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.

What Girls Are Made Of

Made at Traverse By Cora Bissett

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Cora celebrates life’s euphoric highs and epic shitstorms, asking what wisdom we should pass on to the next generation.

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Lion Lion

A Play, A Pie and A Pint By Sue Glover

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George and Joy Adamson, like many others, loved the animal kingdom as much, probably more, than their fellow humans.

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Locker Room Talk

Made at Traverse By Gary McNair

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Created in response to Donald Trump’s infamous comment, Locker Room Talk is a provocative exploration of how men speak about women in men-only spaces.

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PASS Out 2019

Devised by the company

Edinburgh College’s Performing Arts Studio Scotland returns to the Traverse with their end of year showcase. These performances represent the culmination of the actors’ training at PASS.

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Keep On Walking Federico

By Mark Lockyer

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One day, Mark gets a letter. This letter takes him to a sleepy Spanish town.

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