Wallace
Forget the Braveheart clichés... this bold new production rips into Scotland's most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth!
About Wallace
| 30th Sep 2026 to 3rd Oct 2026 | |
| Wednesday - Friday 7.30pm / Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm | |
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Kings Theatre Edinburgh 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh South EH3 9LQ |
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| See event website for details | |
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A thrilling new musical from award-winning playwright Rob Drummond, acclaimed rapper Dave Hook, renowned director Orla O’Loughlin and powerhouse producers Raw Material.
Forget the Braveheart clichés
This bold new production rips into Scotland’s most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth. The fearless cast go head-to-head in electrifying rap battles, blending history, humour and Hook’s original beats to deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience. With a Hip Hop score incorporating rap, folk, pop, rock and razor-sharp lyrics in a distinctly Scottish voice, Wallace reinvents the story of a national icon for a new generation.
A Raw Material production
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