murdered someone? For Penelope Quadrangle, the answer is simple: hide the body. Sure, her bestie Natalie doesn’t talk much, or invite her to birthday drinks, and might be a serial killer, but without Natalie, she’d be nothing. So when Natalie brutally murders a client at their workplace, priority number one is make sure nobody ever finds out. Ever. If Penelope is one thing, it’s loyal. (And extremely well dressed. And absolutely, definitely, not lonely). Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Tales From Your Queer Elder

1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Lucia August / Everybody Can Dance An acclaimed performer presents a vibrant, family-friendly show that blends movement and spoken word. ‘A dancer of tremendous joy’ \*\*\*\* (Fest, 2014). This plus-sized, 72-year-old lesbian shares intimate stories celebrating inclusivity and pursuing our dreams. With a world premiere of new work alongside beloved classics in her fourth Fringe show, Lucia inspires audiences to break free from limitations and embrace their best selves. Her performance weaves together personal narratives drawn from decades of queer experience, creating a powerful testament to living authentically while encouraging others to follow their dreams. None

Theatre

Alice

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Slow Theatre Company A powerful, immersive journey into one woman’s struggle to reclaim her past. On the eve of her 50th birthday, Alice sets out to confront the trauma of her 10th birthday, which, instead of being a day of celebration, became the painful beginning of her abuse. Join her and her guests as her fragile reality is threatened throughout the day, as Alice fights to take back what is hers. Alice is a voice-hearer and a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA). Optional immersive element available. 'Very strong future ahead of it' \*\*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing, More information References to childhood sexual abuse, voice-hearing, drugs and alcohol addiction. Potentially triggering for those who have experience of voice hearing or who are sensitive to noise. Age category: 16+

Theatre

A Mad, Mad Wonderland!

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Jason Woods Jason Woods tackles the madcap world of Wonderland, embodying every zany character in A Mad, Mad Wonderland! – from the anxious White Rabbit to the volatile Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat (who might sound suspiciously like Jack Nicholson) to Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee (who might sound suspiciously like Jeff Goldblum and Alan Rickman). When the Queen of Hearts’ song vanishes, Alice must brave the chaos of Wonderland and its bizarre inhabitants to save the White Rabbit from a chocolate-dipped doom, rediscovering the magic she thought she'd outgrown. None Age category: 12+

Music

Folk

Island Spirit

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Beyond the Blue Island Spirit is a captivating musical where a young Polish woman returns to Scotland to trace her roots. She takes a job at a whisky distillery on a remote Scottish island, discovering the story of her mother, and the father she never knew. This Fringe-style performance offers original songs from the musical, in between which the tale unfolds as she learns about her family’s past and her own identity. The show features soulful melodies with Scottish musical influences, weaving together powerful storytelling and emotive songs. Beyond the Blue return to the Fringe with this heartfelt performance. None Age category: 12+

Theatre

Women in War

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Out of Office Theatre 'Buckle up! And hold on to what you can. This ride is gonna get bumpy, but them blessie’s need us'. The Red Cross nurse carries our soldiers out of sickness, out of darkness, back to the light of good health. During WWI, over 38,000 women and men worked as nurses, assistant nurses, ambulance drivers and cooks. This is their story. Over the course of a few days, we see a small glimpse of life through the eyes of a young nurse as she works with Lady Dorothy Feilding and the famous Munro Flying Ambulance Corps. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Theatre

Musical

Comedy

Trust Me, I'm from Essex

1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett When Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett was growing up in Southend-on-Sea, sharing a home with her abusive bipolar father and drug addict brother, her dreams of escaping the stereotypical Essex girl’s fate consisted of (a) marrying Prince William, and (b) running away to the magical city of Los Angeles. But Prince William started losing his hair, and besides, what’s the point of swapping one dysfunctional family for another? Which leaves the other option... Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information The show is based on true events and discusses themes of domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicide. Age category: 14+

Comedy

Storytelling

The Unexpected Mayfly

19 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

The Antic Company The Unexpected Mayfly follows a nobody – a man struggling with the search for purpose in his monotonous life. When a delayed performance unwillingly thrusts him into the spotlight, he seizes the opportunity to entertain the audience, not considering the consequences. In this emotional dark comedy we see the hilarious struggles of a man who constantly battles with his own self, often blaming the world around him for these challenges. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Dance

