Theatre Events in Edinburgh in May 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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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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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!
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Scottish Ballet: The Crucible
Scottish Ballet return to the Festival Theatre in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!
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The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret
Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Catch this amateur production of Jesus Christ Superstar from Southern Light when it comes to the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh in May!
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Festival Theatre in May 2025.
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Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf
Carlton Entertainment brings their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits – Heaven Can Wait to the Howden Park Centre on Thursday 15th May!
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Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.
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The Australian Bee Gees Show
Having performed to over 1 million people in sold out theatres and concert halls across the globe, The Australian Bee Gees Show is coming to the Festival Theatre on Sunday 18th May!
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Gaz Oakley’s Tales of the Homestead - CANCELLED
In this one-of-a-kind show, Gaz Oakley will take you on a personal tour of his garden offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on the homestead and the journey he went on to get there.
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Guenther Steiner LIVE: Unfiltered
Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner!
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Ballet Black: Shadows
Now in its 23rd year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black makes its return to the Festival Theatre with an exciting new double bill on Wednesday 21st May!
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Shrek The Musical
The Livingston Players present Shrek The Musical at the Howden Park Centre in May, it's irreverently fun for the whole family!
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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow
Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Festival Theatre!
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With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct! promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing!
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The Mountaintop
It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth. This funny, compelling drama imagines the man behind the legend on the eve of his assassination.
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The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Star Harmoneez MTS presents: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition at the Howden Park Centre on 31st May & 1st June!
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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:
Just Beatles
You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles when they return to Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on Friday 9th May!
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Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Eastwood Park Theatre screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!
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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened 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:
When We Were Young
When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on 1st May!
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Mothers of the Brides
Mothers of the Brides is a fun-filled, sketch-packed, gag-fuelled, laugh-heavy trip through the marital maze of getting your offspring to the altar… How do the mothers do it?
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A Beautiful Noise: the Orchestral Edition
Prepare to be swept away by the all-new orchestral rendition of 'It’s A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Tribute' commemorating a decade of stellar performances!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Country Hits Live
Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music!
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Scottish Opera - Trial By Jury
With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct! promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing!
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Penguin
Full of humour and beauty, Hamzeh Al Hussien's extraordinary story Penguin takes you on a personal tour of the places he knows best.
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Cinema: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Cinema: Wagner’s Die Walkure
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Airdrie Town Hall screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!
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The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Mothers of the Brides
Mothers of the Brides is a fun-filled, sketch-packed, gag-fuelled, laugh-heavy trip through the marital maze of getting your offspring to the altar... How do the mothers do it?
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When We Were Young
When We Were Young at Paisley Town Hall is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth.
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A Vision of Elvis
Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Beacon Arts Centre in May!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Macrobert Arts Centre!
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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 The Albert Halls on Friday 23rd May!
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Karen Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour. Catch her at Victoria Hall Dunblane on Saturday 17th May!
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