Theatre Events in Edinburgh in October 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret
Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Haunted Haus
Get ready for a haunting so fabulous you'll die from excitement! The Spooktacular 'Haunted Haus' is back to terrorize Banshee Labyrinth!
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Paranormal Illusionist: Ghosts of the Banshee
Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of magic and ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub - built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Love The Sinner
In a collaboration between Imogen Stirling and Vanishing Point, Love The Sinner has been transformed into a pulsating full-scale theatre show which comes to The Studio Edinburgh in October!
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Rambert’s Peaky Blinders
Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns to Edinburgh, capturing the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack!
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Anna Hibiscus’ Song
Told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling, this theatrical adaptation of Atinuke’s much-loved children’s book will have you beaming from ear to ear.
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Dungeons and Daddies: The Areas Tour 2024
Join Freddie Wong, Beth May, Matt Arnold, Will Campos and Anthony Burch on their second national tour of Dungeons and Daddies at the EICC on 4th October!
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Search Party
Award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half-God of Rainfall) brings his chaotic, audience-led poetry event to the Traverse on 4th October!
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The Baddies
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!
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The Post Mortem Live
Live autopsy experience, The Post Mortem Live, returns to Edinburgh offering you front row seats into the world of pathology, forensics, true crime and human anatomy!
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Michael Palin - There And Back
Best-selling author and comedy legend Michael Palin is going back on the road, with a new UK tour this autumn, which will include a night at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Sunday 6th October!
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Dr. Louise Newson: Hormones & Menopause - The Great Debate
Dr Louise Newson, the leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, brings her inaugural UK theatre tour, accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea, to the Festival Theatre on 7th October.
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Hairspray the Musical
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2024. Don't miss it!
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Beauty and The Beast
Shotts St Patrick’s Amateur Opera Group return to Reconnect Howden Park with the stage version of Disney’s classic animated film Beauty and The Beast!
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Blue Man Group
The theatrical phenomenon 'Blue Man Group' returns to the UK bringing its award-winning Bluevolution World Tour and comes to the Festival Theatre in October!
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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter at The Scotsman Hotel!
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SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Join Blackout Productions this October as they bring the sinister tale of Sweeney Todd to life in a way you have never experienced before!
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Dancing in the Streets
Get ready for an unforgettable night reliving the iconic sound of Motown when Dancing in the Streets comes to the Usher Hall on Thursday 10th October!
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From the makers of Battery Park, To Save The Sea is an epic adventure story about standing up for what you believe in, don't miss it at the Traverse Theatre in October!
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Edinburgh Magic
Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!
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A Whisky Tasting Under The Stars
Explore Planet Earth's epic story with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society in collaborating with Dynamic Earth on Saturday 12th October!
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Dementia the Musical is a funny but moving production telling the history of Scottish dementia activism and their role front and centre of it.
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The McDougalls: Halloween Party
Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls comes to Church Hill Theatre with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family!
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Author Talk and Puppet Show- Tania Czajka
Join Tania and her Parisian garden friends as they embark on this charming bilingual quest to find the perfect food for Lapin! For ages 3-7.
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Sandi Toksvig: Friends of Dorothy
Following the sell-out 2022 tour of Next Slide Please, Sandi Toksvig - comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner - returns to theatres with an evening to celebrate the publication of her new novel.
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!
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Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!
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Treasure Island
Don't miss this new version of a classic story told like never before, bursting with sea shanties, treasures, and a sumptuous amount of adventure!
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Come What May
Come What May, the ultimate tribute to Moulin Rouge & other hit movie musicals, comes to the Usher Hall on Thursday 17th October!
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Celine - My Heart Will Go On
Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK when Celine - My Heart Will Go On comes to Howden Park Centre on Friday 18th October!
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Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!
Solo again, Clinton Baptiste, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, comes to Edinburgh with his brand new hilarious one-man stand-up show!
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Planetarium Late: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon
Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome spectacular features the 1973 album the Dark Side of the Moon in explosive surround sound.
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Qudus Onikeku/The Q Dance Company - Re:incarnation
An ode to the richness of Nigerian culture, this dance, music, fashion and visual art creation showcases the depth of ancient Yoruba philosophy mixed with Nigerian youth culture.
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Garrison Keillor: Tonight
Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone, coming to The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 19th October!
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How to Train your Dinosaur
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey back in time as we welcome How to Train your Dinosaur shows at Edinburgh Zoo for one weekend only!
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The Elton John Show
The Elton John Show is the UK's most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage and it returns to the Howden Park Centre on Saturday 19th October!
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An Audience with Robert Lindsay
Don't miss an evening with Robert Lindsay at the Assembly Rooms, as he shares an intimate look into the experiences and stories behind some of his most iconic roles!
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Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog
Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it's coming to a bun (venue) near you! Catch him at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th October!
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Harriet Walter & Friends: Shakespeare’s Women Speak!
Live on stage with special guests, Dame Harriet Walter, one of Britain's most esteemed Shakespearean actors, will perform pieces from her new book, She Speaks!
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Dick and Angel: Forever Home (avec le nitty gritty)
Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4 hit Escape to the Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, and experience the Chateau like never before!
