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The Van Gogh Shogh Brings Colour, Chaos and Comedy to Edinburgh Fringe
Fiona MacLeod6 July 2026

Forensic Pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd Brings New Live Show to Edinburgh
Graham Atkinson10 June 2026

Edinburgh Fringe Set to Welcome Exceptional Scottish Talent Through Made in Scotland 2026
Zoe2 June 2026

Powerful New Drama The Jolly Fisherman Set for Edinburgh Fringe Premiere
Zoe26 May 2026

Heartwarming Theatre Trip Brings Joy to Edinburgh Care Home Resident
Zoe1 May 2026

Edinburgh Comedy Entrepreneur Secures Funding After Open University Course
Zoe3 April 2026

Schools, Libraries and Landmarks to Benefit from Edinburgh’s Climate-Friendly Revamp
Zoe19 September 2025

M&S Princes Street Colleague Takes the Stage for Edinburgh Fringe Debut
Zoe13 August 2025

Scotland’s Biggest Street Party in Just One Month – Perth Gears Up for 125 Live!
Zoe7 August 2025

Future on Stage: Traverse Theatre Hosts Bold Conversations on Scottish Playwrighting
Zoe5 August 2025

Free Drinks and Fringe Chaos: Rebecca-Maree’s Comedy Takeover
Zoe1 August 2025

Glimmers: A Global Spark of Storytelling at TravFest25
Zoe30 July 2025

Arbery Theatre Returns to the Fringe with Two Bold New Productions
Zoe15 July 2025

James Beckett: Stutter Island – Stand-Up with a Stammer and a Smile
Zoe25 June 2025

Diona Doherty Gets Her Pink Back: Comedy, Motherhood, and the Fight to Feel Seen
Zoe22 June 2025

Darkly Funny and Deeply Needed: Happy Hour at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Zoe13 June 2025

Dundee-born actor Brian Cox Returns to Dundee Rep as New Patron, Reigniting the City’s Cultural Spirit
Zoe8 June 2025

Traverse Theatre’s 2024 Programme Shines at Edinburgh Festivals with Bold, New Voices in Theatre
Zoe31 May 2025

Restless Natives Returns with Mischief, Music and a £2,500 Donation for Scotland’s Communities
Albert Nelson1 May 2025

Restless Natives: A Hilarious New Musical Adventure Hits Stages Across Scotland
Barbara Parker27 April 2025

Monumental: Walking Tour Brings Edinburgh’s Forgotten Women to Life This May
Sara Janiszewska9 April 2025

Edinburgh Fringe 2025: A Festival at a Crossroads
Barry Kirkham28 February 2025

Comedy, Politics & Mental Health: The Happiness Index Hits the Road
Sara Janiszewska20 February 2025

Leith Theatre Secures 50-Year Lease, Ensuring a Bright Cultural Future
Zoe30 January 2025