EdFringe 2025: Professional & Funded Theatre

Aug 3 2025 | By Thom Dibdin More

Edinburgh-made theatre from professional and funded companies at #EdFringe 2025

Here are listings for the 21 theatre productions by Edinburgh-based professional and funded companies on in Edinburgh during the Fringe in 2025.

It’s tricky to draw a clear line between grassroots and professional companies. This listing includes work which is produced or performed by a funded organisation, as well as work which is successfully touring on a commercial basis.

Olivier Sublet (Begbie) in Trainspotting (Live), a regular at the Fringe. Pic: Rod Penn.

253 #MadeInEdinburgh shows

There are a total of 253 shows Made in Edinburgh at EdFringe this year – not including standup comedy and one-off talk shows.

In order to make things clearer, we have divided the listing up into eight parts. On this page you can find an alphabetical listing of productions by professional or funded Edinburgh companies in the Theatre section of the Fringe programme.

Here are the links to the seven other listings pages:

We are also proud to work with EPAD to produce and publish their annual listing of shows “created, performed or produced by Edinburgh’s theatre professionals” which is here.

Professional & Funded Theatre

A Gambler’s Guide to Dying
Traverse Theatre Company
Traverse Theatre (Trav 2) Venue 15
31 July – 24 Aug: Various times (1hr 10mins).
Gary McNair’s award-winning show has toured the world since its premiere at The Traverse in 2015. Now it’s back home for a special run to mark its 10th anniversary. Further details.

Alright Sunshine
Isla Cowan
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) Venue 12
30 July – 24 Aug (not Mons): 4.20pm (1 hr).
‘It’s like the sun casts a spell, some hypnotic solar stuff, and suddenly ordinary people dae terrible things…’ When police officer Nicky McCreadie responds to a mass brawl on Edinburgh’s Meadows, she finds herself face-to-face with a past she’d rather forget. Alright Sunshine is a razor-sharp monologue dissecting gender, power, and who owns public space. Further details.

Karine Polwart: Windblown
Karine Polwart, presented by Raw Material
The Queen’s Hall (Auditorium) Venue 72
9 – 13 Aug: 7.30pm (1hr).
Too old and unsteady to move, too vulnerable to survive on its own, the lofty Sabal palm of Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden reflects on two hundred years of containment, dislocation and human care, as it outgrows its 19th century glasshouse home and approaches its chainsaw demise, making way for a new conservation research facility. Further details.

Liberace – in his own Words
Prima la Musica
Voodoo Rooms (Spedakeasy) Venue 68b
2 – 24 Aug (not 11 & 18): 12.05pm (45mins).
You can either have the Resurrection or you can have Liberace – but you can’t have both’. Join us for a show celebrating the life of one of the world’s most famous performers. Our show looks at Liberace’s childhood and rise to fame, the later controversy over his relationship with Scott Thorsen, and ultimately his unsuccessful fight against AIDS. Primarily, however, we focus on the aspect which is most often forgotten in his story – the brilliance of his musicianship, and his unique ability to bring the classics to a world-wide audience. Further details.

Mairi Campbell: Pendulum Trilogy
Greengold Projects and Authentic Artist Collective in Association with KT Producing
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) Venue 30a
2 – 17 Aug (not 11): 5pm. (1hr).
Scottish musician Mairi Campbell will debut her full Pendulum Trilogy at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, 10 years after Pulse first premiered. Blending storytelling, music, and visuals, the trilogy—Pulse, Auld Lang Syne, and Living Stone— (Fringe First 2024) charts Campbell’s personal and artistic journey through place, identity, creativity, and connection. Further details.

Mairi Campbell Pendulum Trilogy 1: Pulse
Mairi Campbell
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) Venue 30a
2, 5, 8, 12, 15: 5pm. (1hr).
A homecoming in viola, voice, movement and storytelling. Mairi Campbell’s journey of musical discovery, from stifling classical music education to love and danger in Mexico and discovering her roots in Cape Breton. ‘Mesmerising’ (Scotsman). Further details.

Mairi Campbell Pendulum Trilogy 2: Auld Lang Syne
Mairi Campbell
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) Venue 30a
3, 6, 9, 13, 16: 5pm. (1hr).
Mairi’s adventures with Scotland’s most famous song. Delivered with her trademark wit and unparalleled musical ability, this funny and heartfelt show resonates with universal truths. Directed by Kath Burlinson. Further details.

Mairi Campbell Pendulum Trilogy 3: Living Stone
Mairi Campbell
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) Venue 30a
4, 7, 10, 14, 17: 5pm. (1hr).
A 400-million-year-old stone reveals layers of mystery and resonance. Mairi Campbell blends live music and song with visual art, highlighting the mystery and beauty of everyday life. Fringe First winner 2024. Further details.

Mary: A Gig Theatre Show
Knot Tied Theatre / Emma Ruse Productions
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) Venue 24
14 – Th 21 Aug: 9pm. (1hr).
Through powerful original music and spoken word, a folk-rock band retells Mary Queen of Scots’ story. The bold gig theatre show searingly questions what Mary faced at the hands of men, offering a mesmerising and riotous response. Back for 2025, following acclaimed sold-out runs at the 2024 Fringe and the Traverse Theatre in December. Further details.

