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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.
Tandem at Ten, From Page to Performance: How to Start a Scratch Theatre Company
Sat 19 Sep, 1pm
If you are new to playwriting, join Jen and Mhairi as they talk through the journey of Tandem Writing Collective so far, sharing their lessons and learning over the last ten years.
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!
A Play, A Pie & A Pint - The Whaler's Wife
A Play, A Pie and A Pint by Izzy Gray, directed by Beth MortonTue 29 Sep - Sat 3 Oct, 1PM
A bold new play blending sea shanties, bawdy humour and Orcadian folklore to tell a powerful story of female resilience.
Dancing Shoes
Traverse On Tour by Stephen Christopher & Graeme Smith, directed by Brian LoganWed 30 Sep, 6:40pm
Following a raucous run in December 2025, Dancing Shoes returns with heart, humour and high-energy moves.
To Be A Bat
Traverse On Tour by Ellen Ritchie, directed by Gareth NichollsThu 1 Oct, 6:40pm
A sharp new play about intimacy, memory and the limitations of empathy in a hyperconnected world.