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Horror show Hiatus
Edinburgh Horror Festival takes 2026 out
The volunteer committee running the Edinburgh Horror Festival (EHF) have announced that they are going to take a hiatus from staging the Festival in 2026, saying “after ten years, we need a break”.
Bonnar for Leitheatre Hon Pres
Mark Bonnar re-joins Leitheatre as Honorary President
Scottish actor Mark Bonnar, recently seen on in Edinburgh-set dramas Department Q and Guilt, as well as Celebrity Traitors, has been made honorary president of local amateur company Leitheatre.
Christmas Listings 2025
All the pantos and Xmas shows in one place…
Despite the traditional cries of “Oh no it isn’t!” it really is panto time. And for those who want something different – or indeed extra – to the tradition King’s Panto at the Festival Theatre, there is plenty on offer.
Defying Gravity
Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker for Playhouse gig
Three West End stars who have all taken on the role Elpheba in Wicked, will be performing am “epic” night musical hits at the Edinburgh Playhouse and Glasgow King’s in April 2026.
Council rejects Rose Theatre hotel plan
Plans for 47 bed hotel deemed “cultural vandalism”
Plans to turn the B-listed Rose Theatre on Rose Street into a 47 bedroom hotel with cafe/bar at rooftop level have been rejected by city councillors.
Jean Brodie for Lyceum
NTS tour kicks off in October 2026
A new adaptation by David Harrower of Muriel Spark’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie will open at the Lyceum on Friday 9 October 2026 ahead of a tour to the Glasgow Citizens, His Majesty’s Aberdeen and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
ELC tests the market on Brunton replacement
Preliminary Market Consultation issued for Brunton Hall
The East Lothian Council has issued a Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) for Musselburgh’s Brunton Hall, in an attempt to find suppliers, funders, or developers who are capable of delivering a new theatre.
Polwart blows into Lyceum
Windblown announces 2026 Lyceum dates
Karine Polwart to bring Windblown, her five-star EdFringe hit, to the Lyceum in April 2026, as preview briefs for the Lyceum’s Xmas show go on sale.
Annie’s Back!
Playhouse dates for major UK tour
The Sun is coming out in September 2026, if not tomorrow, for the Edinburgh Playhouse, when the Curve production of the hit musical Annie arrives for a week.
Back to the Playhouse!
Back to the Future for Xmas 2026
Great Scott! The first ever UK tour of Back to the Future the Musical, has been announced for the Christmas 2026 slot at the Edinburgh Playhouse, with tickets on sale from 10am Wednesday 10 September 2025.
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