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Christmas will be here before you know it so book now for Scottish Ballet’s sparkling Snow Queen, not forgetting our very own Panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, bigger and better than ever at the Festival Theatre. For the wee ones this Christmas Barrowland Ballet bring The Gift to The Studio, the second treat in our trio of early years festive commissions with Eden Court and Aberdeen Performing Arts We can’t wait to welcome you.
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It’s been a vibrant August brimming with culture with the festivals back to full strength, but fear not, the autumn still holds a host of entertainment at Capital Theatres. This season we’ve got glamorous musicals, captivating comedy, classic drama and astonishing dance; not to mention some fun-filled treats for our younger audiences. We’re also delighted to be welcoming back the Edinburgh Gang Show to their temporary home at the Festival Theatre while The King’s undergoes its transformational redevelopment. We’re super excited to see Rona Munro’s thrilling new chapter of Scottish history, James IV – Queen of the Fight, on the Festival stage. We’re co-producing this epic piece of event theatre with Raw Material, in association with National Theatre of Scotland. Whether you’re a connoisseur of The James Plays or new to their world of intrigue and drama, this is a landmark piece of theatre not to be missed.
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UNNATURAL CAUSES DR RICHARD SHEPHERD Sun 16 October (p14) Festival Theatre osmonds edinburgh whats on dps.indd 1 29/07/2022 Osvaldo Golijov Ainadamar THE FOUNTAIN OF TEARS JULIAN OVENDEN GINA BECK LOVE. CONFLICT. PASSION THE OSMONDS – A NEW MUSICAL Tue 2O to Sat 24 September (p6) Festival Theatre THE TROCKS Fri 21 & Sat 22 October (p16) Festival Theatre DOWNS WITH LOVE Wed 19 October (p11) The Studio Scottish AINADAMAROpera Tue 8, Thu 1O & Sat 12 November (p22) Festival Theatre Scottish Ballet THE SNOW QUEEN Sat 19 November to Sat 1O December (p24) Festival Theatre BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Sun 25 September (p14) Festival Theatre JAMES IV – QUEEN OF THE FIGHT Fri 3O September to Sat 8 October (p8) Festival Theatre LOST IN MUSIC Sun 23 October (p15) Festival Theatre EDINBURGH GANG SHOW 2022 Tue 1 to Sat 5 November (p11) Festival Theatre HARRY PEDIGREEHILLFUN Sun 9 October (p14) Festival Theatre LET’S GET PARTY STARTED! 35 SMASH ONEBACKSPECTACULAR‘IFICOULDTIME,ITALLLEICESTERTHE CHER SHOW Tue 11 to Sat 15 October (p12) Festival Theatre SOUTH PACIFIC Tue 25 to Sat 29 October (p18) Festival Theatre Southern Light THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tue 6 to Sat 1O September (p1O) Festival Theatre SEPTEMBEROCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBERNOVEMBER-DECEMBER Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 5 61x57mm_FREEDOM_TT.indd 1 14/07/2022 11:16 MARTIN BAYFIELD’S RUGBY LEGENDS Wed 19 October (p15) Festival Theatre FREEDOM Mon 17 October (p15) Festival Theatre
PB22-Q1-034-Edinburgh Brochure-A6L-AW.indd 1 THE THEATRELIVESHOW 1996.BBC©&logo™BBCStudios.BBCbyLicensed2014,LtdAKAStudio©&logos™characterandDUGGEE™HEY Hey Duggee – The Live Theatre Show is produced by Cuffe & Taylor and Kenny Wax Family Entertainment under license from BBC Studios JANEY GODLEY NOT DEAD YET TOUR Sun 19 February (p17) Festival Theatre PEAKYRAMBERTBLINDERS Tue 28 February to Sat 4 March THENEIGHBOURSFAREWELL TOUR Wed 8 March (p34) The acclaimed production comes to Edinburgh ‘Theatre at its best.’ INNOVATIONS Fri 11 & Sat 12 November (p17) The Studio EDGAS THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD Wed 22 to Sat 25 February (p1O) THE STORY OF SOUL Sun 5 March (p34) AN INSPECTOR CALLS Tue 31 January to Sat 4 February (p33) Festival Theatre THE GIFT Sat 17 December 2O22 to Wed 4 January 2O23 (p28) The Studio THE WORLDʼS MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Sun 12 February (p17) Festival Theatre SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS Sat 17 December 2O22 to Sun 22 January 2O23 (p26) Festival Theatre HEY DUGGEE Fri 27 to Sun 29 January (p31) Festival Theatre ‘EXTRAORDINARY.MASTERFUL’DAZZLING. SUNDAY EXPRESS Matthew Bourne SLEEPING BEAUTY Tue 11 to Sat 15 April (p4O) Festival Theatre JOHANNES RADEBE FREEDOM UNLEASHED Sun 7 May (p36) Festival Theatre PETER JAMES WISH YOU WERE DEAD Mon 3 to Sat 8 April (p39) Festival Theatre APRIL-MAYMARCH-APRILFEBRUARY-MARCHJANUARY-FEBRUARYNOVEMBER-JANUARY Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 60056 Birmingham RoyalBallet SWAN LAKE Wed 29 March to Sat 1 April (p38) Festival Theatre
