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The Bardic Breakfasters are back with a brand-new show, breakfast included! Fringe favourites since 1992, C theatre’s sensational Shakespearience returns for another year of pentameter, puns and pastries. Perfect for hardened fans and blank verse virgins alike.Free coffee and croissants! Fringe favourite since 1992. Book early.‘A bouncy and boisterous take on Willie’s work’ (List)‘Well worth getting out of bed for’ (Independent)‘No holds Bard ‘(FringeGuru.com)‘Irreverent humour... clever’ (Stage)‘Side-splitting... glorious’ (BroadwayBaby)‘Full of fun’ (RemoteGoat.com)‘Sizzling’ (ScottishDailyExpress.co.uk)
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Snow White is boldly reimagined into a haunting exploration of beauty and control through striking, expressive choreography from Jacob Gutiérrez-Montoya, featuring a living mirror. Nostalgia and darkness blend to question perception, power, and the cost of perfection.
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Set in Scotland, 1848, Chopin’s Last Tour offers an insight into the year before the composer's death. In Scotland at the invitation of Lady Jane Stirling who loves him, it is the story of his life told through his feelings and music, with live piano during the show. Who was Chopin? What was he really like? Who were his friends and influences? Discover all in this production which has been performed to rave reviews in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Avignon(FR), London, Tallinn and New Zealand. If you love Chopin's music this is a must see show.Written,Directed and performed by | Phillip Augheyfacebook.com/phillip.aughey
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Hand-picked shows from our digital performance programme and highlights from our critically-acclaimed short film programme. Pop in for a quirky short, linger longer for a moving moment. Features curated work from UK, Europe, Americas, Asia, worldwide. The destination for discerning digital and film audiences. Winner, LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Award for Digital Arts Programme of the Year. ‘Both weird and wondrous’ (ThreeWeeks). ‘Exceptional films’ (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Delightful… perfect’ (TheWeeReview.com). A much-needed pocket of escapism’ (ThreeWeeks). ‘Spectacular’ (Scotsman). Programme runs continuously. Screenings can be any length (typically 30min-1hr). Some screenings at other times. See website for listings.
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Vincent van Gogh died in 1890, John Lennon died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But Imagine what might have happened had they actually met? Five years before their deaths both men underwent profound change. Vincent renounced his religious ambitions and began painting in earnest, creating his greatest masterworks. John renounced sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll for five years seclusion as a family, creating a son, and his last album. Taking place at their exact moment of crisis and decision, this is a spiralling shout of love, death, art and legacy.'Witty, fast-paced and effortlessly engaging’ ***** British Theatre Guide‘An exceptional play with captivating performances’ ***** Theatre and Arts Reviews‘Nuanced, believable performances that bring these icons vividly to life’ ***** Stage Talk MagazineCastJohn Lennon | Nick WilkesVincent Van Gogh | Murray AndrewsWritten and Produced by | Nick WilkesStage Manager | Isla Wilkeswww.malvernbard.inkfacebook.com/WhenVincentMetJohninstagram.com/whenvincentmetjohn/
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When Mom with Alzheimer’s hears her son-in-law lament being a serial entrepreneur rather than the artist he would like to be, she decides to create new 'cereals' to lighten his load and give him more time. She embarks on a new range of breakfast cereals even creating the advertising and composing the jingles. Her daughter and son-in-law must keep their laughter hidden and her ramblings confined to the home. Always supportive and loving, it takes a lot of skill to allow Mom to keep her dignity and quality of life no matter how bizarre that might be.Cast | Jack LeeMaddy May DevineStacey HaberWritten, Created and Performed by | Stacey HaberWritten by | Paula Haber, Wendy Scher, Curtis GardnerMusic Performed by SwimminglyMusic Written by Stacey Haberwww.shhh.media/#/theatreX.com/TheMusicFirmHQfacebook.com/TheMusicFirmHQinstagram.com/staceyhaberofficial/
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This bilingual play transforms the language barrier into a stage for unlikely encounters: a delayed train reuniting strangers, a Duolingo lesson straining a relationship. Speaking the same words doesn’t always mean understanding one another, for language is more than a communication tool, it's a vessel for identity, memory, and emotion. As we try to bridge the gap between what we say and what we mean, how much gets lost, twisted, or buried? You So blends realism and surrealism to reflect how relationships operate simultaneously in the literal and the emotional – in translation, and in feeling.Written and Performed by | Alexander Wardach and Carolina GarçãoDirected by | César VelascoSet and Costume Design by | Holly SimProjection Design by | Hannah YipProduced by | Bruno Águas and Pedro MonteiroThanks | The BOLD Theatre, The Royal Central School of Speech and Dramainstagram.com/meraki.theatreinstagram.com/_embuscada_
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This sharp, playful comedy follows a delightfully miswired mind as it attempts to navigate… well everything. From conversations that de-rail like running trains, to plans that mutate to entirely new plans mid-sentence, The Quiet Between is a chaotic celebration of an unconventional mind. As the actors bounce off each other, sometimes in harmony and sometimes with spectacular confusion this performance is not for the faint-hearted. Come and watch this fast, funny and unpredictable piece of theatre and join us on the journey of a lifetime.Created And Performed by | Rhys Bloy and Sophie Methuen-TurnerWritten by | Michael MolloyThanks | C venues, The Working Actor and Murder Actually.facebook.com/theworkingactor/
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The perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s beloved characters for children and their families. Discover brave adventurers, spell-binding suspense and laughs aplenty. ‘Hidden gem’ (FringeReview.co.uk). ‘Capturing the emotional heart’ **** (List).www.ctheatre.comfacebook.com/CtheatreEdinburghinstagram.com/c_theatre/
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A modern Shakespearean tragedy set over one night in a shared kitchen, Cowards! follows the charged interactions between Daphne and Oleander, two masters of disguise who must conceal their feelings for each other as they reconcile and recalibrate in the wake of a recent emotional bombshell. Playfully engaging the audience through asides and modern spins on the classics, the pair dance around the elephant in the room. They are two cowards locked in a battle of wits, at their wits’ end.Written, Created and Performed by | K. Quinn Hamptoninstagram.com/k.q.hq/
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Join Em Stroud on a whirlwind journey of artificial insemination, monkey bikes, and emotionally unstable therapists. From therapy to parenting, marriage to motorbikes, no topic is off-limits in this hilarious journey of self-discovery. This electrifying show will help you lose control to be a better soul! Uplifting, bold, and wildly funny, Em's solo show is hitting the Edinburgh Fringe after a whirlwind tour of the UK and Australia, bringing laughter to London, Melbourne, Manchester and beyond.‘Funny, engaging, thoughtful and disarmingly honest’ ***** (Southend Theatre Scene)Created and Performed by | Em StroudProduced by | Bo WarnerDirected by | Didi HopkinsMusic by | Tom Baileyemstroud.com/tour/tiktok.com/@emthecomic
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It’s 1911 and nobody’s ever heard of the Mona Lisa! But everything changes when Lisa steals a time machine and recruits the greatest heist crew in history: Leonardo da Vinci's apprentice, a Victorian boy and The Vitruvian Man (the muscly 8-limbed subject of Da Vinci's famous drawing). Together with the help of kleptomaniac Pablo Picasso, they endeavour to thwart 60 detectives and steal a painting from the Louvre!‘A hugely entertaining blend of historical fact and fantasy adventure’ **** (EverythingTheatre.co.uk).‘A fabulous story, beautifully written and performed by an amazingly talented team’ **** (LondonTheatre1.com)CastLisa | Sophia HolmesSalai | Charlie SharpeLeonardo da Vinci | Ed RamseyVictorian Boy | Jack DaltonPablo Picasso | Xavier FawcettPianist | Finlay StaffordWritten and Directed by | Xavier FawcettProduced by | Xavier Fawcett and Jack DaltonMusic by | Xavier Fawcett and Finlay StaffordLighting Design by | Will HallMusical Director | Finlay StaffordAssistant Director | Sophia Holmesinstagram.com/bloopers.improv/
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A sell-out at the NYC Fringe Festival 2025. Part love letter, part stand-up set, part concert, and part iPhone advert (jk!), the show explores whether emoji are a uniquely universal shorthand or merely digital crumbs of connection in a fractured society. In this hilarious, heartfelt, ADHD-friendly show packed with energetic musical numbers, sparkling visuals, and audience participation, Aarushi Agni delivers a chaotic TED Talk/musical about emoji and risky text ¯\(ツ)/¯ blending sharp comedy, cultural insight, and impressive vocal dynamism.Created and performed by | Aarushi AgniMusic production by | Paulson JohnDirected by | Dominique NisperosProduction support | Jess Ducey and Elisha Caterisanoaarushiagni.com/emoji-showfacebook.com/Aarushifireinstagram.com/aarushifire
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Two minor characters from Much Ado About Nothing bumble their way through the plot of Shakespeare’s greatest comedy (suck it, Midsummer). The stakes could not be higher and their competence could not be lower. Will they be able to save the day? Will their friendship stand up to the stresses of their new position? Will the playwrights be sued by the Tom Stoppard estate? Find out in this raucous new-age classic full of heart, full of farts, and a treasure trove of easter eggs for Shakespeare nerds.‘A fast-paced, smart, and heartfelt buddy comedy’ (Metro Philadelphia)CastDogberry | Scott GreerVerges | Austin TichenorThe Messenger | Sami MaLeonato | Jeremy DubinDon John | Elizabeth Chinn MolloyHero | Courtney LucienPlaywrights, Producers | Michael Doherty and Will MobleyDirected by | Matthew DeckerCostume Designer | Rainy EdwardsProducer | Brian Isaac PhillipsStage Manager | Cole SweasySet Designer | Samantha RenoSound Designer and Production Manager | Robert Carlton Stimmelwww.dogberryandvergesarescared.comfacebook.com/cincyshakesinstagram.com/dogberryandvergesarescared/
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Iranian music, with the Santour at its heart, carries centuries of emotion, poetry, and cultural identity. Through music, the player aims to create dialogue, understanding, and unity in a world that needs deeper human connection. In this way, art becomes a shared language beyond borders. The voice of the santur, an ancient Persian dulcimer played with mallets, represents not only Iranian heritage, but also a universal bridge to bring people closer together across cultures, reminding us of our shared humanity.Performed by | Behnam Ghazanfaripourinstagram.com/pesian.art.music
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Choose the main character of our next Oscar-winning musical biopic! Nothing wins more votes from the Academy than an energetic but heartfelt biopic, so we filmed not one, not two, but over nine thousand biographical films. These include a range of celebrities, historical figures and fictional characters. You name them – we've filmed their life story! Accompanied by a pianist, expect a night full of music, gasps and many, many laughs!‘An engaging and coherent plot, complete with heartening life lessons, and collaborating with the audience to adapt and deliver maximum entertainment’ **** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).Cast | Jack Dalton, Xavier Fawcett, Will Hall, Sophia Holmes, Jon Mather, Ed Ramsey, Charlie Sharpe, Habiba Banu, Matilda McCarthyDirected by | Xavier Fawcett and Charlie SharpeProduced by | Xavier Fawcett and Jack DaltonPianists | Finlay Stafford, Theo Caplaninstagram.com/bloopers.improv/
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James is stuck. Literally. Adrenalised and alone with an unconscious cellmate in a police holding cell after throwing a brick during a queer rights protest, he unpacks the experiences that brought him here: a lifelong battle with identity, over-achievement masking loneliness, and a family tragedy that left deep fractures. Pulled into protest culture through a crush on an artist‑activist, personal grief and political fury collide. With dark humour and confession, this powerful new play – winner of the 2026 BoonDog Theatre Edinburgh Mentorship Scheme – examines how systemic neglect pushes vulnerable people toward dangerous obsessions and extreme acts.James | Noah XavierThe Man | Cai GruffuddWritten by | Noah XavierDirected by | Ren Flashner and Maria RamjeeThanks | Boondog Theatre, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Eli Randle at Unity Theatre, Nottingham College, Josie Inceinstagram.com/leftfordeadtheatre/tiktok.com/@leftfordeadtheatre
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Billy Mason, a working-class lad done good and now tycoon of the bar-snack industry, visits his soon-to-be pop star daughter, Mariella, at a strange hotel where she is dreaming up her debut album. Hopes of celebration and champagne collide with industry collapse, failing health and the looming steps of a god-like label exec which threatens to force them apart. Father and daughter are left asking: ‘What now?’, as songs, suspicion and surreal turns collide in this exploration of ambition and familial love.'Passionate, raw, full of emotion' Audience Review'Honestly stunning writing' Audience ReviewCompany | Abbey Gillett, Andrew Pearson - WrightCreated and Peformed by | Abbey GillettDirected by | Elsa StrachanSound and Set Designer | Lucinda Plummerinstagram.com/milkandmallet/
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Discussion, conversation, and debate about the arts, society and life. In the digital world there's no greater joy than talking face to face. 300 years ago a club was set up in Edinburgh to support artists and poets. A centre of curiosity and debate, where horizons were broadened, it heralded the Scottish Enlightenment. It was called the Easy Club, and it lives again in this series of discussions inspired by C’s festival programme. Topics, speakers, and artists will differ daily, but always provoke thought and further chat. Free afternoon tea (and coffee) provided. See website for listings.
