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Pleasance has announced more than 100 shows which have been added to its Edinburgh line-up. This roster of shows joins the 20 recently announced shows supported by the Pleasance Futures programme, including this year’s winners of the Charlie Hartill Special Theatre Reserve Fund and Comedy Reserve Fund, marking Pleasance’s commitment to nurturing talent and supporting... Continue Reading →
Underbelly has announced 86 new shows joining its Fringe programme. Exploring everything from mental health, millennials’ issues, sibling competition, addiction and current state of politics to dinosaurs, 19th century palaeontology, ancient Troy, novels of Jane Austin, Mary Shelley and Brothers Grimm and, of course, the ultimate quest to find the love of your life, Underbelly’s... Continue Reading →
This year, Pleasance Theatre Trust will be supporting a record number of artists and companies at all stages of their careers through the investment of over £140,000 (both in-kind and direct financial support) through its Pleasance Futures programme. Recognising how important it is to help open the door for talent, Pleasance’s major investment reflects its... Continue Reading →
The Pleasance has announced more shows to its line-up for the Edinburgh Festival this August. Theatre The UK premiere of Beat explores the life of an extraordinary boy who turns his everyday routine into a life bursting with wonder and music. Nominated for the Molière Award, this smash-hit show is a funny and moving story.... Continue Reading →
The Pleasance Theatre Trust has announced five new shows as it launches its 2019 Edinburgh Fringe programme. After a record year in 2018 in which Pleasance artists won two Fringe Firsts, two Herald Angels, one Herald Archangel award and the Holden Street Theatres Award, and Pleasance acts won both Best Newcomer and Best Show at the... Continue Reading →
Underbelly fires its starting pistol for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe announcing the tantalising first five shows on sale. These shows offer eager fans the chance to milk that early Fringe fix with a fantastic selection from the cream of comedy, circus and cabaret. Following a smash hit 2018 Fringe, Foil, Arms and Hog, the... Continue Reading →
