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Theatre Events in Edinburgh on 18 October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

A Play, A Pie and A Pint

9th September 2025 - 1st November 2025

A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!

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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

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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An Evening with Mary Beard

18th October 2025

Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.

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Black Hole Sign

8th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

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.

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Bloom: Performance and Ceilidh

18th October 2025

BLOOM, a dance performance and personal story from Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai, is taking place on 18th October at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, followed by a Ceilidh.

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Catch!

18th October 2025

Catch! is a mesmerising and joyful show that leaves audiences of all ages delighted and surprised.

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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 19th December 2026

Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

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Mary Shelley’s Monster

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Storm clouds gather over Edinburgh this autumn as Mary Shelley’s Monster rises at The Edinburgh Dungeon from 11th October - 2nd November!

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Mary, Queen of Scots

16th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh by Scottish Ballet!

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Spook Show: A Seance Magic Show

18th October 2025

Take part in a series of mind-twisting demonstrations of magic, illusion, and mind reading inspired by the world of seance, the occult, and ghosts with magician Ash Pryce!

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The Seagull

9th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Chekhov's much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.

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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire

Theatre Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Thank You for the Music

Thank You for the Music

18th October 2025

Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline in a production like no other!

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Theatre Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Scottish Opera - La bohème

Scottish Opera - La bohème

11th October 2025 - 25th October 2025

Puccini's La bohème stands as one of the world's most celebrated and frequently performed operas, don't miss Scottish Opera's production when it comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in October!

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Scottish Opera - L’heure espagnole & The Bear

Scottish Opera - L’heure espagnole & The Bear

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 22nd October 2025

Scottish Opera presents L'heure espagnole & The Bear a new double bill of two comedies of infidelity directed by Jacopo Spirei!

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Take Me Somewhere: MEXA

Take Me Somewhere: MEXA

18th October 2025

How does one go on alone when the collective no longer exists? Who tells the stories of bodies that can no longer speak?

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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

14th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, don't miss the Scottish Amateur Premiere at East Kilbride Village Theatre in October!

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Arlington

Arlington

17th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Arlington by Enda Walsh is a dark fable of surveillance, connection, and the power of imagination. Don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October!

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Biggar Little Festival

Biggar Little Festival

17th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

One of the most eclectic festivals rural Scotland has to offer, the Biggar Little Festival offers an inspiring mix of of culture and fun for locals and visitors alike across 10 days in October!

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Theatre Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Galoshans Festival

Galoshans Festival

17th October 2025 - 30th October 2025

Inverclyde's annual Galoshans Festival returns for 2025 from Friday 17th October, promising a fortnight of music, mystery, and magic!

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PACE Fest! Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters

PACE Fest! Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters

13th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Inspired by your favourite scenes, songs and routines, join PACE Youth Theatre for their Musical Showcase - Demon Hunters this October Half Term!

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Common Tongue

Common Tongue

17th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Common Tongue is a play aboot imperfect Scots, a fast-paced and quick-witted one-person show exploring the impact of language, identity and their intersections in Scotland.

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Theatre Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos

Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos

16th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Expect music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories when they bring The Smeds and the Smoos to Macrobert Arts Centre in October!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Hilton Glasgow
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Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
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Popular Events

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
Elf School
This November, Elf School is coming to The Centre, Livingston – a magical (and slightly mischievous) experience where kids become honorary elves-in-training, with help from Santa’s own helpers.
Aljaž & Janette - Let’s Face The Music & Dance
Join Aljaž and Janette as they dance their way through music history including the work of Cole Porter, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, George Gershwin, David Foster and many more music greats!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!

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