Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. See it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th and 10th August!

About Forth on the Fringe

Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival.

We’ve had some fantastic names appear at the events in previous years including: Jason Byrne, KT Tunstall, Greg Proops, Ed Byrne, The Proclaimers, Sean Hughes, Stephen K Amos, Ruby Wax, Adam Hills, Frisky and Mannish, Lucy Porter, Andrew Maxwell, Andy Bell, Caroline Rhea, Craig Hill and many more. This year’s line-up will be announced with Boogie in the Morning on June 7.

Boogie and Arlene will be there to host all three shows… so what are you waiting for? Come along and join them for what promises to be the ‘must see’ shows of this year’s Edinburgh Festival!

Running time: The running time will be added as soon as it is confirmed.

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How Not to Drown

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Hilarious, painful and uplifting, How Not to Drown shares a story of endurance for a little kid who wasn’t safe or welcome anywhere in the world.

Shakespearience

31st July 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody

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Rhys James: Snitch

31st July 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Sara Barron: Enemies Closer

31st July 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Audacious Mr Astley

31st July 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Moon: We Cannot Get Out

31st July 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Adam Hess: My Grandad Has A Fringe

31st July 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Seann Walsh: After This One I’m Going Home

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Sukh Ojla: For Sukh’s Sake

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Timandra Harkness: Take A Risk

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Thrones! The Musical Parody!

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Daisy Earl: Fairy Elephant

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Adam Riches: The Beakington Town Hall Murders

31st July 2019 - 26th August 2019

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R‘n’J: The Untold Story of Shakespeare’s Roz and Jules

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Rob Auton: The Time Show

31st July 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Joyce The Play

31st July 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Something About Simon

31st July 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Whose Line Is It Anyway: Live at the Fringe

31st July 2019 - 26th August 2019

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I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical

31st July 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience

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Rhys Nicholson – Nice People Nice Things Nice Situations

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Celeste’s Circus

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Burns for Brunch

1st August 2019 - 26th August 2019

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1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Simon Munnery: Alan Parker Urban Warrior Farewell Tour

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The Patient Gloria

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Burgerz

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Two Hearts: The Comeback Tour

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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The Struggling Life of An Artist

1st August 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Until the Flood

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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1st August 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Mouthpiece

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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Heroes

1st August 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Join Ed Byrne as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children!

Well, That Was Weird

1st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

The HIT BERLIN SHOW - Well, That Was Weird... is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the whole run! A comedy show for those of us who are sick of the mainstream.

Blood and Gold

1st August 2019 - 26th August 2019

Ancient mythology and modern storytelling collide in this contemporary exploration by Scottish Kenyan storyteller Mara Menz at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: The Greatest Showgirls Tour!

2nd August 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Pianodrome Lunchtime Concerts

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Anything can happen at this all-acoustic lunchtime concert in the Pianodrome, made entirely from upcycled pianos!

The John Rowe Show

2nd August 2019 - 24th August 2019

Get your groove on in this fabulously fun musical chat show hosted by Aussie singer, producer, talent coach and ex kid's TV star John Rowe!

Alba Flamenca Fringe 2019

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Enjoy some authentic flamenco passion in Alba Flamenca's ever-popular show as it brings a modern twist to the classic flamenco tradition.

Craft Scotland Summer Show 2019

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Discover statement handmade objects for you, and your home, from 41 Scotland-based makers in one unique location at the Craft Scotland Summer Show held in White Stuff Edinburgh!

India Flamenco Fringe 2019

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Come on a journey of discovery across the globe, in search of the essence of flamenco through Indian Kathak dance, the intensity of middle eastern belly dance to the passion of the flamenco!

Hamish Henderson: On the Radical Road

2nd August 2019 - 26th August 2019

An evocative, innovative shape-shifting drama sculpted from the poetry, music and songs of Hamish Henderson.

Flamenco Jazzy Edinburgh Fringe Festival

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Straight from Sevilla, the Philip Adie Trio bring a bold and unique fusion of musical styles. With a heart of pure flamenco, and infused with jazz influences, this is flamenco with a twist.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Craig Hill: Bottoms Up!

