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The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan flies in to the Festival Theatre

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At The Festival Theatre this winter Crossroads Pantomimes supported by Taylors Snacks brings Neverland onto the stage.The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan will begin on 25 November with Allan Stewart making his 25th...

Hamilton tickets will go on sale next month

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Hamilton the Broadway sensation is coming to Edinburgh next spring, and Sir Cameron Mackintosh was in town today to herald the announcement.Mackintosh and his fellow producer Jeffrey Seller say they are delighted to...

Scottish Ballet’s ‘The Snow Queen’

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This beautiful ballet takes place in several glittering, atmospheric locations, from a bustling festive winter market (featuring local children performing alongside Scottish Ballet dancers), a travelling circus, a sparkling fairy tale forest, and finally...

Festive shows at the Festival Theatre

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Scottish Ballet’s spectacular production of The Snow Queen returns to the stage, after its sell-out tour in 2019, from Saturday, November 19 to Saturday, December 10.Choreographer Christopher Hampson, the CEO/artistic director of Scottish Ballet,...

Allan Stewart excited by debut at Festival Theatre

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Allan Stewart and Grant Stott headline along with Jordan Young in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Festival Theatre over the Festive period.Stewart will be Nurse May and Stott the The Man...

Review – The Cher Show

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It’s fair to say Cher has made her mark on the world. From her dazzling outfits, diva persona and let’s not forget the surprise appearance in Mamma Mia 2. It’s surprising to think that it...

‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’ – World Premiere at The Festival Theatre

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Rona Munro returns to Scottish stages this autumn with a bold new production: 'James IV – Queen of the Fight', directed by Laurie Sansom - the formidable duo who brought us James I, II...

Edinburgh International Festival – Scottish Ballet’s ‘Coppelia’

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Scottish Ballet test the boundaries of dance, theatre and film in this distinctive new version of the classic ballet, blending location and real-time filming with projection and live performance in a world premiere.What does...

Full cast and creative team announced for ‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’

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In autumn 2022 it was announced that Rona Munro would be returning to Scottish stages with a bold new production: 'James IV – Queen of the Fight', directed by Laurie Sansom - the formidable...

‘Ocean Mist’ hosts stars of ‘Anything Goes’ prior to Festival Theatre opening

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The critically acclaimed show, 'Anything Goes', features a new star cast including: WhatOnStage Award Winner, Kerry Ellis, as Reno Sweeney and Olivier Award Winner, Denis Lawson, as Moonface Martin. Joining them on board is...

Scottish Ballet to present ‘The Scandal at Mayerling’ at Festival Theatre in May

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'The Scandal at Mayerling', Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s iconic ballet about a dysfunctional royal family was boldly created in 1978 and is now reimagined and redesigned by Scottish Ballet, in a sumptuous production that is...

Bedknobs & Broomsticks at Festival Theatre ★★★★★ 

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Bedknobs and Broomsticks has its roots in a true story, based somewhat on the Christian occultist Dion Fortune who (with others) practised magic during the war effort against Nazi Germany.The musical’s opening is...

The 2022 panto is announced

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Oh yes it is! And in 2022 Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young will be back on stage in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The panto will be at the Festival Theatre...

A year of Premiers in 2022 for Scottish Ballet

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Focusing for a year and a half on its, already prolific, digital and film output, Scottish Ballet returned to stages in autumn 2021 to rapturous audiences and star-studded reviews. Both dancers and producers demonstrated...

Scottish tour dates go on sale for ‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’

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In autumn 2022 Rona Munro returns to Scottish stages with a bold new production: 'James IV – Queen of the Fight', directed by Laurie Sansom - the formidable duo who brought us James I,...

Scottish Ballet launches 2021-22 tour with ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Festival Theatre

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Originally choreographed by Scottish Ballet founder, Peter Darrell, in 1972, Scottish Ballet’s 'The Nutcracker' was re-imagined in 2014 by CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, working with multi-award-winning Designer Lez Brotherson. It includes unforgettable scenes such...

‘Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage’ at Festival Theatre in November

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Returning to the stage, following two successful West End runs, three hit UK tours, and multiple international productions, 'Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage' is the iconic story of Baby and Johnny,...

Live Festive theatre returns to Edinburgh this Christmas

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Edinburgh’s favourite pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, returns to the King’s for 2021-22. Allan Stewart and Grant Stott return to their pantomime home as Queen May and Carabosse. They’ll be accompanied by panto-favourite Jordan Young in...

Grease – it’s The One That You Want

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At The Festival Theatre people are all aquiff, excited with the announcement of the first new production in 25 years of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE - which comes to the...

Southern Light to sing for The King’s

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Southern Light will kick start the public phase of fund-raising for the transformational redevelopment of Edinburgh’s historical King’s Theatre with the performance of SOUTHERN LIGHT SINGS FOR THE KING’SWith the recent announcement of Scottish...

At Festival Theatre – Ocean Film Festival 2021

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Dive into a night of maritime adventure with a new collection of ocean-themed films at the Festival Theatre on 3 September 2021.Returning as a live theatre tour, the Ocean Film Festival features a selection of short...

Edinburgh International Festival – ‘Falstaff’ at the Festival Theatre

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Freeloader, past-it playboy, incorrigible rake, – Sir John Falstaff needs a ruse so that he can continue his life of excess. He decides to try his luck with two of Windsor’s upstanding married women,...

Festival Theatre transformed by new artwork from emerging artist Sophie Fields

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A statement of thanks to all who have supported Capital Theatres over the past few months has created by Edinburgh-based emerging artist Sophie Fields with her textile-based installation 'Hanging by a Million Threads'.The work...

Government announce emergency funding for The King’s and Festival Theatres

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The Scottish Government has announced emergency funding for Capital Theatres who run The King’s Theatre and Festival Theatre.Capital Theatres – which operates the Festival Theatre, the King’s Theatre and The Studio in Edinburgh...

Hang on for some capital nourishment – virtually unbeatable…..

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Edinburgh's very own Thespian powder-keg of volatile creativity announces an innovative, imaginative, wily and well wired-up Digital Engagement Programme.Get ready then to raise your glasses; raise your great expectations - maybe even raise...

Allan Stewart is Mother Superior

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Allan Stewart will play Mother Superior when Sister Act opens at Festival Theatre Edinburgh from 20 April to 12 May 2021.The Scottish comedian and impressionist has a career which spans over 60 years and...

Come To The Cabaret at Festival Theatre

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Meine damen und herren, Bienvenue und Willkommen to The Festival Theatre’s award-winning production of Kander & Ebb’s iconic, classic musical set in the deliciously distracting dives of the fading days of the Weimar Republic.The...

Dance away the heartaches – Alston Style

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RICHARD ALSTON DANCE 'FINAL EDITION' Festival Theatre Edinburgh 27 and Sat 28 September 2019This is Edinburgh's last chance to dance the night away in the enthralling awop-bop-a-loola, Baroque n' Roll company of RICHARD ALSTON...

Caps off to Capital Theatres this winter

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Tickets for Capital Theatres Autumn/Winter Season 2019/20 go on general sale on Monday 2 September 2019.Already on sale to ‘Friends’ since 26th August and on general sale from 10am on Monday 2 September, Capital...

Edinburgh Festival 2019 – Komische Oper Berlin’s ‘Eugene Onegin’ at The Festival Theatre

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Eugene Onegin marks the return of Komische Oper Berlin and its Artistic Director Barrie Kosky to the International Festival after their spectacular The Magic Flute in 2015.Tchaikovsky’s best-loved opera features some of his...