Bloody Elle
Bloody Elle is a gig musical full of searing original music performed live on stage. Written and performed by Lauryn Redding, the audience are transported to a 10,000-seat arena with a ten-piece band or to an intimate, sweaty, packed-out gig in the back of a pub. Performances take place between 8 and 13 August 2023 at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh as part of TravFest 2023
The Grand Old Opera House Hotel
A heart-filling ensemble comedy from Olivier Award-winning writer Isobel McArthur (Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of), Kidnapped) and directed by Traverse Theatre Artistic Director, Gareth Nicholls (Ulster American, Crocodile Fever), this world premiere of The Grand Old Opera House Hotel is a story of art bringing us together in hopeless circumstance, to the tune of some of the most popular opera songs ever written.
After the Act
Two decades after the repeal of Section 28, this musical uses words taken from interviews the company has undertaken with students, activists, and teachers, as well as from tabloid articles and news clips.
Lie Low
Lie Low is a wild, dark and hilarious new play, directed by Oisín Kearney, that offers a theatrical exploration into the human brain via the genitals.
Thrown
Glasgow-based writer, actor and movement specialist Nat McCleary joins forces with director and performer Johnny McKnight to create a uniquely Scottish play, Thrown. It is being performed as part of this year’s Edinburgh International Festival, between 3rd and 27th August at the Traverse Theatre.
No Love Songs
Inspired by the real-life experiences of Laura and Kyle, the story follows two new parents grappling with the challenges of parenthood and the weight of postnatal depression. Through a powerful blend of music, tears, and laughter, the audience is taken on a heartfelt journey as they navigate the ups and downs of their new life together. The play runs from 3 to 27 August at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.