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Hot mess hairdresser Lola has a big secret. She's been faking it, all of it. Sanity, self-esteem, capable mother and salon owner. So just what the f**k is wrong with her? Lola is determined to figure it out, whatever "it" is. Join Lola on her journey from 70's Los Angeles to 90's London and beyond as she faces her past and learns what it means to be neurodivergent. Sesame Street meets The Exorcist in this solo character comedy with original music, songs and puppets about learning to love your weird.Created, Written and Performed by | Lela BergeronDirected by | Tippy ElgarMusic composed and arranged by | Jake MossArtwork by | PrawntriciaPuppets and properties by | Estella RoseThanks | Jonny and Chaos Theoryinstagram.com/lelajalenebergeron/
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An exciting feminist reimagining of a woman long reduced to myth. New musical Cleo reclaims the story of Cleopatra VII, following her rise from teenage Queen to one of history’s most formidable political leaders. Forced to rule beside her brother and later driven into exile, Cleopatra refuses erasure, and returns to Egypt to reclaim her throne through intelligence, strategy, and determination. Cleo is not a story of seduction, but of power. Navigating alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, Cleopatra restores her place in history by balancing love, ambition, and survival to fight for her children and her kingdom.CastCleopatra | Lucie CooperCharmion | TBAIras | Jasmine HillJulius Caesar and Octavian | TBAMark Antony | TBAComposed, Created and Directed by | Alexandra Hope WatsonProduced by | Alexandra Hope Watson and Lesley Watson, Daisy Chain Media ManagementProduction Manager | Lesley WatsonThanks | Orange Studios, Thom O’Connor, Sound EngineerAlannah Hounsome-Vail, Shannon-Aimée Bradley and Will Lynch, Rehearsal Vocalistsfacebook.com/byalexandrahopeinstagram.com/cleothemusical
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A new play by satirist playwright Eoin Carney featuring someone who may or may not be Melania Trump, and which asks the question: why are we so interested in her? M portrays Melania from her early teens in what was formerly Yugoslavia, through her modelling career in Europe, and then in America where she becomes involved with a certain two-time President, right through to today, ending in the present moment. Carney’s other political comedy, The Last Days of Trump, touring around the UK and the USA, is showing at C ARTS this Fringe.Created, Directed and Produced by | Eoin Carney
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A gay coming of age country/rock opera one-man musical traumedy. Based on an original album of autobiographical songs written and performed by Joey Jennings this dazzling, dreamy and poignant musical explores his hilarious and turbulent experiences navigating modern gay culture, generational trauma, addiction, and reconnecting with his younger self. From the sterile fluorescent lights of a casting office to the magical dreamscape of a country cruising bar, it is ultimately a deeply personal love letter to his mother, a farewell to his Toyota Corolla, and a re-discovery of the power of a long-lost little pink dress.Written and Performed by | Joey JenningsMusic Produced by | David Lukens and Matty Alger
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An inspired, powerful and elegant piece with Flamenco dance and guitar. Aylin Bayaz’s contemporary flamenco dance combines strength, elegance and beauty. Raul Mannola's music draws on Flamenco, Brazilian music and jazz, giving depth and colour. Bayaz’s dance and Mannola’s music fuse together to produce an unique show of beauty and inspiration.‘Flamencodanza is more than just a show – it’s a breathtaking journey, with its fusion of tradition and contemporary flair… leaving an enduring impression on every fortunate spectator’ (Dancelife.com.au)‘Flamencodanza is hot, and you won’t see anything else like it’ (TheStageRaw.com)‘Mannola is amazing to watch. He does not “play” the guitar, he dominates it’ (TheTVolution.com)'An audience favourite' (Hudson Theatre, Hollywood)‘Pure artistry and emotional tour de force’ (LouReviews.blog)Best Dance and Physical Theatre, Hollywood Fringe 2022Award for Artistic Merit, Hollywood Fringe 2023Choreography and Dance by | Aylin BayazMusic by | Raul Mannolawww.eflamencodanza.comfacebook.com/aylinbayazinstagram.com/aylinbayaz/
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An experimental theatre work adapted from the story of Yu Rang in Records of the Grand Historian, Sima Qian, the first major Chinese historian. Writing from prison, he meets the loyal assassin who disfigured himself and muted his voice to avenge his lord and becomes the narrator of this tale of Yu Rang's struggles. Through his encounter with a fellow soul in despair, he forges a bond of loyalty to him and affirms his own life mission. Blending devised theatre and realism, this is a raw, visceral reflection on faith, fate and legacy.Directed by | Yin YuhaoPlaywright | Li SiyiComposer | Liu Rong
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This new play begins with a declining Trump watching the results of the 2028 US election. Yes, it’s set in the future. The Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff is concerned and engages White-House-intern-cum-Chief-of-Staff Morgan to keep Trump occupied developing his Presidential Library. But the library project reinvigorates Trump and fate hands him a chance to achieve the dictatorial status. Will fate intervene for the liberals? Less a partisan political hit-job than a farce about unintended consequences, this uproarious play explores how we all would love to be a dictator.CastCarly McCann | Morgan VaughnJohn Smeathers | General ReeseKitty Ball | Carla HeartConnor Cunningham | Donald TrumpCreated, Directed and Produced by Eoin Carneyfacebook.com/trumplastdaysinstagram.com/trumplastdays/tiktok.com/@trumplastdays
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What if your gay awakening was Pam from The Office? Follow Second City NY alum Winnie Stack’s hilarious, heartfelt, autobiographical coming-of-age story, sparked at age 11. Blending immersive visuals, home videos, and unfiltered journal entries, the solo performance is as bold as it is intimate. Equal parts comedy and confession, it dives into identity, obsession, and growing up queer with warmth and wit, shifting seamlessly between live and digital formats. Laugh, cringe, and maybe cry… then leave reflecting on your own messy, beautiful path to self-acceptance.'A deeply vulnerable story told with verve and imagination ****' (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)Written, Created and Performed by | Winnie StackDirected by | Matt GeheringProduced by | Julia Zakinstagram.com/jennatheplay/
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Fitzgerald’s classic is re-imagined for the Edinburgh Fringe in a bold, multi-perspective adaptation that shatters the myth of the American Dream. Told through shifting viewpoints, the story unfolds in dynamic vignettes seamlessly stitched together. An immersive party atmosphere give ways to moments of raw intimacy, revealing the contradictions, illusions and social barriers that drive – and destroy – its characters. As desire, wealth and identity collide, the pace builds relentlessly toward the devastating deaths of three central figures, exposing the true cost of dreaming too big.CastJay Gatsby | Oliver GardnerNick Carraway | Dale BarrellDaisy Buchanan | Alice RylandTom Buchanan | Ricky BevinsJordan Baker | Georgia ToutMyrtle Wilson | Chloe Porter-TwiggGeorge Wilson | Samuel JoliffeMeyer Wolfshiem | Fran McAteerKey supporting roles | Lucy Egan and Chloe TaylorWritten by | F.Scott FitzgeraldAdapted, Directed and Produced by | Sophie KeyLighting Designed by | Ruairi McNultyAssistant Directors | Clare Chesworth and Summer WaliaChoreographed by | Charlotte ThompsonStage Manager by | Jess GioiaAssistant Stage Manager | Claire Ilettwww.keyplayerstheatre.co.ukfacebook.com/keyplayersfarnhaminstagram.com/key_players
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Calvino’s stunning language springs to life in a cascade of trapdoors, surprises and reveals. As Kublai Khan feels his empire eroding beneath him, Marco Polo forms the slipping sands into the cities of the emperor's dreams. This adaptation in miniature casts a dreamlike spell over the audience using live projection, puppetry, paper mechanics and living sculpture as two performers manipulate tiny cameras on a small table. This show has been stunning audiences in theaters and barns across the United States, including a sold-out run at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.Co created and performed by | Matt GawrykCo created and performed by | Dan Kerr-HobertAdditional Artwork by | Lizi Briet, Bernie McGovern, Hugh Spector, David HawcockSpecial Thanks | Jenny Byrd, Chelsea M. Warren, Michael Gaudio, Bill Healy, Cristina Cocchi, Starshaped Press, Lara Johnson, Myra Su, The Jungle Theater, The Neofuturists, The University of Minnesota, The James Ford Bell Librarywww.toy-atlas.comfacebook.com/ToyAtlasTheaterinstagram.com/toyatlascity/
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An intensely intimate, virtuosic and volatile one-man performance from Jonny Forever, built around his debut album of the same name. Emerging in the wake of his father’s death, Thank you, f*ck you, and I'm sorry charts a voyage through a mythic landscape of grief: at times charred black with desolation, at others kaleidoscopically colourful, surging with energy, metabolising every nutrient that remains of a love that can no longer love. Less a gig than a grief portal – a ritual duet between present and past - an invitation to grieve.Composed, Created, Directed and Performed by | Jonny Foreverinstagram.com/jonnyforevertiktok.com/@jonnyforever
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Lavinia Draper, alcohol-soaked performer of a certain age, maintains her dream despite the struggle. The strife of aging artists, most particularly women, facing unrepentant discrimination and harassment, and the resultant dysphoria and substance use, is profound. But Lavinia is the rare hopeful dreamer who never gives up on herself and inspires the audience to do the same. A one-woman show performed by Susan Campanaro that shatters genre as deftly as the title character severs the comic/tragic line. Brimming with hysterical comedy, dark sensitivity and harsh reality, the play features a moving score by Lynn Portas.‘A masterpiece of a show — a very secure 5-stars’ ***** (The Student)Performed and Directed by | Susan CampanaroLyrics and Music Composed by | Lynn PortasProduced by | Jimmy Burkewww.doingtimewithlavinia.comfacebook.com/MsLaviniaNYC/instagram.com/@mslavinianyc/
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This unforgettable new musical written by veterans and set in modern-day Scotland returns to the Edinburgh Fringe after a sold-out run in 2023. Warriors blends real military experiences with contemporary musical theatre as four soldiers are followed from their infantry training, through their second tour in Afghanistan to show not only their experiences at war, but also the effect that it has on them and their families. Acclaimed at the Oran Mor (2024) and a British Legions tour this year, seize the opportunity to experience a heartrending story of love, loss, courage and family.‘The words are beautiful and the score is perfect’ ***** (Scottish Field)‘A powerful blend of humour and heartbreak’ **** (Edinburgh Guide)CastDavid Shannon/Del | Sam RowlandsThomas Bell/Dinger | Jordan HammondCraig McDonald/Titch | Josh DuffyNigel Smith/Lofty | Graeme LeslieAngela Scullion/Angie | Rebecca Swanson and Clare RuddFiona Smith | Darcy SmithWritten and Composed by | Alexander Shannon, Danny Muir and Peter MckinlayDirected and movement by | Rajmund Olahfacebook.com/Warriors-a-Scottish-Musicalinstagram.com/warriors_scottishmusical/
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Summer 2025, and Mackenzie Millar has spent three years at University hiding the fact that he’s on a scholarship and pretending he went to Eton. It’s all going to plan until his Dad turns up to his graduation with two tickets to the reunion of Oasis. The only problem is that it’s two days away and at the opposite end of the country. Their hitchhiking journey from England to Scotland will force both father and son to recognise what that means, and what it is to be working-class in a modern world.Written and Directed by | Grant MacIverProduced by | Megan Brannigan Vazquezinstagram.com/gagglehousetheatreco/
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The Scotsman’s top highlighted show for the 2025 Fringe. Caspar returns to showcase his renowned sleight of hand with an all-new show. Stunning magic. Unbelievable skill. Elegant performance. Pure close-up magic and sleight of hand, with no stooges, no electronics, no camera tricks! All presented in style by an understated showman.‘You won't see this level of skill anywhere else in the world. He should be charging £100 per ticket’ (Jerry Sadowitz)‘Jaw-dropping sleight of hand in an intimate show that puts the audience inches away from magic’ (Scotsman)‘Master of sleight of hand’ (FringeReview.co.uk)‘Extremely entertaining and impressively engaging’ ****(North West End)Written, performed and produced by | Caspar Thomaswww.casparthomas.cominstagram.com/casparthomasmagic/
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An original piece making its international debut, Couture tells the story of an aspiring playwright and seamstress, who is presented with the opportunity to write for a major theatre company. Holding onto ideals about the intrinsic value and meaning of art, the playwright descends into a spiral of destruction fuelled by insecurity of not looking the part and grappling with what should be used for inspiration. The descent into madness is framed using discussions and visuals around fashion and textiles, with an absurdist twist, to highlight the overlapping complexities and issues found in the arts industry and in fashion.Cast | Charlie Bradstreet, Elodie Connellan, Martha MeagerWritten by | Charlotte BradstreetDirected by | Ché Powers
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Jive along to jazz, party to punk rock, cavort to classics and experience electro-pop with our cherry-picked musical assortment. A powerhouse of bands and soloists from across the globe. Enjoy the warmth of the world through a hand-picked selection of of bands, singers and instrumentalists, and soak up their sound! Discover new artists from five continents! We’ve got bangers, beats, bass and Brahms! Come Enjoy jazz, blues, world music, electronica, pop, classical music and more. See website for listings.facebook.com/cvenuesfacebook.com/CvenuesEventsinstagram.com/c_venues/
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The alternative late-night Fringe experience returns. A unique blend of comedy, circus, burlesque, bands, live art and speciality acts from across the Fringe. With a different line-up every night this is a chance to see some of the Festival’s most exciting new artists.‘A smorgasbord showcase of the wonderful delicacies… wacky, weird and wonderful’ (AYoungerTheatre.com).‘One of the most fun variety cabarets around… Explosive and adaptable’ ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).See website for listings.facebook.com/cvenuesfacebook.com/CvenuesEventsinstagram.com/c_venues/
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1918. Debussy has died and is at the Pearly Gates waiting to be processed. Calculaties, a staff member at the Pearly Gates, has to decide whether his music was great enough for him to spend his eternity in the composer’s room, mixing with all the greats. This absurd comedy tells Debussy's history – from a less than fashionable beginning, to his attempts to implement a new style of music – Impressionism. Delivering Debussy explains impressionism in music whilst exploring this popular composer's personality, his circumstances, and his relationships and rapport with his contemporaries.Written, directed and performed by | Phillip Augheyfacebook.com/phillip.aughey
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Based on China's beloved ancient epic The Ballad of Mulan, this vibrant English musical brings the legendary heroine to life on the global stage. Blending traditional Chinese dance, stirring drama, and attractive music, it follows a brave young woman who disguises as a soldier to take her father's place, fights for her nation, and returns home with unwavering courage and honor. A timeless story of filial piety, bravery, and love that transcends borders, inspiring audiences worldwide.
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Styled after Dante’s Inferno, and mixing spoken word and shadow-play puppetry, this new play follows Quinn as she navigates the perilous pit between the cliffs of expectations and reality. With friends and family by her side, Quinn must traverse through the different realms of depression, encountering other lost souls along the way, as she overcomes all the obstacles designed to lure her deeper into the abyss. Not for the faint of heart, this work offers a glimmer of hope for all who have found themselves in the chasm dark.Written, Created and Performed by | K. Quinn Hamptoninstagram.com/k.q.hq/
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A story of love, belief, and cultural inheritance across two interwoven timelines – the ancient Shu civilisation and the modern world. As disaster looms, the high priest senses the impending collapse of the ancient kingdom and hop divine intervention can save their world. However, through a mystical ritual involving the sacred Sun Bird, a connection is formed across time with a group of present-day students visiting the Sanxingdui Museum. Forming a link to the ancient world through the sacred Fusang Tree they attempt to use modern knowledge to help prevent the catastrophe. Thus, a cross-temporal journey unfolds…
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A new musical telling the remarkable true story of the first eight female pilots to fly for the Air Transport Auxiliary during WWII. From ferrying Tiger Moths to flying fighter planes, they fight to fly military aircraft in the face of danger, prejudice, and relentless scepticism. As the war intensifies, they challenge restrictive rules and demand recognition, helping the ATA become the first organisation in Britain to award women equal pay. Bold and inspiring, The First 8 celebrates the courage, heartbreaks, unbreakable friendships and legacy of those who reshaped aviation history.Cast | Alexandra Hope Watson, Lucie Cooper, Jasmine HillComposed, Created and Directed by | Alexandra Hope WatsonProduced by | Alexandra Hope Watson and Lesley Watson, Daisy Chain Media ManagementProduction Manager | Lesley WatsonThanks | Orange Studios, Thom O’Connor, Sound Engineerfacebook.com/byalexandrahopeinstagram.com/thefirst8musical
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What is normal when algorithms decide? Data analysts synthesise the distorted live experiment that is ‘the Samsa family’. Gregor wakes grotesquely transformed — every movement tracked, predicted, judged. Is he broken, or just outside the data set? They measure behaviour, forecast reaction. If productivity defines worth, what happens when you can’t perform? Are we shaping society — or being shaped? Inspired by Franz Kafka's classic novella, this reimagining explores AI algorithms, manipulated lives, and human mutability. Am I normal — or just compliant? Step inside. Scroll. Accept?x.com/mortonplayers
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‘1. an empty sky; 2. a girl, missing; 3. a community of collectors; 4. a past, forgotten…’Square Pegs are back with to a brand-new play about memories, tape recordings and the stories we tell to make sense of the impossible. Through unexpected interviews, forgotten fragments and half remembered truths, a town tries to understand an event no one can fully explain. Expect fast-paced, fun-filled ensemble storytelling delivered in Square Pegs’ characteristically sharp, simple and brilliantly absurd style.‘A short spectacular showcase’ ***** (MumbleTheatre.uk)‘Unlike anything I’ve ever seen’ **** (NorthWestEnd.com)The Company | Tae Ballantyne, Freddy Cawdron, Dan Faulkner, Josephine Lloyd, Francesca Odueyungbo, Isabel Riall, Harnek Sahota, Sammy WakayuWritten by | Maddie WakelingDirected by | Tim CokerMovement by | Florrie HarrisTechnician | Kyle ArrowsmithOriginal music | Finn Cokerfacebook.com/macreadysquarepegs
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It is the best of times, it is the worst of times. An era of passion and love, yet also a period of war and unrest. It is a time when AI can assist in almost everything, and yet a time when moral depravity reaches its highest point. Chickenshed Theatre collaborates with ActLoud Theater Shanghai for the first time on a bold new Tales series. This is not a drill – it's an opportunity to hear from young adults as they share their visions of the kind of planet they wish to live in.
