Listings: Mon 13 – Sun 19 July 2026
What’s on Edinburgh’s stages this week?
Not a lot it must be said, but what is on is shouting out from the rooftops. Well, they are up at the Church Hill and along at the Lyceum where the young teams are having a ball in what are this week’s top tips.
The big one is Everybody’s Talking About Jamie from Find Your Light productions at the Church Hill (Thurs – Sat: tickets). This is the tale of young Jamie New, just 16, bursting out of his housing-estate existence, determined to be a star and terrified of his future. This is big-time positivity writ large and great fun!
Then the youngsters on the Summer on Stage courses at the Lyceum have a Double Bill of scenes from Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales Adapted by Philip Wilson (Fri/Sat: tickets). These are always great fun and show a wealth of burgeoning talent.
There’s a trio of established big stars (in their own worlds) touring to town for your delectation as well. Well you don’t get much bigger than Michael Flatley in the Irish Dance world. His Lord of the Dance 30th Anniversary tour is at the Playhouse (Thurs – Sun: tickets). The best seats are long gone, but there is still reasonable availability except the Sat matinee, when you will have to squeeze into the gods.
Before that, the Playhouse has Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf, (Wed: tickets) which has the great comedian sharing his stage with a tough-talking werewolf from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.
And then the K-Pop All Stars are rocking the Festival Theatre stage for a Saturday Matinee (tickets), brining the thrill of Seoul’s stages to life with spectacular numbers inspired by the smash-hit film K-pop Demon Hunters.
Listings: Monday 13 – Sunday 19 July 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.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Find Your Light)
Thur 16 – Sat 18 July 2026.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Sat mat: 2.30pm.
Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true… Book here.
Festival Theatre
13/29 Nicolson Street EH8 9FT. Phone booking: 0131 529 6000.
K-Pop All Stars
Sat 18 Jul 2026
One performance: 3pm.
From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today’s biggest K-pop hits from BlackPink, NewJeans, Katseye, and BTS and spectacular numbers inspired by the smash-hit film K-pop Demon Hunters, this high-energy tribute brings the thrill of Seoul’s stages to life. Book here.
Lyceum Theatre
Grindlay Street EH3 9AX. Phone booking: 0131 248 4848.
Summer on Stage 2026 Double Bill
Fri 17/Sat 18 July 2026
Fri: 7.30pm; Sat: 2.30pm.
This year both the Juniors & Seniors group will perform scenes from Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales Adapted by Philip Wilson. The most marvellous or preposterous or hilarious or terrifying events can happen all within the swiftness of stories; where princesses are pretty, forest are dark and witches are wicked. This year, let the performers of our Juniors and Seniors Summer on Stage cohorts, transport you to tales set at sea, in castles and lands far beyond, be prepared to stretch your imagination and join us on this magical and sometimes, a little absurd, journey. Book here.
Playhouse
18 – 22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA. Phone booking: 0844 871 3014.
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Wed 15 July 2026
One show: 7.30pm.
Lee returns, sharing his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up? Book here.
Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
Thurs 16 – Sun 19 Jul 2026
Thurs – Sat: 7.45pm; Sat mats: 2pm; Sun: 4pm.
The global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance is set to return in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996. Book here.
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