Theatre Events in Edinburgh in September 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo
Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!
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99 Red Hot Kitties and a Cockatoo
Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret with Red Hot Kitty Burlesque and Cabaret in the fabulous atmosphere at The Lab in CC Blooms!
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Broadway Brunch
Ready to swap your Saturday lie-in for a standing ovation? Step into the limelight with Broadway Brunch, Brewhemia’s razzle-dazzle new dining spectacular.
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell's stunning solo show inspired by the life of Nina Simone comes to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 3rd & 4th September!
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Should I Delete That - Live
Join Em Clarkson and Alex Light, the voices behind the hit podcast Should I Delete That?,for an evening of unfiltered chat, big laughs, and meaningful connection, live on stage at the Usher Hall!
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The Wizard of Oz
Don't miss The Wizard of Oz at Edinburgh's Church Hill Theatre from 3rd to 6th September!
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An Evening with Davina
Join TV icon and wellness advocate Davina McCall at the Usher Hall on 5th September for a special live evening of uplifting conversation, personal stories, and plenty of laughs!
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Hopeful Monsters
Hopeful Monsters is a piece of tabletop puppetry for adults and children aged 5+ inspired by evolutionary theory.
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The Junkie Miracles is a new play by Des Dillon, based on harrowing experiences of recovery, don't miss it at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Friday 5th September!
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An ABBA Dream
An Abba Dream, one of Scotland's top Abba tributes, returns to Reconnect Regal Theatre in September!
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In the Night Garden Live
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, MakkaPakka and friends are returning to Edinburgh in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day!
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Pirates Love Underpants
Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's treasure chest at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 6th & 7th September!
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Susie Dent - Word Perfect
Susie Dent brings her brand-new tour 'Word Perfect' to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 6th September!
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!
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Fiddler on the Roof
A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s electrifying Fiddler on the Roof is coming to the Festival Theatre in September!
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Strange but True Crime with Jennifer Rees
Jennifer's previous theatre tour, The Psychology of Serial Killers, was a huge hit with audiences and she brings her new show 'Strange but True Crime' to Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th September!
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The Invaders’ Fear of Memories
This play offers a perspective into the origins of settler-colonialism and apartheid in modern-day Israel, exploring themes of loyalty, violence, ideology, and grief.
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The UK Rock Show
From the producers of the hugely popular Bon Jovi Forever One Wild Night Tour, Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring The UK Rock Show to the Howden Park Centre on Saturday 13th September!
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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Reconnect Howden Park on Sunday 14th September!
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Sir Tony Robinson: From Black Adder to Alfred the Great
Join Sir Tony Robinson as he celebrates a life on stage and screen, sharing stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf.
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The Talented Mr Ripley
This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life like never before. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in September!
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Buffy Revamped
Satirical, funny and bursting with pop-culture references, Buffy Revamped at The Royal Lyceum is the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados!
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Eddie Izzard: Hamlet
Eddie Izzard performs her critically acclaimed solo performances of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in September!
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How Very Hannah
From sharing industry stories to getting the inside scoop from fellow theatre lovers - Hannah Lowther brings a show about the joy, chaos & magic of the stage to The Lyceum Edinburgh!
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Showcase 2025: I See Stars!
From rock anthems to pop hits, musical theatre showstoppers to unforgettable film favourites — Showcase 2025 promises a dazzling night of entertainment for everyone!
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The Lightning Thief
After taking London by storm, The Lightning Thief thunders into the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in September for its Scottish premiere!
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An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard
Don’t miss this unique chance to see Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard as they take the stage for an uncensored, no-holds-barred conversation about their careers and the 2025 season so far!
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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers return to Corn Exchange Haddington on 25th September with a show that is guaranteed to have you singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles!
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Man’s Best Friend
Man's Best Friend is Douglas Maxwell's hilariously heart-warming story about the give-and-take of companionship, don't miss it at the Traverse Theatre in September!
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Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, is coming to Corn Exchange Haddington in September 2025!
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Uncle Vincent
Through the words of the artist, his brother, his sister-in-law and nephew, discover the genius of Vincent van Gogh that the world almost forgot…
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Dirty Dusting
Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra when Dirty Dusting returns to Howden Park Centre on Sunday 28th September!
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Professor Elemental + Laurie Black
Put on your best trousers and get the kettle on… It's the critically acclaimed, award winning, king of whimsy: Professor Elemental!
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Hercules the Bear
Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild, funny and touching true story of how a very special grizzly bear became a folk legend.
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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Kerry Ellis - Queen of The West End
Singing songs from the biggest musicals and telling stories about how she came to play roles, this is a unique opportunity to hear Kerry Ellis perform the West End's biggest hits!
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Up A Close
Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's story to Eastwood Park Theatre!
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An Evening with Tam Cowan
Come and enjoy Tam Cowan's cutting wit at Eastwood Park Theatre where he'll be in conversation with Graham Spiers who, as host on the night, will get to say next to nothing.
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Tim Peake Astronauts: the Quest To Explore Space
After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake brings his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space! to The Alhambra Theatre!
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National Theatre Live - Inter Alia
The National Theatre's Inter Alia, a searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood, will be screened at Crail Community Hall on Wednesday 24th September!
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Blazin Puddles
Join us at DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing on Saturday 6th September for Blazin’ Puddles – a murder mystery evening with the amazing The Walking Theatre Company!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
An Audience With Coronation Street
Join your favourite Corrie stars live on stage for An Audience with Coronation Street, get up close and personal in a night of untold secrets and jaw-dropping surprises at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Scottish Ballet - Mary, Queen of Scots
With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Theatre Royal Glasgow by Scottish Ballet!
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Small Acts of Love
Citizens Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland presents Small Acts of Love, a powerful new play that celebrates love, resilience, and community.
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Upbeat Beatles
'Get Back' to the swinging 60's with The Upbeat Beatles and relive those 'Fab' days and timeless songs at Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 7th September!
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Supreme Queen
Supreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the greatest days of one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands, catch them in Hamilton on September 26th!
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Educating Rita
East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club proudly presents Educating Rita at East Kilbride Village Theatre between Wednesday 3rd and Saturday 6th September!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Cobwebs
Cobwebs, at Beacon Arts Centre, is a bittersweet new play about grief, memory, and the ties that bind - and sometimes break - families.
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Magic and Marvels
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of wonder and enchantment as Michael Jordan showcases his incredible talents in magic and circus arts at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Elderslie Kirk Players - Amateur Dramatics Group
Elderslie Kirk Players are on the look out for some fresh talent, join them for a free taster session on a Monday evening.
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Junkie Miracles
The Junkie Miracles is a new play by Des Dillon, based on harrowing experiences of recovery, don't miss it at Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 6th September!
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Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Fringe First award winner Apphia Campbell's stunning solo show inspired by the life of Nina Simone comes to Macrobert Arts Centre on 25th September!
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I AM - One of many, many of One
One of many, many of One explores the life of a 1st gen immigrant as she navigates the duality of two cultures, her Habesha (Eritrean/Ethiopian) heritage and British identity.
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