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Turn up the volume! A high-energy cast of young performers play live on stage. Lloyd-Webber's feel-good, rebellious musical about confidence, friendship, and the power of music – packed with laughs, heart, and seriously loud rock.
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A dreamlike children’s dance show celebrating the vitality, tradition and imagination of Bashu culture. Childhood stories evoke the cultural heritage, local customs and natural scenery of Sichuan in a lively, innocent and expressive stage performance, rooted in Bashu culture and children’s artistic education. The troupe from Tianfu School focuses on creating original dance works that express the essence of Sichuan through the skills and imagination of these enchanting young Chengdu artists.
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The light flickers out. Within the confined space of a small bathroom, a once-devoted couple appear embroiled in an argument. The man insists he loves her deeply, yet she perceives otherwise. Two whirlpools swirl beside the drain, yet no matter how they churn, they refuse to merge… Bathroom is an original theatrical work that is both a reflection on “love” and a microscopic portrayal of affection. The audience witnesses their quarrel, their wounds, their bloodshed, yet cannot simply judge right from wrong. Through intensely focused spatial storytelling, they are immersed in an emotional vortex, prompting a re-examination of relationships.Producer and Stage Manager | Qiannuo LyuDirector and Sound Designer | Yijing ZouDramaturg | Qingchuan FuTechnical Director and Customer | Ruoqi ZhuSet Designer and Lighting Operator | Yijie CaoSet Operator | Ziyue Zhuinstagram.com/limpidtheatre/
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When icy blonde bombshell Felicia Frost hires Detective Blank to find her missing husband and a priceless statuette, he finds himself embroiled in a case that isn’t what it seems.
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August 1963. One train. £2.6 million. And a plan bold enough to change British criminal history forever. A gang of ordinary men attempt an extraordinary heist, stopping the Glasgow to London mail train and vanishing with a fortune. What follows is ambition at full tilt: The Great Train Robbery hurtles through a high-speed, anarchic retelling of Britain’s most infamous heist, and the moment a perfect plan begins to fracture. KCS Theatre Co’s signature blend of razor-sharp realism and cinematic stylisation powers this super-slick, swinging 60s, inventive comedy-thriller. All aboard for the heist of the century!x.com/dramakcsfacebook.com/KCSTheatreCoinstagram.com/kcstheatreco/
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A lost son. A desperate father. A teenage hustler with secrets he won't share. When Bud, a sales agronomist for a big seed company, checks into an Iowa motel hunting for his boy, he finds Holler, a young hustler reeling from his boyfriend's suicide. Each thinks the other holds the key to escape. A fragile and dangerously paternal bond forms. As a spectre of his lost boy circles the motel, Bud leads Holler toward a terrifying mutation neither can outrun.‘A gripping, genre-blending drama that masterfully intertwines tension, horror, and poignant human connections’ (Danielle Wirsansky)CastBud | Neil David SeibelHoller | Maggz DayWritten by | Scott BradleyDirected by | Wendy-Marie MartinProduced by | Maggz Day and Wendy-Marie MartinSet design by | Arne JohnsonCostume design by | Faith SmithStage managed by | Gwyn LloydStage crew | Cate Orrx.com/hollinstheatrefacebook.com/people/Hollins-Theatre
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William Shakespeare's Othello performed by the Prague Shakespeare Company. Directed by PSC Artistic Director Guy Roberts and Rosie Ward it stars Aldo Billingslea as Othello, Matthew Radford Davies as Iago, with Rosie Ward as Desdemona, Carolyn Johnson as Emilia, and Jim Johnson as Brabantio alongside emerging professionals from Prague Shakespeare Company's 2026 Summer Shakespeare Intensive. Othello, is an astonishing epic of sweeping passions and murderous ambition – a thrilling meditation on the power of love and the destructiveness of suspicion, all triggered by one of literature’s most seductively manipulative villains.CastOthello | Aldo BillingsleaIago | Matthew Radford DaviesDesdemona | Rosie WardEmilia | Carolyn JohnsonBrabantio | Jim JohnsonEnsemble | members of the PSC 2026 Summer Shakespeare IntensiveWritten by | William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by | Guy Roberts and Rosie WardProduced by | Prague Shakespeare CompanyOriginal Music Composed by | Patrick Neil Doylewww.pragueshakespeare.com/othellofacebook.com/pragueshakespearecompany/instagram.com/pragueshakes/
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Experience a vibrant and witty reimagining of Shakespeare’s hilarious romantic comedy, Love's Labour's Lost, directed by the award-winning visionary Evren Odcikin. This heartwarming production brings the Bard’s sharp-tongued battle of the sexes to life with modern flair and infectious energy. Don't miss this brilliant meditation on the folly of youth and the enduring power of attraction featuring a dynamic ensemble of international professionals and rising stars from Prague Shakespeare Company’s 2026 Summer Shakespeare Intensive.Ensemble | faculty and participants of the PSC 2026 Summer Shakespeare IntensiveWritten by | William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by | Evren OdcikinProduced by | Prague Shakespeare Companywww.pragueshakespeare.com/loves-labours-lostfacebook.com/pragueshakespearecompany/instagram.com/pragueshakes/
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Join Jon Andrew Franklin, a Seattle-based singer-songwriter, violinist, and live-looping performer, on an inspirational musical journey spanning different frames of his life. Bridging folk, Americana, and indie pop traditions, this one-man show encourages us all to remember the moments, and the extraordinary people, that have formed us and to express gratitude for where we are today. Come and experience nostalgic waves through unforgettable songwriting, interwoven with evocative storytelling, as Jon reminds us all why the best memories are kept in frames.www.jonandrewfranklin.cominstagram.com/frames_show
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From the Latin feralis, meaning a plant or animal that returns to a wild state after being domesticated (or, alternatively, one that never was). A vocal-sound performance delving into processes of sexualization, objectification, and the empowerment of personal pleasure. Josefina weaves a narrative of her journey – from a hypersexualized childhood to an adulthood where pleasure finds new avenues of exploration through domination, sex work, and BDSM. The performance unfolds in an intimate setting, featuring a live-sound recording and playback setup alongside other sex technologies that accompany the storytelling. Feral is a defence of the object over the human.Created and performed | Josefina CerdaMask created by | Pedro Gramegna, John AlvarezProsthetic | O'Ryan LabAdministration, production and distribution | Ébana Garín and Roni Isola - Fundación Cuerpo Surinstagram.com/josafana/
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It's Wednesday, and Sam has found himself in handcuffs in a local field after a night of heavy drinking and mistakes. He decides his life needs a new purpose instead of romance. A new play by Oscar Buxton.
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William Shakespeare's Hamlet is the single play in the Western tradition that encompasses the central questions of existence that apply to all humans across social, political, economic, educational, environmental, religious and racial boundaries. Who Am I? Why Do I Exist? What Must I Do? Rooted in classical principles of examining these essential questions, it follows, that when we understand Hamlet, we understand ourselves. Adapted and directed by visionary Ukrainian theatre artist Dmitry Troyanovsky it stars Kevin Hopkins and Claire Nichols of the Australian Shakespeare Company alongside emerging professionals from PSC's 2026 Summer Shakespeare Intensive.CastClaudius | Kevin HopkinsPolonius | Claire NichollsHamlet and Ensemble | members of the PSC 2026 Summer Shakespeare IntensiveWritten by | William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by | Dmitry TroyanovskyProduced by | Prague Shakespeare Companywww.pragueshakespeare.com/hamletfacebook.com/pragueshakespearecompany/instagram.com/pragueshakes/
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In a surreal world of terracotta figures bound by rigid roles, each is trapped in an unchanging destiny. Armoured warriors must stare ahead, performers must always smile, and others remain forever fixed. A defiant cavalry figure breaks these rules, to be told they are only clay, not truly alive. Though doubt causes his body to crumble, he continues to move towards the :red sun” in his heart. Inspired, others also rebel, forming a caravan journeying against the flow of time through ancient cities, marketplaces, and battlefields, each searching for meaning, freedom, and their own inner truth.
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A modern proofreader encounters the ancient Chinese poet Liu Ling across time. The renowned scholar with a legendary liking for wine – one of the famous seven sages of the bamboo grove – and the academic of today embark on a poetic dialogue over a drink. The two discuss anxiety and authenticity, exploring the tension between purpose and detachment in search of rediscovering inner freedom in a fast-paced world. Audiences are encouraged to move freely as scenes unfold around them in this immersive, multi-space promenade performance, blending past and present.
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Rooted in the spiritual heritage of traditional Chinese agriculture, the solar terms are personified as spirits of nature evoking a magnificent picture of coexistence between heaven and earth and the cycle of the four seasons. Blending ancient and modern, Eastern myths – such as Nüwa Mending the Sky and the Four Divine Beasts – with Western musical tradition, this is both a poetic expression of the ideal harmony between humans and nature and a profound inquiry into its possibility. A stunning audio-visual feast with philosophical resonance and relevance.
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Bedlam. A mind in pieces. Enter a descent into madness through the prism of Renfield, a man on his last legs. Nothing feels safe. Blurring reality and delusion, Admitted invites audiences to laugh, question, and confront the chaos lurking just beneath his unsettling storytelling in Archie Barton’s brave first one-man show.‘An astonishing piece of theatre, brave and compelling, moving with ease… a compelling psychological journey with detailed attention to the audience experience’ (Trinity College, London).‘Pulling together all elements of performance in an electrifying one-man show that will convince you… Arts thrive on madness’ (Nichola McQuade-Powell).Created and Performed by | Archie BartonThanks | Jo Macfarlane, Stuart Barton, Nicky McQuade-Powell, St Leonards School, Megan Read, St Leonards School, Paul Shiells, St Leonards School, Robert Nee..instagram.com/archiebartonofficial/
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What lies beneath the surface of who we appear to be? This visually immersive choreographic work explores memory, identity, and emotional tension through the body. Drawing on colour psychology and the contrast between red and blue, this new dance piece reveals shifting inner states – between control and inner conflict, concealment and openness. As masks begin to dissolve, fragments of memory and lived experience emerge. Blending movement, colour, and perception, Echoes of Being invites audiences into a reflective space, where the boundary between performer and observer blurs, and traces of existence come into view.
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Drawing on plant growth as its central metaphor, Unbounded Growth explores relationships and transformation within a symbiotic ecosystem. Performed by four dancers, it develops through shifting physical connections, forming multi-directional patterns resembling roots and branches. Inspired by Wa culture’s reverence for and harmony with nature, these ideas are translated into movement and choreographic structure. Emphasising process and multiplicity, the work unfolds through evolving spatial relationships, revealing how life continuously emerges through interaction with environment and others.
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When no-one tells us who to become, are we willing to take responsibility for choosing? A physical theatre work where movement carries memory and language reveals consciousness. This is not a memorial, but a ritual of becoming. The body on stage moves through states of mechanism, imitation, adaptation, disorientation, awareness and choice. At the final altar, Er’er completes a long-rehearsed dance, not in rage or collapse, but by stepping away. The cocoon does not break into a new identity or heroic rebirth, but into an undefined body – an open state.
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A contemporary dance performance exploring the subtle process of shedding imposed identities and social expectations. It examines how professional roles and societal norms shape, even constrain, the body. On stage, garments such as stiff-collared shirts, structured workwear, and cinched dresses become visible markers of internalized discipline and expectation. Through shared movement and interaction, I Don’t Care traces a journey: from unconscious endurance, to the awakening of discomfort, to collaborative acts of removal, and finally to the emergence of the self as the symbolic layers are stripped away, to reveal the long hidden authentic selves.Performed by | Jiarong Yu, Yen-Ning Yi, Jiayu Zhou, Yu-Chen ChiuChoreographer | Jie ZhouProducer | Hui-Hsin LuPhotographer | Katie HoComposed by | Balfours Juncheng Su
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Inspired by the ancient Chinese myth of Nüwa mending the aky, Love in the Cracks explores the bond between a terminally-ill mother and her daughter. Seeking to extend her care, the mother transfers her memories and habits into an embodied AI presence. Through human-machine performance, the global boundaries of contemporary theatre are redefined as the nature of human intimacy, loss, and identity, are closely examined in the light of interaction with artificial intelligence. Ultimately the play asks whether In an age where technology can replicate memory and behaviour love can remain unique?
