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REVIEW: Fiddler On The Roof at the Festival Theatre. www.alledinburghtheatre.com/fiddler-on-t... "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivating" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of "a rendition that is sombre, hopeful and humorous, in the best tradition of this classic musical." Pics: Marc Brenner and Johan Persson

“a mixed-up wonder of a musical revue, a testament to Lewis’s skill as both a musician and a comedian” MORE SONGS FOR A (BRAVE) NEW WORLD ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Richard Lewis at the Voodoo Rooms www.alledinburghtheatre.com/more-songs-f...

“an entertaining show that succeeds in running to time and only killing a few people” PANTOMEO AND JULIET ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pigs Ear Productions at Greenside Venues www.alledinburghtheatre.com/pantomeo-and...

“Chickens is a brilliant work — simultaneously an interrogation of absurdly stuffy British theatrical conventions, and absurdly stuffy British forms of life” CHICKENS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.alledinburghtheatre.com/chickens-mon...

“a vampiric farcical adventure… sure to have the whole room laughing” THIS PLAY SUCKS ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @thespaceuk.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/this-play-su...

“Taking the audience on a joyride of extreme highs and torturous lows to create a masterpiece. If you think you’re brave enough, it’s an incredible watch” TRAINSPOTTING LIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.alledinburghtheatre.com/trainspottin...

“well-crafted narrative and some stunning piano playing” LIBERACE - IN HIS OWN WORDS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Prima La Musica in the PBH Free Fringe www.alledinburghtheatre.com/liberace-in-...

“The EU Footlights student cast and crew hand jive their way through the 1950s-set musical Grease in an energetic and fun production” GREASE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Edinburgh University Footlights www.alledinburghtheatre.com/grease-eu-fo...

“an enjoyable romp through Scottish culture” WHEN BILLY MET ALASDAIR ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Last show Sunday 24th at 8.30pm Alan Bissett at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/when-billy-m...

“A pleasing personal journey by singer Nicole Flynn featuring oodles of country songs” A HISTORY OF COUNTRY ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Edinburgh Little Theatre at Braw Venues - last show Sunday 24th www.alledinburghtheatre.com/a-history-of...

It’s time for Hugh’s @edbookfest.bsky.social round-ups! Read about some of the fantastic events he has been to www.alledinburghtheatre.com/book-festiva... for part 1

“a gently lyrical but calmly assertive lunchtime entertainment at the Storytelling Centre” MENDING THE NETS ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Janis Mackay at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social Until Monday 25th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/mending-nets...

“Epona Productions bring some fresh and funny new writing to Leith Depot with #KaraokeKarma, an entertaining karaoke comedy drama exploring workplace politics and mental health” #KARAOKEKARMA ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Epona Productions at Leith Depot until Mon 25th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/karaokekarma...

“a carefully written and well performed piece of spooky theatre” SHIRLEY: A GHOST STORY ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Moon Rabbit Theatre at @thespaceuk.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/shirley-a-gh...

“an incredibly strong cast giving stand out performances all around” LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sound Events Scotland at Braw Venues @ Hill Street last show Sunday 25th at 11.30 www.alledinburghtheatre.com/little-shop-...

“It’s a thoroughly enjoyable and heartwarming piece” AN AMERICAN LOVE LETTER TO EDINBURGH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rick Conte at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social until Monday 25th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/an-american-...

“A hysterical romp through the streets of Edinburgh filled with emotional weight, longing and lesbian love” LOST GIRLS / AT BUS STOPS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Genesis Theatre at Assembly George Square (The box) until Monday 25th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/lost-girls-a...

“An eye-opening, extremely personal hour of storytelling… a quiet celebration of her own resilience“ CHATTERBOX ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @lubnakerr.bsky.social at @pleasance.co.uk until Mon 25th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/chatterbox-l...

“Mary: A Gig Theatre Show is a bad-ass performance you don’t want to end” MARY: A GIG THEATRE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Knot Tied Theatre at @gildedballoon.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/mary-a-gig-t...

“A beating heart and an aching soul“ OUR MARTIN IN THE BACKGROUND ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mark Kydd at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social until Mon 25th Aug www.alledinburghtheatre.com/our-martin-i...

“a delicious celebration of musical theatre, and a brilliant showcase of the talent The Bohemians have on offer” A BOHEMIAN BANQUET ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Bohemians at Edinburgh New Town Church www.alledinburghtheatre.com/a-bohemian-b...

“Captivate have tackled Sweeney Todd with vigour and imagination in a production that’s well worth a trip to the Spiegeltent” SWEENEY TODD ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivate Theatre at the Famous Spiegeltent until Sun 24th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/sweeney-todd...

“no two performances will ever be the same… be prepared to take part fully and experience a unique, evolving dialogue” BALFOUR REPARATIONS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @farahsaleh.bsky.social @summerhallarts.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/balfour-repa...