False Tongues

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Britt Fishel and Artists In False Tongues, Britt Fishel and Artists will share narrative pathways of the women accused of witchcraft globally in the 17th century. The work focuses around the women's peril, while navigating their place as scapegoats within their community. Through dance and performance, we hope to share truth where there are misconceptions, find empathy though lived experiences and examine a cautionary tale of mass hysteria, the dangers of superstition and the consequences of societal paranoia. None

Theatre

Bake Off: The Great British Pantomime

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

MTAO Productions The contestants on this year's Bake Off have been doing much much worse than usual. It's almost like... sabotage? Join our crew of almost-recognisable faces as they band together to defeat the world’s greatest evil: Ratt Lucas. Using the power of friendship and a predictable parody (or two), will they succeed in the endeavour? Or will there be egg on their faces? Come and find out. Returning for another year of Fringe performances, there will be puns, buns and tonnes of funs! Audience participation

Theatre

Comedy

For the Plot

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Microwave Meals Could you go on a reality dating show? Could you and your useless friends convince the producers that you’re actually cool and marketable? Could you be honest with yourself about how much you want the attention? What if it was all For the Plot? This is the true story of two friends who fell in love in front of the nation. But their televised romance is just as real as Romeo and Juliet's – it’s entirely fictional. Can they keep a handle on the lie or will reality slip from their grasp? Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Wilde Women

1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Stagewright Productions / Krista Scott Lillie Langtry, celebrated British actress and consort to Edward, Prince of Wales, anxiously awaits a telegram in her backstage dressing room from her dear friend, Oscar, recently released from incarceration for 'gross indecencies'. With the help of her backstage visitors, she begins to assemble the material for their grand stage comeback, Wilde Women, featuring all the iconic playwright's illustrious ladies, from Cecily to Salome, who set the stage for the era of the strong female protagonist. Which will be the centerpiece of their creation? Mrs. Cheverly? Lady Windermere? Lady Bracknell? Oscar must decide! None Age category: 14+

Theatre

Tides (An Autism Story)

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Joe Dennis Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his own way of doing things, but no one seems to understand him. How do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that you’re on? Following its critically acclaimed run at Camden Fringe last year, and based on real experiences of growing up autistic, Tides (An Autism Story) combines Monty Pythonesque humour with a touch of real-world drama to offer an insight into the wonderful, yet challenging world of autism... From one particularly silly individual. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Music

Folk

Warm as Summer, Bright as Blood

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Cloud In a land of hate and mistrust, where witches are hunted, persecuted and condemned to death, one such creature receives a hazy prophecy of her future, triggering a journey of grief, manipulation and self-acceptance that ends in flames and tears. Listen to the stories of love and loss – of mountains and oceans and of burning at the stake. Of floating, of sinking and of drawing down the moon; a story told through song, dance and magic. Be among the first to experience Cloud's debut album in its haunting entirety. Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

The Three Marias: Women of Word

19 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Voices Collective Company Censored. Prosecuted. Defiant. In 1970s Portugal, three women’s groundbreaking book New Portuguese Letters sparked a historic trial. The Three Marias brings this compelling narrative to life, exploring the clash between art, oppression, and freedom. Bold and poetic, this urgent play delves into the courage of women who dared to speak out during a time of political and social upheaval. Through passion, rebellion and resilience, their voices continue to resonate today. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of revolution, identity and the enduring strength of women’s voices in the face of censorship. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Musical

AI: Save Our Souls

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Igor Labutin Interactive science? Hip-hop programmer? Love triangle with AI? Oh... Yes! The musical that fuses diverse styles as a metaphor for AI’s evolution. An immersive journey reflects a future where true connection is vital. A programmer, Steve is hopelessly in love with Celeste. He is drawn into an experiment when his friend Aster proposes creating an AI. Soon their creation outgrows a funny toy, becoming a weapon in the wrong hands. A science-driven story exploring the bond between creator and creation, an amusing tool and an imperious threat, shaping the future and resisting new rules. Audience participation Age category: 14+

