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Legally Blonde
Theatre
Musical
Comedy

Legally Blonde

1 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025

Captivate Theatre This internationally acclaimed, award-winning musical follows Elle Woods' inspiring journey as she challenges stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, it's a riotous ride that’s almost too much fun to be legal! Featuring unforgettable songs like Omigod You Guys, What You Want and So Much Better, this production is bound to have people dancing in their seats. Captivate Theatre is a local, vibrant, community-driven theatre company known for producing high-quality, engaging performances. ‘With so little, Captivate creates so much spectacle’ (TheWeeReview.com). None Age category: 12+
Bugsy Malone
Theatre
Musical

Bugsy Malone

1 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025

Captivate Theatre Join Bugsy, Fat Sam, Tallulah, Blousey and Dandy Dan for a fun time full of laughs, songs and lots of splurge! A great show for all the family and is sure to inspire younger members of the audience to tread the boards! 'Bugsy Malone by Captivate Theatre is a fantastic way to spend 80 minutes. The talented young cast kept us captivated for the duration as the story of gangsters, speakeasies and splurge guns was played out. The dancing and singing was top notch, and the action non-stop' (Primary Times). Splurge-tastic! None
13 The Musical
Theatre
Musical

13 The Musical

1 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025

Captivate Theatre This fast-paced, hilarious coming of age musical is back at the Fringe. Evan Goldman’s parents have split up and he is forced to leave the buzz of New York for rural Indiana. Will he find his place in the popularity pecking order? ‘Once again, the young performers in Captivate Theatre have shown they can put on a powerful and professional show that is a real joy to watch' (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).'Truly excellent musical theatre performances are rarely found on an amateur stage, but Captivate Theatre brings… energy, focus and talent to rival the professionals' (BrawTheatre.com). None
Roald Dahl's Matilda Junior
Theatre
Musical

Roald Dahl's Matilda Junior

1 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025

Captivate Theatre Captivate Matilda is back after a sell-out run in 2024. Get your tickets to root for the 'revolting children' who will teach the grown-ups a lesson. ‘A truly charming show presented by one of Captivate’s young companies, whose version of the classic Roald Dahl, using Tim Minchin’s fantastic musical score, is a delight. Energy and commitment abound in the show about the girl with a very unique brain, making it a great show to watch… This is a really charming and likeable show, a satisfying and accomplished piece from this prolific community theatre company' (AllEdinburghTheatre). None
Annie
Theatre
Musical

Annie

31 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Captivate Theatre It’s been a while but Captivate is bringing back this much-loved family favourite with a fantastic new cast. ‘A wonderful and family-friendly experience for anyone who knows and loves Annie, or equally for anyone who is new to the music and the story, Captivate Theatre’s production is rip-roaring musical fun... With humour, skilful choreography, and exceptionally strong vocal performances, this excellent adaptation avoids the mawkish trap and produces a first-class musical which is a joy to behold’ (Primary Times). ‘An Annie that stands tall among the shows of the Fringe, and one which is well worth seeing’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). None
VanagwenyaMbira – Vibes of the Drum!
Dance
Physical Theatre
Theatre
KPLesedi Drama and Cultural Crew KPLesedi Drama and Cultural Crew: VanangwenyaMbira is bringing a kaleidoscope of rhythm, colour and joy to the 2025 Festival Fringe. Beautiful blends of African traditional music, live performance, dance and dramatic storytelling. This feel-good journey through African ancestral wisdom, laughter and love in a performance bursting with youthful energy, spirit and unity. It's more than a show, it's a cultural experience that lifts your feet moving with peace, joy and ubuntu! Let the spirit drum awaken you! Audience participation
Terry Pratchett's Monstrous Regiment
Theatre
Comedy

Terry Pratchett's Monstrous Regiment

11 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2025

Strawmoddie Theatre Company Polly has to become a boy in a hurry. Cutting off her hair and wearing trousers is easy. Learning to fart and belch in public will take more time. And now she's enlisted in the army. But there's a war on. There's always a war on. And Polly and her fellow recruits are suddenly in the thick of it without any training and the enemy is hunting them. And as they take the war to the heart of the enemy, they have to use all the resources of the Monstrous Regiment. Adapted by Stephen Briggs. None Age category: 12+
Fizz Feast 2025

Fizz Feast 2025

21 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year and our Tenth Birthday! Fizz Feast is a time when literally hundreds of Champagne and sparkling wine corks will be popping. We have sparkling wines from all over the world for you to taste as well as the chance to feast on an array of fabulous foods from artisan producers. It’s a wonderful event and the best way to kick off the Festive Season whilst picking up some great gifts for friends, family or yourself! The perfect Christmas Shopping Experience. Choose to join us on the Friday evening from 7-9pm (for just sparkling wines), or from 12-3pm or 4-7pm on the Saturday for the full Fizz Feast experience.

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