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Cathy
TravFest26 Written & Directed by Eilidh Loan–
A fierce, funny and deeply moving new play by Eilidh Loan, starring Elaine C. Smith as the indomitable Cathy.
Supposing:
TravFest26 Written & Directed by Zinnie Harris–
World Premiere of writer Zinnie Harris' latest play drawing on Greek myth exploring grief in this darkly funny psychological drama.
Bog Witch
TravFest26 by Bryony Kimmings–
Bryony Kimmings returns to the stage with her first solo show in half a decade.
Mrs Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library
TravFest26 by Jenny Lyn Bader, directed by Ari Laura Kreith–
A thrilling and timely new play inspired by the real-life arrest of Hannah Arendt by Luna Stage, one of North America’s most exciting new writing theatres.
For Dolores
TravFest26 by Eva O’Connor, directed by Jim Culleton–
Four-time Fringe First and Olivier Award winning Fishamble present a new drama about friendship and motherhood set in Glasgow.
Badgers
TravFest26 by Malaika Kegode, directed by Jenny Davies–
A folk tale about folk tales, the art of letting go, and the ethics of true crime told through spoken word and live music.
After Party
TravFest26 by Morna Young, directed by Katie Posner, idea conceived by Alex Fthenakis and Morna Young–
A new darkly funny, unflinching drama from renowned Scottish playwright Morna Young.
The Singer
TravFest26 Music & Lyrics by KT Tunstall. Book by Cora Bissett. Directed by Cora Bissett. Based on the short film The Singer by Cora Bissett and Jamie Rea.–
A bold, new, thrilling piece of gig-theatre about music, identity and connection featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-nominated KT Tunstall.
Little Animals
TravFest26 Conceived, written and performed by Paul Ready, directed by Caroline Steinbeis–
A frank, funny & inventive one-man show about what we’ve lost, the stories we tell ourselves, and the ever-present chance to write a new one.
Water Colour
TravFest26 by Milly Sweeney, directed by Sally Reid–
Winner of the St Andrews Playwriting Award.
Locker Room Talk
TravFest26 by Gary McNair & Orla O'LoughlinTue 25 - Sun 30 Aug, 9.15am
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.
Adam Stafford/ Meursault/ M. John Henry
Sat 5 Sep, 8PM
An intimate evening with three singular Scottish voices of the DIY Underground.
Grace Smith Trio & Archie Churchill-Moss
Music at the TraverseWed 9 Sep, 8pm
Wielding the distinct voices of fiddle, concertina and mandolin, the Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one dynamic and expressive musical dialogue.
Gordie Tentrees & Kieran Poile
Music at the TraverseThu 10 Sep, 7:30PM
His ability to hold an audience, weave melody, while juggling the dark with the light is infectious.
Water Games (Timmy Allan)
Sat 12 Sep, 8pm
The music holds one foot in the modern jazz camp and the other foot in the ambient post-rock encampment.
Cahalen Morrison
Edinburgh TradfestMon 14 Sep, 8pm
Well known for his singular turn of phrase and curiously poignant songs, he dips deep into the well of tradition while continuously pushing boundaries of contemporary songwriting.
Page2Stage (Sept 26)
Produced by Michelle McKay, Amie Burns Walker and Nay DhanakWed 16 Sep, 7:30pm
Page2Stage are back showcasing 4 brand new plays.
Lucie Hendry
Music at the TraverseMon 21 Sep, 8PM
A distinctive artistic voice that is rooted in tradition, yet continually reaching toward new creative horizons.
Balisong
by Jennifer Adam, directed by Steve SmallFri 25 - Sat 26 Sep, 7PM
A fifteen-year-old boy who just wants to be seen. A political play exploring the impacts of knife crime.
Tandem at Ten - A Festival of Words
Curated by Jennifer Adam and Mhairi QuinnSat 26 Sep, 7.30PM
Celebrate ten years of Tandem Writing Collective with this showcase of new writing!
The Void
by Ryan Simons–
A chilling tale of sci-fi horror which interrogates human fears in a far-flung future.
Maddie Morris
Music at the TraverseSun 11 Oct, 8pm
Bold, insightful, and refreshingly unique, they take traditional song in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues, offering new perspectives on the world we live in today.
Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger
Music at the TraverseWed 21 Oct, 8PM
Darol and Bruce have been musical explorers together for years, sharing a creative universe that’s resulted in some epic collaborations, crashing each other’s concerts and recordings, and just finding big joy in playing together.
Thrice
Fri 23 - Sat 24 Oct, 7:30PM
A visual and sonic journey of movement, text, and original music, fragmenting and transforming Macbeth’s words.
Shaer, Moss, Warnock
Music at the TraverseSun 8 Nov, 8PM
A dynamic trio bringing together English, Irish and European traditional music with fresh arrangements, powerful musicianship and heartfelt song.
Rotten Work & The Game of Life
Tue 10 - Wed 11 Nov, 7:30PM
Scottish Dance Theatre presents the German premiere of a captivating double bill by Emilie Leriche and Edouard Hue.
Imaginate Scratch That!
Thu 12 Nov, 7PM
A showcase of works-in-progress.
No Apologies
by Emma Frankland, directed by Harry Clayton-WrightThu 12 - Fri 13 Nov, 7:30PM
Urgent and politically sharp, this is a spectacular collision between theatre and grunge, autobiography and alternate history.
No Woman Is An Island
by Róisín Stack–
A meditation on geographies of the Self.
Team Viking
by James Rowland, directed by Daniel GoldmanThu 19 - Sat 21 Nov, 7PM
A tragi-comic story about grief and friendship.
Ryan Young
Music at the TraverseMon 23 Nov, 8PM
A multi award-winning artist, Young has received multiple nominations at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, most recently for Musician of the Year in 2025.
Perfect Dead Girls
by Chelsea Grace and Elizabeth RobbinsTue 24 - Wed 25 Nov, 7PM
Two young girls find themselves trapped after their sudden deaths only to discover that they are not alone: something else is here... A gruesome yet tender celebration girlhood.
The Witching Hour: A Work In Progress Performance
Wed 2 Dec, 7pm
A collection of new writing exploring the eerie and the uncanny.
Squidge
by Tiggy BayleyThu 3 - Fri 4 Dec, 7PM
A moving play about loss and love, equal parts funny and devastating.
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