Theatre

Comedy

Charming

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Fringe Management Cinderella wants a divorce?! Prince Charming’s already trying day is about to get worse. Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother has presented him with a list of demands that Prince Charming must agree to in order to change Cinderella’s mind. Is the Prince willing to change? Are Cinderella’s demands even reasonable? Is divorce even possible in the realm of fairytale? Can the Prince remain charming even when Cinderella’s Evil Stepmother barges in with her own list of demands? Stay tuned for the answers to these and other questions as this comedy unfolds! None Age category: 14+

Theatre

Forget-Me-Not

1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

The Wildflowers Orange is the New Black’s Julie Lake and songwriter Annie Macleod join forces in Forget-Me-Not, a true story of motherhood, lost love and hauntings set to original music and heart-exploding harmonies. Two estranged childhood best friends reconnect in midlife – both mothers, stifled by traditional roles and longing for more creative freedom, adventure, sexual liberation and a deeper sense of self. Through storytelling and song, they rediscover the power of their bond, finding the healing and freedom they’ve been searching for all along. A moving, magical celebration of motherhood, creativity, resilience and the transformative power of female friendship. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Boxed In

1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

Rebecca Weston Wright Trapped in a bleak, cold, featureless room utterly devoid of natural light, A is a young woman teetering on the brink of collapse. Perpetually torn between hatred of her surroundings and abject terror of ‘the world outside’, any chance of escape or salvation seems to be beyond her grasp. With nothing to occupy her racing mind, she whiles away the hours reliving the mishaps, setbacks and agonies of her past. All this would be bad enough, even without the presence of a small, brown wooden Box with far too much to say for itself, for her liking... Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Cabaret

Magic

The Honest Magician

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Cavan Booth Magicians are professional liars. But can they still amaze you… while being 100% truthful? Fresh from his sold-out show in Manchester, Cavan Booth attempts just that! This is a magic show unlike any you’ve seen. An unforgettable hour of jaw-dropping miracles, miraculous mind reading and world-class sleight of hand, with thrills and laughs in equal measure! Highly interactive and impossibly entertaining, allow The Honest Magician to take you on a journey behind the curtain... that will still leave your mind blown! Audience participation

Music

Folk

You're Not Singing Anymore

1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Minnie Birch The show that brings the stories and songs of the football terraces to life. This is a show about football. It is also a show about folk music. It’s about the football songs we sing together on the terraces. Identity, family, rivalry, memory, the football chants that connect us. This show is asking what is folk music? Who gets to decide and who gets to sing it? An evocative and emotional show, but bring your mates and your singing voices. Included in Sunday Times Top 100 Records of the Year. None Age category: 12+

Comedy

Stand-up

Heather Marulli: Blunt Force Drama

11 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Heather Marulli Heather got hit by a car and she’s never, ever going to shut up about it! Infused with honesty, wit, and dark humour, this show is a unique perspective on almost dying. Told by doctors that she would recover well because of her model “positive attitude,” Heather spent nearly a month hospitalized and over a year recovering. Combining stand up with dramatic reenactments and visual aids, Heather weaves an entertaining yarn about getting knocked down but being tough enough to still get up. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Some Masterchef Sh*t

1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

G+J Productions Man-meat meets mental health in this dark comedy. In a dark corner of the internet, two men find each other. They meet in a coffee shop, chat, make plans... Think you know where this story is going? Think again. Using a queer lens to reimagine one of the most shocking crimes in modern memory, Some Masterchef Sh*t eats taboo for dinner (literally!) as it examines the idea of living life by default in a fast, funny and tender story between two men, struggling to exist. ‘Delightfully unpredictable and darkly hilarious’ (ILoveManchester.com). \*\*\*\*\* (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Around the Table

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Hurtwood House Where do we sit through it all? Who are we with our friends? Six separate lives interwoven over meals. This is where we start, but also how it ends. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence Age category: 16+

Theatre

Letters to Joan

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Finding Forests / Samantha Streit and Kevin Cahill In 1956 Brooklyn, an aspiring playwright falls in love, her letters brimming with desire and ambition. Decades later, her granddaughter, a writer herself, uncovers them – tracing the arc of a love story cut short and a dream left unfinished. Between a summer alive with possibility and a present-day American diner steeped in nostalgia, past and present blur. She sits across from the man who once held her grandmother’s heart, wrestling with the choices that shaped two lives. Explores the dreams we chase, the ones we abandon and the longing for the life that might have been. None Age category: 14+