Murder at the Fringe 1
Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Committee Room) Venue 7a
1 – 24 Aug: 2.50pm (1hr 15mins).
It’s back after last year’s success! Mr John Winner is found dead at his house on the anniversary of his huge lottery win. But was it murder? Who bears a grudge? Who has the motive? Further details.

Murder at the Fringe 2
Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Dunedin Theatre) Venue 41
1 – 24 Aug: 4.45pm (1hr 15mins).
After last year’s success, a new case! Carry on dying! Professor Stiff has been found dead in the gynaecology department. Who had the motive for murder? You decide and work it out in cross examination. Further details.

Piano Noir: Will Pickvance
Will Pickvance
Summerhall (Dissection Room) Venue 26
16/17: 5.30pm (1hr).
The pianist’s dead. There’s a room full of pianos. And one of ’em ain’t playing straight. It’s a case only ‘the Fringe’s favourite pianist’ (List) can get to the bottom of. Two nights only. No encores. Further details.

Shakespeare for Breakfast
C theatre
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (Main House) Venue 6
30 July – 24 Aug (not 11): 10am. (1hr).
The Bardic Breakfasters are back! Fringe favourites since 1992, C theatre’s sensational Shakespearience returns for another year of pentameter, puns and pastries. Perfect for hardened Bard fans or blank-verse virgins. Free coffee and croissants! Book early. www.ctheatre.com Further details.

She’s Behind You
Traverse Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland
Traverse Theatre (Trav 1) Venue 15
1 – 24 Aug (not Mons): Various times (1hr 15mins).
A riotous, heartfelt journey into the wild west of pantomime. Johnny unearths the magic and madness behind the curtain with a story as touching as it is hilarious. A true celebration of anarchy, transformation and challenging traditions. Further details.

The Bush
Alice Mary Cooper
The Pleasance (Beneath) Venue 30
30 July – 12 Aug (not 6): 2.20pm (1hr).
A frequently show-stopping solo theatre show by Alice Mary Cooper, that recalls the inspiring true story of thirteen, 1970’s ‘housewives’ who battled for 10 years to save bushland in Alice’s native Sydney. This kickstarted a nationwide movement of Green Bans, protecting land and the natural environment from destruction in Australia. Further details.

The Court 1
Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Committee Room) Venue 7a
1 – 24 Aug: 1.15pm (1hr 5mins).
After last year’s success this fantastic show is back. Two sisters appear in court as one accuses the other of murdering their mother but was it a mercy killing? You decide the outcome. Pie and pint included. Further details.

The Court 2
Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Dunedin Theatre) Venue 41
1 – 24 Aug: 11.40am (1hr 5mins).
After rave reviews last year, The Court is back with a new case. Was it murder when George Geddes was pushed over the cliff? You decide! Join the jury or just watch. Pie and pint included. Brilliant! Further details.

The Omega Factor: By the Pricking of My Thumbs
Natasha Gerson and Stageworks East West Ltd
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Lower Hall) Venue 7a
19 – 23 Aug: 6.15pm (2hrs).
Join the cast of a private radio recording of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the mystical Rosslyn Chapel as they discover they’re pawns in a chilling battle for their souls. With the stakes rising by the minute, the eternal struggle between good and evil reaches terrifying climax. Drexel is back, determined that this time he will not be thwarted. The cult 70s BBC television series comes to the stage for the first time in the world premiere of this paranormal thriller, co-produced and co-written by Natasha Gerson, daughter of series creator Jack Gerson. Further details.

The Sound of My Own Voice
Morna Burdon
Scottish Storytelling Centre (George Mackay Brown Library) Venue 30a
10,13,18,19,25 August : 5.30pm (1hr).
Fringe Laurel Award Winner 2023. Sell out shows Adelaide and Edinburgh 2024. Brand new show for 2025. Personal. Political. Poetry and Song for our times. Artificial Intelligence to death by government edict ; the beauty of a newborn child to the lure of bacon rolls. Gentle, fierce, honest. Further details.

The Speakeasy Experience
Summerhall Distillery
Summerhall (Distillery) Venue 26
31 July – 25 Aug: 6pm & 8.30pm (1hr).
Step into a world of flappers, cocktails, and jazz as you embark on an enchanting time travel adventure to the Roaring Twenties. Further details.

Trainspotting Live
King’s Head and In Your Face presented by Seabright Live
Pleasance at EICC (Cromdale Tunnel) Venue 150b
31 July – 24 Aug (not 6, 13, 18): Various times (1hr 20mins).
Immersive adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s classic, performed in a bespoke venue unique to the show. Eight sell-out Fringe seasons – early booking recommended! Choose life. ‘Better than either the book or film in my opinion’ (Irvine Welsh). Further details.

Welcome to the Fringe, Palestine
Welcome to the Fringe
Portobello Town Hall (Main Hall) Venue 469
12 – 15 Aug: 12 noon (9hrs).
A mini-festival to celebrate Palestinian art and culture, with freedom and without censorship. Enjoy theatre, dance, comedy, food, storytelling, music and poetry, showcasing artists from Palestine and the diaspora. www.FringePalestine.com. Further details.