Theatre Events in Edinburgh in January 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief
Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!
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Treasure Island
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!
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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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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Swamplesque
After taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Swamplesque, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, returns to celebrate Christmas!
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A Christmas Carol - Panto in Musselburgh
The Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.
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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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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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Prestonfield Hogmanay Ball
Welcome in the New Year in traditional Prestonfield style with a Champagne reception, lavish four-course Hogmanay dinner and Celtic cabaret!
READ MORELegends of American Country
Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Bat Out Of Hell
Get ready to witness Bat Out of Hell: The Musical as it explodes back onto the stage in a spectacle that promises to be nothing short of legendary!
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Acting for Adults Taster Session
Join us at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Wednesday 8th January for this free one hour ‘Acting for Adults’ taster session!
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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!
READ MOREThe Legends of American Country Show
Europe's No 1 Hot County TVs award winning Country music show, "The Legends of American Country" come to the Howden Park Centre for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, take a journey through Elton’s life and career.
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - CANCELLED
The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking Jamie is presented to you by Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts in January!
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Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet
From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.
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Clown Extravaganza
Catch Phil O'Shea and friends perform ridiculous, experimental clown and comedy in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room on Friday 17th January!
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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Murder: Staged
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour, Cheish Merryweather will bring Murder: Staged to the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th January!
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The Merchant Of Venice
The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.
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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
READ MOREArtie’s Singing Kettle - All Scottish Singalong
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle comes to the Howden Park Centre on Sunday 19th January!
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The Rocky Horror Show
Australian superstar Jason Donovan comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour!
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Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
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A Night at the Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly return with A Night At The Musicals at the Howden Park Centre in January!
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Burns Night Eve Murder Mystery Dinner
Should Auld Acquaintance Be Found Dead! Book now for Grassmarket Community Project's Burns Night Eve Murder Mystery and Dinner and help solve a thrilling murder mystery!
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The Elvis Years - The Story of the King
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.
READ MOREThe Legends of American Country Show
The Legends of American Country, Europe's number on tribute show, returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Pretty Vacant
Pretty Vacant - The Story of Punk and New Wave is THE stage show not to be missed and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 28th January!
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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:
Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Tales of Hoffman
Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera, The Tales Of Hoffman, being screened at Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 11th January!
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The Legends of American Country Show
Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Eastwood Park Theatre for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
READ MORETheatre Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's when Lost In Music take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!
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Re-Take That
Enjoy all of Take That’s Greatest Hits Live on Stage at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 24th January!
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All Shook Up
Playhouse Theatre Company presents the hip-swivelling, lip-curling musical comedy that will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes: ALL SHOOK UP!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
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Shine Productions Present School of Rock
Get Ready to ROCK, Glasgow! School of Rock bursts onto the Theatre Royal stage in January 2025 courtesy of Shine Productions.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The critically acclaimed The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 26th January... get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights
Scottish Opera's much-loved Opera Highlights returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 25th January as they tour around Scotland with a brand-new show!
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Cinema: Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffman
Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera, The Tales Of Hoffman, being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Airdrie Town Hall as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Aladdin
This Christmas, PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be a new version of Aladdin; a re-imagining of the classic tale with a distinctly Scottish flavour!
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RSNO Viennese Gala
Let the Royal Scottish National Orchestra whirl you away to a world of elegant waltzes, playful polkas, and good old-fashioned romance when they return to Beacon Arts Centre!
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Murder Mystery Afternoon - You Only Die Once
Join the team from Paisley Heritage at Be Capri on Sunday 19th January for their You Only Die Once Murder Mystery Afternoon!
READ MORETheatre Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Legends of America Country Show
The Legends of American Country returns to The Albert Halls for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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