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Join Grammy winner and "national treasure" Bill Cunliffe for a hilarious, interactive musical encounter. Masterclass piano playing melds with sparkling inventiveness and genre-defying wit as Cunliffe moves effortlessly from a tribute to Duke Ellington classics, to time-travelling through classical eras up to the 21st century as JS Bach, before retracing his steps through the jazz ages to the boogie-woogie. And for the grand finale, the audience inspire Cunliffe with their favourite pop, jazz, and classical requests, as he improvises an original composition on the spot. Don’t miss this astonishing solo adventure!‘Beautiful, perfectly crafted tunes without a weak spot’ (All About Jazz)‘A masterclass in reinterpretation and interplay’ (Jazz Times)‘Technical brilliance paired with genuine emotional depth’ (Los Angeles Times)Performed by | Bill CunliffeProduced by | Hilary Frazerfacebook.com/billcunliffejazzinstagram.com/billcunliffejr/
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Thrown together in one of the most horrific battles in human history, three very different young soldiers must bond to ensure the success of the military machine they are part of. If their bonds become closer than expected is it a weakness or a strength? When many of the freedoms we take for granted are under threat, Night Falls On Burma tells the stories of people whose sacrifices to win them are seldom celebrated in the ‘official histories’. Writer Paul Stone has researched the experiences of Indian Army and queer soldiers to celebrate our shared history.Written by | Paul StoneDirected by | Scott Le Crass
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Rewrite her stories. Write her. A one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary performance rooted in Nüshu, the secret script of Chinese women. In this ritualistic solo work, Jiayi Chen uses her body as a living scroll, inscribing ancient characters onto her skin with traditional ink. Through live body calligraphy, inspiring contemporary dance, and an original soundscape, the piece becomes a haunting altar of memory, grief, and feminine resistance. The piece is a tribute to the missing women in Jiayi’s life, and a bold act of rewriting silenced histories through the body, voice, and art.‘Thoughtful and sincere… A beautiful mark that lingers… Nüshu stands out for its intimate, personal and poetic rhythm... I left feeling reflective and quietly uplifted’ (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk)‘A defiant distillation of stories into something simple, stoic, and deeply affecting’ (Scotsman)‘I would recommend it to anyone looking for something fresh at the Fringe this year’ **** (The Student)‘A delicate, shadowed world gives way to a story of resilience and voice’ **** (Scottish Field)Created, Written and Directed by | Jiayi ChenProduced by | The Great Her CICExecutive Producer | Ronny GaleProducers | Lintong Zhang, Ying YangStage Manager | Henry GaleDesigned by | Ash Lab Art StudioComposed by | Zhenqi Zhufacebook.com/Jiayi Cheninstagram.com/overelated/
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Step into the vivid world of Japan, where traditional and modern collide. Through the spirit of samurai and elegance of oiran (historic Japanese courtesans), brought to life with dance, theatre, taiko drumming and acrobatics this non-verbal production delivers striking visual storytelling that transcends language, making it accessible to audiences worldwide.Performed by Asakusa Kaguwa, a Tokyo-based theatre company, the show blends cultural heritage with contemporary stagecraft. Its dynamic, immersive style and flexible omnibus format, means Samurai and Oira is continually evolving, offering a fresh and powerful experience for each different venue and audience.Performed and Directed | Kazumi NemotoPerformers | KAGUWA CompanyStage Manager and Taiko Performer | Shingowww.asakusa-kaguwa.comfacebook.com/AsakusaKaguwainstagram.com/asakusakaguwa Watch Trailer
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They say you should never meet your hero. My hero should never have met me. Lizzy is 27 years old and packing up her Dublin hovel to move back in with ‘Daddy Dearest’, which was not the plan. Inspired by the feared and radical investigative journalist Margo Murphy, Lizzy has only ever wanted one thing: to humiliate bullies in the national press. Even if she must work two jobs and rent a mouldy room for €800 a month, she’ll do it. Except it's 2026, and hard work gets you nowhere, so she’ll need to be ruthless…Written and performed by | Neysa KilleenDirected by | Licie Woodfacebook.com/paywall2026instagram.com/paywall_2026/
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Critical theory is transformed into cabaret glamour by Mandy Harris Williams, a multimedia artist and cultural critic whose work operates across performance, writing, and digital media. Oration, original music, dance and projected video collide in a show about attention, survival, and the cost of being politically coherent in public. Part lecture, part pop assemblage and wholly engrossing, scholarship becomes spectacle and spectacle becomes survival as Critique Cabaret examines what it means to think, feel, and perform in a world where attention has become both currency and trap. Originally commissioned by Performance Space New York.www.critiquecabaret.cominstagram.com/idealblackfemale
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A high-energy improv comedy experience where anything can happen and usually does. Built entirely from audience suggestions, each performance explodes into outrageous characters, unexpected twists, and lightning-fast wit. Our fearless ensemble transforms the smallest idea into big laughs, blending smart satire, physical comedy, and spontaneous storytelling. No scripts, no safety nets, just pure, in-the-moment magic. Whether it’s a ridiculous game show, a dramatic soap opera, or a musical made on the spot, every show is completely unique. Come ready to shout suggestions and leave with sore cheeks from smiling. Expect surprises, energy, and non-stop fun, unforgettable.'It’s feisty, full of courage and extremely enjoyable. Not to be missed!' ***** Theatre In Brighton‘Laugh-out-loud results’ Everything TheatreCreated and Performed by | Brad CollettPerformed by | Richard Delroy and Zak RosenCasting by | Finain Hackett and Brad CollettThanks | Susan Hedgecoewww.gazelletheatre.com/titlegoesherex.com/GazelleTheatrefacebook.com/Gazelle-Theatreinstagram.com/gazelletheatre/
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Identity, love, chaos and transformation are explored through the lens of young, working-class Scouse artists navigating an unstable world in this immediate and relatable telling. The shipwreck reflects climate crisis and survival through adaptation, while Viola’s gender-swapping speaks to modern identity fluidity. Themes of unrequited love mirror the intensity of teenage relationships, as Shakespeare’s lyrical, musical language flows naturally into an 80s karaoke format, bridging classical text with pop culture. Beneath the high-energy, communal experience, moments of stillness and emotion ground the piece, ensuring its heart, vulnerability and emotional depth remain powerfully intact.facebook.com/rareliverpoolinstagram.com/rareliverpool/
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The Fringe is an Odyssey – where will your journey take you? Artist is a card-based workshop created for Fringe artists. It's a space to pause and recalibrate amidst the festival chaos. With a custom deck of conversation cards, each session sparks open dialogue on themes like community, expectations, and strategy, both at and beyond the Fringe. This is not a lecture: it’s an immersive experience designed to spark reflection, connect with community, and explore new perspectives. You're even invited to take the cards with you and continue the conversation into your next journey!Presented by KLhello-tbd.com/instagram.com/@hello-tbd
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A visually striking dance theatre work blending street dance with epic storytelling. A modern family discovers a mysterious relic that unlocks a legacy of resilience and purpose. Myth, history and imagination collide, as universal themes of identity, courage and destiny are revealed. Driven by internationally recognised street dancers, the production combines dynamic choreography, bold visuals and innovative staging. At its heart, it explores what we inherit – from family and humanity – and invites audiences to reconnect with their inner strength and move forward with confidence.
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A contemporary dance inspired by the Chinese mythological creature – a creature composed of many parts. Six dancers gather, transform and evolve from individual bodies into one collective organism. Inspired by dragon boat rituals and the ancient philosophy of circular movement found in Eastern practices such as Tai Chi, the choreography investigates transformation, balance, and the flowof energy between organic and artificial systems, with the introduction of a robotic arm as a competing dragon. Finally body and machine merge into a hybrid form, reflecting on the evolving relationship between humanity, nature and technology.Performers | Yingxin Lyu, Tela Chu, Yujia Chen, Chuanbao Huang, Joey Zhu, Dongli DuanDirected and Choreographed | YoChen YehProduced by | Xintian ZhaoMusic Composed by | Zhang YimengMultimedia Artist | Juice CuiArt Installation | Ki Leung, Hsinsyuan KaoCreative Technologist | Joseph WanCostume Designer | Jiang YifanPhotographer and Editor | Gengyao Li
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This powerful performance explores the enduring spirit of freedom within the Ukrainian people, fusing contemporary choreography with traditional movement, and choral expression. At its heart, Liberty is a story of connection – between past and present, between adults and children – and the role of cultural roots in preserving identity across generations. It reflects on the resilience, hope, and inner strength that define a nation fighting not only for its land, but for its future, and highlights how cultural roots act as an anchor that enables individuals to remain free in spirit even in the face of adversity.Performed by | The Flowers of Ukraine, Harmony Choir, Starlight, MyWay, Karina Cherviakova, Nataliia Khomenko, FreedomSTEPUA, Elzara BatalovaCreated and Composed by | Tetiana HordiienkoCreative Director | Tetiana HordiienkoDirected by Tetiana HordiienkoProduced by | Mission of InnocentsProject Managers | Olga Vivchar, Nataliia Pidruchna, Flora LangSound and Technical Operator | Ihor Pisklovwww.missionofinnocents.orgfacebook.com/profile/UkrainiankidsclubinEdinburghinstagram.com/missionofinnocents
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An experimental smell-o-vision play following Mr. Hollywood on a drive that may or may not be an escape. What begins as a simple act of leaving unfolds into a surreal, multi-sensory journey through memory, desire, avoidance, and inevitability. A blend of audio collage, projected visuals, live performance, and an evolving sequence of scents guide the audience through as external landscape and internal psyche collapses. Campy, poetic, and deliberately disorienting Nose Country for Old Men is like a late-night radio show that is as much about running away as it is about being unable to escape.
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An abstract dance dialogue about peace, violence, and the relationship between the self and society. It explores how global conflicts seep into attitudes, bodies, and relationships, examining the roots of violence and the fading art of dialogue, while searching for where peace begins – and where it ends? Through intense physical proximity, the choreography unfolds an investigation of violence as a learned pattern—and of peace as a fragile, active process. It invites the audience to question their own beliefs and prejudices, and to reflect on individual responsibility within a broader social context.Performed by | Doris Lingenau and Gleb BondarevCreated by | Darja ReznikovaChoreography by | Darja Reznikova and Sade Mamedova in collaboration with the dancersMusic and Voice Composition by | Sabio JaniakDramaturgical Assistance by | Angela WendtLighting Design | Stefan GrießhaberCostume Design | Natalia MoskvychovaSet Design | Elena NekrasovaVideography (Teaser) | Tadas AlmantasVideography (Trailer and Full production) | DeDa Productionswww.sobopro.comfacebook.com/SoundBodyProductionsinstagram.com/soboproductions/
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Sketch comedy? Improv? Stand-up? Chef! Gimme one of everything! In this fast-paced and interactive variety show, the audience will be invited to select from a delectable menu of sketches, improv scenes, and stand-up vignettes to concoct 35 minutes of deliciously fresh comedy à la carte. With sketches ranging from mouse-themed rappers to GCSE drama, dry but absurd improv and highlights from up and coming stand-ups, Will Finney, JJ Connolly, and George Littlejohn promise to serve you up a banquet of unique entertainment at each and every performance.Created and Performed by | JJ Connolly, George Littlejohn, Will FinneyDirected by | Will Finney, JJ Connolly and George Littlejohn, with help from the broader Ricky Mayhem team.Thanks | All individuals who helped fund the showinstagram.com/rickymayhemcomedy/
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A young man falls asleep – and lives an entire lifetime in a moment. Two performers move fluidly between multiple roles in an immersive dreamscape. Within this shifting world, ambition, desire, and identity dissolve as time stretches and slips away. The expressive movement and vocal qualities of Chinese opera blend with contemporary theatre, retaining the musicality of the original language while remaining accessible. Poetic, atmospheric, and constantly transforming, audiences are invited into a dream where nothing stays fixed – and where a single moment can hold an entire life. Performed in Chinese and English with bilingual surtitles.Cast | Songyuan He, Wanjin LiDirected by | Songyuan HeComposed by | Yuxiao ChenProduced by | Ruizhe WangProduction Manager | Corey LyuTranslation | Dylan K WangStage Manager | Shuangting ChenSupport | Pekin Opera Nordic Research and Creation Associationwww.jingkunchina.org.uk facebook.com/JingkunChineseArtsinstagram.com/jingkunchinesearts/
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A new comedy about six friends adventuring in a world of monsters, magic and madness! And with a genuine dice roll at a critical moment, even we can’t know how this adventure will end…instagram.com/tabletopmusical
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Come merry folk from yonder to craft an original tale with the aid of your Story Master and a sprinkle of imagination. Fill in a character sheet, then watch your creations spring to life as they embark on an epic quest (or go way off track!). Will they fight a dragon? Save a village of pixies? Or get stuck in a dungeon and eat each others’ shoes? Anything can happen! Your characters, your locations, their very fate is in your hands. An interactive, unscripted fantasy fun-filled show for all.Cast | Barney Thomas, Geoff Beard, Rhys Hinds, Thomas McGrath, Shannon Greaves, Nicky Hindmarch, Ashley Routh, Tom TurnerArtistic Director and Story Master | Terri Silverfacebook.com/sidequesttroupeinstagram.com/sidequestshow/
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Step into the world of Saint Edgar, where elegance meets audacity and every step tells a story. One suit. One tie. One transformation. Candyman: Saint Edgar's first burlesque act, built on comedy, dance, tease, and a little something you won’t see coming. Turns out one taste would never be enough… Candyman grew, evolved, and refused to be contained. A show about identity, liberation, and the freedom of dance. From the electric precision of quickstep to the sultry swagger of jive, Edgar peels back the layers to reveal something that changes everything you thought you knew.instagram.com/edgar_andersen/ Watch Trailer
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It's hard to free yourself from your childhood. Ce de Lu' is a theatrical project exploring family memory, inherited trauma, and emotional violence through a visual and symbolic language that moves fluidly between realism and vision. Set in a mountain house, a liminal space that is at once refuge and prison, nest and den, the play follows two siblings (played and directed by Paulette Rufin and Pietro Moser) who, through a series of returns, are forced to reckon with the material and psychological remains of a past they cannot lay to rest. Written by Annalisa Scopinich.Performed by | Pietro Moser, Paulette Rufin, Annalisa ScopinichWritten by | Annalisa ScopinichProduced by | Pietro MoserA special thanks to Zio Sandro and Babbo di Annalisa
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One of the most beloved comic scenes from the Kunqu repertoire is brought to life in Chunxiang’s Schoolroom Prank. With quick wit and playful energy, mischievous maid disrupts a rigid schoolroom through teasing exchanges, lyrical banter and comic mischief. Performed in the refined vocal style of traditional Chinese opera with Chinese and English surtitles, movement, music and humour blend in this vibrant and visually rich staging. Particularly for first-time audiences discovering Chinese opera this lively revival offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the grace, rhythm and wit of one of the world’s oldest operatic traditions.CastChunxiang | Wanjin LiMr Chen Zuiliang | Songyuan HeMiss Du Liniang | Corey LyuDirected by | Wanjin LiComposed by | Yuxiao ChenProduced by | Ruizhe WangTranslation | Dylan K WangStage Manager | Shuangting Chen and Tong YiSupport | Pekin Opera Nordic Research and Creation Associationwww.jingkunchina.org.uk facebook.com/JingkunChineseArtsinstagram.com/jingkunchinesearts/
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Poignant dance-theatre production by Apsaras Dance Company that brings to life the deeply human stories of refugees. Inspired by Artistic Director Aravinth Kumarasamy’s own experiences, it explores displacement, identity and resilience through a compelling blend of Bharatanatyam, theatre and poetry. Drawing on works of celebrated Tamil poets and voices of refugee youth, Agathi captures the emotional turmoil, stigma and hope that define the refugee journey. Reimagined in collaboration with Ivan Heng, this powerful work challenges perceptions and invites audiences to see beyond headlines, offering a moving call for empathy, understanding and shared humanity.CastStoryteller | Seema HarikumarDancers | Mohanapriyan Thavarajah, Devapriya Appan, Meera Balasubramanian, Nikita Menon, Maanasa Sri Ganesh, Janani Arun KumarVocals | Chithra Poornima Sathish and Karthik RaveendranMridangam | T RamananPercussion | Ganapathi VenkatasubramaniamViolin | Easwar RamakrishnanFlute | Vishnu VijayaArtistic Director | Aravinth KumarasamyDramaturg | Ivan HengChoreographer | Mohanapriyan ThavarajahNarration and Scriptwriter | Audrey PereraScript Consultant | Alfian Sa’atCollaborative Choreographers | Renjith Babu and Vijna VasudevanMusic composers | Chitra Poornima Sathish and Karthik RaveendranCostume Design | Mohanapriyan ThavarajahOriginal Stage and Lighting Design | Gyandev SinghLighting Design | Albert WileoWardrobe and Hairstyling | Selvy Radhakrishnan, NagaletchmiBalasubramaniam, Sankari ElavazhahanAudio Support | Gayatri SachidanandarSurtitle Support | Jothsna Akilanwww.apsarasarts.cominstagram.com/apsaradancecompany
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Hear the incredible real-life stories of Marvin, and others who have faced challenges and turned their lives around. Find out why a near-death experience led him to turn his back on his criminal past, and what motivated him to become the reformed person he is today. Now working as a crime-prevention activist, his motivational talks aim to reduce re-offending by inspiring youth and changing lives. With guest interviewees whose lives have involved challenge, change, change and transformation. Followed by a no-holds-barred Q&A. Presented by | Marvin Herbertfacebook.com/MrMarvinHerbertNew/ instagram.com/mrmarvinherbert/tiktok.com/@mrmarvinherbert
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The Riventron Factory presents a video-music show, starting with the TelHarmonium, the Theremin, and the Moog modular synthesizer (which was presented at Abbey Road where the Beatles used it) along with the Mellotron and Emerson. A multitude of songs by famous artists from over a century ago appear in the show, which features more than 50 virtual instruments from that century, up to plug-ins from Arturia, and even AI star's versions: Tangerine Dream, Jarre, Depeche Mode, Prodigy, Orbital, ChemicalB., Aphex Twin, long and many more.Musical arrangements, synthesis creation, mixing, sound production, video filming, video mixing, mastering, everything | The Riventron Factoryinstagram.com/factoriaribbentrop/ Watch Trailer
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A contemporary stage adaptation of Lillian Lee’s acclaimed novel based on the legend of the White Snake, produced by the National Theatre of China and directed by Tian Qinxin. The story follows two serpent spirits who take on human form to seek love and freedom in the mortal world. While one pursues a conventional human life through marriage, the other is more sensual and rebellious. Their intertwined fates lead to betrayal, sacrifice, and an epic confrontation. Blending myth, passion, and psychological depth, Green Snake explores love, identity, and the cost of becoming human in a visually-striking drama.
