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Sunny Afternoon. The epic musical about the band that changed music.
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the Oscar-winning, groundbreaking film, is back with a dazzling, brand new 30th anniversary tour production.
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a joyous celebration of unity, love, and being unapologetically yourself.
Starring Adèle Anderson (Fascinating Aïda) as Bernadette, Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, Chicago) as Tick/ Mitzi, Nick Hayes (Groundhog Day, Remembrance Monday) as Felicia/Adam, and Peter Duncan (Hairspray, Pretender) as Bob, this production is bolder and more fabulous than ever.
Directed by Olivier Award-nominee Ian Talbot OBE, with jaw-dropping choreography by Olivier Award-winner Matt Cole, and stunning, all-new costumes by BAFTA-winner Vicky Gill (Strictly Come Dancing). Ages 14+
The role of Bernadette will not be played by Adele Anderson on Wed 14 Apr 2.30pm.
THE EPIC MUSICAL ABOUT THE BAND THAT CHANGED MUSIC
Sunny Afternoon
Following two phenomenal years in London’s West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the ‘indisputably terrific’ (The Times) Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical – Sunny Afternoon – is back!
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Sunny Afternoon is a story of friendship, fame and rock history, set to a soundtrack that brings the sound of the 60s roaring back to life. Experience the electrifying true story behind The Kinks, the band that changed rock music forever, with a back catalogue of unforgettable hits including You Really Got Me, Lola and All Day and All of the Night
Stepping into the band’s legendary shoes are Danny Horn (Ray Davies), Oliver Hoare (Dave Davies), Harry Curley (Peter Quaife), and Zakarie Stokes (Mick Avory) –capturing the spirit, sound, and swagger of one of the most influential bands of the British Invasion.
Sunny Afternoon is a thrilling celebration of rock‘n’roll, rebellion, and the anthems that still move us today. Ages 12+
‘Glorious. A rollercoaster ride of rock and roll.’ – The Herald
Waitress
‘Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie’ (The Times) with Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane, Heathers, The Addams Family) as Jenna and Les Dennis as Old Joe for one week only!
WITH LES DENNIS AS OLD JOE STARRING CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER AS JENNA
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.
Brought to life by a groundbreaking, female-led creative team, this ‘warm, witty, wise and hilarious’ (Express) hit features ‘one of the best scores in years’ (The Stage) by the Grammy Award-winning Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony® Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). Ages 13+
Waitress contains some strong language, themes of domestic abuse and sexual innuendos. Discretion is advised for parents bringing children under age 13. The producers may make alterations to the published cast for any reason, at any time, and therefore cannot guarantee the appearance of any named artist.
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The Bodyguard
The international, awardwinning smash hit musical The Bodyguard is back!
Starring international leading actor Sidonie Smith (Sister Act, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award-nominated Adam Garcia (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wicked, Coyote Ugly) as Frank Farmer, and Matt Milburn (Coronation Street, Hollyoaks) as Sy Spector
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge –what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including One Moment in Time, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time –I Will Always Love You. Ages 10+
The role of Rachel Marron will be played by Mireia Mambo at selected performances. Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.
2:22 A Ghost Story
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and 30 productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes to Edinburgh.
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Winner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this thriller stars James Bye (EastEnders), Natalie Casey (Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps), Grant Kilburn (2:22 A Ghost Story) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds).
Written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, 2:22 A Ghost Story comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at five West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances. It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… what do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
‘There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time.’ Ages 12+
‘A modern classic.’ – Sunday Times
‘Danny Robins’s gripping ghost story.’ – The Times
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High
Society
Clear your diary, because you’re invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter’s High Society.
Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) leads the 28-strong cast as glamorous socialite Tracy Lord in this lavish new production, where plans for the society wedding of the year descend into chaos as old and new flames vie for attention, and a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate.
Brought to life by a multi award-winning creative team, including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast and with a score overflowing with the best of Cole Porter’s songbook including Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, I Love Paris, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, Well Did You Evah?, True Love and many more, Cole Porter’s High Society declares the Season officially open!
‘This year’s guaranteed gem – a great dose of escapism.’
– Metro
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AS MISS HANNIGAN
The smash hit West End production of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, returns with a new UK and Ireland tour, starring Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!
Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family.
With its Tony® Award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
★★★★ – The Times, The Daily Telegraph, OK! Magazine, Radio Times
‘Lavish escapism.’ – The Daily Telegraph
‘An all-singing, all-dancing triumph.’ – OK! Magazine
Photo by Matt Crocket of Claire Sweeney .
