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

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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Heroine

By Mary Jane Wells

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Based on the true story of US soldier Danna Davis. A survivor of military sexual trauma, hers is a human story exploring healing, forgiveness and what speaking your truth really means.

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Stephen Bailey: Can't Be Bothered

Stephen Bailey has made a name for himself for being a little gossip – but this year he’s grown up and decided to have a conversation with you (but a funny one – he’s still Channel 5’s darling) – about everything that is going on in the world.

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Mouthpiece

Made at Traverse By Kieran Hurley

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Salisbury Crags. Twilight. A woman takes a step forward into the air. A teenage boy pulls her back. Two lives are changed forever.

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Trojan Horse

By Helen Monks & Matt Woodhead

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Trojan Horse follows the real-life stories of Muslim teachers and governors who were accused of plotting extremism in Birmingham schools.

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