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POLICE COPS Returns To Assembly Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2025


Globally acclaimed Police Cops celebrate their 10th anniversary by bringing back the blockbuster show that started it all: Police Cops: The Original! 

POLICE COPS Returns To Assembly Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2025


Globally acclaimed Police Cops celebrate their 10th anniversary by bringing back the blockbuster show that started it all: Police Cops: The Original! 

Tickets on Sale For MAKE IT HAPPEN Starring Brian Cox at Dundee Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2025


Dundee audiences can look forward to seeing Brian Cox make a return to the city in an epic new production at the Dundee Rep Theatre, with tickets now on-sale for the show's limited summer run. 

Tickets on Sale For MAKE IT HAPPEN Starring Brian Cox at Dundee Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2025


Dundee audiences can look forward to seeing Brian Cox make a return to the city in an epic new production at the Dundee Rep Theatre, with tickets now on-sale for the show's limited summer run. 

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by Team BWW - April 16, 2025


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PENGUIN Comes to the Tron Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2025


Tron Theatre will welcome Hamzeh Al Hussien and Amy Golding for the Scottish Premiere of Hamzeh's solo-show, Penguin, which will play our Changing House studio space for two nights only in May.

World's Leading Festivals Will Gather in Edinburgh For European Arts Festivals Summit 2025
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2025


This April, Edinburgh will welcome the Arts Festivals Summit 2025, the premier annual gathering of Europe's most visionary festival makers.

Phone-free gigs in May to raise money for CALM
by - April 14, 2025


Three Exclusive Phone-Free Gigs Across Scotland to Raise Money for Campaign Against Living Miserably Throughout May 2025

Book Review: DRAMA GAMES FOR CLOWNING AND PHYSICAL COMEDY, Nick Hern Books
by Kat Mokrynski - April 14, 2025


Drama Games for Clowning and Physical Comedy, written by Joe Dieffenbacher, is one of a series, Drama Games, which, as one might guess from the title, has a range of different games for one to try in workshops, classes and/or rehearsals rooms, with topics like Shakespeare, young children and even “Those Who Like to Say No.” The goal of this particular book is to “Develop the playful mind (and body) of each Player” through quick-fire resources, teaching the art of the clown to anyone who wants to partake in the activities listed in the different parts.

Tom Rosenthal to Bring WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY I AM, THAT'S WHAT I AM to Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2025


Award winning actor and comedian Tom Rosenthal will be returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with his brand new show, 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am'. Learn more!

Photos: THE GREAT PISTACHIO Returns To Brooklyn Before Heading To Edinburgh Fringe 2025
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2025


Following a successful 3-performance run this March, “The Great Pistachio” is back by popular demand for one final Brooklyn performance before heading overseas to the renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. Check out photos from the show's most recent run.

Review: BAT OUT OF HELL, Kings Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - April 09, 2025


Based on the iconic songs of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell zooms into Glasgow like a Harley Davidson motorbike on steroids. Did I fully follow the batty plot? No. Did I have a blast soaking up the explosive choreography and legendary music? Absolutely.

Seemia Theatre's SARIA CALLAS to Premiere at Camden People's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2025


Seemia Theatre will return with Saria Callas, a sexy, camp, pop-filled multimedia production that explores the taboo of women's voices, generational shifts in gender identity, and more.

DARKFIELD AT THE DITCH Residency at STH Gets Three-Day Extension
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2025


For the first time, DARKFIELD are presenting one of their experiences outside their trademark shipping container, with ARCADE transposed into the untouched basement of iconic Grade II listed Shoreditch Town Hall.

DARKFIELD AT THE DITCH Residency at STH Gets Three-Day Extension
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2025


For the first time, DARKFIELD are presenting one of their experiences outside their trademark shipping container, with ARCADE transposed into the untouched basement of iconic Grade II listed Shoreditch Town Hall.

Robert Daws Will Lead William Humble's WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - April 08, 2025


Robert Daws (Jeeves and Wooster, Poldark), will bring to life the humour and heart of one of Britain’s greatest comic writers, when he stars in William Humble’s play Wodehouse in Wonderland.

Dan Tiernan Returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe With ALL IN
by Stephi Wild - April 07, 2025


Following countless rave reviews and a second consecutive sell-out, award-nominated run at the Fringe, 2023 Best Newcomer nominee Dan Tiernan is back and he's giving you everything he's got. No bluffing.

Review: THROUGH THE SHORTBREAD TIN, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 06, 2025


Through The Shortbread Tin is a brand-new show, performed in Scots with Gaelic songs, which explores Scottish culture, myths, history and identity.

Review: THROUGH THE SHORTBREAD TIN, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 06, 2025


Through The Shortbread Tin is a brand-new show, performed in Scots with Gaelic songs, which explores Scottish culture, myths, history and identity.

Nan Shepherd: Naked And Unashamed Returns To The Studio At Pitlochry Festival Theatre This May
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2025


Nan Shepherd: Naked and Unashamed, which tells the story of the elusive Scottish naturalist and poet, Nan Shepherd, is set to make a return to the Studio at Pitlochry Festival Theatre this May.

Nan Shepherd: Naked And Unashamed Returns To The Studio At Pitlochry Festival Theatre This May
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2025


Nan Shepherd: Naked and Unashamed, which tells the story of the elusive Scottish naturalist and poet, Nan Shepherd, is set to make a return to the Studio at Pitlochry Festival Theatre this May.

Film Review: SIX THE MUSICAL LIVE!
by Kat Mokrynski - April 04, 2025


SIX the Musical Live! is the filmed version of the hit musical about the six wives of Henry VIII that has taken the world by storm. The show has been seen by over 3.5 million audience members around the world since it first debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017. The original West End cast reunited for several performances at the Vaudeville Theatre, taking on the roles of the Queens for what might be the final time.

Film Review: SIX THE MUSICAL LIVE!
by Kat Mokrynski - April 04, 2025


SIX the Musical Live! is the filmed version of the hit musical about the six wives of Henry VIII that has taken the world by storm. The show has been seen by over 3.5 million audience members around the world since it first debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017. The original West End cast reunited for several performances at the Vaudeville Theatre, taking on the roles of the Queens for what might be the final time.

Bridie Gane Set To Join The Team At Dundee Rep And Scottish Dance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have appointed Bridie Gane as Dance Artist with the organisation. Learn more about Gane and about the organization here.

Bridie Gane Set To Join The Team At Dundee Rep And Scottish Dance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have appointed Bridie Gane as Dance Artist with the organisation. Learn more about Gane and about the organization here.


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