Experience bold new visual theatre works from five exciting Scottish artists, presented in the early stages of development.
Blending puppetry, object theatre, physical theatre, circus, and dance.
Be the first to encounter fresh ideas from Alys Williams & Duncan Geoffrey MacLeod, Jenna Watt, Ruxy Cantir & Sarah Rose Graber, and Andrea Cabrera Luna. This year’s line-up offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of an exciting group of artists working across multiple disciplines.
Sharing work at this stage offers invaluable opportunities for artists to engage directly with audiences — gathering insight, testing ideas, and shaping their work in real time. Supporting artists at this crucial stage not only helps develop new voices in visual theatre, but also ensures a vibrant and innovative future for the artform in Scotland and beyond.
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READ MOREWritten and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator! Catch it at the Studio Theatre Edinburgh in March!
READ MOREA Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.
READ MOREJoin writer and theatremaker Fiona Moon in this rollercoaster of comedy, colour and chaos which will endear, enlighten and amuse its audience.
READ MOREWhat drives a young man to murder? This powerful production from Northern Broadsides explores a society where some people will do anything to survive.
READ MOREWorld’s Evolution is more than a dance show — it’s a journey, following the story of humanity — our growth, our struggles, and our shared future.
READ MOREPlayfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.
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Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Join Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!
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Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!
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Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!
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Following a sold-out, standing-ovation premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in 2025, Balancing in Freedom returns to the stage in 2026.
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A Country Night in Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of Country Music, returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in February.
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The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.
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With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale, springs to life on stage at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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The world premiere of Dai Fujikura’s The Great Wave is an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
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