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Medicine (Edinburgh International Festival)

By Enda Walsh

In person Wed 4 - Sun 29 Aug

Writer and director Enda Walsh’s dark and frequently absurdist new play receives its highly anticipated world premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival, performed at the Traverse.

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When The Sun Meets The Sky

by Jack Nurse and Robbie Gordon

Available now

Set in iconic Edinburgh locations When The Sun Leaves The Sky tracks Maggie through the decades as she discovers herself, her city and tries to get to the bottom of a mystery that’s eluded her since childhood.

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The Dream Frequencies

Created by MJ McCarthy

Available on demand

Musician and sound designer MJ McCarthy explores the liminal world of sleep and dreams, from the terrifying to bizarre to soothing and back again.

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