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Abigail's Party

By Mike Leigh

Essex, 1977. Beverly is hosting, the alcohol is flowing, Demis Roussos is on the record player and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverly and husband Laurence welcome new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Sue from next...

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As You Like It

By William Shakespeare

Written around 1600 and set in two contrasting communities; city and forest. Rosalind and Celia have been banished from Court. In fear of their lives, they disguise themselves and seek sanctuary in the Forest of Arden. Amongst the magical and ancient boughs, Rosalind discovers her exiled father, uncovers various truths about...

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Who Killed Marilyn?

By Sharleen Cooper Cohen

Making its world premiere at Emerald Theatre London from 15 August 2026, Who Killed Marilyn? dares to challenge the most enduring myth surrounding one of the twentieth century's most iconic women. Drawing on decades of documented evidence, conspiracy and cover-up, the production presents a vivid and provocative re-examination of the life and...

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Recent Openings

Horrorshow

By Chronic Insanity

Summerhall - Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Previews25 August 2026
Opens/Press Night26 August 2026
Closes31 August 2026
Running Time1 hour
Presented ByChronic Insanity

Dan's got a rucksack full of stolen weed and a plan that'll definitely work. Ollie's got his A-level reading list and serious reservations. They've been mates their whole lives. They're also becoming strangers. Set against the 00s music festival that swallows their town every summer, this gig theatre show tears into class, nostalgia and masculinity, backed by a live band playing original songs that hit like a headline set. Messy, honest and completely on your side, from multi award-winning theatre company Chronic Insanity.

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Circle of Fifths

By Gavin Porter

ZOO Southside - Studio, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Previews24 August 2026
Opens/Press Night25 August 2026
Closes30 August 2026
Running Time1 hour 15 minutes
Presented ByGavin Porter & Threshold

Circle of Fifths is an immersive theatre experience celebrating life in death. The show explores what connects us in times of grief and loss, using film, live music and real-life stories from Butetown, Wales' oldest multicultural community. Director Gavin Porter, film and theatre-maker from Butetown, created this show with musicians and artists from his community. Together, they offer a moment of collective reflection and celebration.

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Deckhand

By Grace Guy

theSpace@Niddry Street - Upper Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Previews24 August 2026
Opens/Press Night25 August 2026
Closes29 August 2026
Running Time50 minutes
Presented BySpinelly Productions and Los Angeles Theatre Initiative

Joseph, an abrasive pushing-40 talent agent, is awoken in the middle of the night to a call from his top-billing client – she's on Catalina Island for a photoshoot without any of her wardrobe or glam. Joseph arrives at the dock ready to set sail but waits on one last thing: his assistant Fiona. Join Joseph and Fiona as they embark on a tumultuous journey aboard a failing speedboat in this comedic look at the divide between agent and assistant. Fresh off a sell-out run in Los Angeles, Deckhand makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut!

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