Legally Blonde The Musical
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production.
Starring Amber Davies (Strictly Come Dancing, Pretty Woman) this ultimate feel-good rom-com follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.
Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’ This must-see show is from the creative team behind Director Nikolai Foster’s phenomenally successful Kinky Boots. Bend and snap up your tickets today. Ages 8+
Please note that Amber Davies will not be performing at the matinee performance on Thu 1 Oct at 2.30pm when the role of Elle Woods will be played by Hannah Lowther
Jersey Boys
The boys are back as the original Tony® Award-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour!
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on-stage, off-stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What a Night) and more.
Jersey Boys may be inappropriate for children ages 12 and under. Flashing strobe lights, loud gunfire, theatrical haze, herbal cigarette smoke and authentic, profane New Jersey vocabulary and special effects are used in this production.
Photo: Warwick Saint
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Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing – the classic story on-stage – explodes with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.
Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.
See the hit film come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live stage show.
The iconic story features the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me?, the heart-stopping (I’ve Had)
The Time Of My Life, and an incredible cast of dancers.
Ages 14+
‘The biggest live theatre sensation of all time.’
– The Observer
‘The stage version is a phenomenon.’ – Sunday Mirror
THE BROADWAY AND WEST END OBSESSION
Mean Girls
Get in loser, we’re going to Edinburgh!
Mean Girls is the hilarious smash hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team, including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon)
Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron soon realises high school is a whole new level of savage.
Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch – and YES Edinburgh, we’re making it happen! Ages 10+
★★★★★ ‘The most fun you can have in the West End.’ – Metro
‘You simply. Must. Go.’ – Glamour
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Back To The Future The Musical
Great Scott! The DeLorean is coming your way! Strap in for the smash hit Back To The Future The Musical, landing as part of its first ever UK tour.
Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards and Broadway World Awards, this ‘Perfect musical escapism’ (Metro) is ready to take you on an electrifying journey through time.
Based on the iconic 1985 movie and brought to the stage by the film’s original creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, this multi award-winning production is dazzling critics and thrilling audiences across the globe – and now it’s Edinburgh’s turn to experience the ride of a lifetime.
When teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric Doc Brown, he disrupts the space-time continuum and must race against the clock to put things right – and get back to the future.
Ages 6+
THE AWARD-WINNING ORIGINAL PHENOMENON RETURNS
Billy Elliot The Musical
The award-winning global phenomenon returns.
Seen by almost 12 million people worldwide and honoured with more than 80 awards, Billy Elliot The Musical is one of the most beloved British musicals of all time. Ten years after it last played in its original home of London and the UK, this landmark production returns.
Set during the miners’ strike of 1984/5, Billy’s journey from boxing ring to ballet class becomes a life-changing story of courage, community and self-expression.
Praised as ‘Utterly captivating’ (Daily Mail), ‘Dazzling. A triumph’ (Independent on Sunday) and ‘Pure magic’ (Sunday Express), Billy Elliot The Musical is exhilarating, hilarious and unforgettable.
★★★★★ ‘So exhilarating the audience didn’t want it to end.’ – Daily Mail
★★★★★ ‘Triumphant.’ – The Daily Telegraph
RUSSELL HOWARD
Russell Howard Don’t Tell The Algorithm
Sat 11 Apr
Russell Howard is back with a brand new stand-up tour in 2026. After breaking records with sold-out shows across the globe, Russell is inviting you back into the room: no phones, no distractions, just humans and jokes. Ages 14+
MONTY DON
Monty Don A Journey Through British Gardens
Sat 25 Apr
Britain’s best-loved gardener Monty Don returns with a brand new show exploring the landscapes, traditions, and tales that reveal who we are through the gardens we create.
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Diversity Soul 2026
Sun 26 Apr
The UK’s most successful dance group, Diversity is returning in spring 2026 with their brand new tour, Soul: based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human within the digital age.
Paul Carrack In Concert
Sun 19 Apr
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Paul Carrack, one of Britain’s most cherished and distinctive voices, returns to Edinburgh in April 2026. Celebrating the release of his 20th solo album, The Country Side of Paul Carrack, the shows will blend new Nashville-inspired recordings with timeless favourites from across his remarkable career. From Ace and Squeeze to Mike + The Mechanics and his acclaimed solo work, Carrack’s unmistakable voice promises an unforgettable evening of soulful music and classic hits.
‘I can’t wait to bring these songs to life onstage. We’ll be playing them alongside all the favourites. The band and I are ready to go all in; it’s going to be a special tour.’
Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals
Fri 1 May
Strictly The Professionals returns – bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever.
Take ten world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band and powerhouse vocalists. Add show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and a stunning set. Finish with a killer soundtrack – and suddenly every move, every beat, every shimmer of sequins pulls you into the heart of the action, creating the ultimate night out.
Starring: Julian Caillon, Vito Coppola, Neil Jones, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Jowita Przystał, Alexis Warr, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu
The Beach Boys 60 Years of Pet Sounds
Tue 16 Jun
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history.
The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world –will salute 60 years of Pet Sounds
Led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director
Bluey’s Big Play
Thu 18 – Sun 21 Jun
Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer continue the legacy of the iconic band. Bluey ATG 92x61.indd 1 17/10/2025 15:25
When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Bluey’s Big Play is the theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series featuring brilliantly created puppets, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush
★★★★★ ‘A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show.’
– The Guardian
Derren Brown Only Human
Tue 23 – Sat 27 Jun
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Edinburgh with his new live show, Only Human.
The content of Only Human remains under wraps, but we can guarantee you a mindblowing experience that’ll take your breath away! Ages 12+
★★★★★ ‘Fresh, new and exciting.’
– Manchester Theatres
‘A new Derren Brown live show is absolutely must-see entertainment, as this once again proves.’ – The Arts Shelf
The Temptations and The Four Tops
Mon 29 Jun
Celebrated Motown icons The Temptations and The Four Tops bring their legendary co-headline tour to Edinburgh Playhouse this June, delivering an evening of timeless hits and signature harmonies.
In 1983, The Temptations and The Four Tops performed back-to-back on the NBC prime-time special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever The performance was so successful that the two groups continue pairing up for tour dates to this day.
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MICHAEL VINE, ANDREW O’CONNOR, DERREN
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Wed 15 Jul
Returning to the Playhouse, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically-acclaimed style of stand-up?
Stewart Lee, ‘The world’s greatest living standup comedian’ (The Times), is in danger of being left behind. But can he unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and Jordan Peterson at the forefront of side-splitting stadium-stuffing sh*t-posting?
Ages 14+
Lord of the Dance 30th Anniversary
Thu 16 – Sun 19 Jul
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, returns in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996.
Since its inception, Lord of the Dance has transformed Irish dance into a global cultural phenomenon, setting new standards for creativity and theatrical productions.
Michael Flatley’s visionary show continues to amaze audiences worldwide with its captivating blend of dance, music and storytelling.
Forth On The Fringe
Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug
Forth on the Fringe is your one-stop shop for the must-see acts of the 2026 Edinburgh Festival. Join Forth 1 for a high-energy showcase of comedy, music, circus and cabaret – the hottest highlights in one unmissable show.
Daniel Sloss Bitter
Fri 14 & Sat 15 Aug
Scotland’s Netflix superstar, one of the biggest live stand-up names on the planet, unleashes his latest devastatingly hilarious show. Starting as a work-in-progress in 2025, don’t miss the finished full version playing at Edinburgh Playhouse on this global tour. Ages 16+
Troy Hawke Never Stop, Never Change!
Fri 21 Aug
Following last year’s sell out world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’
Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields, both online and in real life.
‘I like the videos but how does it translate to the stage?’ Come and find out for yourself!
Ages 14+
An Evening with Sir David Jason
Sam Campbell Kid Giblet
Sun 27 Sep Sat 5 Sep
Sir David Jason takes to the stage to bring his iconic screen and theatre characters to life, promising an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter and secrets from his showbusiness career.
Relive some of the most unforgettable moments in British TV history starring Sir David, revealing the secrets, techniques, and on-set magic that made these moments so timeless. Join Sir David Jason for an evening of nostalgia, laughter, and exclusive insights into a career that has left an indelible mark on-stage and British television history.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear from a true national treasure – don’t miss it! Ages 12+
I definitely don’t know what’s going on. BUT I cannot wait to come to your town and respect your traditions. Live comedy is straight up amazing because people gather to watch it in a spectacular setting rather than ogling an evil phone screen in some horrid grey dank corner.
Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner, Taskmaster champion and surrealist genius Sam Campbell brings his signature style to the stage –a unique blend of absurdist loops and razorsharp observational wit. From surreal YouTube shorts to mainstream TV and podcast success, Sam continues to evolve as one of the UK’s most distinctive and boundary-pushing comedic talents.