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The Bardic Breakfasters are back with a brand-new show, breakfast included! Fringe favourites since 1992, C theatre’s sensational Shakespearience returns for another year of pentameter, puns and pastries. Perfect for hardened fans and blank verse virgins alike.Free coffee and croissants! Fringe favourite since 1992. Book early.‘A bouncy and boisterous take on Willie’s work’ (List)‘Well worth getting out of bed for’ (Independent)‘No holds Bard ‘(FringeGuru.com)‘Irreverent humour... clever’ (Stage)‘Side-splitting... glorious’ (BroadwayBaby)‘Full of fun’ (RemoteGoat.com)‘Sizzling’ (ScottishDailyExpress.co.uk)
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Snow White is boldly reimagined into a haunting exploration of beauty and control through striking, expressive choreography from Jacob Gutiérrez-Montoya, featuring a living mirror. Nostalgia and darkness blend to question perception, power, and the cost of perfection.
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Set in Scotland, 1848, Chopin’s Last Tour offers an insight into the year before the composer's death. In Scotland at the invitation of Lady Jane Stirling who loves him, it is the story of his life told through his feelings and music, with live piano during the show. Who was Chopin? What was he really like? Who were his friends and influences? Discover all in this production which has been performed to rave reviews in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Avignon(FR), London, Tallinn and New Zealand. If you love Chopin's music this is a must see show.Written,Directed and performed by | Phillip Augheyfacebook.com/phillip.aughey
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Hand-picked shows from our digital performance programme and highlights from our critically-acclaimed short film programme. Pop in for a quirky short, linger longer for a moving moment. Features curated work from UK, Europe, Americas, Asia, worldwide. The destination for discerning digital and film audiences. Winner, LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Award for Digital Arts Programme of the Year. ‘Both weird and wondrous’ (ThreeWeeks). ‘Exceptional films’ (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Delightful… perfect’ (TheWeeReview.com). A much-needed pocket of escapism’ (ThreeWeeks). ‘Spectacular’ (Scotsman). Programme runs continuously. Screenings can be any length (typically 30min-1hr). Some screenings at other times. See website for listings.
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Vincent van Gogh died in 1890, John Lennon died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But Imagine what might have happened had they actually met? Five years before their deaths both men underwent profound change. Vincent renounced his religious ambitions and began painting in earnest, creating his greatest masterworks. John renounced sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll for five years seclusion as a family, creating a son, and his last album. Taking place at their exact moment of crisis and decision, this is a spiralling shout of love, death, art and legacy.'Witty, fast-paced and effortlessly engaging’ ***** British Theatre Guide‘An exceptional play with captivating performances’ ***** Theatre and Arts Reviews‘Nuanced, believable performances that bring these icons vividly to life’ ***** Stage Talk MagazineCastJohn Lennon | Nick WilkesVincent Van Gogh | Murray AndrewsWritten and Produced by | Nick WilkesStage Manager | Isla Wilkeswww.malvernbard.inkfacebook.com/WhenVincentMetJohninstagram.com/whenvincentmetjohn/
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When Mom with Alzheimer’s hears her son-in-law lament being a serial entrepreneur rather than the artist he would like to be, she decides to create new 'cereals' to lighten his load and give him more time. She embarks on a new range of breakfast cereals even creating the advertising and composing the jingles. Her daughter and son-in-law must keep their laughter hidden and her ramblings confined to the home. Always supportive and loving, it takes a lot of skill to allow Mom to keep her dignity and quality of life no matter how bizarre that might be.Cast | Jack LeeMaddy May DevineStacey HaberWritten, Created and Performed by | Stacey HaberWritten by | Paula Haber, Wendy Scher, Curtis GardnerMusic Performed by SwimminglyMusic Written by Stacey Haberwww.shhh.media/#/theatreX.com/TheMusicFirmHQfacebook.com/TheMusicFirmHQinstagram.com/staceyhaberofficial/
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This bilingual play transforms the language barrier into a stage for unlikely encounters: a delayed train reuniting strangers, a Duolingo lesson straining a relationship. Speaking the same words doesn’t always mean understanding one another, for language is more than a communication tool, it's a vessel for identity, memory, and emotion. As we try to bridge the gap between what we say and what we mean, how much gets lost, twisted, or buried? You So blends realism and surrealism to reflect how relationships operate simultaneously in the literal and the emotional – in translation, and in feeling.Written and Performed by | Alexander Wardach and Carolina GarçãoDirected by | César VelascoSet and Costume Design by | Holly SimProjection Design by | Hannah YipProduced by | Bruno Águas and Pedro MonteiroThanks | The BOLD Theatre, The Royal Central School of Speech and Dramainstagram.com/meraki.theatreinstagram.com/_embuscada_
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This sharp, playful comedy follows a delightfully miswired mind as it attempts to navigate… well everything. From conversations that de-rail like running trains, to plans that mutate to entirely new plans mid-sentence, The Quiet Between is a chaotic celebration of an unconventional mind. As the actors bounce off each other, sometimes in harmony and sometimes with spectacular confusion this performance is not for the faint-hearted. Come and watch this fast, funny and unpredictable piece of theatre and join us on the journey of a lifetime.Created And Performed by | Rhys Bloy and Sophie Methuen-TurnerWritten by | Michael MolloyThanks | C venues, The Working Actor and Murder Actually.facebook.com/theworkingactor/
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The perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s beloved characters for children and their families. Discover brave adventurers, spell-binding suspense and laughs aplenty. ‘Hidden gem’ (FringeReview.co.uk). ‘Capturing the emotional heart’ **** (List).www.ctheatre.comfacebook.com/CtheatreEdinburghinstagram.com/c_theatre/
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A modern Shakespearean tragedy set over one night in a shared kitchen, Cowards! follows the charged interactions between Daphne and Oleander, two masters of disguise who must conceal their feelings for each other as they reconcile and recalibrate in the wake of a recent emotional bombshell. Playfully engaging the audience through asides and modern spins on the classics, the pair dance around the elephant in the room. They are two cowards locked in a battle of wits, at their wits’ end.Written, Created and Performed by | K. Quinn Hamptoninstagram.com/k.q.hq/
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Join Em Stroud on a whirlwind journey of artificial insemination, monkey bikes, and emotionally unstable therapists. From therapy to parenting, marriage to motorbikes, no topic is off-limits in this hilarious journey of self-discovery. This electrifying show will help you lose control to be a better soul! Uplifting, bold, and wildly funny, Em's solo show is hitting the Edinburgh Fringe after a whirlwind tour of the UK and Australia, bringing laughter to London, Melbourne, Manchester and beyond.‘Funny, engaging, thoughtful and disarmingly honest’ ***** (Southend Theatre Scene)Created and Performed by | Em StroudProduced by | Bo WarnerDirected by | Didi HopkinsMusic by | Tom Baileyemstroud.com/tour/tiktok.com/@emthecomic
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It’s 1911 and nobody’s ever heard of the Mona Lisa! But everything changes when Lisa steals a time machine and recruits the greatest heist crew in history: Leonardo da Vinci's apprentice, a Victorian boy and The Vitruvian Man (the muscly 8-limbed subject of Da Vinci's famous drawing). Together with the help of kleptomaniac Pablo Picasso, they endeavour to thwart 60 detectives and steal a painting from the Louvre!‘A hugely entertaining blend of historical fact and fantasy adventure’ **** (EverythingTheatre.co.uk).‘A fabulous story, beautifully written and performed by an amazingly talented team’ **** (LondonTheatre1.com)CastLisa | Sophia HolmesSalai | Charlie SharpeLeonardo da Vinci | Ed RamseyVictorian Boy | Jack DaltonPablo Picasso | Xavier FawcettPianist | Finlay StaffordWritten and Directed by | Xavier FawcettProduced by | Xavier Fawcett and Jack DaltonMusic by | Xavier Fawcett and Finlay StaffordLighting Design by | Will HallMusical Director | Finlay StaffordAssistant Director | Sophia Holmesinstagram.com/bloopers.improv/
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A sell-out at the NYC Fringe Festival 2025. Part love letter, part stand-up set, part concert, and part iPhone advert (jk!), the show explores whether emoji are a uniquely universal shorthand or merely digital crumbs of connection in a fractured society. In this hilarious, heartfelt, ADHD-friendly show packed with energetic musical numbers, sparkling visuals, and audience participation, Aarushi Agni delivers a chaotic TED Talk/musical about emoji and risky text ¯\(ツ)/¯ blending sharp comedy, cultural insight, and impressive vocal dynamism.Created and performed by | Aarushi AgniMusic production by | Paulson JohnDirected by | Dominique NisperosProduction support | Jess Ducey and Elisha Caterisanoaarushiagni.com/emoji-showfacebook.com/Aarushifireinstagram.com/aarushifire
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Two minor characters from Much Ado About Nothing bumble their way through the plot of Shakespeare’s greatest comedy (suck it, Midsummer). The stakes could not be higher and their competence could not be lower. Will they be able to save the day? Will their friendship stand up to the stresses of their new position? Will the playwrights be sued by the Tom Stoppard estate? Find out in this raucous new-age classic full of heart, full of farts, and a treasure trove of easter eggs for Shakespeare nerds.‘A fast-paced, smart, and heartfelt buddy comedy’ (Metro Philadelphia)CastDogberry | Scott GreerVerges | Austin TichenorThe Messenger | Sami MaLeonato | Jeremy DubinDon John | Elizabeth Chinn MolloyHero | Courtney LucienPlaywrights, Producers | Michael Doherty and Will MobleyDirected by | Matthew DeckerCostume Designer | Rainy EdwardsProducer | Brian Isaac PhillipsStage Manager | Cole SweasySet Designer | Samantha RenoSound Designer and Production Manager | Robert Carlton Stimmelwww.dogberryandvergesarescared.comfacebook.com/cincyshakesinstagram.com/dogberryandvergesarescared/
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Iranian music, with the Santour at its heart, carries centuries of emotion, poetry, and cultural identity. Through music, the player aims to create dialogue, understanding, and unity in a world that needs deeper human connection. In this way, art becomes a shared language beyond borders. The voice of the santur, an ancient Persian dulcimer played with mallets, represents not only Iranian heritage, but also a universal bridge to bring people closer together across cultures, reminding us of our shared humanity.Performed by | Behnam Ghazanfaripourinstagram.com/pesian.art.music
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Choose the main character of our next Oscar-winning musical biopic! Nothing wins more votes from the Academy than an energetic but heartfelt biopic, so we filmed not one, not two, but over nine thousand biographical films. These include a range of celebrities, historical figures and fictional characters. You name them – we've filmed their life story! Accompanied by a pianist, expect a night full of music, gasps and many, many laughs!‘An engaging and coherent plot, complete with heartening life lessons, and collaborating with the audience to adapt and deliver maximum entertainment’ **** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk).Cast | Jack Dalton, Xavier Fawcett, Will Hall, Sophia Holmes, Jon Mather, Ed Ramsey, Charlie Sharpe, Habiba Banu, Matilda McCarthyDirected by | Xavier Fawcett and Charlie SharpeProduced by | Xavier Fawcett and Jack DaltonPianists | Finlay Stafford, Theo Caplaninstagram.com/bloopers.improv/
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James is stuck. Literally. Adrenalised and alone with an unconscious cellmate in a police holding cell after throwing a brick during a queer rights protest, he unpacks the experiences that brought him here: a lifelong battle with identity, over-achievement masking loneliness, and a family tragedy that left deep fractures. Pulled into protest culture through a crush on an artist‑activist, personal grief and political fury collide. With dark humour and confession, this powerful new play – winner of the 2026 BoonDog Theatre Edinburgh Mentorship Scheme – examines how systemic neglect pushes vulnerable people toward dangerous obsessions and extreme acts.James | Noah XavierThe Man | Cai GruffuddWritten by | Noah XavierDirected by | Ren Flashner and Maria RamjeeThanks | Boondog Theatre, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Eli Randle at Unity Theatre, Nottingham College, Josie Inceinstagram.com/leftfordeadtheatre/tiktok.com/@leftfordeadtheatre
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Billy Mason, a working-class lad done good and now tycoon of the bar-snack industry, visits his soon-to-be pop star daughter, Mariella, at a strange hotel where she is dreaming up her debut album. Hopes of celebration and champagne collide with industry collapse, failing health and the looming steps of a god-like label exec which threatens to force them apart. Father and daughter are left asking: ‘What now?’, as songs, suspicion and surreal turns collide in this exploration of ambition and familial love.'Passionate, raw, full of emotion' Audience Review'Honestly stunning writing' Audience ReviewCompany | Abbey Gillett, Andrew Pearson - WrightCreated and Peformed by | Abbey GillettDirected by | Elsa StrachanSound and Set Designer | Lucinda Plummerinstagram.com/milkandmallet/
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Discussion, conversation, and debate about the arts, society and life. In the digital world there's no greater joy than talking face to face. 300 years ago a club was set up in Edinburgh to support artists and poets. A centre of curiosity and debate, where horizons were broadened, it heralded the Scottish Enlightenment. It was called the Easy Club, and it lives again in this series of discussions inspired by C’s festival programme. Topics, speakers, and artists will differ daily, but always provoke thought and further chat. Free afternoon tea (and coffee) provided. See website for listings.