Theatre

Comedy

Nick It for Munich

1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

Aric Hanscomb-Ryrie, Aaron Clason and The Crunch Collective Nick it for Munich is a hilarious one-person show about Jamie, a dreamer determined to make it to Euro 2024. With nothing but a Scotland top and wild spirit, he embarks on a chaotic journey across Europe, facing outrageous challenges and unexpected friendships. As his plans go hilariously awry, Jamie's resilience shines through, proving that the pursuit of dreams knows no bounds. This heartwarming tale celebrates optimism and the joy of chasing what you want, making it a must-see for everyone, whether a football fan or not! Join the ride and cheer for Jamie! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

Wenches!

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Hysterie Theater In 1423 Berlin, two peasants find themselves at the center of hysteria, hypocrisy and impending doom. How… fun! As the flames of persecution rise, they must decide: will they take a stand or simply watch? A darkly comedic dive into fear, guilt and the price of inaction. Wenches! blends historical absurdity with modern relevance, revealing how easy it is to mistake performance for purpose. Fast-paced, sharp-witted and unapologetically satirical, this play will make you laugh, squirm and go 'huh?' But worry not! The wenches are right there with you. It all starts with a step into the woods... Scenes of violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Comedy

Pain Killer

11 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Evelyne Tollman After losing two family members in the same week, Eve wonders if God is a sadistic prick or if life holds deeper meaning. Embarking on an ayahuasca ceremony for answers, she meets God and her G-spot and becomes convinced that she may be the next Jesus. Determined to heal others, she attempts to save a woman dying of cancer, but her efforts unravel into an unexpected lesson of humility and acceptance. A true story about the chaos of existence and surrender. Scenes of a sexual nature

Theatre

Comedy

Gimme a Sign!

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Bailey Swilley Welcome to comedian Bailey Swilley's ghost tour, complete with tales of haunted tampons, magical spells and life lessons on family expectations, grief and growing up. Gimme a Sign! is a storytelling comedy, based on a family tragedy and the strange but funny antics that ensued after. Join Bailey as she reflects on the stages of grief and her endless search for signs from the universe! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

Kings on Thrones

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

The Duncomblé Ensemblé Seven men are trapped in toilet cubicles within purgatory. Will this punishment prepare their souls for the afterlife? Struggling with their unresolved sins, they anonymously share their frustrations and desires experiencing conflict, reflection and confession. Each man is challenged by the contrasting personalities that are also trapped. On top of the absurdity, this new comedy concentrates on deep themes of male health and existential reflection, challenging the view of male tropes in the modern age. Kings on Thrones is an absurd comedy about self-realisation, transformation and the messy journey towards redemption. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, More information Depictions of bodily fluids Age category: 16+

Dance

The Weight of Then

2 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

Yonder Contemporary Dance Company From the hurt of loss to the joy of laughter, we are shaped over time. Dancers dive into the push and pull of memory, weaving together movement that tells stories of playfulness, pain and perseverance. The Weight of Then explores time’s influence on memory, the bonds that connect us and experiences that are both universal and deeply personal. Join us as we unravel how the past lingers in the present. None Age category: 12+

Theatre

Chairs

1 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

White Rabbit Theatre Company Chairs is a dynamic, unscripted theatrical experience where actors and chairs transform into a surreal, ever-evolving world. Directed by Italian visionary director/actor Ettore Nicoletti, this innovative performance blends comedy, physical theatre and improvisation. With no script to follow, the actors create spontaneous stories using only their bodies, voices and the simple yet boundless possibilities of chairs. The show bursts with mind-blowing transformations, exploring freedom, creativity and human connection as it pushes the limits of imagination. Full of humour and surprises, Chairs is a groundbreaking, unpredictable adventure that turns everyday objects into extraordinary moments, offering a truly unforgettable theatrical journey. None Age category: 16+

Theatre

Boiler Room Six: A Titanic Story

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Tom Foreman Productions The impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett’s fight for survival is one of the most devastating accounts of the last few hours of Titanic. Boiler Room Six gives a voice to the sacrifice of the working men below deck who kept the ship afloat for as long as possible, saving hundreds of lives, whilst knowingly giving up on their own. Returning after a sell-out run in 2024. 'Electrifying' \*\*\*\*\* (Edinburgh Guide). Winner: Best Overall Show of the Festival (Derek Awards, 2024). Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Theatre

