Alan Cumming's second season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre in 2027 promises an exciting array of productions, including classics and new Scottish plays. The season features diverse performances like Alan Ayckbourn’s "Absent Friends," Dolly Parton’s "9 to 5," and the premiere of "Supernova." Enthusiasts can anticipate innovative storytelling and vibrant theater in Scotland’s hills.
The inaugural Inverness Fringe Festival, taking place from September 28 to October 4, 2026, aims to spotlight northern creatives through workshops, performances, and community engagement in the Highlands. With a focus on accessibility, the festival promotes local talent while offering diverse events, enhancing Scotland's cultural landscape beyond the Central Belt.
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns from October 21 to 31, 2026, embracing a Bird and Beast theme with 15 new performances. Celebrating storytelling's role in cultural heritage, the festival features collaborations from international storytellers, highlights myths and legends, and includes community events across Scotland, fostering creativity and cultural exchange.
The King's Theatre in Edinburgh has officially reopened after a significant redevelopment, enhancing accessibility while preserving its historic character. The project, supported by extensive public funding, aims to position the theatre as a cultural hub for both audiences and performers. This transformation ensures the venue's relevance for future generations.
The Lyceum's 2026/27 season emphasizes ambitious storytelling, showcasing classic works reinterpreted through contemporary lenses. Highlights include adaptations like The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Mother Courage, alongside musicals like Guys & Dolls. The season aims to engage diverse audiences while balancing cherished traditions with fresh interpretations, reflecting theatre's shared essence.
The Edinburgh Playhouse and Waverley Care are launching HIV ALOUD: RAISE THE CURTAIN, a collaborative initiative focusing on the voices of people living with HIV. Funded by £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, it aims to challenge stigma through creative writing workshops, culminating in a public performance, promoting accessibility and inclusion.
Bard in the Botanics celebrates its 25th anniversary with the upcoming season, Lovers and Madmen, emphasizing bold risk-taking, fresh interpretations, and a commitment to engaging, actor-driven storytelling in classical theatre.
Bard in the Botanics celebrates its 25th anniversary with the upcoming season, Lovers and Madmen, emphasizing bold risk-taking, fresh interpretations, and a commitment to engaging, actor-driven storytelling in classical theatre.
Keep it Fringe 2026: Sixteen Artists Share £40k as the Fringe Society Sounds the Alarm on Sustainability There’s a rhythm to the build up of the Festival Fringe, usually picking up pace around Springtime: the clocks go forward, the posters get sent away for vetting, baked potatoes become more valuable than gold, and the Fringe … Continue reading Have A Gander at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 – Keep it Fringe 2026: Sixteen Artists Share £40k
There’s turning seventy‑five with a polite slice of Victoria sponge… and then there’s turning seventy‑five the Pitlochry Festival Theatre way: by calling in a trio of Scotland’s most recognisable exports and handing them the mic. Growing old tastefully no longer fits the theatre's dynamic: it's here to stir up momentum and energy. If there was ever any … Continue reading Have a Gander at Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Appeal
