The Edinburgh Playhouse

Minimalist composer Philip Glass’s magical reimagining of Jean Cocteau’s 1946 La Belle et la Bête combines the classic black and white film with live performance in a Šsophisticated work that is at once a touching fairy tale and a meditation on creativity. Removing the film’s original dialogue track and score by Georges…

Willy Russell's moving tale about two brothers whose lives are worlds apart.

The Ambassador Theatre Group. An opportunity to gain insight into how to get started in theatre management led by a team from the Ambassador Theatre Group, the largest theatre group in the UK. A workshop covering routes into theatre management, experience and skills required, information from people who have worked…

Songs and stories from the original Jean Valjean (Les Misérables) and Phantom (of the Opera) from one of Broadway's best-loved voices.

Kevin Bridges and Adam Hills host Edinburgh's biggest all-star comedy event, which also airs on the old TV machine.

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are back with a brand new show celebrating the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Jukebox musical based on the songs of Roy Orbison, the Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and others.

Verdi’s classic love story of war, jealousy and revenge.

The romantic opera is staged traditionally, directed by Ellen Kent and starring international soloists with the full Moldovan National Opera and Moldovan National Philharmonic.

Ellen Kent brings Verdi's magnificent opera to life with the help of a range of acclaimed international soloists.

Mark Benton takes on an iconic role, not to mention about a ton's worth of prosthetics in the feel-good musical romp through the changing values of the 1960s. Expect fabulous outfits, catchy songs and the requisite towering barnets.

Following a smash tour in 2012, most of the cast from the original radio programme live out Douglas Adams' adventures in front of a live audience.

The celebrated film and TV actor takes his blues band out on tour and showcases his piano-playing skills with cohorts the Copper Bottom Band.

Michael Griffiths. Australian music theatre star Michael Griffiths is Madonna. No accent, costume or wig. Just Madge accompanying herself at the piano, leading you on a journey through her tough life and tender songs. Strike a pose, get into the groove and express yourself as Madonna opens her heart. 'A borderline…

Virtuoso of blues rock guitar, discovered by BB King when he was 12 and much loved by readers of guitar magazines.

Roger Dean sings classics by the Man in Black and tells the story of his life, accompanied by band The Lazy Boys.

A brilliant programme of modern masterworks from one of the hottest names in dance. Benjamin Millepied brings his new company to the UK for the first time, following his huge success as choreographer and star of Darren Aronofsky’s award-winning film Black Swan. L.A. Dance Project is an artist collective founded by…

The Ambassador Theatre Group. A unique opportunity to gain insight into how we successfully market shows at the UK's largest working theatre and as part of the Ambassador Theatre Group. An expert panel will host this workshop providing knowledge, tips and a wealth of experience in how to market a show in a large scale…

It's Hamlet … with lions! Julie Taymor's puppet-powered stage version of Disney's spectacular tale of a dead king and an errant son is a feast of exuberant theatre for the whole family, with show-stopping visual effects, gripping drama and plenty of laughs. The arrival of this touring production in Edinburgh makes…

Two of the pillars of contemporary music come together for an intimate evening of poetry, music and song in tribute to their friend, the great Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg. Punk poet and provocateur Patti Smith performs both her own and Ginsberg’s poetry, with accompaniment and solo pieces for piano from founding…

Watch the red peppers and green tomatoes fly at this live food show.

The original Riverdance goes on tour for its 20th anniversary, celebrating all those years of fast-paced Irish dance.

Blue comedy from man branded 'too rude for television'. Never mind the comedy, that patchwork jacket is hardly fit for public consumption.

Sally pretends her 'psychic' powers have been with her since she was nine months old, and she's now taking her 'psychic' knowledge on tour.

You know fine well who he is, now pop along and see his new show, which looks at life from a skewed white van man's perspective.

Musical based on the 1954 film.

Love, adventure, duels and romance abound in this dramatic classic ballet.

Poignant classical ballet, featuring Giselle and her aristocratic but duplicitous lover Albrecht.

Probably the most popular ballet of all time, to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score.

The hip, happenin' 1950s musical is performed by local young people aged 11–21.

Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

See the Playhouse from the other side of the curtain.

European Premiere: Brilliant General Caius Martius returns to Rome a hero. Having conquered the city of Corioles he is named Coriolanus and persuaded to run for Consul. However, when he is rejected by the ‘common people’ Coriolanus vows to destroy Rome and joins forces with his enemy Aufidius to mount an attack. With live…

The classic tale, based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, packed with memorable songs including 'I Feel Pretty', 'America' and 'Tonight'.