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Join Craig Hill as he pops his cork to toast his 21st show at the fringe - this is one fun mixer that will keep you fizzy all the way to the bottom.

Fringe Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall

2nd August 2019 - 24th August 2019

Come along for some good exercise and great fun with Edinburgh Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall during the Festival Fringe!

Jesus L’Oreal – Still Nailing It!

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Jesus L'Oreal, our sassy, dyslexic King of the Shoes, descends once again in a cloud of Febreeze to the Fringe!

Unicorns, Almost

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Unicorns, Almost is a one-man play by Owen Sheers, directed by John Retallack, about the life and work of WWII poet Keith Douglas as part of Army@TheFringe.

Illicit Thrill: Where Do We Gogo from Here...

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Join Stacey 'The Legs' Clare, Roxy Starmuff, Ivy 'The Voice' Paige and the kick-ass stripteasers of the Thrill as they get rude, crude and very, very nude.

Eric Lampaert: Borne of Chaos - Yum Yum

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

From womb to tomb, from homeless to Hollywood. This is an honest retelling of Eric Lampaert’s trials and tribulations from birth to now and how he made it from the streets to cinema.

Crocodile Fever

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Meghan Tyler’s surreal Crocodile Fever is a grotesque black comedy celebrating sisterhood whilst reminding us that the pressure cooker of The Troubles is closer than we imagine.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Jimeoin: Ramble On!

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

You’ve seen him on TV including ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Royal Variety Performance’ But nothing beats seeing Jimeoin live – don't miss his incredible 26th Edinburgh fringe!

Dead Equal

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

The unsung stories of women medics in combat through time are given voice in a new opera directed by Miranda Cromwell. Part of Army@TheFringe.

The Happiness Project

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Performed by a diverse, inclusive cast, The Happiness Project places queer, working class and disabled people’s stories centre stage.

Cirque Berserk!

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Britain’s biggest theatre circus spectacular is back by popular demand, featuring all your favourite Cirque Berserk! acts plus some thrilling new ones!

Elliott Bibby - Magic in a Jiffy

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Join Elliott Bibby, Scottish Magician of the Year 2018, as he brings his fast-moving show full of laughs and surprises to the Fringe!

Trump’s Fake TV

2nd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Don't miss Trump’s Fake TV as it roasts popular culture with mischievous glee. From a drag version of Donald Trump to Theresa May, and everyone in-between!

A Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide

2nd August 2019 - 26th August 2019

Ziggy Stardust takes us on a Tragical Mystery Tour through the life of a nearly-was rock star! Drama, tragedy and hilarity ensue to a live rocking backdrop.

Early Mornings - The Musical

3rd August 2019 - 24th August 2019

Early Mornings – The Musical is a fun, lively, family-friendly show and you can catch it at Paradise Green as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

Mervyn Stutter’s ‘Pick of the Fringe’

3rd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Mervyn Stutter and his team carefully research the Fringe and bring you live 'tasters' from seven top shows in a packed 90 minute late lunchtime extravaganza at The Pleasance!

The 27 Club

3rd August 2019 - 23rd August 2019

The 27 Club, presented by Rebel Pigeon Productions & New Celts Productions, is a dark comedy about love, loss and what it means to be an artist in the 21st century.

Dave Bibby: Crazy Cat LAD-y

3rd August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Award-winning idiot, Dave Bibby, presents a carousel of comedy: characters, stand-up, sketches and much more at PBH's Free Fringe @ Globe Bar!

Level Up

4th August 2019 - 24th August 2019

Level Up explores a near-future utopia where real love is impossible to measure, doing good becomes an obsession and not everyone plays by the rules.

Bull

4th August 2019 - 24th August 2019

Cold Pizza Productions and New Celts Production's presents Bull, a gritty and enthralling performance on office relationships, in this dark comedy illustrating the cruelty of human nature!

Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster

6th August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Mary Shelley’s original, re-imagined with songs, soundscapes and sonic trickery. Experience the power of the human voice breathing life into monsters all around us.