Ages 16+
Connor Burns FLOW
Sat 22 & Sun 23 Aug
Don’t miss Scotland’s new stand-up sensation!
Fresh from selling out five Glasgow King’s Theatre shows and over 12,000 tickets in Edinburgh on his last tour, this is his new and best work yet! Ages 16+ ★★★★★ ‘Hilarious…
Fearless… Wonderful!’ – Scotsman
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
Sat 10 Oct
The Martians are coming! For the very first time, audiences will experience a concert rendition of the iconic Jeff Wayne double album, brought to life with live vocalists, band, orchestra and animation. Ages 8+
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Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny
Sun 15 Nov
Jack Whitehall Bad Influence
Tue 12 & Wed 13 Jan 2027
Step into the shadows with Emma Kenny in Murderous Minds. Deconstruct the terrifying evolution of a killer, uncovering how ordinary thoughts warp into the unthinkable. Are you brave enough to confront the darkness? Ages 14+
Jack returns to what he does best – fearless, gloriously unfiltered stand-up. Expect razorsharp observations, brilliantly awkward confessions and the mischievous charm that has made him one of the UK’s most loved comedians. Ages 14+
LIVE AT 75
The Archers Live at 75
Mon 5 Oct
Don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and join us for an unforgettable celebration of 75 glorious years of BBC Radio 4’s
The Archers.
To mark this extraordinary milestone, The Archers is stepping out of the studio and onto the stage for a very special national tour.
Hosted by comedian and superfan Angela Barnes and set at the beloved Ambridge Flower and Produce Show.
Ages 14+
Miriam’s Full English LIVE
Tue 6 Oct
It starts with the title. The joy of a Full English is the wildly different things piled together on one plate to make something delicious. That’s Britain’s secret too, not shutting things out, but welcoming more in. Who better than Miriam Margolyes OBE to celebrate our not-terribly United Kingdom in one unforgettable show? There will be heroes and villains, belly laughs and sharp insights, outrageous surprises and of course, lashings of… sauce.
Join her in conversation for stories from the new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holdsbarred Q&A where no question is off-limits.
Ages 14+
Professor Brian Cox Emergence
Wed 7 & Thu 8 Oct
After performing his smash hit show Horizons to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new world tour, Emergence.
Brian has appeared in many landmark science programmes for BBC radio and television over the last 15 years, from the Peabody awardwinning Wonders of the Solar System to the worldwide hit series, The Planets.
Voulez Vous The Music Of ABBA
Sat 7 Nov
Get ready for a dazzling night of ABBA’s greatest hits at the Playhouse! Celebrating 50 years of the legendary pop phenomenon, this spectacular tribute show brings the music of ABBA to life with outstanding musicians, stunning vocals and irresistible energy.
From Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia to Waterloo and Fernando, every song is a timeless classic. So grab your friends and experience a feel-good night of unforgettable music and pure pop nostalgia together.
Ages 8+ ★★★★ ‘A Jaw-dropping reminder that human life is both irrelevant and hugely precious.’
– The Guardian
Bill Bailey Vaudevillean
Wed 25 Nov
Before streaming, before TV, before cinema, before even radio… there was vaudeville! This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. A celebration of comedy, songs and multifarious skills.
Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the versatile multiinstrumental, multi-lingual, purveyor of humour and musical prowess, who could lay claim to being perhaps the foremost practitioner of this great tradition… an entertainer, a performer, a modern Vaudevillean!
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Mon 5 – Sat 10 Apr 2027
Solve theatre’s most famous mystery.
A shocking murder rattles London. Far from the chaos, a remote country guesthouse welcomes seven strangers seeking refuge. But when a police sergeant battles through a deadly snowstorm with a warning no one expects, it becomes clear the threat is already within their walls.
As suspicion tightens its grip, one question chills the room: Who among them is capable of murder?
THE MANOR AWAITS.