“fast, fun, and surprisingly addictive” GOOSES’ QUIZZES ELIMINATION GAME ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gooses Quizzes at Bijou at Assembly Rooms www.alledinburghtheatre.com/gooses-quizz...

“fantastic performances” COME FROM AWAY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivate Theatre at the Bijou at Assembly Rooms www.alledinburghtheatre.com/come-from-aw...

“an assured and beautifully directed production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Yeomen of the Guard” THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cat-like Tread at Paradise in Augustine’s www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-yeomen-o...

“technically outstanding and tragic horror sci-fi play that keeps audiences on the edges of their chairs” SHALLOWSPACE CRYOTECH FEVERDREAM ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @elasticfantasia.bsky.social @thespaceuk.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/shallowspace...

“a production which allows the audience to get their Shakespeare fix in a more relaxed, and early-morning appropriate, environment” SHAKESPEARE FOR BREAKFAST ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ At C Aurora until Sun 24th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/shakespeare-...

“an entertaining romp of some of the city’s hidden secrets” PLAGUE, POO N’ PUNISHMENT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Edinburgh Storytellers Ltd at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social until Sunday 24th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/plague-poo-n...

“a masterclass in monodrama, in tragedy, in adaptation, and in persevering until the time is right to play a role. Break, heart, if you miss this show” KING LEAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pip Utton at the Pleasance Courtyard until Sun 24th August @pleasance.co.uk www.alledinburghtheatre.com/king-lear-pi...

“a well crafted, high-octane production with an appeal beyond its obvious audience” DUNE! THE MUSICAL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @dunethemusical.bsky.social on PBH Free Fringe at the Voodoo Rooms until Sun 24th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/dune-the-mus...

“a coherent, touching play with a trio of consummate performances” MOONSWING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Simply Surreal at Greenside Riddles Court until Sat 23rd August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/moonswing-si...

“a wonderfully theatrical and challenging piece, dealing with hugely important issues in a way that demands attention” AS YOU LIKE IT A RADICAL RETELLING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @edintfest.bsky.social at the Churchhill Theatre www.alledinburghtheatre.com/as-you-like-...

“transports audiences straight into the heart of a Spanish tablao” ART OF ANDALUCIA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company at YOTEL until Monday 25th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/art-of-andal...

“charming new work of nature storytelling… for children aged over five” THE TRUTH ABOUT TREES ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Apropos Theatre at Assembly George Square www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-truth-ab...

“a balanced and wholesome mix of patter and kitchen flair… GBBO fans, sports enthusiasts and casual punters alike will find much to enjoy in this charming performance” TALKING CAKES WITH PETER BAKES ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @pleasance.co.uk www.alledinburghtheatre.com/talking-cake...

“will surely surprise, delight and scandalise its audiences – in all the right ways” CHARLES II: LIVING LIBIDO LOCA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Old’n’Dead Productions at Cc Blooms www.alledinburghtheatre.com/charles-ii-l...

“evokes a vanished social milieu with tunefulness and humour” GEORGE, DON’T DO THAT… THE JOY OF JOYCE GRENFELL ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arkle Theatre Company at Royal Scots Club until Sat 23rd August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/george-dont-...

“an outrageous piece of theatre – utterly fresh yet surprisingly Elizabethan in sensibility” THE FAUSTUS PROJECT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @halftrick.bsky.social @underbellypress.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/the-faustus-...

“Aria Alba’s take on Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus in Stockbridge Church is a jovial experience” DIE FLEDERMAUS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aria Alba www.alledinburghtheatre.com/die-flederma...

“dialogue is snappy and the performers keep the energy levels up throughout the show” 1902 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Saltire Sky www.alledinburghtheatre.com/1902-saltire...

“A festival hit… arresting in both tone and delivery“ ALRIGHT SUNSHINE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @wonderfools.org @pleasance.co.uk www.alledinburghtheatre.com/alright-suns...

“From the start, the energy is electric and infectious” MOTHER, MAIDEN AND CRONE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @thespaceuk.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/mother-maide...

“an excellent piece of theatre, combining history and emotion through a beautiful story of loss and love” EDINBURGH DAYS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Belt of Celt Productions at St Bride’s www.alledinburghtheatre.com/edinburgh-da...

“Hällgren weaves a gentle story that draws you in“ r/CONSPIRACY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @ellahallgren.bsky.social @gildedballoon.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/r-conspiracy...

“immersive, intimate work. Its evocation of its period raises prescient parallels with our country, currently in an identity crisis“ Paradok Platform: UNWELCOME ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theatre Paradok at the Bedlam www.alledinburghtheatre.com/unwelcome-pa...

“intelligent and atmospheric… some tremendous acting” DRACULA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Makars at the Royal Scots Club www.alledinburghtheatre.com/dracula-edin...

NEWS: Arkle and Out Michael Mulligan and Rob Mackean call time on Arkle Theatre Company, their unique community theatre company, after 30 years www.alledinburghtheatre.com/arkle-and-ou...