Unshattered Matter

11 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Kate Stewart Unshattered Matter examines self-reflection, redemption and human capacity for growth amidst personal flaws and mistakes. The story follows Rena, a young woman caught between her carefree but reckless past and a moment of reckoning after a life-altering accident. Trapped in an introspective space between life and death, she confronts her choices, guilt and identity through conversations with her reflection, exploring the struggle to reconcile youthful escapism with the consequences of one's actions, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. It speaks to the transformative power of acceptance and the courage to embrace imperfection while choosing to move forward. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

A Sudden, Disturbing To Do List

11 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Eleanor May Blackburn Phoebe is the Queen of lists. On her fridge, her whiteboard, all over her hands and… everywhere basically. Her favourite lists are: shopping, favourite stationary, least favourite numbers, past jobs in order of wanting to staple her earlobes to the table, the missed opportunities folder in her emails. When her lists are becoming an overwhelming list-athon, a giant fluffy monster appears. She’s sure there isn’t a problem. Phoebe wonders if she needs her space, but the monster is a really good cook. So why is she suddenly listing all the ways she might die? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Bear

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Coffee Cup Productions Man or bear? Which would you choose? Intertwining fairytales and folklore with the viral Man vs Bear debate, Bear is about a girl who goes on a camping trip, where she is saved from a bear attack by a knight in shining armour. She is brought into a log cabin, safe, only until his true colours show... This two-hander with Man and Bear played by the same actor explores duality, manipulation and revenge, discussing one of the most profound fears for women, and the reasons why most would rather face the cruelty of an animal than a human. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Dance

Best Worst Advice

11 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

The Best Worst Operators Need advice? We’re dancing it. Yep! The Operators have arrived, serving as the world's first dancing advice columnists. It’s giving, writing, re-righting, rites of passage through our resume of soft skills. We’ve got decades of antidotes for the bodies becoming mother-lovin' wisdom. Tired of outsourcing all your questions to the dive bar echo chamber that is the internet? Try insourcing them with some real-life dancers. Join us as we relocate, protest, undermine and go on the offensive! The Operators will work to connect you to the best worst advice we can give! Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Comedy

Feltman: World’s First Hot Dog

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Michael Quinn Before sliced bread, there was the hot dog! Actor, playwright, historian and former Feltman’s hot dog brand owner Michael Quinn brings this true story to life, performing every role in a dynamic one-person show. Travel to 19th-century Coney Island as German immigrant Charles Feltman rises from struggle to revolutionize street food. Quinn, who himself successfully revived the legendary brand before facing his own challenges, weaves a powerful parallel between past and present. Blending humor, heart and history, this must-see performance tells the story of resilience, reinvention and the food that changed the world! None Age category: 14+

Theatre

Cabaret

Comedy

Lucy Churchill: Big B**bs Long Legs

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Lucy Churchill Lucy Churchill (aka the leggy blonde with cracking t*ts) brings you her debut one-woman show. A lesson in self-love, feminine rage and the subtle art of not giving a f*ck, taught through original songs, high kicks and a whole load of rambling. At the age of 10, Lucy said a prayer to God one night, vowing she would do no wrong for the rest of her life if she received the most phenomenal pair of b**bs. Well, be careful what you wish for. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Kids

The Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

The Riverside Theatre Company Escape to the magic of Hundred Acre Wood and join Winnie and friends as the hunt begins, if only they could remember what they were searching for. Face blusterous days, bothersome bees, worrisome woozles and maybe stop at a bridge for a game with a stick. The Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh reimagines the beloved stories of AA Milne, bringing everyone’s favourite characters to stage in a new play with dance, original song and live music. This is a show to capture the imagination of every child or anyone who once was. None

Dance

Salem – The Witch Trials of Today

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

The Riverside Theatre Company This reinterpretation of The Crucible juxtaposes the story of the Salem Witch Trials with a current day trial by social media. In a world of persecution, isolation and fear, the pressure to conform overrides individual integrity, the work asks the question what are we willing to sacrifice to save our reputation? The production will combine physical theatre, text, dance and an original sound score, creating an engaging drama that transports the audience between 1692 and current day as the stories of young women are told in parallel. A tale of coercion. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Theatre

Physical Theatre

Dream with me...