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Hot mess hairdresser Lola has a big secret. She's been faking it, all of it. Sanity, self-esteem, capable mother and salon owner. So just what the f**k is wrong with her? Lola is determined to figure it out, whatever "it" is. Join Lola on her journey from 70's Los Angeles to 90's London and beyond as she faces her past and learns what it means to be neurodivergent. Sesame Street meets The Exorcist in this solo character comedy with original music, songs and puppets about learning to love your weird.Created, Written and Performed by | Lela BergeronDirected by | Tippy ElgarMusic composed and arranged by | Jake MossArtwork by | PrawntriciaPuppets and properties by | Estella RoseThanks | Jonny and Chaos Theoryinstagram.com/lelajalenebergeron/
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An exciting feminist reimagining of a woman long reduced to myth. New musical Cleo reclaims the story of Cleopatra VII, following her rise from teenage Queen to one of history’s most formidable political leaders. Forced to rule beside her brother and later driven into exile, Cleopatra refuses erasure, and returns to Egypt to reclaim her throne through intelligence, strategy, and determination. Cleo is not a story of seduction, but of power. Navigating alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, Cleopatra restores her place in history by balancing love, ambition, and survival to fight for her children and her kingdom.CastCleopatra | Lucie CooperCharmion | TBAIras | Jasmine HillJulius Caesar and Octavian | TBAMark Antony | TBAComposed, Created and Directed by | Alexandra Hope WatsonProduced by | Alexandra Hope Watson and Lesley Watson, Daisy Chain Media ManagementProduction Manager | Lesley WatsonThanks | Orange Studios, Thom O’Connor, Sound EngineerAlannah Hounsome-Vail, Shannon-Aimée Bradley and Will Lynch, Rehearsal Vocalistsfacebook.com/byalexandrahopeinstagram.com/cleothemusical
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A new play by satirist playwright Eoin Carney featuring someone who may or may not be Melania Trump, and which asks the question: why are we so interested in her? M portrays Melania from her early teens in what was formerly Yugoslavia, through her modelling career in Europe, and then in America where she becomes involved with a certain two-time President, right through to today, ending in the present moment. Carney’s other political comedy, The Last Days of Trump, touring around the UK and the USA, is showing at C ARTS this Fringe.Created, Directed and Produced by | Eoin Carney
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A gay coming of age country/rock opera one-man musical traumedy. Based on an original album of autobiographical songs written and performed by Joey Jennings this dazzling, dreamy and poignant musical explores his hilarious and turbulent experiences navigating modern gay culture, generational trauma, addiction, and reconnecting with his younger self. From the sterile fluorescent lights of a casting office to the magical dreamscape of a country cruising bar, it is ultimately a deeply personal love letter to his mother, a farewell to his Toyota Corolla, and a re-discovery of the power of a long-lost little pink dress.Written and Performed by | Joey JenningsMusic Produced by | David Lukens and Matty Alger
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An inspired, powerful and elegant piece with Flamenco dance and guitar. Aylin Bayaz’s contemporary flamenco dance combines strength, elegance and beauty. Raul Mannola's music draws on Flamenco, Brazilian music and jazz, giving depth and colour. Bayaz’s dance and Mannola’s music fuse together to produce an unique show of beauty and inspiration.‘Flamencodanza is more than just a show – it’s a breathtaking journey, with its fusion of tradition and contemporary flair… leaving an enduring impression on every fortunate spectator’ (Dancelife.com.au)‘Flamencodanza is hot, and you won’t see anything else like it’ (TheStageRaw.com)‘Mannola is amazing to watch. He does not “play” the guitar, he dominates it’ (TheTVolution.com)'An audience favourite' (Hudson Theatre, Hollywood)‘Pure artistry and emotional tour de force’ (LouReviews.blog)Best Dance and Physical Theatre, Hollywood Fringe 2022Award for Artistic Merit, Hollywood Fringe 2023Choreography and Dance by | Aylin BayazMusic by | Raul Mannolawww.eflamencodanza.comfacebook.com/aylinbayazinstagram.com/aylinbayaz/
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An experimental theatre work adapted from the story of Yu Rang in Records of the Grand Historian, Sima Qian, the first major Chinese historian. Writing from prison, he meets the loyal assassin who disfigured himself and muted his voice to avenge his lord and becomes the narrator of this tale of Yu Rang's struggles. Through his encounter with a fellow soul in despair, he forges a bond of loyalty to him and affirms his own life mission. Blending devised theatre and realism, this is a raw, visceral reflection on faith, fate and legacy.Directed by | Yin YuhaoPlaywright | Li SiyiComposer | Liu Rong
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This new play begins with a declining Trump watching the results of the 2028 US election. Yes, it’s set in the future. The Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff is concerned and engages White-House-intern-cum-Chief-of-Staff Morgan to keep Trump occupied developing his Presidential Library. But the library project reinvigorates Trump and fate hands him a chance to achieve the dictatorial status. Will fate intervene for the liberals? Less a partisan political hit-job than a farce about unintended consequences, this uproarious play explores how we all would love to be a dictator.CastCarly McCann | Morgan VaughnJohn Smeathers | General ReeseKitty Ball | Carla HeartConnor Cunningham | Donald TrumpCreated, Directed and Produced by Eoin Carneyfacebook.com/trumplastdaysinstagram.com/trumplastdays/tiktok.com/@trumplastdays
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What if your gay awakening was Pam from The Office? Follow Second City NY alum Winnie Stack’s hilarious, heartfelt, autobiographical coming-of-age story, sparked at age 11. Blending immersive visuals, home videos, and unfiltered journal entries, the solo performance is as bold as it is intimate. Equal parts comedy and confession, it dives into identity, obsession, and growing up queer with warmth and wit, shifting seamlessly between live and digital formats. Laugh, cringe, and maybe cry… then leave reflecting on your own messy, beautiful path to self-acceptance.'A deeply vulnerable story told with verve and imagination ****' (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)Written, Created and Performed by | Winnie StackDirected by | Matt GeheringProduced by | Julia Zakinstagram.com/jennatheplay/
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Fitzgerald’s classic is re-imagined for the Edinburgh Fringe in a bold, multi-perspective adaptation that shatters the myth of the American Dream. Told through shifting viewpoints, the story unfolds in dynamic vignettes seamlessly stitched together. An immersive party atmosphere give ways to moments of raw intimacy, revealing the contradictions, illusions and social barriers that drive – and destroy – its characters. As desire, wealth and identity collide, the pace builds relentlessly toward the devastating deaths of three central figures, exposing the true cost of dreaming too big.CastJay Gatsby | Oliver GardnerNick Carraway | Dale BarrellDaisy Buchanan | Alice RylandTom Buchanan | Ricky BevinsJordan Baker | Georgia ToutMyrtle Wilson | Chloe Porter-TwiggGeorge Wilson | Samuel JoliffeMeyer Wolfshiem | Fran McAteerKey supporting roles | Lucy Egan and Chloe TaylorWritten by | F.Scott FitzgeraldAdapted, Directed and Produced by | Sophie KeyLighting Designed by | Ruairi McNultyAssistant Directors | Clare Chesworth and Summer WaliaChoreographed by | Charlotte ThompsonStage Manager by | Jess GioiaAssistant Stage Manager | Claire Ilettwww.keyplayerstheatre.co.ukfacebook.com/keyplayersfarnhaminstagram.com/key_players
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Calvino’s stunning language springs to life in a cascade of trapdoors, surprises and reveals. As Kublai Khan feels his empire eroding beneath him, Marco Polo forms the slipping sands into the cities of the emperor's dreams. This adaptation in miniature casts a dreamlike spell over the audience using live projection, puppetry, paper mechanics and living sculpture as two performers manipulate tiny cameras on a small table. This show has been stunning audiences in theaters and barns across the United States, including a sold-out run at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.Co created and performed by | Matt GawrykCo created and performed by | Dan Kerr-HobertAdditional Artwork by | Lizi Briet, Bernie McGovern, Hugh Spector, David HawcockSpecial Thanks | Jenny Byrd, Chelsea M. Warren, Michael Gaudio, Bill Healy, Cristina Cocchi, Starshaped Press, Lara Johnson, Myra Su, The Jungle Theater, The Neofuturists, The University of Minnesota, The James Ford Bell Librarywww.toy-atlas.comfacebook.com/ToyAtlasTheaterinstagram.com/toyatlascity/
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An intensely intimate, virtuosic and volatile one-man performance from Jonny Forever, built around his debut album of the same name. Emerging in the wake of his father’s death, Thank you, f*ck you, and I'm sorry charts a voyage through a mythic landscape of grief: at times charred black with desolation, at others kaleidoscopically colourful, surging with energy, metabolising every nutrient that remains of a love that can no longer love. Less a gig than a grief portal – a ritual duet between present and past - an invitation to grieve.Composed, Created, Directed and Performed by | Jonny Foreverinstagram.com/jonnyforevertiktok.com/@jonnyforever
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Lavinia Draper, alcohol-soaked performer of a certain age, maintains her dream despite the struggle. The strife of aging artists, most particularly women, facing unrepentant discrimination and harassment, and the resultant dysphoria and substance use, is profound. But Lavinia is the rare hopeful dreamer who never gives up on herself and inspires the audience to do the same. A one-woman show performed by Susan Campanaro that shatters genre as deftly as the title character severs the comic/tragic line. Brimming with hysterical comedy, dark sensitivity and harsh reality, the play features a moving score by Lynn Portas.‘A masterpiece of a show — a very secure 5-stars’ ***** (The Student)Performed and Directed by | Susan CampanaroLyrics and Music Composed by | Lynn PortasProduced by | Jimmy Burkewww.doingtimewithlavinia.comfacebook.com/MsLaviniaNYC/instagram.com/@mslavinianyc/
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This unforgettable new musical written by veterans and set in modern-day Scotland returns to the Edinburgh Fringe after a sold-out run in 2023. Warriors blends real military experiences with contemporary musical theatre as four soldiers are followed from their infantry training, through their second tour in Afghanistan to show not only their experiences at war, but also the effect that it has on them and their families. Acclaimed at the Oran Mor (2024) and a British Legions tour this year, seize the opportunity to experience a heartrending story of love, loss, courage and family.‘The words are beautiful and the score is perfect’ ***** (Scottish Field)‘A powerful blend of humour and heartbreak’ **** (Edinburgh Guide)CastDavid Shannon/Del | Sam RowlandsThomas Bell/Dinger | Jordan HammondCraig McDonald/Titch | Josh DuffyNigel Smith/Lofty | Graeme LeslieAngela Scullion/Angie | Rebecca Swanson and Clare RuddFiona Smith | Darcy SmithWritten and Composed by | Alexander Shannon, Danny Muir and Peter MckinlayDirected and movement by | Rajmund Olahfacebook.com/Warriors-a-Scottish-Musicalinstagram.com/warriors_scottishmusical/
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Summer 2025, and Mackenzie Millar has spent three years at University hiding the fact that he’s on a scholarship and pretending he went to Eton. It’s all going to plan until his Dad turns up to his graduation with two tickets to the reunion of Oasis. The only problem is that it’s two days away and at the opposite end of the country. Their hitchhiking journey from England to Scotland will force both father and son to recognise what that means, and what it is to be working-class in a modern world.Written and Directed by | Grant MacIverProduced by | Megan Brannigan Vazquezinstagram.com/gagglehousetheatreco/
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The Scotsman’s top highlighted show for the 2025 Fringe. Caspar returns to showcase his renowned sleight of hand with an all-new show. Stunning magic. Unbelievable skill. Elegant performance. Pure close-up magic and sleight of hand, with no stooges, no electronics, no camera tricks! All presented in style by an understated showman.‘You won't see this level of skill anywhere else in the world. He should be charging £100 per ticket’ (Jerry Sadowitz)‘Jaw-dropping sleight of hand in an intimate show that puts the audience inches away from magic’ (Scotsman)‘Master of sleight of hand’ (FringeReview.co.uk)‘Extremely entertaining and impressively engaging’ ****(North West End)Written, performed and produced by | Caspar Thomaswww.casparthomas.cominstagram.com/casparthomasmagic/
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An original piece making its international debut, Couture tells the story of an aspiring playwright and seamstress, who is presented with the opportunity to write for a major theatre company. Holding onto ideals about the intrinsic value and meaning of art, the playwright descends into a spiral of destruction fuelled by insecurity of not looking the part and grappling with what should be used for inspiration. The descent into madness is framed using discussions and visuals around fashion and textiles, with an absurdist twist, to highlight the overlapping complexities and issues found in the arts industry and in fashion.Cast | Charlie Bradstreet, Elodie Connellan, Martha MeagerWritten by | Charlotte BradstreetDirected by | Ché Powers
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Jive along to jazz, party to punk rock, cavort to classics and experience electro-pop with our cherry-picked musical assortment. A powerhouse of bands and soloists from across the globe. Enjoy the warmth of the world through a hand-picked selection of of bands, singers and instrumentalists, and soak up their sound! Discover new artists from five continents! We’ve got bangers, beats, bass and Brahms! Come Enjoy jazz, blues, world music, electronica, pop, classical music and more. See website for listings.facebook.com/cvenuesfacebook.com/CvenuesEventsinstagram.com/c_venues/
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The alternative late-night Fringe experience returns. A unique blend of comedy, circus, burlesque, bands, live art and speciality acts from across the Fringe. With a different line-up every night this is a chance to see some of the Festival’s most exciting new artists.‘A smorgasbord showcase of the wonderful delicacies… wacky, weird and wonderful’ (AYoungerTheatre.com).‘One of the most fun variety cabarets around… Explosive and adaptable’ ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).See website for listings.facebook.com/cvenuesfacebook.com/CvenuesEventsinstagram.com/c_venues/
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1918. Debussy has died and is at the Pearly Gates waiting to be processed. Calculaties, a staff member at the Pearly Gates, has to decide whether his music was great enough for him to spend his eternity in the composer’s room, mixing with all the greats. This absurd comedy tells Debussy's history – from a less than fashionable beginning, to his attempts to implement a new style of music – Impressionism. Delivering Debussy explains impressionism in music whilst exploring this popular composer's personality, his circumstances, and his relationships and rapport with his contemporaries.Written, directed and performed by | Phillip Augheyfacebook.com/phillip.aughey
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Based on China's beloved ancient epic The Ballad of Mulan, this vibrant English musical brings the legendary heroine to life on the global stage. Blending traditional Chinese dance, stirring drama, and attractive music, it follows a brave young woman who disguises as a soldier to take her father's place, fights for her nation, and returns home with unwavering courage and honor. A timeless story of filial piety, bravery, and love that transcends borders, inspiring audiences worldwide.
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Styled after Dante’s Inferno, and mixing spoken word and shadow-play puppetry, this new play follows Quinn as she navigates the perilous pit between the cliffs of expectations and reality. With friends and family by her side, Quinn must traverse through the different realms of depression, encountering other lost souls along the way, as she overcomes all the obstacles designed to lure her deeper into the abyss. Not for the faint of heart, this work offers a glimmer of hope for all who have found themselves in the chasm dark.Written, Created and Performed by | K. Quinn Hamptoninstagram.com/k.q.hq/
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A story of love, belief, and cultural inheritance across two interwoven timelines – the ancient Shu civilisation and the modern world. As disaster looms, the high priest senses the impending collapse of the ancient kingdom and hop divine intervention can save their world. However, through a mystical ritual involving the sacred Sun Bird, a connection is formed across time with a group of present-day students visiting the Sanxingdui Museum. Forming a link to the ancient world through the sacred Fusang Tree they attempt to use modern knowledge to help prevent the catastrophe. Thus, a cross-temporal journey unfolds…
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A new musical telling the remarkable true story of the first eight female pilots to fly for the Air Transport Auxiliary during WWII. From ferrying Tiger Moths to flying fighter planes, they fight to fly military aircraft in the face of danger, prejudice, and relentless scepticism. As the war intensifies, they challenge restrictive rules and demand recognition, helping the ATA become the first organisation in Britain to award women equal pay. Bold and inspiring, The First 8 celebrates the courage, heartbreaks, unbreakable friendships and legacy of those who reshaped aviation history.Cast | Alexandra Hope Watson, Lucie Cooper, Jasmine HillComposed, Created and Directed by | Alexandra Hope WatsonProduced by | Alexandra Hope Watson and Lesley Watson, Daisy Chain Media ManagementProduction Manager | Lesley WatsonThanks | Orange Studios, Thom O’Connor, Sound Engineerfacebook.com/byalexandrahopeinstagram.com/thefirst8musical
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What is normal when algorithms decide? Data analysts synthesise the distorted live experiment that is ‘the Samsa family’. Gregor wakes grotesquely transformed — every movement tracked, predicted, judged. Is he broken, or just outside the data set? They measure behaviour, forecast reaction. If productivity defines worth, what happens when you can’t perform? Are we shaping society — or being shaped? Inspired by Franz Kafka's classic novella, this reimagining explores AI algorithms, manipulated lives, and human mutability. Am I normal — or just compliant? Step inside. Scroll. Accept?x.com/mortonplayers
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‘1. an empty sky; 2. a girl, missing; 3. a community of collectors; 4. a past, forgotten…’Square Pegs are back with to a brand-new play about memories, tape recordings and the stories we tell to make sense of the impossible. Through unexpected interviews, forgotten fragments and half remembered truths, a town tries to understand an event no one can fully explain. Expect fast-paced, fun-filled ensemble storytelling delivered in Square Pegs’ characteristically sharp, simple and brilliantly absurd style.‘A short spectacular showcase’ ***** (MumbleTheatre.uk)‘Unlike anything I’ve ever seen’ **** (NorthWestEnd.com)The Company | Tae Ballantyne, Freddy Cawdron, Dan Faulkner, Josephine Lloyd, Francesca Odueyungbo, Isabel Riall, Harnek Sahota, Sammy WakayuWritten by | Maddie WakelingDirected by | Tim CokerMovement by | Florrie HarrisTechnician | Kyle ArrowsmithOriginal music | Finn Cokerfacebook.com/macreadysquarepegs
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It is the best of times, it is the worst of times. An era of passion and love, yet also a period of war and unrest. It is a time when AI can assist in almost everything, and yet a time when moral depravity reaches its highest point. Chickenshed Theatre collaborates with ActLoud Theater Shanghai for the first time on a bold new Tales series. This is not a drill – it's an opportunity to hear from young adults as they share their visions of the kind of planet they wish to live in.