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The Osmonds A New Musical Tue 2O to Sat 24 September Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre You Loved Them For A Reason. Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest ever boybands. THE OSMONDS: A New Musical tells the official story from Jay Osmond about the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade. We’re Having a Party and you’re invited to join us for this night of drama, nostalgia and dancing in the aisles. HHHH “Why wasn’t this made years ago... it’s a blast!” MAIL ON SUNDAY HHHH “It’s a scream…perfectly captured the mood of the 7Os!” DAILY RECORD Tickets from £15 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat eves) Student Standby £10* Concessions subject to availability Sat 24 September 2.30pm Sat 24 September 1.30pm Thu 22 September 2.30pm 9
Directed by Laurie Sansom Designed by Jon Bausor Music composed by Venus Ex Machina
DAILY TELEGRAPH ON THE FIRST THREE JAMES PLAYS Tickets from £21.50 Previews from £18.50 (30 Sep to 3 Oct) Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat and previews) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat and previews) Student standby £10 Age 12+ Includes some strong language and violence Concessions subject to availability Sat 8 October 2.30pm Sat 8 October 1.30pm Thu 6 October 7.30pmBodlovicMihaelaPhotographyWalkerNiallImage 11
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James IV– Queen of The Fight Fri 3O September to Sat 8 October Evenings 7.30pm (excl. Sun) Matinees Thu 6 & Sat 8, 2.30pm
Ellen and Anne, two Moorish women who were expected to take their place at a royal court…but not this one. Both women now have to fight to find and keep a place in the dazzling, dangerous world of the Scottish Court of James IV. It’s a world where war is never far away, words of love and promises of peace are not what they seem and where poets might turn out to be more dangerous than any assassin.
Blythe Duff (Taggart, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and Daniel Cahill (River City) are returning to the James Plays following their roles in James I, II and III, and are joined by Danielle Jam (Molly and Mack) as Ellen, and Laura Lovemore (Queen of the New Year) as Anne.
Scotland, 1504, seen fresh through the eyes of new arrivals
“A feast of blistering emotion and theatrical might”
Employing the same wit and theatricality of the first three James Plays, acclaimed playwright Rona Munro takes you back to a thrilling and uncharted period of Scottish history in this brand-new production. Join us on the journey.
Celebrating their 125th year, Southern Light presents The Sound of Music.
Tickets from £19 Friends 20% off Wed 22 Feb Groups (10+) 1 free for every ten full price tickets
Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre
Concessions subject to availability Sat 25 February 2.30pm Sat 25 February 1.30pm
The best amateur companies in the capital working to professional standards
Tickets from £20 Friends 10% off Tue & Wed Concessions subject to availability Sat 10 September 2.30pm Sat 10 September 1.30pm
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Military hero Colonel Fairfax is imprisoned in the Tower of London and sentenced to death for treason. Appalled by Fairfax’s fate, Sergeant Meryll is determined to free the man who rescued him in battle. Meryll and his accomplices concoct a chaotic and dangerous scheme to free Fairfax while daughter Phoebe yearns to marry the imprisoned solider. The plan is a stroke of genius, but only if it succeeds...
