Pleasance has announced further acts for this summer's Edinburgh Festival. Sindhu Vee, 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee, known from Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and, more recently, Sex Education, brings a brand new hour of stand-up in Alphabet. World-famous Simon Amstell presents a work-in-progress with his generation-defining comedy. And newcomer Chloe... Continue Reading →
News: Pleasance launch Development Fund for Artists of Colour for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2020, Pleasance have launched a platform to specifically support Artists of Colour, building upon their firm foundations to continue unique and game-changing support to artists across the UK. The Charlie Hartill – Development Fund for Artists of Colour is a new scheme which will provide financing, mentorship and programming opportunities to... Continue Reading →
News: Pleasance completes its autumn season with Best of Edinburgh programme
Running as part of the already announced exciting autumn season Pleasance now announces their Best of Edinburgh Season with true crime sensations, award nominated shows, original musicals for children and frenzied cabarets. Pleasance’s 2019 Edinburgh programme saw over 560,000 festival goers enjoying 5,534 performances of 277 productions and this Best of Edinburgh season offers London... Continue Reading →
News: Pleasance acts win big in the final week of the Fringe
The winners of Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer and Best Comedy Show have been announced, with Pleasance acts taking home the top prizes. Catherine Cohen received the Best Newcomer Award with The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous as Jordan Brookes took home Best Comedy Show for I’ve Got Nothing. This year the Pleasance received thirteen of... Continue Reading →
News: Total Theatre Awards shortlist two shows at the Pleasance
Two Pleasance shows appear on this year’s exciting shortlist for the Total Theatre Awards which recognise artists and companies leading innovative work beyond the classical canon and new writing. the accident did not take place (YESYESNONO in association with Pleasance) and Tricky Second Album (In Bed with My Brother) are both shortlisted for Total Theatre... Continue Reading →
News: Pleasance launches new season at Edinburgh Festival
Back for their 35th season at the Fringe with more than 270 shows, the Pleasance launches this year’s impressive programme in grand style. The Pleasance offers some of the biggest names in entertainment, much-loved returning acts and exciting newcomers. This year also marks a number of big anniversaries with the dedicated children’s programme at the... Continue Reading →
News: The Wardrobe Ensemble to present a brand-new production at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer
Award-winning theatre company The Wardrobe Ensemble has announced that it will take a brand-new production to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. The production will mark the company’s return to Edinburgh following its The Scotsman Fringe First Award and The Stage Edinburgh Award winning, smash-hit production Education, Education, Education, which will have its West End... Continue Reading →
News: Stars from Home and Away and Coronation Street join Kill Climate Deniers at Pleasance
The full cast has been announced for the European premiere of Kill Climate Deniers, which opens at the Pleasance next month. Joining the cast are Home and Away’s Kelly Paterniti as Bekken, the critically acclaimed stand-up Bec Hill as Catch and Coronation Street’s Hannah Ellis Ryan. Exploring in parallel a hostage situation as it teeters... Continue Reading →
News: Bumper batch of Pleasance shows announced for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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 →
The month ahead: April
Spring is finally here, the nights are getting longer and the days hopefully warmer. It’s hard to believe it’s April already but there are lots of exciting things coming up this month! First up later this week is a trip to the Soho Theatre to see Mouthpiece. This story of an unlikely friendship won rave... Continue Reading →