Suicide Pact

8th August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Suicide Pact by Jason Goodwin-Tully is a brand-new dark comedy musical that explores male mental health and the stigma surrounding suicide and make it's debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Jewbana

8th August 2019 - 24th August 2019

Right before your very eyes, Susie K. Taylor will attempt an act like no other: an escape... from herself. Watch this Miami native navigate her crazy Cuban and Jewish family!

The Man Who Planted Trees

12th August 2019 - 26th August 2019

The multi award-winning adaptation of Jean Giono's classic environmental tale by Puppet State Theatre Company returns to the Fringe with it's blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling.

Supernatural: Wonder Tales From Scotland

13th August 2019 - 26th August 2019

Dougie Mackay shares stories of strange places full of fantastic creatures and curious characters gathered from tradition and presented fresh for a modern audience.

Arthur Conan Doyle - The Spiritualist

13th August 2019 - 26th August 2019

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Breakfast Plays: The Future Is [...]

13th August 2019 - 25th August 2019

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The Night With... Evenings

13th August 2019 - 20th August 2019

Three alternating concert programmes, featuring music by Scottish composers and settings of Scottish poetry.

Hallowed Ground

13th August 2019 - 25th August 2019

From Serbian snowfields to deserts in Afghanistan, four women unite across a century. Hallowed Ground comes to Army @ The Fringe fresh from an Australian tour.

Bomb Happy

13th August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Bomb Happy brings to life the powerful testimonies of five Normandy Veterans, inexperienced young conscripts, who find themselves part of one of the most dangerous operations of World War II.

(Can This Be) Home

15th August 2019 - 19th August 2019

Half music concert, half spoken word performance where Kolbrún Sigfúsdóttir examines the immigrant experience of Brexit and flautist/composer Tom Oakes plays the tunes his travels have inspired.

Rowan Rheingans: Dispatches on the Red Dress

15th August 2019 - 26th August 2019

A courageous new work by twice BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning songwriter Rowan Rheingans, weaving immersive storytelling with live fiddle, banjo and genre-melding original songs.

Brother Sun & Sister Moon

15th August 2019 - 24th August 2019

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Adam Kay: This is Going to Hurt - Secret Diaries of A Junior Doctor

18th August 2019 - 19th August 2019

Award winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this evening of stand-up and music at Edinburgh Playhouse!

FiraB Balearic Music Nights: Júlia Colom and Toni Vaquer Duo Live

18th August 2019 - 20th August 2019

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Introduction to Paper Folding - Craft Scotland Summer Show 2019

18th August 2019 - 21st August 2019

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Innovations Contemporary Dance Platform

19th August 2019 - 24th August 2019

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Genesis

19th August 2019 - 24th August 2019

London contemporary dance company, Kennedy Muntange Dance Theatre presents this new double bill of work in Edinburgh for the first time. A must see for dance lovers!

James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2019: The Award Ceremony

19th August 2019

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TalkFest19 - Anatomy of a Play: How Not to Drown

19th August 2019

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Willow Weaving Workshop: Craft Scotland Summer Show 2019

20th August 2019 - 24th August 2019

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Waverley Care Comedy Gala

20th August 2019

Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event, the Waverley Care Comedy Gala, returns to the Fringe on Tuesday 20th August with Josh Widdicombe and Joel Dommett taking up hosting duties!

Dr Korczak’s Example

21st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Set in 1942, David Greig’s play tells of Janusz Korczak, a Polish doctor and writer who championed every child’s right to freedom, respect and love.

Walk The Oars

21st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Danish storyteller Svend-Erik Engh and Scottish musician/singer Neil Sutcliffe return to the Fringe to share a story inspired by the Viking’s arrival in Scotland.

The Golden Fly

21st August 2019 - 25th August 2019

Storyteller Alice Fernbank and musician Graham Dickson lead you on a storytelling voyage laden with song and myth, presented through flute and voice.

Blazin’ Fiddles with Emily Smith

21st August 2019

Scotland’s most celebrated fiddle band Blazin’ Fiddles joins the twice voted ‘Scots Singer of the Year’ Emily Smith for a special one-off Scottish tour and plays The Queens Hall in August!