Sullivan’s sumptuous melodies combined with Gilbert’s darker libretto make for a tragicomic opera widely regarded as a masterpiece and one of the duo’s finest works.
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The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is staged & directed by Quintin Young with musical direction from Tommie Travers and assistant direction from Louise Williamson. The talented cast make up the company of Edinburgh’s oldest amateur theatre group. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
Wed 22 to Sat 25 February
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The7.30pmStudio told me that I should have told them I have Downs. Why? What difference does that make?” Downs With Love tells the story of Beth, a young woman who has Down’s Syndrome. She lives a very independent life, has her routines and lives simply but happily. She is helped by a new support worker, Tracy and they soon strike up a friendship. On a Friday night, they go to the pub to watch Mark, a local singer. Beth falls for Mark but the problem is - Mark falls for Tracy - who loves both of them. Complex and challenging issues arise for all. Brydon radiates star quality the central role of Beth”
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THE SCOTSMAN Tickets from £12 Concessions £2 off Carer goes free Concessions subject to availability Wed 19 October 7.30pm Tue 1 to Sat 5 November Evenings 7pm Saturday Matinee 2pm Festival Theatre It’s back! Over 250 young people from South East Scotland Scouts and Girlguiding Edinburgh are ready to entertain you with show-stopping musical items, incredible ensemble choreography and stunning individual performances. Gang Show is back on the crest of a wave once again – be part of the adventure! Tickets from £14 Groups (8+) 1 free ticket for every 8 tickets purchased Concessions subject to availability Sat 5 November 2pm Sat 5 November 1pm GANGEDINBURGHSHOW2022
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Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600516 Sun 9 October Festival7.30pm Theatre Harry is back with brand-new amazing jokes in an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular. “Genius” THE TIMES Tickets from £33.50 Age 14+ Sun 25 September Matinee 2.30pm Evening 7.30pm Festival Theatre Embark on thrilling adventures with two brand-new collections of inspiring short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival! Tickets from £17.50 Groups (8+) £1.50 off Concessions £1.50 off Age 12A Different programmes £1.50 off each full price ticket when you book for both Banff screenings at the same time Concessions subject to availability Sun 16 October Festival7.30pm Theatre
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This high energy show will take fans on an unmissable journey through George’s greatest hits including Careless Whisper, Club Tropicana, Faith, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, FastLove and many more.
Tickets from £30 plus £2 booking fee per ticket Age 14+ Sun 23 October Festival7.30pm Theatre
Tickets from £32 Friends 20% off Concessions £3 off Concessions subject to availability
X Factor winner, musical theatre star and number one selling artist Joe McElderry will lead FREEDOM – The Music of George Michael singing George’s greatest hits live with a full band.
Relive some of the greatest songs of all time, from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind and Fire, Sister Sledge, and Chic.
Join former England international and true giant of the game Martin Bayfield as he embarks on his Rugby Legends UK tour. Each unique show will see Martin take to the stage with former players to reveal never-heard-before stories and incredible insight into the sport we all treasure.
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Join us as we recreate the Magical 70s! Let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!
Every performance frivolously froths with tutus and testosterone, blush-pink ballet pumps, fierce false eyelashes and prima ballerina attitude. However, what makes this company extraordinarily special is their immaculate technique and daring physicality, surpassed only by their impeccable comic timing.
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Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600518 Tickets from £19 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Student Standby £10 Concessions subject to availability Special Events More info on p51-52 Open Rehearsal Fri 21 October 4.15pm Cost free but ticketed Post Show Q&A Fri 21 October Cost free Dying Swan Family Workshop Sat 22 October 1pm Cost from £10 Online Makeup Workshop Sat 22 October 1pm Cost from £5 Fri 21 & Sat 22 October Festival7.30pm Theatre
“This is the funniest night you’ll ever have at the ballet!”