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Enough of Him - CANCELLED
Based on a true story, Enough of Him explores the life of Joseph Knight, an African man enslaved by plantation owner Sir John Wedderburn and brought to Scotland to serve in his Perthshire mansion.
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Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christie's classic Murder on the Orient Express gets a thrilling new stage adaptation. Can Poirot solve the mystery before the final stop? Find out when the show comes to Edinburgh in October!
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Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night
Join Jon Ronson at the Usher Hall for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy!
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A Streetcar Named Desire
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents the Pitlochry Festival Theatre production on A Streetcar Named Desire.
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From the makers of Battery Park, To Save The Sea is an epic adventure story about standing up for what you believe in, don't miss it at Howden Park Centre in October!
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Annie - The Musical
Nordone's Academy Of Performing Arts presents Annie - The Musical at the Church Hill Theatre in October!
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Midlothian Ghost Fest
The very first Midlothian Ghost Fest is taking place from 25th to 31st October with a series of Ghoulish Events!
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That Feeling When
That Feeling When is a sensory dance theatre and live music production, which asks how the seasons can be a guide to what feels good in the cycle of teen-hood.
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Ant Middleton - CANCELLED
Best Selling Author, TV front man and podcaster Ant Middleton has announced a brand new tour for autumn 2024 including a date at the Usher Hall on Saturday 26th October!
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Counterfeit 70’s
Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between!
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Stuart Michael - Psychic Medium - CANCELLED
Direct from London’s West End – enjoy a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship from Stuart Michael!
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The Makings of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup and brings it to the Assembly Rooms in October!
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INTERSTELLAR: Tribute to Hans Zimmer by Mystery Ensemble
Join Mystery Ensemble for one of their most beloved programmes: soundtracks of the renowned film ’Interstellar,’ directed by Christopher Nolan!
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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2024 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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Twist and Shout
An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!
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Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz
This play is a love letter to Birmingham, exploring Black masculinity through Beyonce lyrics, techno raves and the deeply intimate relationship between a man and his barber.
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No Love Songs
Songs taken from Kyle Falconer's hit second solo album are reimagined live on stage in this new and urgent musical, capturing the essence of love, parenthood, and the struggles that come with it.
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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton
Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at Eastwood Park Theatre on Thursday 3rd October as they share their stories from their time at the club!
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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Celebrating over 30 years on the road, Buddy Holly and the Cricketers bring a night of infectious energy and signature 1950's rockabilly sounds to Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Simon Parker: A Ride Across America
As the USA heads to the polls, join award-winning travel writer, public speaker, and filmmaker Simon Parker for a night of adventure at Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
To Save The Sea
From the makers of Battery Park, To Save The Sea is an epic adventure story about standing up for what you believe in, don't miss it at The Byre Theatre St Andrews in October!
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Baga Chipz Material Girl - The ‘‘Much Betta’ Tour 2024
Iconic drag race UK legend Baga Chipz hits the road with a date at the Adam Smith Theatre on 3rd October!
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Everything Changes - Take That Tribute
Join the UK's favourite tribute act Everything Changes for the ultimate Take That night at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on 11th & 12th October!
READ MORETheatre Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Scottish Opera - Don Pasquale
Follow the exploits of Don Pasquale in this riotous new version of Donizetti's classic comic opera when Scottish Opera return to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!
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Who Will Marry Miss Mouse?
Don't miss Who Will Marry Miss Mouse? at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, a Japanese folk tale told with an unusual twist and of course a happy ending!
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Taylormania
Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see at The Pavilion Theatre!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin’ Criminal
Huey Morgan is heading out on his first solo tour, mixing music and chat, so fans can get up close and personal with The Fun Lovin' Criminal at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Dementia The Musical
Dementia the Musical is a funny but moving production telling the history of Scottish dementia activism and James McKillop, Nancy McAdam & Agnes Houston's role front and centre of it.
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The Mungo Boys
The Mungo Boys is a heart-warming, funny and poignant true story of six pals and their passion for music and dreaming big, don't miss it at East Kilbride Arts Centre on Friday 4th October!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Swan Lake
After last year's successful tour, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake!
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Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin’ Criminal
Huey Morgan is heading out on his first solo tour, mixing music and chat, so fans can get up close and personal with The Fun Lovin' Criminal at Beacon Arts Centre!
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A Play, A Pie, A Pint: Armour A Herstory of the Scottish Bard
A Play, A Pie and A Pint bring Armour A Herstory of the Scottish Bard to Paisley Town Hall on October 15th & 16th!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
My Friend Selkie
Developed by the cast & Dawn Hartley from an original concept by Niamh, My Friend Selkie is a heart-warming story of friendship and facing challenges, together.
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A Night At The Musicals
Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd present A Night at the Musicals with songs from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and many more!
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Visible Fictions - Up
This captivating and thrilling show at Macrobert Arts Centre is a fantasy table-top exploration where time is turned upside down and all the things that matter start to make sense.
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Murder Mystery at Burns Cottage: The Best Laid Scheme o’ Mice and Murder
Get ready for an exclusive, adrenaline-pumping experience where you become a detective and work with others to solve a thrilling murder!
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