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Calum's Road
The National Theatre of Scotland and Communicado Theatre Company present David Harrower's take on the true tale of a man on the Isle of Skye who, faced with council indifference to his remote village's isolated plight, built a two-mile stretch of road all by himself with nothing but a pick, a wheelbarrow and a shovel.
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Thu 6 Jun
£6–£17.50 / 0131 228 1404
Fri 7 Jun
£6–£17.50 / 0131 228 1404
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh (4.1 miles)
Fri 31 May
£11.50 (£9.50; under 18s £6.50) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:30
Sat 1 Jun
£11.50 (£9.50; under 18s £6.50) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:30
The 39 Steps
John Buchan's adventurous spy novel (or Hitchcock's classic film) is adapted into this stage version by Patrick Barlow and features only four actors playing 139 roles between them.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Tue 21 May
£14–£29.50 (Student standby £10) / 0131 529 6000
Thu 23 May
£14–£29.50 (Student standby £10) / 0131 529 6000
Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom
- Directed by: Richard Lewis
- Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)
Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Bothwell's Bride
Nominated for MTM UK Best Composer 2007, Peter D Robinson's new musical is set in 1565, the final months of Mary Queen of Scots’ reign. Carpe Diem’s reputation for powerful drama and singing make this one to see.
Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)
Tue 6 Aug
Wed 7 Aug
£10 (£8) / 0131 332 0122
Thu 8 Aug
£10 (£8) / 0131 332 0122
9 to 5: The Musical
Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers.
The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)
Tue 4 Jun
£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014
Thu 6 Jun
£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014
Agnes of God
Multi award-winning EGTG (Edinburgh Evening News Spirit of the Fringe 2012) return with Agnes of God. A miracle or murder? A virgin birth or rape? Innocence or insanity? Even with the strongest faith, nothing guarantees absolution.
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Mon 5 Aug
£10 / 0131 556 4270
Tue 6 Aug
£10 / 0131 556 4270
Wed 7 Aug
£10 / 0131 556 4270
Ali Cook: Principles and Deceptions
Star of TV shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Dirty Tricks, Ali Cook presents an awe-inspiring array of illusionary entertainment. Ages 12+.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Sun 30 Jun
Tue 2 Jul
All That Fall
‘A life of unending misery in a world devoid of God, now that’s funny.’ Maddy Rooney is in her seventies – unsightly, ungainly and unwell – laboriously to-ing and fro-ing between her home and Boghill Station. This is a landscape whose details are drawn from the suburbs of Foxrock and Leopardstown from Beckett’s youth, but…
The Hub, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sun 25 Aug
£15 / 0131 473 2000
Part of Beckett at the Festival.
Mon 26 Aug
£15 / 0131 473 2000
Part of Beckett at the Festival.
Anatomy
Variety night with a focus on risk-taking performance from any genre.
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Fri 14 Jun
£6 / 0845 874 3001
- 19:30 – 22:30
And They Played Shang-A-Lang
Number one hits from the era accompany this tale of growing up in 1970s Edinburgh.
The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Thu 1 Aug
£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272
Fri 2 Aug
£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272
Sat 3 Aug
£10 (£9) / 0131 558 7272
Art and Technology
Professor of Epistemics Jon Oberlander, Professor of Composition and Electroacoustic Composition Peter Nelson, and Chris Speed of the Edinburgh College of Art discuss historical, conceptual and philosophical relationships between the performing arts and technology. Chaired by theatre specialist Olga Taxidou.
The Hub, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Thu 29 Aug
The Ballad of Agnes Bean
A poetic performance about the daughter of cannibal Sawney Bean.
Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Mon 12 Aug
£8 / 01252 704035
- 21:30
Tue 13 Aug
£8 / 01252 704035
- 21:30
Wed 14 Aug
£8 / 01252 704035
- 21:30
Barry Humphries: Eat Pray Laugh!
Come along, possums, and bid a tearful adieu to Dame Edna and co on Barry Humphries' final tour.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Tue 5 Nov
£15–£75 / 0131 529 6000
- 19:30
Wed 6 Nov
£15–£75 / 0131 529 6000
- 19:30
Thu 7 Nov
£15–£75 / 0131 529 6000
- 14:30
- 19:30
Beckett and Contemporary Art: Make Sense Who May
Derval Tubridy, Goldsmiths, University of London, explores the vibrant interplay between Samuel Beckett’s work and contemporary art with a particular focus on bodies and technology. Chaired by Octavian Saiu.
The Hub, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Wed 28 Aug
Beckett on Film
Producer of the Beckett on Film project, Michael Colgan discusses the challenges in creating this extraordinary film collection.
The Hub, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Fri 30 Aug
Betrayal
Harold Pinter's classic 1970s drama of an extra-marital affair told in reverse order, starting with the bleak aftermath and ending with the couple's first meeting.
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh (4.1 miles)
Fri 13 Sep
£11.75 (£9.75; under 18s £6.75) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:30
Sat 14 Sep
£11.75 (£9.75; under 18s £6.75) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:30
Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's moving tale about two brothers whose lives are worlds apart.
The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)
Mon 24 Jun
£15–£39.50 / 0844 871 3014
Tue 25 Jun
£15–£39.50 / 0844 871 3014
Bolli and Burlesque
An evening of rhinestones, high-kicks and cabaret. Hosted by Gypsy Charm and featuring many special guests.
Corn Exchange, Edinburgh (3.6 miles)
Sat 20 Jul
£20 / 0131 477 3500
Bright Night International Workshops
Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.
Duncan Place Resource Centre, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Wed 22 May
Free
- 17:30 – 20:30
North Edinburgh Arts Centre (3.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 315 2151
- 11:00 – 14:00
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Celebrate the man and the music as the popular touring production of the rock musical rolls into town again.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Mon 10 Feb
£14–£27.50 (premium seats £29.50) / 0131 529 6000
Tue 11 Feb
£14–£27.50 (premium seats £29.50) / 0131 529 6000
Cameron House Youth Theatre
A theatre workshop for ages 12–18.
Cameron House, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£45 for 10-week term / 07944 757083
- 18:15 – 20:00
Mon 3 Jun
£45 for 10-week term / 07944 757083
- 18:15 – 20:00
Mon 10 Jun
£45 for 10-week term / 07944 757083
- 18:15 – 20:00
Canticles
For four voices by Peter D Robinson, nominated for MTM UK Best Composer 2007. The Canticles of Zachary, Mary, and Simeon: Benedictus, Magnificat, and Nunc Dimittis, praise God from varying perspectives and have long been integral to Christian worship.
Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)
Sat 10 Aug
£10 (£8) / 0131 332 0122
Catastrophe/Rough for Theatre II/Breath
Beckett on Film: Catastrophe: Directed by David Mamet and starring Harold Pinter, Rebecca Pidgeon and John Gielgud. Rough for Theatre II: Directed by Katie Mitchell and starring Jim Norton, Timothy Spall and Hugh B O’Brien. Breath: Directed by Damien Hirst.
The Hub, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 31 Aug
Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall
With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh bands Flaming Heather, HLI, Scott Leslie, Willie Fraser and piper. All dances walked through and called. Cheap bar. Hall has air-conditioning! Fringe groups welcome. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk.
Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Fri 2 Aug
£8 (£6)
Sat 3 Aug
£8 (£6)
Mon 5 Aug
£8 (£6)
Cest Gelabert Conversation
Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.