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Turn up the volume! A high-energy cast of young performers play live on stage. Lloyd-Webber's feel-good, rebellious musical about confidence, friendship, and the power of music – packed with laughs, heart, and seriously loud rock.
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A dreamlike children’s dance show celebrating the vitality, tradition and imagination of Bashu culture. Childhood stories evoke the cultural heritage, local customs and natural scenery of Sichuan in a lively, innocent and expressive stage performance, rooted in Bashu culture and children’s artistic education. The troupe from Tianfu School focuses on creating original dance works that express the essence of Sichuan through the skills and imagination of these enchanting young Chengdu artists.
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The light flickers out. Within the confined space of a small bathroom, a once-devoted couple appear embroiled in an argument. The man insists he loves her deeply, yet she perceives otherwise. Two whirlpools swirl beside the drain, yet no matter how they churn, they refuse to merge… Bathroom is an original theatrical work that is both a reflection on “love” and a microscopic portrayal of affection. The audience witnesses their quarrel, their wounds, their bloodshed, yet cannot simply judge right from wrong. Through intensely focused spatial storytelling, they are immersed in an emotional vortex, prompting a re-examination of relationships.Producer and Stage Manager | Qiannuo LyuDirector and Sound Designer | Yijing ZouDramaturg | Qingchuan FuTechnical Director and Customer | Ruoqi ZhuSet Designer and Lighting Operator | Yijie CaoSet Operator | Ziyue Zhuinstagram.com/limpidtheatre/
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When icy blonde bombshell Felicia Frost hires Detective Blank to find her missing husband and a priceless statuette, he finds himself embroiled in a case that isn’t what it seems.
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August 1963. One train. £2.6 million. And a plan bold enough to change British criminal history forever. A gang of ordinary men attempt an extraordinary heist, stopping the Glasgow to London mail train and vanishing with a fortune. What follows is ambition at full tilt: The Great Train Robbery hurtles through a high-speed, anarchic retelling of Britain’s most infamous heist, and the moment a perfect plan begins to fracture. KCS Theatre Co’s signature blend of razor-sharp realism and cinematic stylisation powers this super-slick, swinging 60s, inventive comedy-thriller. All aboard for the heist of the century!x.com/dramakcsfacebook.com/KCSTheatreCoinstagram.com/kcstheatreco/
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A lost son. A desperate father. A teenage hustler with secrets he won't share. When Bud, a sales agronomist for a big seed company, checks into an Iowa motel hunting for his boy, he finds Holler, a young hustler reeling from his boyfriend's suicide. Each thinks the other holds the key to escape. A fragile and dangerously paternal bond forms. As a spectre of his lost boy circles the motel, Bud leads Holler toward a terrifying mutation neither can outrun.‘A gripping, genre-blending drama that masterfully intertwines tension, horror, and poignant human connections’ (Danielle Wirsansky)CastBud | Neil David SeibelHoller | Maggz DayWritten by | Scott BradleyDirected by | Wendy-Marie MartinProduced by | Maggz Day and Wendy-Marie MartinSet design by | Arne JohnsonCostume design by | Faith SmithStage managed by | Gwyn LloydStage crew | Cate Orrx.com/hollinstheatrefacebook.com/people/Hollins-Theatre
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William Shakespeare's Othello performed by the Prague Shakespeare Company. Directed by PSC Artistic Director Guy Roberts and Rosie Ward it stars Aldo Billingslea as Othello, Matthew Radford Davies as Iago, with Rosie Ward as Desdemona, Carolyn Johnson as Emilia, and Jim Johnson as Brabantio alongside emerging professionals from Prague Shakespeare Company's 2026 Summer Shakespeare Intensive. Othello, is an astonishing epic of sweeping passions and murderous ambition – a thrilling meditation on the power of love and the destructiveness of suspicion, all triggered by one of literature’s most seductively manipulative villains.CastOthello | Aldo BillingsleaIago | Matthew Radford DaviesDesdemona | Rosie WardEmilia | Carolyn JohnsonBrabantio | Jim JohnsonEnsemble | members of the PSC 2026 Summer Shakespeare IntensiveWritten by | William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by | Guy Roberts and Rosie WardProduced by | Prague Shakespeare CompanyOriginal Music Composed by | Patrick Neil Doylewww.pragueshakespeare.com/othellofacebook.com/pragueshakespearecompany/instagram.com/pragueshakes/
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Experience a vibrant and witty reimagining of Shakespeare’s hilarious romantic comedy, Love's Labour's Lost, directed by the award-winning visionary Evren Odcikin. This heartwarming production brings the Bard’s sharp-tongued battle of the sexes to life with modern flair and infectious energy. Don't miss this brilliant meditation on the folly of youth and the enduring power of attraction featuring a dynamic ensemble of international professionals and rising stars from Prague Shakespeare Company’s 2026 Summer Shakespeare Intensive.Ensemble | faculty and participants of the PSC 2026 Summer Shakespeare IntensiveWritten by | William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by | Evren OdcikinProduced by | Prague Shakespeare Companywww.pragueshakespeare.com/loves-labours-lostfacebook.com/pragueshakespearecompany/instagram.com/pragueshakes/
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Join Jon Andrew Franklin, a Seattle-based singer-songwriter, violinist, and live-looping performer, on an inspirational musical journey spanning different frames of his life. Bridging folk, Americana, and indie pop traditions, this one-man show encourages us all to remember the moments, and the extraordinary people, that have formed us and to express gratitude for where we are today. Come and experience nostalgic waves through unforgettable songwriting, interwoven with evocative storytelling, as Jon reminds us all why the best memories are kept in frames.www.jonandrewfranklin.cominstagram.com/frames_show
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From the Latin feralis, meaning a plant or animal that returns to a wild state after being domesticated (or, alternatively, one that never was). A vocal-sound performance delving into processes of sexualization, objectification, and the empowerment of personal pleasure. Josefina weaves a narrative of her journey – from a hypersexualized childhood to an adulthood where pleasure finds new avenues of exploration through domination, sex work, and BDSM. The performance unfolds in an intimate setting, featuring a live-sound recording and playback setup alongside other sex technologies that accompany the storytelling. Feral is a defence of the object over the human.Created and performed | Josefina CerdaMask created by | Pedro Gramegna, John AlvarezProsthetic | O'Ryan LabAdministration, production and distribution | Ébana Garín and Roni Isola - Fundación Cuerpo Surinstagram.com/josafana/
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It's Wednesday, and Sam has found himself in handcuffs in a local field after a night of heavy drinking and mistakes. He decides his life needs a new purpose instead of romance. A new play by Oscar Buxton.
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William Shakespeare's Hamlet is the single play in the Western tradition that encompasses the central questions of existence that apply to all humans across social, political, economic, educational, environmental, religious and racial boundaries. Who Am I? Why Do I Exist? What Must I Do? Rooted in classical principles of examining these essential questions, it follows, that when we understand Hamlet, we understand ourselves. Adapted and directed by visionary Ukrainian theatre artist Dmitry Troyanovsky it stars Kevin Hopkins and Claire Nichols of the Australian Shakespeare Company alongside emerging professionals from PSC's 2026 Summer Shakespeare Intensive.CastClaudius | Kevin HopkinsPolonius | Claire NichollsHamlet and Ensemble | members of the PSC 2026 Summer Shakespeare IntensiveWritten by | William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by | Dmitry TroyanovskyProduced by | Prague Shakespeare Companywww.pragueshakespeare.com/hamletfacebook.com/pragueshakespearecompany/instagram.com/pragueshakes/
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In a surreal world of terracotta figures bound by rigid roles, each is trapped in an unchanging destiny. Armoured warriors must stare ahead, performers must always smile, and others remain forever fixed. A defiant cavalry figure breaks these rules, to be told they are only clay, not truly alive. Though doubt causes his body to crumble, he continues to move towards the :red sun” in his heart. Inspired, others also rebel, forming a caravan journeying against the flow of time through ancient cities, marketplaces, and battlefields, each searching for meaning, freedom, and their own inner truth.
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A modern proofreader encounters the ancient Chinese poet Liu Ling across time. The renowned scholar with a legendary liking for wine – one of the famous seven sages of the bamboo grove – and the academic of today embark on a poetic dialogue over a drink. The two discuss anxiety and authenticity, exploring the tension between purpose and detachment in search of rediscovering inner freedom in a fast-paced world. Audiences are encouraged to move freely as scenes unfold around them in this immersive, multi-space promenade performance, blending past and present.
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Rooted in the spiritual heritage of traditional Chinese agriculture, the solar terms are personified as spirits of nature evoking a magnificent picture of coexistence between heaven and earth and the cycle of the four seasons. Blending ancient and modern, Eastern myths – such as Nüwa Mending the Sky and the Four Divine Beasts – with Western musical tradition, this is both a poetic expression of the ideal harmony between humans and nature and a profound inquiry into its possibility. A stunning audio-visual feast with philosophical resonance and relevance.
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Bedlam. A mind in pieces. Enter a descent into madness through the prism of Renfield, a man on his last legs. Nothing feels safe. Blurring reality and delusion, Admitted invites audiences to laugh, question, and confront the chaos lurking just beneath his unsettling storytelling in Archie Barton’s brave first one-man show.‘An astonishing piece of theatre, brave and compelling, moving with ease… a compelling psychological journey with detailed attention to the audience experience’ (Trinity College, London).‘Pulling together all elements of performance in an electrifying one-man show that will convince you… Arts thrive on madness’ (Nichola McQuade-Powell).Created and Performed by | Archie BartonThanks | Jo Macfarlane, Stuart Barton, Nicky McQuade-Powell, St Leonards School, Megan Read, St Leonards School, Paul Shiells, St Leonards School, Robert Nee..instagram.com/archiebartonofficial/
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What lies beneath the surface of who we appear to be? This visually immersive choreographic work explores memory, identity, and emotional tension through the body. Drawing on colour psychology and the contrast between red and blue, this new dance piece reveals shifting inner states – between control and inner conflict, concealment and openness. As masks begin to dissolve, fragments of memory and lived experience emerge. Blending movement, colour, and perception, Echoes of Being invites audiences into a reflective space, where the boundary between performer and observer blurs, and traces of existence come into view.
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Drawing on plant growth as its central metaphor, Unbounded Growth explores relationships and transformation within a symbiotic ecosystem. Performed by four dancers, it develops through shifting physical connections, forming multi-directional patterns resembling roots and branches. Inspired by Wa culture’s reverence for and harmony with nature, these ideas are translated into movement and choreographic structure. Emphasising process and multiplicity, the work unfolds through evolving spatial relationships, revealing how life continuously emerges through interaction with environment and others.
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When no-one tells us who to become, are we willing to take responsibility for choosing? A physical theatre work where movement carries memory and language reveals consciousness. This is not a memorial, but a ritual of becoming. The body on stage moves through states of mechanism, imitation, adaptation, disorientation, awareness and choice. At the final altar, Er’er completes a long-rehearsed dance, not in rage or collapse, but by stepping away. The cocoon does not break into a new identity or heroic rebirth, but into an undefined body – an open state.
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A contemporary dance performance exploring the subtle process of shedding imposed identities and social expectations. It examines how professional roles and societal norms shape, even constrain, the body. On stage, garments such as stiff-collared shirts, structured workwear, and cinched dresses become visible markers of internalized discipline and expectation. Through shared movement and interaction, I Don’t Care traces a journey: from unconscious endurance, to the awakening of discomfort, to collaborative acts of removal, and finally to the emergence of the self as the symbolic layers are stripped away, to reveal the long hidden authentic selves.Performed by | Jiarong Yu, Yen-Ning Yi, Jiayu Zhou, Yu-Chen ChiuChoreographer | Jie ZhouProducer | Hui-Hsin LuPhotographer | Katie HoComposed by | Balfours Juncheng Su
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Inspired by the ancient Chinese myth of Nüwa mending the aky, Love in the Cracks explores the bond between a terminally-ill mother and her daughter. Seeking to extend her care, the mother transfers her memories and habits into an embodied AI presence. Through human-machine performance, the global boundaries of contemporary theatre are redefined as the nature of human intimacy, loss, and identity, are closely examined in the light of interaction with artificial intelligence. Ultimately the play asks whether In an age where technology can replicate memory and behaviour love can remain unique?
