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Magical Patterns explores six decades of groundbreaking textile design by IKEA. The exhibition features 180 iconic fabrics that showcase the rich history of the Swedish furniture retailers commitment to innovation collaboration and experimental design.From the early days of bold patterns introduced by…

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious new concert series will feature all 32 of Beethovens Piano Sonatas throughout 2024. Featuring exceptional performances from leading UK and international pianists these concerts…

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith will perform an outstanding selection of Chopins much‐loved piano works.FeaturingWarren Mailley‐Smith pianoProgrammeChopin ‐ Ballade No.…

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldis masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in styleStunning ‐…

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Featuring renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith the programme will include Beethovens masterpiece The Moonlight…

Enjoy an exceptional performance of a some of the worlds greatest operatic repertoire. Set in the beautiful candlelit setting St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh and featuring some of the UKs most accomplished Operatic soloists along with the outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly…

Through the absorption of the divine power many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain that have been declared as incurable by the medical profession. The words of Bruno Groening: There is no incurable God is the greatest physician has…

A wildly funny and profoundly moving exploration of the sanctity of sisterhood FLUSH unfolds entirely in the womens bathroom a space of eyeliner touch‐ups whispered confessions and fleeting connections. Shortlisted for the prestigious Charlie Hartill Award for 2025 this fast‐moving ensemble…

Lotties just made the mother of all promises and needs to grow up. Fast.Shes twenty‐something shes amounted to nothing and having a belly buddy is sort of ruining her life.Exploring sisterhood selfishness and surrogacy BAIRNS is part stand‐up part theatre and a…

Through the nostalgic lens of playground politics Lunchbox explores themes of identity race bullying and belonging and confronts the prejudice and challenges that many young people must navigate during their formative school years. …

Ever feel like the universe has it in for you Award‐winning storyteller Smita Russell knows the feeling. Fresh from the Grand Prize win at the United Solo Festival in New York City Russell now brings Odds Are her incredible one‐woman show to…

Sex drugs and coercive control... Jackie is a new musical comedy that follows the young Jacqueline Bouvier as she dreams of becoming the first American Royal. After marrying into the illustrious Kennedy dynasty Jackie discovers that power and notoriety come with the…

From award‐nominated Lecoq‐trained company BRILLIG Terrys: An American Tragedy About Cars Customers and Selling Cars to Customers is an absurd all‐American satire featuring original live music physical theatre and one very emotionally significant balloon. With capitalism as fuel the show is revving…

In this splash‐hit comedy performance two swimmers go head‐to‐head in the race of a lifetime on a stage with no water. Featuring physical storytelling and larger‐than‐life characters The Crawl dives into a world of absurd rivalry and boundless imagination exploring the…

Named after a slang term used for participants of clinical drugs trials and inspired by Bishops own experiences the show follows five strangers across five Sundays each of whom have signed up for a study in the hope of making some quick…

Funny Though is a genre‐blurring solo show that lifts the curtain on the true cost of being funny. This Edinburgh Fringe debut comes from Clare Noy an actress and the queen of comic falls from The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter…

Blending stand‐up comedy dance and sharp social commentary House Party is a bold new one‐woman show exploring the housing crisis gentrification poverty and how one great party can change the world. Its a celebration of the house party: sticky floors a friend…

Niall Moorjanis Kanpur: 1857 is a darkly comic new play that presents an interrogation like no other. Strapped to a cannon an Indian rebel answers to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur an Indian uprising against British colonial forces.…

After connecting with millions online through her viral typewriter poetry videos Olivia Dodd brings her deeply personal and emotionally resonant debut play The Poetess to the stage. This compelling show merges storytelling poetry and audience interaction in a moving theatrical exploration of…

History doesnt always repeat itself but it often rhymes. From American writer and performer Stacie Burrows No Good Drunk confronts the ghosts we carry in this hauntingly lyrical road trip through memory and addiction. Embellished with Southern Gothic tones this intensely personal…

Drawing on her 21‐year career Traill‐Nash unpacks the world of fashion in In These Shoes with wit and warmth taking audiences from the suburbs of Perth to the front rows of Paris Fashion Week. Dressed to thrill she delves into the absurdities…

Born in New York City as a closeted kid Alexis is forced to follow his family to... rural Germany. Ugh. Diva down. Discovering women online is his only salvation: Cline Whitney Mariah Beyonc... you name em he got em. They are his…

This autobiographical one‐woman show puts you in the splash zone of death and delusion as Beth journeys through her struggle with bipolar disorder but like in a funny way. Through the bizarre highs and perilous lows Beth knits comedy and drama together…

Tried but acquitted of the crime the story goes that she wielded the axe that killed them. Overnight she becomes Americas original mad bad and dangerous to know icon. Set to bluegrass music and murder ballads this irreverently presented knee‐slapping ensemble show…

Featuring original music and some reimagined classics be immersed in a collection of gripping tales from around the world. This show is perfect for night owls insomniacs and anyone who has ever tossed turned or are now two days past their bedtime.…

Front Room Productions and Lawrence Batley Theatre will expose the sensational trial for Humpty Dumptys murder this summer in a new fairy‐tale inspired musical The Uncrackable Case. This hilarious tongue‐in‐cheek show reimagines the classic rhyme to explore modern themes including social media…

Based on Creator Sam Ipemas real‐life experiences this darkly comic deeply heartfelt show dares you to find comedy in the chaos of the unknown. Hailed as masterly Stage and shortlisted for BBC Popcorn New Writing Award expect immersive soundscapes full 90s…

Celebrating the extraordinary life of one of the worlds most beloved icons The Essence of Audrey is a biographical one‐woman play about actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn. Presented by esteemed performer Helen Anker The Sound of Music West End; Promises Promises Broadway;…

Packed full of on‐your‐feet numbers and raucous hilarity the rebellious new musical Midnight at the Palace dismantles the lines between art and showbiz politics and performance. Audiences are invited to join the originators of Fck You Counterculture for a night…

After the death of her husband Lola flees the poverty of 1960s Spain to find work in London and support the young children shes left behind. The work is hard the weather is miserable and she doesnt understand the language. She misses…

Our Dynamic Earth is one of Edinburgh's most exciting, must see attractions. Take a thrilling journey back in time and learn about our planet Earth. Interactive displays let you see, hear, smell and feel the planet as it was in the past, how it is…

Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show, fantastic views of Edinburgh, and three galleries packed full of an amazing range of optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages and nationalities since 1853The Camera Obscura show is the essential Edinburgh tour and an excellent start to your…

Ego Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian. Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐478 7434 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

City Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian. Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐226 9560 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Time Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian. Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐220 1226 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Faith Nightclub in Edinburgh, Midlothian. Contact venue on telephone number 0131‐225 9764 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…