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Samuel Koppel Come and dream with me. Going through an emotional journey of a dream landscape, the one that we see during the night in our sleep. We are going to encounter spirits, people, places, sounds and move through a myriad of diverse events that leave us questioning about the previous one or gives a clue about the next one. The illogical nature of dreams – or is it that illogical? Is there an underlying emotional logic to all of it? Real life and real dream. Which one is more real? What is real? None

Theatre

Physical Theatre

Thin Walls: (Men)tal Health

1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

Wabash College Theater Department An all-male ensemble explores the pitfalls of masculinity. This theatre piece explores men's struggles with depression, loneliness, belonging, brotherhood, violence, peer pressure and emotional vulnerability, all while having to be a provider, lover, father, brother… Is it possible to be truly sensitive to others and still take care of number one, holding onto a solid sense of personal identity? Delve into the shifting roles, expectations and struggles of modern masculinity. Through devised performances, this show unearths the pressures, contradictions and vulnerabilities that shape the male experience. What would a healthy masculinity look like? Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Musical

Nocturne Musical

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

One More Saga Productions East of the sun and west of the moon comes a tale of finding your courage and staying true to yourself. Nocturne is a new original musical rooted in Norwegian folklore and folk music, inviting you on a mysterious and inspiring journey filled with enchanting music, puppetry and physical theatre. Join our protagonist Solveig as she delves into the forest of ancient fairytales, encountering familiar characters and dark mysteries. Get lost in the magical fables we often forget as we grow older. None

Theatre

Comedy

Werewolf – The Game: The Show!

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Napier University Drama Society The town of Stubbins is plagued by a beast, one that roams at night, tearing through livestock, howling to the skies – a werewolf... aka Derek, an awkward, loveable 16-year-old. Derek doesn’t want to be a werewolf. He’s been sneaking into the woods to transform in secret. No one’s been harmed, but unless Derek finds a cure, it’s only a matter of time. Time which he doesn’t have. With a monster hunter arriving in town, Derek must find help before he’s discovered, or worse, someone is killed. But is the “help” all seems? Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Theatre

Krapp's Last Tape

1 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

Shortcut Productions Samuel Beckett's unique take on life is performed by award-winning Fringe veteran Kevin Short. The protagonist, Krapp, revisits his younger self via audio tapes he has recorded over the years. The younger Krapp was full of hope and idealism. The older Krapp is full of woe and torment. The play is thought to be Beckett at his most autobiographical. Krapp reflects on his failed love-life, his heavy drinking and where things might have gone wrong. His appetite for bananas is nevertheless still ever present. This haunting humorous piece will live on in the mind beyond its enactment. None Age category: 16+

Theatre

Woman in the Arena

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Jen DiGiacomo A funny, moving and uplifting one-sided conversation about neurodivergence, trauma, dead bodies and other lighthearted topics. Award-winning New York City writer and Storm of a Woman Jen DiGiacomo immerses the audience in pivotal moments from her life, integrating an old-school slideshow, phone calls and voiceovers into a powerful debut of her one-woman show. Part confessional, part TED talk and part dark comedy, the show opens with the hum of a slide projector and perched upon the stage an unopened letter with Open Me written across it. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Theatre

Hi, Mum!

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Pierrot Productions Sisters, Alba and Elspeth Brae, haven't seen each other since their mother's cancer diagnosis several years ago. Now they are going to visit mum together – at a funeral home viewing room. With differing views on death and a difficult relationship with their late mother, the two butt heads as they struggle to find a way to work together to say goodbye. Come along to say goodbye, and maybe get a little more comfortable with death and dying. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Theatre

The Last Bantam

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Michael Hughes The year is 1914. The Great War rages. Britain recruits 30,000 men between 5’ and 5’3" to fight. These men come from all over Britain, Ireland and Canada. Known as Bantams after the small, aggressive rooster, they're formed into special Bantam battalions. 1918. Bouzincourt, France. A group of reporters visit the front to write about the Bantams. One Bantam remains: Patrick Michael Wolfe, a teacher from Dublin. This is his story, from the battlefields of France to rebellion in Dublin. Inspired by real events. ★★★★★ (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ★★★★★ (UKTW.co.uk). ★★★★★ (@moreishtv) ★★★★ (PlaysInternational.org.uk). 'Hidden Gem' (FringeReview.co.uk). Spirit of the Fringe, Derek Awards. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing. Set in a war zone. Age category: 16+

