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After a cracking summer of jam-packed programming in both Edinburgh and Islington, it’s time for the Winter season with hot Edinburgh transfers, a hip-hop musical, Harry Potter, an amazing new show from Ginger Johnson and the London Horror Festival! In the Mainhouse, VAULT Festival 2020 sell-out show Dumbledore Is So Gay (21st – 26th September... Continue Reading →
More than 50 shows have been announced as part of Fringe Futures Festival, a brand new festival of live work-in-progress shows presented by the Pleasance and VAULT Creative Arts. Taking place at Pleasance’s Islington venue and Pretty Vacant – a new pop-up performance space on Lower Marsh, provided by WeAreWaterloo – Fringe Futures Festival 2021... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
