Traverse Theatre

We are the Traverse - champion of stories and storytellers. The stories we share are by anyone and for everyone.

About Traverse Theatre

	10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED
	01312281404
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Traverse 3 is our new online venue, which will be a permanent space alongside our physical stages of Traverse 1 and 2.

As Scotland’s new writing theatre, the Traverse Theatre is a dynamic centre for performance, experience and discovery. Enabling people across society to access and engage with theatre is our fundamental mission.

Our year-round programme bursts with new stories and live performances that challenge, inform and entertain. We empower artists and audiences to make sense of the world today, providing a safe space to question, learn, empathise and – crucially – encounter different people and experiences. Conversation and the coming together of groups are central to a democratic society, and we champion equal expression and understanding.

We commission, produce and programme for existing and future audiences to offer new and exciting experiences for everyone, and our partnerships with other theatre companies and festivals enable us to present a wide range of innovative performances.

The Traverse would not exist without our over-arching passion for talent development and embracing the unexplored. We work with the newest and rawest talent – with an emphasis on the Scottish-based – nurturing it to become the art, artists and performances that can be seen on our stages through a variety of creative learning and literary programmes.

The timely, powerful stories that start life on our stages have global impact, resulting in dozens of tours, productions and translations. We are critically acclaimed and recognised the world over for our originality and artistic risk, which we hope will create some of the most talked-about plays, productions, directors, writers and actors for years to come.

As a registered Scottish charity (SC002368), we depend on donations to keep our stage doors wide open, to work with schools and community groups, to produce ambitious theatre, to keep ticket prices affordable – and to do more and better for you at our theatre in Edinburgh, sparking creativity throughout the local community and across the globe. Find out how to support our work.

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Upcoming Events at Traverse Theatre

Music

Soundhouse: Paul Harrison’s Trio Mágico & Guests: Encontros

5th September 2025

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

This concert will celebrate the release of jazz pianist Paul Harrison’s long awaited new album Encontros – which brings a Scottish twist to the warmth and spark of Brazilian music.

Music

Cauld Blast Orchestra

13th September 2025

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

The legendary Cauld Blast Orchestra, dormant for 20 years, is reborn with a new expanded line-up and comes to the Traverse Theatre on Saturday 13th September!

Theatre

Black Hole Sign

8th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Black Hole Sign takes a razor-sharp scalpel to the absurdities, tragedies and hilarity within of one of our most beloved but besieged institutions... the NHS.

Theatre

So Young

23rd October 2025 - 25th October 2025

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Both touching and funny, So Young is a story about coming back together after time apart.

Music

Soundhouse: Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening

27th October 2025

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music, landscape and people over a period of almost 2000 years.

Music

Soundhouse: Erik Palmberg Quartet

4th November 2025

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

The Erik Palmberg Quartet has gained a lot international attention recent years and the group is one of the most interesting Scandinavian jazz acts today.

Music

Ryan Young

10th November 2025

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Ryan Young is a multi award winning fiddle player injecting fresh and innovative ideas into the realm of traditional Scottish music.

Music

Andy Irvine

17th November 2025

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh West

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, don't miss him live at the Traverse Theatre on Monday 17th November!

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