Stories you've never heard before

Welcome to Scotland's new writing theatre

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Our stages are full of stories. Explore here to find your new favourite.

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About Us

Traverse Theatre brings a festival spirit to Edinburgh throughout the year.

Emergence 2019

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland presents Emergence 2019, a celebration of bold new works-in-progress from the country’s leading youth theatre directors.

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Atlantis Banal: Beneath the Surface

By Shona Reppe

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Born on an island, struck by lightning and raised by a dry cleaner, Atlantis Banal is an artist like no other.

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Strange Tales

Made at Traverse Adapted from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling, by Pauline Lockhart with Ben Harrison

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Written in China centuries ago, Pu Songling’s Strange Tales are now adapted for stage by the acclaimed immersive theatre company Grid Iron in co-production with the Traverse Theatre.

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I Can Go Anywhere

Made at Traverse By Douglas Maxwell

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Jimmy is 100% Mod and is seeking asylum in the UK. With just a few days before the substantive interview that’s going to decide his fate, the stakes are high. So he came up with a brilliant plan. And Stevie has an important part to play.

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