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Join Grammy winner and "national treasure" Bill Cunliffe for a hilarious, interactive musical encounter. Masterclass piano playing melds with sparkling inventiveness and genre-defying wit as Cunliffe moves effortlessly from a tribute to Duke Ellington classics, to time-travelling through classical eras up to the 21st century as JS Bach, before retracing his steps through the jazz ages to the boogie-woogie. And for the grand finale, the audience inspire Cunliffe with their favourite pop, jazz, and classical requests, as he improvises an original composition on the spot. Don’t miss this astonishing solo adventure!‘Beautiful, perfectly crafted tunes without a weak spot’ (All About Jazz)‘A masterclass in reinterpretation and interplay’ (Jazz Times)‘Technical brilliance paired with genuine emotional depth’ (Los Angeles Times)Performed by | Bill CunliffeProduced by | Hilary Frazerfacebook.com/billcunliffejazzinstagram.com/billcunliffejr/
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Thrown together in one of the most horrific battles in human history, three very different young soldiers must bond to ensure the success of the military machine they are part of. If their bonds become closer than expected is it a weakness or a strength? When many of the freedoms we take for granted are under threat, Night Falls On Burma tells the stories of people whose sacrifices to win them are seldom celebrated in the ‘official histories’. Writer Paul Stone has researched the experiences of Indian Army and queer soldiers to celebrate our shared history.Written by | Paul StoneDirected by | Scott Le Crass
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Rewrite her stories. Write her. A one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary performance rooted in Nüshu, the secret script of Chinese women. In this ritualistic solo work, Jiayi Chen uses her body as a living scroll, inscribing ancient characters onto her skin with traditional ink. Through live body calligraphy, inspiring contemporary dance, and an original soundscape, the piece becomes a haunting altar of memory, grief, and feminine resistance. The piece is a tribute to the missing women in Jiayi’s life, and a bold act of rewriting silenced histories through the body, voice, and art.‘Thoughtful and sincere… A beautiful mark that lingers… Nüshu stands out for its intimate, personal and poetic rhythm... I left feeling reflective and quietly uplifted’ (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk)‘A defiant distillation of stories into something simple, stoic, and deeply affecting’ (Scotsman)‘I would recommend it to anyone looking for something fresh at the Fringe this year’ **** (The Student)‘A delicate, shadowed world gives way to a story of resilience and voice’ **** (Scottish Field)Created, Written and Directed by | Jiayi ChenProduced by | The Great Her CICExecutive Producer | Ronny GaleProducers | Lintong Zhang, Ying YangStage Manager | Henry GaleDesigned by | Ash Lab Art StudioComposed by | Zhenqi Zhufacebook.com/Jiayi Cheninstagram.com/overelated/
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Step into the vivid world of Japan, where traditional and modern collide. Through the spirit of samurai and elegance of oiran (historic Japanese courtesans), brought to life with dance, theatre, taiko drumming and acrobatics this non-verbal production delivers striking visual storytelling that transcends language, making it accessible to audiences worldwide.Performed by Asakusa Kaguwa, a Tokyo-based theatre company, the show blends cultural heritage with contemporary stagecraft. Its dynamic, immersive style and flexible omnibus format, means Samurai and Oira is continually evolving, offering a fresh and powerful experience for each different venue and audience.Performed and Directed | Kazumi NemotoPerformers | KAGUWA CompanyStage Manager and Taiko Performer | Shingowww.asakusa-kaguwa.comfacebook.com/AsakusaKaguwainstagram.com/asakusakaguwa Watch Trailer
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They say you should never meet your hero. My hero should never have met me. Lizzy is 27 years old and packing up her Dublin hovel to move back in with ‘Daddy Dearest’, which was not the plan. Inspired by the feared and radical investigative journalist Margo Murphy, Lizzy has only ever wanted one thing: to humiliate bullies in the national press. Even if she must work two jobs and rent a mouldy room for €800 a month, she’ll do it. Except it's 2026, and hard work gets you nowhere, so she’ll need to be ruthless…Written and performed by | Neysa KilleenDirected by | Licie Woodfacebook.com/paywall2026instagram.com/paywall_2026/
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Critical theory is transformed into cabaret glamour by Mandy Harris Williams, a multimedia artist and cultural critic whose work operates across performance, writing, and digital media. Oration, original music, dance and projected video collide in a show about attention, survival, and the cost of being politically coherent in public. Part lecture, part pop assemblage and wholly engrossing, scholarship becomes spectacle and spectacle becomes survival as Critique Cabaret examines what it means to think, feel, and perform in a world where attention has become both currency and trap. Originally commissioned by Performance Space New York.www.critiquecabaret.cominstagram.com/idealblackfemale
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A high-energy improv comedy experience where anything can happen and usually does. Built entirely from audience suggestions, each performance explodes into outrageous characters, unexpected twists, and lightning-fast wit. Our fearless ensemble transforms the smallest idea into big laughs, blending smart satire, physical comedy, and spontaneous storytelling. No scripts, no safety nets, just pure, in-the-moment magic. Whether it’s a ridiculous game show, a dramatic soap opera, or a musical made on the spot, every show is completely unique. Come ready to shout suggestions and leave with sore cheeks from smiling. Expect surprises, energy, and non-stop fun, unforgettable.'It’s feisty, full of courage and extremely enjoyable. Not to be missed!' ***** Theatre In Brighton‘Laugh-out-loud results’ Everything TheatreCreated and Performed by | Brad CollettPerformed by | Richard Delroy and Zak RosenCasting by | Finain Hackett and Brad CollettThanks | Susan Hedgecoewww.gazelletheatre.com/titlegoesherex.com/GazelleTheatrefacebook.com/Gazelle-Theatreinstagram.com/gazelletheatre/
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Identity, love, chaos and transformation are explored through the lens of young, working-class Scouse artists navigating an unstable world in this immediate and relatable telling. The shipwreck reflects climate crisis and survival through adaptation, while Viola’s gender-swapping speaks to modern identity fluidity. Themes of unrequited love mirror the intensity of teenage relationships, as Shakespeare’s lyrical, musical language flows naturally into an 80s karaoke format, bridging classical text with pop culture. Beneath the high-energy, communal experience, moments of stillness and emotion ground the piece, ensuring its heart, vulnerability and emotional depth remain powerfully intact.facebook.com/rareliverpoolinstagram.com/rareliverpool/
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The Fringe is an Odyssey – where will your journey take you? Artist is a card-based workshop created for Fringe artists. It's a space to pause and recalibrate amidst the festival chaos. With a custom deck of conversation cards, each session sparks open dialogue on themes like community, expectations, and strategy, both at and beyond the Fringe. This is not a lecture: it’s an immersive experience designed to spark reflection, connect with community, and explore new perspectives. You're even invited to take the cards with you and continue the conversation into your next journey!Presented by KLhello-tbd.com/instagram.com/@hello-tbd
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A visually striking dance theatre work blending street dance with epic storytelling. A modern family discovers a mysterious relic that unlocks a legacy of resilience and purpose. Myth, history and imagination collide, as universal themes of identity, courage and destiny are revealed. Driven by internationally recognised street dancers, the production combines dynamic choreography, bold visuals and innovative staging. At its heart, it explores what we inherit – from family and humanity – and invites audiences to reconnect with their inner strength and move forward with confidence.
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A contemporary dance inspired by the Chinese mythological creature – a creature composed of many parts. Six dancers gather, transform and evolve from individual bodies into one collective organism. Inspired by dragon boat rituals and the ancient philosophy of circular movement found in Eastern practices such as Tai Chi, the choreography investigates transformation, balance, and the flowof energy between organic and artificial systems, with the introduction of a robotic arm as a competing dragon. Finally body and machine merge into a hybrid form, reflecting on the evolving relationship between humanity, nature and technology.Performers | Yingxin Lyu, Tela Chu, Yujia Chen, Chuanbao Huang, Joey Zhu, Dongli DuanDirected and Choreographed | YoChen YehProduced by | Xintian ZhaoMusic Composed by | Zhang YimengMultimedia Artist | Juice CuiArt Installation | Ki Leung, Hsinsyuan KaoCreative Technologist | Joseph WanCostume Designer | Jiang YifanPhotographer and Editor | Gengyao Li
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This powerful performance explores the enduring spirit of freedom within the Ukrainian people, fusing contemporary choreography with traditional movement, and choral expression. At its heart, Liberty is a story of connection – between past and present, between adults and children – and the role of cultural roots in preserving identity across generations. It reflects on the resilience, hope, and inner strength that define a nation fighting not only for its land, but for its future, and highlights how cultural roots act as an anchor that enables individuals to remain free in spirit even in the face of adversity.Performed by | The Flowers of Ukraine, Harmony Choir, Starlight, MyWay, Karina Cherviakova, Nataliia Khomenko, FreedomSTEPUA, Elzara BatalovaCreated and Composed by | Tetiana HordiienkoCreative Director | Tetiana HordiienkoDirected by Tetiana HordiienkoProduced by | Mission of InnocentsProject Managers | Olga Vivchar, Nataliia Pidruchna, Flora LangSound and Technical Operator | Ihor Pisklovwww.missionofinnocents.orgfacebook.com/profile/UkrainiankidsclubinEdinburghinstagram.com/missionofinnocents
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An experimental smell-o-vision play following Mr. Hollywood on a drive that may or may not be an escape. What begins as a simple act of leaving unfolds into a surreal, multi-sensory journey through memory, desire, avoidance, and inevitability. A blend of audio collage, projected visuals, live performance, and an evolving sequence of scents guide the audience through as external landscape and internal psyche collapses. Campy, poetic, and deliberately disorienting Nose Country for Old Men is like a late-night radio show that is as much about running away as it is about being unable to escape.
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An abstract dance dialogue about peace, violence, and the relationship between the self and society. It explores how global conflicts seep into attitudes, bodies, and relationships, examining the roots of violence and the fading art of dialogue, while searching for where peace begins – and where it ends? Through intense physical proximity, the choreography unfolds an investigation of violence as a learned pattern—and of peace as a fragile, active process. It invites the audience to question their own beliefs and prejudices, and to reflect on individual responsibility within a broader social context.Performed by | Doris Lingenau and Gleb BondarevCreated by | Darja ReznikovaChoreography by | Darja Reznikova and Sade Mamedova in collaboration with the dancersMusic and Voice Composition by | Sabio JaniakDramaturgical Assistance by | Angela WendtLighting Design | Stefan GrießhaberCostume Design | Natalia MoskvychovaSet Design | Elena NekrasovaVideography (Teaser) | Tadas AlmantasVideography (Trailer and Full production) | DeDa Productionswww.sobopro.comfacebook.com/SoundBodyProductionsinstagram.com/soboproductions/
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Sketch comedy? Improv? Stand-up? Chef! Gimme one of everything! In this fast-paced and interactive variety show, the audience will be invited to select from a delectable menu of sketches, improv scenes, and stand-up vignettes to concoct 35 minutes of deliciously fresh comedy à la carte. With sketches ranging from mouse-themed rappers to GCSE drama, dry but absurd improv and highlights from up and coming stand-ups, Will Finney, JJ Connolly, and George Littlejohn promise to serve you up a banquet of unique entertainment at each and every performance.Created and Performed by | JJ Connolly, George Littlejohn, Will FinneyDirected by | Will Finney, JJ Connolly and George Littlejohn, with help from the broader Ricky Mayhem team.Thanks | All individuals who helped fund the showinstagram.com/rickymayhemcomedy/
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A young man falls asleep – and lives an entire lifetime in a moment. Two performers move fluidly between multiple roles in an immersive dreamscape. Within this shifting world, ambition, desire, and identity dissolve as time stretches and slips away. The expressive movement and vocal qualities of Chinese opera blend with contemporary theatre, retaining the musicality of the original language while remaining accessible. Poetic, atmospheric, and constantly transforming, audiences are invited into a dream where nothing stays fixed – and where a single moment can hold an entire life. Performed in Chinese and English with bilingual surtitles.Cast | Songyuan He, Wanjin LiDirected by | Songyuan HeComposed by | Yuxiao ChenProduced by | Ruizhe WangProduction Manager | Corey LyuTranslation | Dylan K WangStage Manager | Shuangting ChenSupport | Pekin Opera Nordic Research and Creation Associationwww.jingkunchina.org.uk facebook.com/JingkunChineseArtsinstagram.com/jingkunchinesearts/
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A new comedy about six friends adventuring in a world of monsters, magic and madness! And with a genuine dice roll at a critical moment, even we can’t know how this adventure will end…instagram.com/tabletopmusical
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Come merry folk from yonder to craft an original tale with the aid of your Story Master and a sprinkle of imagination. Fill in a character sheet, then watch your creations spring to life as they embark on an epic quest (or go way off track!). Will they fight a dragon? Save a village of pixies? Or get stuck in a dungeon and eat each others’ shoes? Anything can happen! Your characters, your locations, their very fate is in your hands. An interactive, unscripted fantasy fun-filled show for all.Cast | Barney Thomas, Geoff Beard, Rhys Hinds, Thomas McGrath, Shannon Greaves, Nicky Hindmarch, Ashley Routh, Tom TurnerArtistic Director and Story Master | Terri Silverfacebook.com/sidequesttroupeinstagram.com/sidequestshow/
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Step into the world of Saint Edgar, where elegance meets audacity and every step tells a story. One suit. One tie. One transformation. Candyman: Saint Edgar's first burlesque act, built on comedy, dance, tease, and a little something you won’t see coming. Turns out one taste would never be enough… Candyman grew, evolved, and refused to be contained. A show about identity, liberation, and the freedom of dance. From the electric precision of quickstep to the sultry swagger of jive, Edgar peels back the layers to reveal something that changes everything you thought you knew.instagram.com/edgar_andersen/ Watch Trailer
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It's hard to free yourself from your childhood. Ce de Lu' is a theatrical project exploring family memory, inherited trauma, and emotional violence through a visual and symbolic language that moves fluidly between realism and vision. Set in a mountain house, a liminal space that is at once refuge and prison, nest and den, the play follows two siblings (played and directed by Paulette Rufin and Pietro Moser) who, through a series of returns, are forced to reckon with the material and psychological remains of a past they cannot lay to rest. Written by Annalisa Scopinich.Performed by | Pietro Moser, Paulette Rufin, Annalisa ScopinichWritten by | Annalisa ScopinichProduced by | Pietro MoserA special thanks to Zio Sandro and Babbo di Annalisa
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One of the most beloved comic scenes from the Kunqu repertoire is brought to life in Chunxiang’s Schoolroom Prank. With quick wit and playful energy, mischievous maid disrupts a rigid schoolroom through teasing exchanges, lyrical banter and comic mischief. Performed in the refined vocal style of traditional Chinese opera with Chinese and English surtitles, movement, music and humour blend in this vibrant and visually rich staging. Particularly for first-time audiences discovering Chinese opera this lively revival offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the grace, rhythm and wit of one of the world’s oldest operatic traditions.CastChunxiang | Wanjin LiMr Chen Zuiliang | Songyuan HeMiss Du Liniang | Corey LyuDirected by | Wanjin LiComposed by | Yuxiao ChenProduced by | Ruizhe WangTranslation | Dylan K WangStage Manager | Shuangting Chen and Tong YiSupport | Pekin Opera Nordic Research and Creation Associationwww.jingkunchina.org.uk facebook.com/JingkunChineseArtsinstagram.com/jingkunchinesearts/
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Poignant dance-theatre production by Apsaras Dance Company that brings to life the deeply human stories of refugees. Inspired by Artistic Director Aravinth Kumarasamy’s own experiences, it explores displacement, identity and resilience through a compelling blend of Bharatanatyam, theatre and poetry. Drawing on works of celebrated Tamil poets and voices of refugee youth, Agathi captures the emotional turmoil, stigma and hope that define the refugee journey. Reimagined in collaboration with Ivan Heng, this powerful work challenges perceptions and invites audiences to see beyond headlines, offering a moving call for empathy, understanding and shared humanity.CastStoryteller | Seema HarikumarDancers | Mohanapriyan Thavarajah, Devapriya Appan, Meera Balasubramanian, Nikita Menon, Maanasa Sri Ganesh, Janani Arun KumarVocals | Chithra Poornima Sathish and Karthik RaveendranMridangam | T RamananPercussion | Ganapathi VenkatasubramaniamViolin | Easwar RamakrishnanFlute | Vishnu VijayaArtistic Director | Aravinth KumarasamyDramaturg | Ivan HengChoreographer | Mohanapriyan ThavarajahNarration and Scriptwriter | Audrey PereraScript Consultant | Alfian Sa’atCollaborative Choreographers | Renjith Babu and Vijna VasudevanMusic composers | Chitra Poornima Sathish and Karthik RaveendranCostume Design | Mohanapriyan ThavarajahOriginal Stage and Lighting Design | Gyandev SinghLighting Design | Albert WileoWardrobe and Hairstyling | Selvy Radhakrishnan, NagaletchmiBalasubramaniam, Sankari ElavazhahanAudio Support | Gayatri SachidanandarSurtitle Support | Jothsna Akilanwww.apsarasarts.cominstagram.com/apsaradancecompany
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Hear the incredible real-life stories of Marvin, and others who have faced challenges and turned their lives around. Find out why a near-death experience led him to turn his back on his criminal past, and what motivated him to become the reformed person he is today. Now working as a crime-prevention activist, his motivational talks aim to reduce re-offending by inspiring youth and changing lives. With guest interviewees whose lives have involved challenge, change, change and transformation. Followed by a no-holds-barred Q&A. Presented by | Marvin Herbertfacebook.com/MrMarvinHerbertNew/ instagram.com/mrmarvinherbert/tiktok.com/@mrmarvinherbert
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The Riventron Factory presents a video-music show, starting with the TelHarmonium, the Theremin, and the Moog modular synthesizer (which was presented at Abbey Road where the Beatles used it) along with the Mellotron and Emerson. A multitude of songs by famous artists from over a century ago appear in the show, which features more than 50 virtual instruments from that century, up to plug-ins from Arturia, and even AI star's versions: Tangerine Dream, Jarre, Depeche Mode, Prodigy, Orbital, ChemicalB., Aphex Twin, long and many more.Musical arrangements, synthesis creation, mixing, sound production, video filming, video mixing, mastering, everything | The Riventron Factoryinstagram.com/factoriaribbentrop/ Watch Trailer
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A contemporary stage adaptation of Lillian Lee’s acclaimed novel based on the legend of the White Snake, produced by the National Theatre of China and directed by Tian Qinxin. The story follows two serpent spirits who take on human form to seek love and freedom in the mortal world. While one pursues a conventional human life through marriage, the other is more sensual and rebellious. Their intertwined fates lead to betrayal, sacrifice, and an epic confrontation. Blending myth, passion, and psychological depth, Green Snake explores love, identity, and the cost of becoming human in a visually-striking drama.
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