Listings Mon 11 to Sun 17 May 2026
What’s on Edinburgh’s stages this week?
It’s a big week for local amateur companies with Leitheatre at the Church Hill with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Southern Light at the Festival Theatre with Guys and Dolls. Both run Weds to Sat.
Listings for the week: Mon 11 – Sun 17 May 2026:
Click on the name of the show or the Book here link to go to its ticketing site.
Church Hill Theatre
33 Morningside Road, EH10 4DR.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (Leitheatre)
Wed 13 – Sat 16 May 2026.
Wed – Fri: 7.30pm; Sat, mat only: 2.30pm.
Dale Wasserman’s stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s celebrated novel explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humour, candour and unforgettable characters. After being convicted of a petty crime, charming, rebellious rogue McMurphy contrives to serve his short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in prison… Book here.
Festival Theatre
13/29 Nicolson Street EH8 9FT. Phone booking: 0131 529 6000.
Guys and Dolls (Southern Light)
Wed 13 – Sat 16 May 2026
Evenings: 7.30pm; Mat Sat: 2.30pm.
Luck be a lady tonight! When gambler Sky takes a bet on whether he can get Sarah from the Save A Soul Mission to go on a date, the stage is set for comedy and romance. This classic musical features well-known songs including Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat, Luck Be A Lady and I’ve Never Been In Love Before. Book here.
Lost in Music – One Night at the Disco
Sun 17 May 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Step back into the era of glitter balls and groove – Lost in Music is back with a brand-new, high-energy show that’s bigger, bolder, and more dazzling than ever! A spectacular night of non-stop disco anthems from sensational live band, powerhouse vocalists, and vibrant production bring the magic of the 70s back to life. Book here.
Lyceum Theatre
Grindlay Street EH3 9AX. Phone booking: 0131 248 4848.
Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil (Season 25/26)
Gary McNair.
Fri 8 – Sat 23 May 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm. Mats Thurs 14, Wed 20, Sats 16 & 23: 2.30pm..
Æ review of 2021 Soundstage prodution: ★★★☆☆ Human
Gary McNair’s stage adaptation of Ron Ferguson’s beloved book comes alive with original music performed live on stage by Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue). When Sally returns to Cowdenbeath from her busy city life for her father’s funeral, she’s pulled back into the world of “The Blue Brazil” – the trials, triumphs, and unbreakable loyalty of a small-town football club with a big heart. Book here.
Playhouse
18 – 22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA. Phone booking: 0844 871 3014.
Waitress
Tue 12 – Sat 16 May 2026
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Thur, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. Carrie Hope Fletcher stars as Jenna in hit musical comedy. Book here.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High St, EH1 1SR. Phone booking: 0131 556 9579.
The Gazan Women (Art27)
Fri 15 – Sun 17 May 2026.
Fri/Sat: 7pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm.
A powerful new play developed and adapted by Art27 Scotland from The Suppliant Women by Aeschylus and drawn from real-life testimonies of people living in Gaza. Presented as staged readings by the Palestinian community and their allies, reflecting the personal and complex realities of surviving a genocide with dignity. Book here.
Summerhall
1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL.
Walking on Eggshells (Siren TC & Scissor Kick)
Thur 14 – Sat 16 May 2026
Evenings: 7pm. (TechCube 0)
The autobiographical crack at PTSD you won’t see coming. Britney Spears meets neuroscience, eggs, sci-fi, cabaret and theoretical physics to ask: What does it mean to truly “move on” after the end of an abusive relationship? And do YOU believe in life after love? A theatrical celebration of survival and a humorous insight into living and navigating relationships with Complex PTSD. Book here.
Traverse
10 Cambridge Street, EH1 2ED. Phone booking: 0131 228 1404.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (PASS)
By Rachel Sheinkin.
Wed 13/Thur 14 May 2026
Both days: 3pm & 7pm (Trav 2).
Join six quirky misfits at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – and maybe a few audience members – as they compete for the spelling crown in this heartfelt and hilarious Tony Award-winning smash-hit. Book here.
The Freshwater Five (Deadman)
By Liam Patrick Harrison.
Fri 15/Sat 16 May 2026
Evening: 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm. (Trav 1).
In 2011, five fishermen on the Isle of Wight were sentenced to a total of 104 years for conspiracy to import £53m worth of cocaine… in 2021 new evidence came to light that cast doubt on the original convictions. This powerful new debut play and production seeks to present the case and its events on their merits and explore the state of our coastal communities. Book here.
Leila Navabi: Relay (Show and Tell)
Directed by Elan Isaac.
Sat 16 May 2026
Evening: 7pm (Trav 2).
A bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms, written and performed by award-nominated comedian, writer and composer Leila Navabi. Book here.
*NB: This is intended to be a complete listing of all public theatrical productions on in Edinburgh. If you are staging a show which is not listed, or a listing is inaccurate, please get in touch through the contact page, here.