FiraB Balearic Music Nights: Ermanno Panta and Banda Zeitun Live

21st August 2019 - 23rd August 2019

FiraB Balearic Music Nights brings you Ermanno Panta & Banda Zeitun, transforming Mediterranean soundscapes into Mediterranean jazz, as part of the Fringe!

Fringe Dome Nights

22nd August 2019

Dynamic Earth Dome Nights return every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Fringe, showing three films in Edinburgh's only 360 degree cinema!

Russian String Orchestra at Old St Paul’s

23rd August 2019

Misha Rachlevsky and the multi award-winning Russian String Orchestra return for seven special evening concerts, each totally different, showcasing major works from the 18th century to present day.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Jimeoin: Ramble On... Some More!

23rd August 2019

Nothing beats seeing Jimeoin live and extra, later, ramblier shows have now been added! Don't miss his incredible 26th Edinburgh Fringe!

Fringe Dome Nights

23rd August 2019

Dynamic Earth Dome Nights return every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Fringe, showing three films in Edinburgh's only 360 degree cinema!

The Secret Policeman’s Tour

24th August 2019

In cahoots with the sizzling Deborah Frances-White (Guilty Feminist), Amnesty International’s revered Secret Policeman's Tour comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on 24th August!

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Jimeoin: Ramble On... Some More!

24th August 2019

Nothing beats seeing Jimeoin live and extra, later, ramblier shows have now been added! Don't miss his incredible 26th Edinburgh Fringe!

Russian String Orchestra at Old St Paul’s

24th August 2019

Misha Rachlevsky and the multi award-winning Russian String Orchestra return for seven special evening concerts, each totally different, showcasing major works from the 18th century to present day.

Fringe Dome Nights

24th August 2019

Dynamic Earth Dome Nights return every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Fringe, showing three films in Edinburgh's only 360 degree cinema!

FiraB Balearic Music Nights: Jansky Live

24th August 2019 - 26th August 2019

FiraB Balearic Music Nights brings you Catalan duo JANSKY, with their rave of sound, verse and a great deal of jazz improvisation, as part of the Edinburgh Fringe!

Fest on Forth

25th August 2019

Showcasing an eclectic mix of cabaret and comedy, a different group of quality acts will perform in the Forth Floor Brasserie at Harvey Nichols every Sunday throughout August.

Fringe Dome Nights

25th August 2019

Dynamic Earth Dome Nights return every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Fringe, showing three films in Edinburgh's only 360 degree cinema!

Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

6th September 2019

Singalonga Productions brings you their newest show, the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman!

Bianca Del Rio: It’s Jester Joke

7th September 2019

RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio has announced that she will be returning to the UK with arena tour, It’s Jester Joke, don't miss it when it comes to the Playhouse on September 7th!

Frankie Boyle: Full Power

12th September 2019 - 13th September 2019

Frankie Boyle is touring Scotland properly for the first time in over a decade and stopping off at Edinburgh Playhouse on 12th and 13th September!

Puttin’ on the Ritz

14th September 2019

The all singing all dancing production of Puttin' on the Ritz, featuring the music of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and George Gershwin, comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on 14th September!

Mamma Mia

19th September 2019 - 28th September 2019

Don't miss the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in September 2019, to open a UK Tour celebrating 20 years since it's London premier!

Annie

30th September 2019 - 5th October 2019

Direct from the West End, Annie returns in 2019 and is stopping off at the Edinburgh Playhouse as part of a UK tour.

We Will Rock You

7th October 2019 - 12th October 2019

The smash hit Queen and Ben Elton musical, ‘We Will Rock You’ announces the show has been reimagined for 2019 and embarks on a brand new UK & Ireland tour stops off at the Playhouse in October.

The King and I

16th October 2019 - 26th October 2019

Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King And I is embarking on a World Tour, catch it at the Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2019!

The Illegal Eagles

27th October 2019

Tribute band to the Hotel California songsters, The Illegal Eagles return to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 27th October 2019.