Theatre

Cabaret

Comedy

The Show with Matt Leazer and MJ Hughes

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Half-Moon Productions Join actor-poet-clown-director-sexpot, Matt Leazer and sexy-power-ranger-Elton-John-jumpsuit-wearing-music lady, MJ Hughes for a late-night talk show! Matt and MJ had three options: skydiving, marriage or Scotland. And well… here we are! We’re doing a brand-new show every night featuring local artists, musical comedy, sketches and improv. Join us as we explore the hilarious and happy accident that is living. Together we’ll uncover mysteries of the cosmos and find your dad. We’ll leave you feeling befuddled, bewildered and embezzled. It's live from New Yor– Matt, stop, we’re in Scotland now. ...Oh, yeah. Audience participation, Strong language/swearing

Theatre

The Anti "Yogi"

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Fringe Management, LLC Are you worthy of the Goddess’s blessings? Or her wrath? Join Mayuri Bhandari and Kali, the Goddess of Death every day as they navigate the absurdities of Western Yoga culture. Liberation, not Lululemon! This award-winning Hollywood Fringe show blends dance, drama, comedy, poetry and live percussion by renowned musician Neel Agrawal. Mayuri gives voice to the true ethos of yoga, weaving together cultural appropriation, decolonisation and community. Come peel back the yoga mat and join the revolution! PS: You don’t need to know anything about yoga to see this show! None Age category: 14+

Theatre

The Zoo Story

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Deadword Theatre Co. The American dream meets the American nightmare on a bench in Central Park. As the United States grapples with uncertainty over its place in the world, this debut work by Edward Albee feels all the more prescient today. Deadword Theatre is a Fringe company based out of Boston, Massachusetts who specialise in producing new takes on classic works. This show has been a passion project of Henry and Frank Schuth for several years, and they are proud to bring it to life with the support of Deadword. We hope you enjoy the show! Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing Age category: 12+

Theatre

Comedy

I Didn't Know I Was Polish

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Kaitlyn Kelly Kaitlyn has spent the past two years soaking in the magic of Paris, but her time is running out. In a twist of fate, her grandfather might be the key to extending her stay. As Kaitlyn uncovers an almost-forgotten piece of her family’s history, she learns that borders and identity aren't what she had imagined. Will her newfound heritage provide the answers or is true belonging deeper than native soil? This Offie-nominated show blends fast-paced comedy with gut-wrenching revelations about borders, self-worth and what it means to come from somewhere you’ve never been. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information Themes of war Age category: 14+

Theatre

Musical

Helen Shapiro Walkin' Back

18 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Kingdom Theatre Company Helen Shapiro Walkin’ Back is based on the early life of UK singer Helen Shapiro. By age 15 in 1961, she had two No 1 singles selling 40,000 records a day. By 16, she had five top ten hits and toured the UK with The Beatles as her support. This premiere has a talented young Scottish cast for award-winning Kingdom Theatre Company with a sold-out Fringe 2024. With original songs plus the hits of the day like You Don’t Know and Walkin’ Back To Happiness, this will whisk you back to the 1960s with authentic music. None

Comedy

Storytelling

Olivia Raine Atwood: Oops

1 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Olivia Raine Atwood She’s undercover. She’s overwhelmed. She’s bad at everything. Fresh off her Off-West-End sold-out debut, this electric comedy tells the true story of Liv’s classified mission evaluating NYC hospitals... in 2020. She's Patient 0, using her ‘acting skills’ to pretend to have Covid and save the American healthcare system. And that’s showbiz, baby. So buckle up. ‘Terrific storytelling’ ★★★★★ (FringeReview.co.uk). ‘Excitable, manic, vivid’ ★★★★★ (TheReviewsHub.com). ‘Hurricane composite of top-class acting’ ★★★★ (MumbleComedy.net). ‘Crazily funny’ ★★★★★ (Derek Awards). Winner: Best Solo Show, What The Fringe?! Nominee: StageCrafts Selects, Hollywood Fringe 2024. Hollywood Fringe Spotlight Series 2024. Age category: 14+

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