On 1stAugust, the King’s Theatre officially reopens as a world-class venue at the centre of Edinburgh’s cultural life and will be one of the most accessible heritage buildings in the UK. The building has been transformed by dramatic structural improvements, including a raised fly tower and raked stage with a new level stage allowing a wider range of performances. Accessibility is at the heart of the redevelopment and improvements include:Continue reading “Newly Refurbished King’s Theatre Makes Welcome Return This August “
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Zinnie Harris to Step Down as Associate Artistic Director of Edinburgh’s Lyceum
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Zinnie Harris have announced her stepping down as the Associate Artistic Director at the theatre, a role she first took in 2022. Having joined the Lyceum as Associate Director in 2020, she has since acted as Interim Director of Creative Learning since 2024. Artistic Director and CEO James BriningContinue reading “Zinnie Harris to Step Down as Associate Artistic Director of Edinburgh’s Lyceum”
Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In
As part of a Scotland wide tour, the National Theatre of Scotland and Tron Theatre Company bring the world premiere of a major new play based on an idea conceived by journalist and broadcaster Paul English and acclaimed writer Frances Poet. The play dramatizes a significant piece of Scottish working-class history. Over a 7-month period in 1981, the majority ofContinue reading “Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In “
Edinburgh-based Union Theatre present Shall Roger Casement Hang?
Union Theatre is an Edinburgh-based independent theatre company founded in the wake of Edinburgh’s Arkle Theatre Company with the mission statement of the power of grassroots and the aim of fostering a spirit of collaboration. This June, Union Theatre presents a new production of the Peter Arnott play Shall Roger Casement Hang? Based on realContinue reading “Edinburgh-based Union Theatre present Shall Roger Casement Hang?”
Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil Lyceum
The rather esoteric title of this new musical version of the book of the same name by Cowdenbeath man Ron Ferguson, belies the humanity that lies at the story’s heart. Black Diamonds refers to Fife coal mining and Blue Brazil is the nickname of Cowdenbeath Football Club because of its perceived style of play –Continue reading “Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil Lyceum”
Lafayette: A New Musical
9th May 2026 saw a performance at Capital Theatre’s Studio venue of a musical commemorating an event that took place 115 years ago to the day at the Empire Palace Theatre, now better known as Festival Theatre Edinburgh. Currently a work in progress, Lafayette: A New Musical is inspired by the celebrated illusionist Sigmund Neuberger,Continue reading “Lafayette: A New Musical”
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Festival Theatre
It has taken a surprisingly long time for an adaptation of John Le Carre’s work to reach the stage. There have been numerous film and tv versions, including the 1965 film of this particular book, with Richard Burton in fine form as Alec Leamas. And now we have Ralph Little donning the grubby mackintosh ofContinue reading “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Festival Theatre”
The High Life: The Musical Still Living It!
There may only have been one series of the ’90s TV comedy show The High Life, set in the fictitious Scottish airline Air Scotia, but it nevertheless managed to achieve serious cult status. At the Edinburgh performance of the show’s musical revival from the National Theatre of Scotland, that enduring love and enthusiasm was palpable.Continue reading “The High Life: The Musical Still Living It!”
Casting Announced for Black Diamonds and The Blue Brazil at Lyceum
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh announces the cast of Gary McNair’s brand-new stage play inspired by Ron Ferguson’s beloved book, Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil, directed by the Lyceum’s Artistic Director James Brining. Featuring original, live music performed on stage by Deacon Blue frontman and BBC Radio Scotland broadcaster Ricky Ross, who crafts aContinue reading “Casting Announced for Black Diamonds and The Blue Brazil at Lyceum”
Work in Progress Performance Announced of New Musical on The Great Lafayette
This May, at Capital Theatres’ Studio venue, Helen Milne Productions, known for challenging and boundary pushing work, present a work in progress of Lafayette: A New Musical. Written and directed by Scottish playwright John Binnie, with music, lyrics and co-writing by Richard Ferguson, and illusion and puppetry design by Fergus Dunnet, who was behind theContinue reading “Work in Progress Performance Announced of New Musical on The Great Lafayette”
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