Originally from New York, the Trocks are now loved worldwide for their sassy spoofs and hilarious homages to classical ballet, where 16 dancers each transform into two personas, both male and female!
For almost 50 years, the all-male comedy ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
affectionately known as “The Trocks”) have been delighting audiences of all ages at sell-out performances featuring their fabulous sense of fun and their flawless dance.
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Janey Godley is ‘still alive, by popular demand’ with a brand-new show for 2023 and can’t wait to be back doing what she does will be supported by Ashley Storrie, the award-winning comedian best known for hosting BBC Radio Scotland’s Friday nights, and guest slot Theatre into a night of mesmerising ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back with a brand-new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films! to by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland Tour, this carefully curated selection of short films combines epic human endeavour and astounding marine life in a spectacular cinematic celebration of oceans. £18
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 19 Fri 11 to Sat 12 Nov Evenings 7.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm The Studio Innovations is back this Autumn with a sensational new programme of Contemporary Dance. The exciting line up presents four companies showcasing works from Scottish and International dance makers. Our Autumn programme features new works by: Trak Dance Ensemble (Austria), Malcolm Sutherland (Scotland), Anna Borras & Company (Sweden) and Daniel Navarro Lorenzo (Scotland/Spain). Tickets from £22 Concessions £2 off Concessions subject to availability Sun 19 February Festival8pm Theatre
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South Pacific Tue 25 to Sat 29 October Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific comes to Edinburgh direct from London’s West End! This powerful love story, set on a South Pacific island during World War ll, is brought thrillingly to life in this epic new five-star production. Chichester Festival Theatre Artistic Director Daniel Evans directs musical theatre stars Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Downton Abbey), Gina Beck, Rob Houchen and Joanna Ampil and a sensational cast of over 30. Featuring a full live orchestra, this ravishing musical is set to be the must-see theatrical event of the year. This landmark musical features musical theatre classic songs such as Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair and Bali Ha’i. HHHHH “A roof-raising triumph” GUARDIAN Tickets from £28.50 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student Standby £10 Age Concessions12+ subject to availability Sat 29 October 2.30pm Sat 29 October 1.30pm Thu 27 October 7.30pm 21 Direct from the West End
Capital Theatres is a registered Scottish Charity SC018605 Our beloved King’s is now closed for the start of her major redevelopment. Once reopened the theatre will be: Accessible to everyone for the very first time • Welcoming all day thanks to a new café and vibrant creative engagement programme in a purpose-built studio • A state-of-the-art venue attracting world-class dance, drama and musicals audiences will love We need your help to make this vision a reality Your support will preserve the theatre for generations to come Scan to donate to the King’s Thank you Farewell for now
Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600524 Osvaldo Golijov Ainadamar THE FOUNTAIN OF TEARS Tickets from £18.50 Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress)* Concessions £3 off* Under 26s £10 Student Standby £10* Pre Show Talk Sat 12 November 6pm Cost free but ticketed *Excl. Sat Concessions subject to availability Sat 12 November 7.15pm Sat 12 November 6pm Tue 8, Thu 1O, Sat 12 November Festival7.15pm Theatre
Ainadamar brilliantly reimagines the life and works of poet and playwright Federico García Lorca, whose anti-fascist stance and open homosexuality led to his death in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War. Love, loss, and death emerge through the memories of Margarita Xirgu (Lauren Fagan), muse and friend of Lorca (Samantha Hankey). As Margarita tells their story to her student Nuria (Julieth Lozano), Ainadamar becomes a modern passion play, reflecting on his life and works. Olivier Award-winning choreographer and director Deborah Colker makes her hotly anticipated opera directorial debut. A co-production with Opera Ventures (Breaking the Waves 2019, Greek 2017).
Sung in Spanish with English supertitles
In this UK staged premiere, Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov creates a vibrant, poetic sound world combining opera with flamenco dance and song.
