The 2026 Edinburgh International Festival, led by Nicola Benedetti, centers on American independence's 250th anniversary through cross-disciplinary works exploring freedom and prejudice. Featuring immersive performances across various genres, the festival encourages active audience engagement while tackling contemporary issues like authoritarianism, cultural assimilation, and the opioid crisis, creating a vibrant cultural discourse.
This year's festival showcases a rich array of puppet shows, from heartwarming tales to boundary-pushing comedy. Highlights include "Tiny Planet," exploring the cosmos, and "BTCH EAT DOG," addressing modern womanhood with dark humor. Each performance, unique and immersive, promises unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.
Viewer beware, you're in for a scare... Preapre for a selection of the Festival's spookiest, creepiest, and also funniest shows. From ghouls to Traitors, spirits to serial killers, our team shines a light on the Festivals forgotten genre with our Top Horror Picks.
Windblown wins Best Production The 2026 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland offered a vivid snapshot of a national theatre scene in remarkable health, celebrating a year in which Scottish stages delivered work of striking breadth, ambition and emotional force. Presented by Gavin Mitchell at Glasgow’s newly refurbished Citizens Theatre, the awards recognised no fewer … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland Winners 2026
With a song in our heart, the team has been hard at work figuring out which of the year's many (many) showtunes, powerballads, and shows with songs make the cut for Top Musical Picks at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns with over 3,000 shows, featuring Scottish, UK, and world premieres. This year highlights theatre for children and young people, exploring themes like identity and environmentalism. Various productions promise immersive experiences from clown adventures to puppet shows, celebrating creativity, resilience, and the joy of storytelling.
From Bog Witches to Vibrators, Bigfoot to 'Happy Little Accidents', this year, our team of twelve Fringe writers (thus far) sat down and tackled our main bread and butter for the season; Theatre. Top Theatrical Picks - The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is returning with over 3,000 shows featuring premieres from Scotland and around the world. This year's highlights include a diverse range of theatrical productions addressing contemporary issues. Expect recommendations on theatre, comedy, and more as audiences engage with innovative storytelling that challenges norms and celebrates creativity.
It’s that glorious part of the year again — and no, it’s not the Festival Fringe. It’s Panto season. Pull on the heels, coat yourself in glitter and prepare the boos and cheers: familiar dames and mischievous baddies are back to lead the nation’s favourite festive bargain of slapstick, songs and crowd‑pleasing mayhem. Below is … Continue reading Have A Gander at Pantomime in Scotland 2025
Presenting: The Golden Goose For one time only (until next year), we ditch our trademark crimson and don the finest of guilded feathers to celebrate our top choices for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We'll be crafting a selection of 'Top Geese' from the flock, with each of the writers submitting their top choice across … Continue reading Have A Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – The Golden Goose Awards