Ages 7+
‘Bailey may be one of our biggest-name comics, a national treasure no less.’ – The Guardian
April
Russell Howard: Don't Tell The Algorithm
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical
Paul Carrack In Concert
Gravity: Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel Tucker
Sue, Matt & Phil Live! The Reunion Tour
May
June
Sat 11 Apr 3.30pm & 7.30pm
Tue 14 – Sat 18 Apr 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat), Thu 16 Apr 7.30pm
Sun 19 Apr 7.30pm
Thu 23 Apr 7.30pm
Fri 24 Apr 7.30pm
Monty Don: A Journey Through British Gardens Sat 25 Apr 7.30pm
Diversity: Soul 2026
Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
Sunny Afternoon
Out of Chaos: Macbeth
Waitress
The Bodyguard
2:22 A Ghost Story
Kraftwerk (SOLD OUT)
The Beach Boys: 60 Years of Pet Sounds
Bluey's Big Play
Derren Brown: Only Human
The Temptations and the Four Tops
July Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
David Byrne (SOLD OUT)
August Forth on the Fringe
Daniel Sloss: BITTER
Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
Connor Burns: FLOW
Edinburgh International Festival
San Francisco Ballet: Mere Mortals
Sigur Rós with The Scottish Chamber Orchestra
September An Evening with Sir David Jason
High Society
Annie
Kevin Bridges (SOLD OUT)
Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
Legally Blonde The Musical
October Eckhart Tolle
The Archers: Live at 75
Miriam's Full English LIVE
Professor Brian Cox: Emergence
Sun 26 Apr 2.30pm & 7.45pm
Fri 1 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sat 2 May 7.30pm
Tue 5 – Sat 9 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Fri & Sat)
Wed 6 May 7.30pm
Thu 7 May 1.15pm
Tue 12 – Sat 16 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Thu 14 May 7.30pm, Fri 15 May 7.30pm
Mon 18 – Sat 23 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat) Thu 21 May 7.30pm
Mon 25 – Sat 30 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Tue 26 May 7.30pm, Thu 28 May 7.30pm
Tue 9 Jun 7pm
Tue 16 Jun 8pm
Thu 18 – Sun 21 Jun 10am (Thu & Fri), 10am, 1pm & 4pm (Sat & Sun)
Fri 19 Jun 10am, Sun 21 Jun 4pm
Tue 23 – Sat 27 Jun 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat)
Mon 29 Jun 7.30pm
Wed 15 Jul 7.30pm
Thu 16 – Sun 19 Jul 7.45pm (Excl. Sun), 2.30pm (Sat), 4pm (Sun)
Mon 20 – Wed 22 Jul 7pm
Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug 8pm, 1.30pm (Sat)
Fri 14 & Sat 15 Aug 8pm, Fri 14 Aug 8pm
Fri 21 Aug 7.30pm
Sat 22 & Sun 23 Aug 8pm
Fri 28 – Sun 30 Aug 8pm, 3pm (Sat) Sun 30 Aug 8pm
Mon 31 Aug 6.30pm
Sat 5 Sep 7.30pm
Tue 8 – Sat 12 Sep 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Tue 15 – Sun 20 Sep 7.30pm (Excl. Sun), 2.30pm (Wed & Sat), 2pm (Sun) Thu 17 Sep 7.30pm, Fri 18 Sep 7.30pm
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Sep 8pm
Sun 27 Sep 7.30pm
Tue 29 Sep – Sat 3 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Sun 4 Oct 7.30pm
Mon 5 Oct 7.30pm
Tue 6 Oct 7.30pm
Wed 7 & Thu 8 Oct 7.30pm
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Sat 10 Oct 7.30pm
Jersey Boys
Dirty Dancing
November Paul Smith: Happy
Mon 12 – Sat 17 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
Wed 14 Oct 7.30pm, Thu 15 Oct 7.30pm, Fri 16 Oct 7.30pm
Tue 27 – Sat 31 Oct 7.30pm (Excl. Fri), 5pm & 8.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm (Sat)
Wed 28 Oct 7.30pm
Thu 5 & Fri 6 Nov 7.30pm Voulez Vous – The Music of ABBA Sat 7 Nov 7.30pm
Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny Sun 15 Nov 7.30pm
Mean Girls
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean
The Proclaimers (SOLD OUT)
December Back To The Future The Musical
Tue 17 – Sat 21 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Wed 18 Nov 7.30pm, Thu 19 Nov 7.30pm
Wed 25 Nov 8pm
Fri 27 & Sat 28 Nov 6.30pm
Wed 2 Dec 2026 – Sat 2 Jan 2027 See website for details. Tue 8 Dec 7.30pm, Thu 17 Dec 7.30pm, Fri 18 Dec 7.30pm
January 2027 Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jan 8pm
Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence
Billy Elliot The Musical
February Burlesque The Musical
Audio Described BSL Interpreted
Tue 12 & Wed 13 Jan 8pm
Tue 19 Jan – Sat 6 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Thu 28 Jan 7.30pm, Tue 2 Feb 7.30pm
Tue 16 – Sat 27 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Tue 23 Feb 7.30pm, Thu 25 Feb 7.30pm, Fri 26 Feb 7.30pm
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