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 25 Bizet Carmen PUCCINI’S IL TRITTICO Il GianniSuortabarroAngelicaSchicchi Wed 22 & Sat 25 March Festival6pm Theatre Sir David McVicar directs Puccini’s epic trio of one-act operas featuring high drama, heartbreaking tragedy and devilish black comedy and farce. Puccini’s scores, including ‘O mio babbino caro’ in Gianni Schicchi, each boast their own vivid sound yet all three operas fit together into a truly satisfying whole. Stuart Stratford conducts a world-class cast featuring Roland Wood, Sinéad Campbell-Wallace, Aled Hall and many more. Tickets from £22.50 Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress)* Concessions £3 off* Under 26s £10 Student Standby £10* Pre Show Talk Sat 25 March 4.45pm Cost free but ticketed Access Gianni Schicchi Thu 23 March 3pm A version of the full opera, specially created for those who enjoy a more relaxed experience. Tickets £10 *Excl. Sat Concessions subject to availability Sat 25 March 6pm Sat 25 March 4.45pm Fri 9, Tue 13, Thu 15 & Sat 17 June 7.15pm Sun 11 June 3pm Festival Theatre With such hit melodies as the Habanera, Flower Aria and Toreador Song – alongside Bizet’s magnificent orchestral interludes and rousing chorus numbers – Carmen has musical riches for all. Georges Bizet’s classic opera of jealousy, lust, and life outside the dictates of society is boldly updated with an English translation. Director John Fulljames (Nixon in China 2020), sets this prominent new production amidst the unrest and upheavals of 1970s Spain. Tickets from £22.50 Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress)* Concessions £3 off* Under 26s £10 Student Standby £10* Pre Show Talk Sat 17 June 6pm Cost free but ticketed Access Carmen Fri 16 June 3pm A shortened version of the full opera, specially created for those who enjoy a more relaxed experience. Tickets £10 *Excl. Fri & Sat Concessions subject to availability Sat 17 June 7.15pm Sat 17 June 6pm Sung in Italian with English supertitles Sung in English with English supertitles
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the stage, after its sell-out tour in 2019. This glittering production is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale – which was also the basis for Frozen. Set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov which will be performed live by the full Scottish Ballet Orchestra
HHHHH “A truly memorable high” THE HERALD HHHHH “Another Scottish Ballet Christmas triumph” THE LIST Tickets from £19.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £6 off (Stalls & Dress, excl. Sat) Concessions £3 off (excl. Sat & Sun) Student Standby / U26 £11 Talk Ballet Thu 1, Fri 2, Thu 8 December 6.30pm Cost Concessions£5 subject to availability Sat 3 December 2.30pm Sat 3 December 1.00pm Sat 19 Nov 7.30pm Sun 20 Nov 2.30pm Wed 23 Nov 7.30pm Thu 24 Nov 7.30pm Fri 25 Nov 2.30pm 7.30pm Sat 26 Nov 2.30pm 7.30pm Sun 27 Nov 2.30pm Wed 30 Nov 7.30pm Thu 1 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm Fri 2 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm Sat 3 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm Sun 4 Dec 2.30pm Tue 6 Dec 7.30pm Wed 7 Dec 7.30pm Thu 8 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm Fri 9 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm Sat 10 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm PerformanceInclusive Relaxed and Dementia friendly Thu 8 December 2.30pm £12.50 each ticket A relaxedandadditionalforenvironmentpeoplewithneedstheirfamilies.
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 27 Scottish Ballet The Snow Queen Sat 19 November to Sat 1O December Festival Theatre
From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror. Along the way you’ll meet a colourful cast of characters, from young lovers parted by a spell to a circus ringmaster with a few tricks up his sleeve. Choreographed by Christopher Hampson and designed by the award-winning Lez Brotherston, this story of love and friendship is sure to delight the whole family.
