Brunton Theatre

Brunton RAAC Update

Brunton RAAC Update

Haddington venue secured but no timeframe for Brunton’s future

The Brunton Theatre Trust has confirmed that it has taken on a short term lease on the Haddington Corn Exchange as the timeframe for addressing the “crumbling concrete” that has closed the Brunton Theatre has slipped.

Sep 8 2023 | By | Reply More
Doreen wanted

Doreen wanted

Open audition for Musselburgh Steamie

The Brunton is looking for an amateur actress to play Doreen in its EdFringe 2023 production of The Steamie, playing the Loretto Theatre, following its sell-out production in January.

Jun 23 2023 | By | Reply More
Made in Dagenham

Made in Dagenham

★★★★★     Undisputed excellence

An industrial dispute doesn’t sound the most promising material for a musical, but Made in Dagenham at The Brunton Theatre made my week.

Jun 1 2023 | By | Reply More
Brunton bouncing back

Brunton bouncing back

Venue trust “upbeat about sourcing alternative venues”.

The Brunton Theatre Trust says its programme of work will go on, even though The Brunton venue is temporarily dark due to the emergency structural surveys taking place in its performance spaces.

Mar 26 2023 | By | Reply More
Brunton dark to June

Brunton dark to June

All events at the Brunton before June affected

The Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh is having to go dark, initially until June, with all planned events unable to take place within the theatre building, because of survey work across all performance spaces.

Mar 21 2023 | By | Reply More
Brunton temporary closure

Brunton temporary closure

“Structural issues” close Musselburgh venue

The Brunton theatre in Musselburgh has had to close temporarily, following the discovery of structural issues within the theatre space during planned roofing inspection work.

Mar 15 2023 | By | Reply More
Amateur Auditions

Amateur Auditions

Two shows looking to cast for May and August

A production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Brunton in May and the world premiere adaptation of Stephen Fry’s Making History at the Fringe have put out open calls for amateur performers.

Mar 8 2023 | By | Reply More
New Year Week Listing

New Year Week Listing

What to see at the theatre before New Year

Magic Fest is in town and there’s a last chance to see the Brunton Sinbad the Panto and the Lyceum’s Edinburgh Christmas Carol which are closing on New Year’s Eve.

Dec 26 2022 | By | Reply More
Christmas Week Listings

Christmas Week Listings

Shows to get you in the holiday mood…

There is a full card of productions to see in Edinburgh this week before Christmas, with availability for nearly every show (but not every performance) and something for most tastes.

Dec 20 2022 | By | Reply More
Sinbad the Pantomime

Sinbad the Pantomime

★★★★☆ Sin-good

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Sinbad sails into Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre for the festive season. And with the Arabian Nights legend, played with gusto by Calum Barbour, comes a slew of familiar faces making up the supporting cast.

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