TravFest25

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Where new stories start.

Our carefully curated programme gives space to key issues on people's minds today, from climate change to radicalisation, and loved ones developing dementia, to global conflict and dysfunctional family dynamics while also bringing joy, humanity, commonality and humour.

Our 12 productions include 10 premieres, giving you the chance to be among the first to see some of the most ground-breaking, quality new theatre in Edinburgh this August.

Explore the programme below.

The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

List of Events, 12 per page.

  1. Nowhere

    TravFest25 Written and performed by Khalid Abdalla, directed by Omar Elerian

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    This intricate and playful solo show takes us on a surprising journey into Abdalla's own history, set against a cartography of seismic world events.

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  2. Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland - A Good Night Out: Scenes from John McGrath’s Theatre Manifesto

    TravFest25

    Join us for our annual festival event with long-term partners Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland.

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  3. Glimmers

    TravFest25

    Available on demand

    A series of short films that have been penned by some of our brightest young voices then filmed and given a platform at the world’s biggest performing arts festival.

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