Wed 15 – Sat 18 Apr

Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice. Deadman and playwright Liam Patrick Harrison’s powerful, poignant and poetic debut production that asks the fundamental question - innocent fishermen or international drug smugglers?

Wed 22 - Fri 24 Apr, 7:30PM

Sat 23 May, 2:30PM

Fri 22 - Sat 23 May, 7:30PM

Fri 15 May, 2pm

Tue 28 - Thu 30 Apr, 7:30PM

Mon 18 May, 8PM

Sun 19 Apr, 8PM

Wed 29 - Thu 30 Apr, 7PM

Tue 12 May, 8PM

Mon 8 Jun, 8PM

Fri 10 - Sat 25 Apr

Mon 27 Apr, 8PM

Mon 27 Jul, 8PM

A bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms, written and performed by award-nominated comedian, writer and composer Leila Navabi.   The critically acclaimed show was included in The Guardian's "10 Best Shows to Catch" at Edinburgh Fringe this summer and was nominated for the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence.  Relay blends stand-up, electro-pop musical numbers and hand-drawn animation into a heartfelt, hilarious hour about what it takes to start a family when the odds (and the system) are stacked against you. Leila dives into the wild ride of making a baby at home with her partner, a best mate as the sperm donor, and, naturally, his boyfriend cheering from the sidelines. Navabi unpacks love, ambition, and the chaos of building a family on her own terms. Equal parts absurd and profound, Relay is proof that family is not just what you make it, but how. 

Tue 19 – Wed 20 May

Wed 13 – Thu 14 May

Mon 15 Jun, 8PM

Five-day music festival produced by the Soundhouse Organisation, incorporating jazz, folk and indie performances by some of the best musicians in Scotland, some of the most exciting newcomers, and offering a full programme of workshops.

Sat 2 May, 8.15PM

Mon 4 MAY, 8.15PM

Sat 2 May, 3pm

Sun 3 May, 6.30PM

Fri 8 May, 6.30PM

TUE 5 MAY, 8.15PM

Mon 4 May, 6.30PM

Wed 6 May, 6.30Pm

Thu 7 May, 6.30PM

Sat 2 May, 6.30PM

Sun 10 May, 6.30pm

Sat 9 May, 3PM

Sat 9 May, 6.30pm

Tue 5 May, 6.30Pm

Wed 6 May, 8:15PM

Fri 8 May, 8.15pm

Sun 3 May, 8:15PM

Sat 9 May, 8.15pm

Sun 10 May, 8.15pm

Thu 7 May, 8.15PM

Suntou Susso is a multi-instrumentalist: Kora player, percussionist, singer and composer from The Gambia. Born a Griot in a 700-year old tradition, the Kora – harp-lute with 22 strings – is unique to the Griots of the Mandinka people. Griots have a unique societal role as oral historians, transmitting and preserving a people’s culture through the generations in song, music and poetry.

Before the pandemic broke out the band were in rehearsals preparing fresh material for their next recording when all of Scotland came to a sudden stand still. They are now excited at the chance of getting back together to be creative and to make new music which they can bring to their audience as soon as it is possible. Hailed as “Scotland’s Supergroup” the band are previous winners of “Best Live Act” at MG Alba’s Scottish Traditional Music Awards, with individual band members having achieved awards in their own right. Each member of Session A9 can be seen on stage with many of traditional music’s most respected bands, including Capercaillie, The Treacherous Orchestra, The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, as well as their own individual ensembles. Fiddle players Kevin Henderson, Adam Sutherland, Gordon Gunn and Charlie Mckerron are joined as always by David “Chimp” Robertson on percussion, Marc Clement on guitar and vocals, and Brian McAlpine on piano. The band promises to “raise the roof” bringing their original compositions, exciting arrangements along with their usual skill, fire and enthusiasm, this should be a night to remember!

Sun 3 May, 3pm

Sun 10 May, 2PM

Tue 30 Jun, 8PM

Fri 29 May, 8PM

All Shook Up is a high-energy, feel-good jukebox musical inspired by and built around the legendary hits of Elvis Presley. Bursting with rock n roll, romance and laugh-out-loud comedy, this electrifying show will have audiences clapping, cheering and dancing in their seats. Set in a small, conservative American town in the 1950s, the story explodes into life when a mysterious, leather-jacketed stranger rides in on his motorbike. With nothing but his guitar and a rebellious spirit, he ignites a wave of passion and possibility that shakes the town to its core. Rules are challenged, hearts are set racing, identities are discovered and love blossoms in the most unexpected places. As friendships are tested and secrets unravel, the town is transformed by the power of music and self-expression. Featuring show-stopping numbers including Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Cant Help Falling in Love, Blue Suede Shoes, and Burning Love, the score is packed with hit after hit that audiences of all ages know and love. With colourful characters, witty dialogue and high-octane choreography, All Shook Up is more than a musical its a celebration of freedom, individuality and the thrill of first love. Whether youre a lifelong Elvis fan or discovering these iconic songs for the first time, this show promises an unforgettable night of pure rock n roll magic. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Nardones Academy College Acting & Performance Course is proud to present a bold new staging of The Effect by Lucy Prebble at the Traverse Theatre. This thought-provoking production showcases the talent and dedication of the Academys emerging performers as they take on one of the most compelling contemporary plays of the last decade. The Effect is a gripping and intelligent exploration of love, neuroscience, and the fragile nature of human emotion. Set within a clinical drug trial, the story follows two volunteers who begin to fall in love while participating in an experiment testing the effects of a new antidepressant. As their feelings deepen, questions arise: are their emotions real, or simply the side effects of the medication? Blurring the line between science and the heart, the play challenges audiences to consider what it truly means to feel and whether love can ever be fully explained. Marking a significant theatrical moment for the city, this production is the first time The Effect has been performed in Edinburgh in over ten years. Presented at the renowned Traverse Theatre, a venue celebrated for groundbreaking and contemporary theatre, the production reflects Nardones Academy Colleges commitment to industry-level training and providing students with meaningful professional performance experiences. This exciting staging promises an intense, intelligent, and emotionally resonant evening of theatre as the next generation of performers bring Prebbles powerful writing to life. WARNINGS: STRONG LANGUAGE HAZE STROBE LIGHTING TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Thu 18 – Sat 20 Jun

Sun 11 Oct, 8pm

Mon 21 Sep, 8PM

Wed 9 Sep, 8pm

Tue 28 Apr, 7:15pm

Fri 3 Jul, 8PM

Fri 23 - Sat 24 Oct, 7:30PM