The Rocky Horror Show

28th October 2019 - 2nd November 2019

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock 'n' roll musical is back to thrill you once again at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Paul Simon’s Graceland Live

4th November 2019

Don't miss this special evening on 4th November at Edinburgh Playhouse, celebrating over 30 years since Paul Simon’s album 'Graceland' was released!

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

5th November 2019 - 9th November 2019

The iconic musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is going on tour and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2019!

9 To 5 The Musical

12th November 2019 - 16th November 2019

Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to the Edinburgh Playhouse to see Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical this November, starring Louise Redknapp and Amber Davies!

Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

17th November 2019

Direct from the USA, the world's biggest, best and most successful Elvis Tribute show returns to the UK by popluar demand and stops off at Edinburgh Playhouse on 17th November!

Tim Minchin - Back 2019

19th November 2019

Tim Minchin, award-winning comedian, actor and composer, will return to the stage for his first UK tour dates since 2011 and you can catch him at Edinburgh Playhouse on 19th November 2019.

Romesh Ranganathan - The Cynic’s Mixtape

22nd November 2019

Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show The Cynic’s Mixtape, his most brutally honest show yet and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on 22nd November 2019.

Disney’s The Lion King

5th December 2019 - 9th February 2020

The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures.

Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show

24th April 2020 - 26th April 2020

Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2020, immersing you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance!

Dita Von Teese

28th April 2020

The ever-dazzling International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is returning to Edinburgh Playhouse with 'Glamonatrix', her most lavish show yet, on Tuesday 28 April 2020.

A Country Night in Nashville

1st May 2020

A Country Night in Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of Country Music, returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on 1st May!

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

5th May 2020 - 9th May 2020

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, don't miss it when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in May!

Once

26th May 2020 - 30th May 2020

One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, Once is embarking on its first major UK tour and will make its city debut at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 26th to 30th May 2020.

Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals

3rd June 2020 - 4th June 2020

Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals is returning to Edinburgh Playhouse in June 2020!

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Edinburgh International Festival: Mythos - A Trilogy

19th Aug 2019 - 25th Aug 2019
Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Stephen Fry brings to brilliant life the gods, monsters and mortals of ancient Greece, translating their stories into the language of the 21st century.

Edinburgh International Festival: Hear Word!

19th Aug 2019 - 25th Aug 2019
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Old Town

Ten of Nigeria’s biggest stars come together to tell stories of domestic violence, overturning the status quo, abuse, disrespect, bravery, sisterhood and joy.

Edinburgh International Festival: Purposeless Movements

19th Aug 2019 - 24th Aug 2019
The Studio Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Raucously funny and brutally honest, Purposeless Movements is an eye-opening dance theatre work from Glasgow’s Birds of Paradise Theatre Company.

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Man at Arms

21st August 2019
Dirleton Castle, Dirleton

Come along to Dirleton Castle for one of Historic Scotland's special 'Man at Arms' talks, which tell tales of siege warfare and castle life, with a selection of medieval weapons on show!

Scotland v France

24th August 2019
BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh West

Summer rugby comes to BT Murrayfield this August as Scotland host France on Saturday 24 August. Join us for a fantastic day out for the whole family!

Musselburgh Horticultural Society Flower Show

24th August 2019
The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh

The Musselburgh Horticultural Society's annual Flower Show is taking place on Saturday 24th August at The Brunton Hall. It’s always a fantastic community event!

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Edinburgh International Festival: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

19th August 2019
Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

China’s premier classical ensemble are joined by the captivating US cellist Alisa Weilerstein.

Edinburgh International Festival: Hear Word!

19th Aug 2019 - 25th Aug 2019
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Old Town

Ten of Nigeria’s biggest stars come together to tell stories of domestic violence, overturning the status quo, abuse, disrespect, bravery, sisterhood and joy.

Edinburgh International Festival: Mythos - A Trilogy

19th Aug 2019 - 25th Aug 2019
Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Stephen Fry brings to brilliant life the gods, monsters and mortals of ancient Greece, translating their stories into the language of the 21st century.

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