Recitals for Wrigglers A fun, educational and interactive show for babies and toddlers where wriggling is allowed. The programme of music travels the world and includes the story of the Gingerbread Man. A selection of carefully chosen music, played by a professional violinist and a professional cellist, tells a musical version of the story of the Gingerbread Man. This Fringe sell-out show is suitable for the whole family. None

Recitals for Wrigglers A fun, educational and interactive show for babies and toddlers where wriggling is allowed. The programme of music has a theme of water and tells a musical version of Hans Christian Anderson's story of the Lucky Toy Soldier. A selection of carefully chosen music is performed by a professional violinist and professional cellist. Instruments are provided to join in with familiar songs. Suitable for the whole family. None

Recitals for Wrigglers A musical soirée with professional violinist Louise Bevan and cellist Clea Friend who share music and stories about the surprising lives of some classical composers in an informal setting. Refreshments provided. None

Aurora Ensemble presents our summer concert at 7:30pm, Sunday 22nd June in Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh. We are an amateur orchestral group who aim to promote classical music written by historically under-represented composers. 7:30pm, Sunday 22nd June Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh Conducted by Tim Espin Farrenc Overture in E flat Clara Schumann Piano Concerto Soloist: Philip Sharp Robert Schumann Symphony No. 4 Tickets 10 Adults, 5 Concessions (including students). Available online or on the door. Doors Open 6:45pm. Instagram: @auroraensembleedinburgh Website: https://auroraensembleedinburgh.wordpress.com/

Kromatik Ensemble Kromatik Ensemble perform Messiaen's masterpiece for violin, cello, clarinet and piano, the Quartet for the End of Time, and works by Debussy for solo piano and voice. Full programme at kromatikensemble.com. None Age category: 14+

Michael Scott presents Presented by the Queen of the Night and Lady Macbeth – with Cinderella as a last-minute replacement – the “concertino” designed to celebrate opera queens goes off the rails from the start. ‘Amusement: check. Delight: double check. Viva the queens in opera!’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). Writer and director Michael Scott brings together three formidable queens to perform his new comic opera pastiche with an eclectic mix of well-loved tunes. ‘Delightful wittiness and strong vocals’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). Premiering at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Publicity illustration by Robert Powell. None

Kim Edgar Acclaimed Edinburgh-based songwriter Kim Edgar performs an uplifting evening of songs for peace. These include her own songs and favourites from other songwriters, performed on grand piano and acoustic guitar. Feel connected, uplifted and hopeful! Kim will be joined by a scratch choir who have learned some of the songs with her during an afternoon workshop that day. 'Heart-stopping' (Sunday Herald). 'Very special' (Fatea-Records.co.uk). 'An inspired empathy... her gentle personality and relaxed interaction would melt the stoniest of hearts' \*\*\*\*\* (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Probably one of the best songwriters in Britain today' \*\*\*\*\* (SpiralEarth.co.uk). None

Bible Women's Project Ensemble The Bible Women's Project is a theatrical exploration of young women's true stories as they connect with the stories of women in the Holy Bible. Featuring stories from Eve to Bathsheba to Mary, the play has been described as a rollercoaster of emotion. 'You won't be ready', said one audience member. Creator Tara Brooke Watkins uses story circles and theatre to dig into spirituality and faith with women's stories from the Bible as the foundation. What remains true across different versions of the show is the fact that women find empowerment through sharing stories. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 12+

Kim Edgar Join experienced choir leader and acclaimed songwriter Kim Edgar to form a scratch choir! You'll learn and then perform uplifting, inspiring songs in Kim’s Songs Of Peace concert (7-9 pm): her own songs and favourites from other songwriters, performed on grand piano and guitar. Feel connected, uplifted and hopeful! All welcome – no sight-reading required. 'Heart stopping' (Sunday Herald). 'An inspired empathy… her gentle personality and relaxed interaction would melt the stoniest of hearts' \*\*\*\*\* (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Probably one of the best songwriters in Britain today' \*\*\*\*\* (SpiralEarth.co.uk). Email [email protected] for advance materials. Audience participation, More information The workshop runs from 15:00-17:00, ticket holders should also be available to perform in the concert between 19:00-21:00. To attend only the workshop, please email [email protected] to notify before booking. Age category: 12+

Mianoora Kosonen Experience a captivating evening as Finnish pianist Mianoora Kosonen unveils rarely heard piano works by Finnish composers Jean Sibelius, Leevi Madetoja and Selim Palmgren. This program explores Finland’s rich musical heritage, from Madetoja’s delicate lyricism to Palmgren’s virtuosity and Sibelius’ atmospheric beauty. Kosonen’s expressive interpretations bring these hidden gems to life, offering a journey through a lush forest of Nordic soundscapes. None

A tale of loyalty, friendship, love and despair, join us for St Mary's Music School's Vocal Scenes. Featuring excerpts from some of the most celebrated works for the stage by composers such as Mozart, Handel, Sondheim and Humperdinck, the Vocal Programme pupils will present the School's first public, fully staged production.

Jam Theatre Show Choir Award-winning Jam Theatre Show Choir are back bringing their fabulous harmonies and fun to their new show That 70s Choir featuring more of your favourite hits that will get you grooving – all dressed in 70s gear too of course! From the beautiful town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire, this 60 strong choir have also performed in The Netherlands and Malta, and are thrilled to be at the Fringe again this year after sold-out shows! With their original vocal arrangements, infectious enthusiasm and love for music, join us as we take you back to the smooth 70s! None Age category: 12+

Robbie Milner (baritone) and Ben Eames (pianist) Slip into the Festival mood with a relaxing lunchtime concert of dreamy American Art-Song! Baritone Robbie Milner and Pianist Ben Eames would like to share the beauty of classical American songs by Chris DeBlasio, Virgil Thomson, Ned Rorem, John Harbison and Ricky Ian Gordon, which powerfully evoke themes of love, loss, joy and wonder – that speak to us all. None Age category: 14+

Fischy Music Fischy Music, much loved by children and adults, bring their unique blend of hopeful and fun-filled songs in this exclusive, acoustic performance. This family-friendly sing-along features uplifting faith-based favourites, plus new song Jesus Walks Beside Us in Scotland. Fischy Music is internationally recognised for its inspiring songs and performances, reaching over half a million children worldwide. Tracks like Build Up and You Are a Star have become classics in primary schools, churches and homes across the UK and beyond. Book now for a memorable and heart-warming performance. Rock meets pop, meets folk, meets football terraces! None

Aria Alba Opera for All Following Aria Alba’s 2024 EdFringe successful performances of Carmen, Director Jacob Zualski presents an absolutely fabulous take on Johann Strauss II’s classic comic operetta Die Fledermaus, celebrating the composer’s 200th birthday. Early 1990’s Edinburgh. Eisenstein, CEO of Wienerpharma, is tricked into attending a celebrity masked ball. Falke, his friend, has orchestrated the event as a practical joke on Eisenstein, in revenge for past humiliations. Will janitor Adele be the next pop superstar? Can test subject Alfred recover and get his girl, CEO’s wife, Rosalinde? Masks, mistaken identities, trysts and twists make for a night of surprises. None