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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.
Wood Paths is a celebration of humanity’s endless creativity and our desire to understand, to shape, and to find beauty in the mess.
READ MOREA striking and innovative mix of film, music and performance to explore stories about life after fifty, presenting a fresh look at how we approach ageing.
READ MOREDon’t miss this chance to experience Harben Kay and their world-class band live, performing music from The World I Live In and beyond at the Traverse Theatre on Monday 16th February!
READ MOREHead. Heart. Hand. is a powerful new play by Stef Smith, created to mark the 150th anniversary of the institution that is known today as Queen Margaret University (QMU).
READ MORECarlos Quilici and Martín Tessa perform an instrumental repertoire that includes works by the main composers of the genre as well as their own compositions.
READ MOREThe Espen Eriksen Trio is one of the most popular piano trios in Europe – not at least in UK and you can catch them at Traverse Theatre on 25th February!
READ MOREDavid Greig's modern classic The Events invites audiences at the Traverse Theatre to share in a story about resilience, forgiveness and the extraordinary power of community to heal after tragedy.
READ MOREJoin Tash McPhillips and Jordan S. Daniel at the Traverse Theatre for three modern adaptations of classic stories which will taking you back to the dark roots of storytelling!
READ MOREA popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Spring!
READ MOREThe Traverse is delighted to be presenting the Class Act Edinburgh Showcase 2026 on 4th & 5th March!
READ MOREMulti-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor is recognised as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. Don't miss him at the Traverse Theatre on 9th March!
READ MOREA Grain of Sand is a one-woman show that takes an intimate look at war through the eyes of a child, blending Palestinian folklore with real-life testimonies from children in contemporary Gaza.
READ MOREAs today's world faces political unrest and war, Saint Joan speaks powerfully to a new generation challenging authority, reminding us of history's unlikely revolutionaries.
READ MOREIf you’re looking for warmth, honesty and musical excellence, look no further than this evening with Hannah James & Toby Kuhn at the Traverse Theatre!
READ MOREPrepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Traverse Theatre on Tuesday 24th March!
READ MORERoll With It is a new coming of age comedy exploring friendship, identity, found family, and most importantly, dragon-slaying.
READ MOREA bold reimagining of a classic tale, Cyrana tells of the fight to be heard — and the courage to stand tall when the world tries to silence you.
READ MORETender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life love story about holding on to each other, even in the darkest times. It’s a love letter to life.
READ MOREFunny, feral, and gloriously unapologetic, Game of Crones is a riotous celebration of women in their prime - warriors who will not go gentle into bingo night.
READ MOREPrepare for a spectacular night of genre-bending music as Shooglenifty, the iconic pioneers of 'Acid Croft', come to Traverse Theatre on Saturday 11th April!
READ MOREThe two multi-instrumentalists bring together their backgrounds in Old Time, early Bluegrass, Gospel and Country music to deliver a sound that is both timeless and fiercely alive.
READ MOREWhat I’m Here For is a fast-moving fusion of new European writing and visual imagination, which explores the tragi-comic collateral of hospitals and human choices.
READ MOREHolly Clarke has made a name for herself as a powerful singer and accomplished guitar player. Catch her at the Traverse Theatre on Sunday 19th April!
READ MOREJack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to the Traverse Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
READ MOREExperience an unforgettable evening of jazz with the Sylvain Cossette Quintet, a Canadian ensemble that blends elegance, creativity, and pure energy.
READ MOREEqual parts hilarious and heart-breaking, Matt Anderson's Shotgunned is a relatable and intimate piece of theatre about how the people we lose can shape who we become.
READ MORERelay is a bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms, written and performed by award-nominated comedian, writer and composer Leila Navabi.
READ MOREPlayed out to a live 80's soundtrack, this is the true story of the gallus Greenock girls who fought a battle against injustice that thrust them onto the world stage.
READ MOREBaby Mash-up knows something is wrong and is questioning how we can make sense of ourselves in a time when our private myths and stories no longer feel true!
READ MOREPortable Infinity is a dynamic jazz quartet formed by Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel, one of Europe's leading jazz artists, don't miss them live at the Traverse Theatre on Monday 8th June!
READ MOREAward-winning folk duo Ordinary Elephant will bring their mesmerising harmonies and brilliant fretwork to life at the Traverse Theatre on Monday 27th July!
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