The Famous Spiegeltent Leave your troubles at the doors of The Famous Spiegeltent and step into Edinburgh's own mélange of cabaret and circus, the international Olivier Award-winning sensation, La Clique. Come raise a glass to the 21st Birthday of this trailblazing icon of entertainment! Sexy, funny, dangerous, this special edition of the show, with its ever-changing cast of legacy meets latest, is a triumphant celebration showcasing visceral, ethereal and in-your-face acts. Over your head, under your skin, below the belt – hang onto your hat and strap yourself in – we present… La Clique! Audience participation, Nudity, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Captivate Theatre Captivate Theatre is thrilled to bring Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd to the Edinburgh Fringe: a show that extends the stage to the audiences and draws them into its storytelling in a way that is as much felt and shared as it is enjoyed and appreciated. Its ghoulish coaxing draws us into an unforgettable experience. The dark streets of Victorian London come to life in this thrilling production of Sweeney Todd by Captivate Theatre. ‘With so little, Captivate creates so much spectacle’ (TheWeeReview.com). ‘Bloodily brilliant’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). None Age category: 16+

Laurie Black What are synths? Where did they come from? And why are they synonymous with cats in space? Laurie’s got answers. Part live gig, part TedTalk, 'original and groundbreaking' (Kryztoff.com) synthstar Laurie Back tells the history of the sound of the future through seven decades of synth tunes. Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

Christine Bovill The Paris icon and the Glasgow girl. This is not a tribute show! Christine Bovill established her reputation as one of Europe's finest interpreters of French song with her smash-hit Piaf. With a fresh take on this self-penned work, she now returns with Piaf Revisite, and to the venue of her original triumphs, looking back on her remarkable journey. At the heart of the story is a young Glasgow girl, reluctant in school French until she heard No Regrets. Her journey is interwoven with Edith Piaf's life and those incredible songs. None

Niki King Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Niki King returns to The Famous Spiegeltent for two nights only with acclaimed show TIME. Named 2024 Scottish Jazz Vocalist, King is hailed 'the outstanding Scottish female vocalist of our times' (List). Following a sell-out Fringe debut, this powerful version draws from her latest album, described as 'positively cathartic' (Scotsman) and 'a cosmic masterpiece' (List). Blending a powerhouse, straight from the soul, jazz-infused ensemble with new immersive voice recordings, TIME explores universal themes of love, loss and connection, hailed 'a truly miraculous experience…for music lovers and deep thinkers alike.' \*\*\*\*\* (EdFestMag). None

Parrot Ox and Pemberley Productions Introducing The Unfair Advantage: an intimate, unique and unprecedented hour-long theatrical event. Take a seat at the card table, sign a legal contract of secrecy and Australia's leading sleight-of-hand magician Harry Milas will reveal the secrets behind the skill that saw him become a security weapon for the world's top casinos. None Age category: 12+

Black Cat Bone bring their raw, raucous, blues-infused rock 'n' roll back to the Famous Spiegeltent after their sell-out show in July. Fresh off the release of their electrifying album Tales of the Amplified - mixed and mastered by legendary Oasis producer Owen Morris and released by Assai Records. When you see Black Cat Bone live, you'll feel the primal force of their music: thunderous guitar riffs, pounding drums, prowling, fuzzy basslines, and a haunting voice that carries the ecstasy and agony of a lifetime. “soaked in soul, sweat, and unapologetic swagger” Evening News

Spawned from the core of indie faves Goodbye Mr Mackenzie, led by the menacing presence of Martin Metcalfe, their live show is a darkly magnetic experience: gothic blues meets alternative rock in a cinematic descent through Edinburgh’s shadowy underbelly. Pounding rhythms, brooding melodies and razor-sharp storytelling will leave you spellbound. With four critically acclaimed albums under their belt, including 2024’s Black Valentine (storming to number 3 (Scottish chart), number 37 (official UK)), this is a band at the peak of their powers. Catch them now – before the city swallows you whole. Audience will be standing throughout, Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Kirsten Adamson Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson (daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country, Skids)) summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush, with an engaging mix of Americana Country Pop. Having recently finished recording Dreamviewer (follow-up to 2023’s critically acclaimed Landing Place), with award-winning producer/multi-instrumentalist Joe Harvey-Whyte and impressed audiences and critics with sellout tours, festivals (including British Country Music Festival), and tours with Horse and Nazareth, 2025 is set to be the year Adamson creates some big waves. Support: The Marriage (Duo with Kirsten and Dave Burn). None

Main Street Blues Popular tribute to the three Blues greats, by one of Edinburgh’s most accomplished Blues bands, showcasing many of the greatest and best-known Blues songs ever written and performed by BB King, Albert King and Freddie King. Including The Thrill Is Gone, Born Under a Bad Sign, See See Baby, Let the Good Times Roll and many more, all performed with Main Street’s trademark high energy and flair. 'Simply first class' (PAndJLive.com). 'A groove so solid you could drive a ten-tonne truck over it' (BritishBluesArchive.org.uk). \*\*\*\* (BroadwayBaby.com). None

Championed by Steve Earle, Roseanne is a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award nominee, and the daughter of Proclaimer Craig Reid. Two well-received albums – Trails (produced by Teddy Thompson) and Lawside – have cemented her reputation as a songwriter of remarkable maturity, with a distinctive, self-assured, sweetly melancholic delivery. Support: the inimitable Fay Fife (Rezillos), performing with her alt country Countess of Fife band member, guitarist Brian McFie (ahead of her full band run at The Voodoo Rooms later in the month). 'Outstanding songwriter' (Steve Earle). 'A talent and maturity awesomely beyond her years' (Sue Wilson). None