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 29 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Sat 17 December 2O22 to Sun 22 January 2O23 Festival Theatre Mirror, Mirror on the Wall – our Panto is the most magical of them all! In September 2022 the King’s will close for two years for a major redevelopment, so this Christmas we are bringing all the sparkle, scale and spectacle of the King’s Panto – to the Festival Theatre! Experience Edinburgh’s most lavish festive production as fabulous as ever, packed full of music, magic, laughter and fun for the whole family. Gold Performances from £26.50 Green Performances from £23.50 Red Performances from £19.50 Friends 2 for 1 on Wed 21 Dec 7pm or 20% off Tue 10 to Fri 20 Jan Groups (8+) £3 off (excl. Tue 20 Dec to Wed 4 Jan) Concessions £2 off Red and Green performances (excl. top price seats) Children £3 off Student Standby £10 Excludes top price seats. Concessions subject to availability Sat 7 January 2pm & Fri 13 January 7pm Sat 7 January 1pm & Fri 13 January 6pm A limited number of free tickets are available for babies 12 months and under (ticket only, no seat) Relaxed Performance for the general public Wed 4 January 2pm £12 Performance adapted for people with additional needs and their families. Please book in person or on 0131 529 6000 (not available online). HHHHH “A dazzling extravaganza... the best pantomime in the land” EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS ON 2021/22 PANTO SLEEPING BEAUTY Sat 17 Dec 2pm 7pm Sun 18 Dec 1pm 5pm Mon 19 Dec Tue 20 Dec 2pm 7pm Wed 21 Dec 2pm 7pm Thu 22 Dec 2pm 7pm Fri 23 Dec 2pm 7pm Sat 24 Dec 1pm 5pm Sun 25 Dec Mon 26 Dec 2pm 7pm Tue 27 Dec 2pm 7pm Wed 28 Dec 2pm 7pm Thu 29 Dec 2pm 7pm Fri 30 Dec 2pm 7pm Sat 31 Dec 1pm 5pm Sun 1 Jan Mon 2 Jan Tue 3 Jan 2pm 7pm Wed 4 Jan 2pm 7pm Thu 5 Jan 2pm 7pm Fri 6 Jan 2pm 7pm Sat 7 Jan 2pm 7pm Sun 8 Jan 1pm 5pm Mon 9 Jan Tue 10 Jan 2pm 7pm Wed 11 Jan 2pm 7pm Thu 12 Jan 2pm 7pm Fri 13 Jan 2pm 7pm Sat 14 Jan 2pm 7pm Sun 15 Jan 1pm 5pm Mon 16 Jan Tue 17 Jan 2pm 7pm Wed 18 Jan 2pm 7pm Thu 19 Jan 7pm Fri 20 Jan 7pm Sat 21 Jan 2pm 7pm Sun 22 Jan 1pm 5pmAVAILABILITYBESTJANUARY
A festive dance show for children18 months – 5 years and their families CAPITAL THEATRES AND BARROWLAND BALLET PRESENT
The Gift Sat 17 December 2O22 to Wed 4 January 2O23 The Studio A mountain of discarded wrapping. A lonely child with an active imagination. It’s often the cardboard boxes, not the gifts inside that are the most fun. Is the true gift the joy that can come from the imagination? This festive show will ignite a playfulness, inspiring children and their families to find new games together when it’s their turn to open gifts! HHHHH “Will have its young audience clapping, giggling, and gazing in wonder from start to finish” THE WEE REVIEW Tickets from £12.50 Friends 20% off Children £2 off Limited free places for babies under 12 months 31 Twilight Shows Sat 17, Sun 18 & Tue 206pmDecember Come in your PJs (includes bed time snack and hot chocolate) Sat 17 Dec 2.00pm 6.00pm Sun 18 Dec 2.00pm 6.00pm Tue 20 Dec 2.00pm 6.00pm Wed 21 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Thu 22 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Fri 23 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Sat 24 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Mon 26 Dec 1.15pm 4.30pm Tue 27 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Wed 28 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Thu 29 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Fri 30 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Sat 31 Dec 10.45am 2.00pm Mon 2 Jan 10.45am 2.00pm Tue 3 Jan 10.45am 2.00pm Wed 4 Jan 10.45am 2.00pm
Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600532 Enjoy one of our relaxed performances this Christmas in a relaxed environment for people with additional needs and their families Wed 4 January Festival2pm Theatre Cost £12 and carer goes free Thu 8 December Festival2.30pm Theatre Cost £12.50 and carer goes free To make you feel welcome, relaxed and well-supported: • we’ll have lots of trained staff on hand to help with any access requirements • anyone can feel free to make noise and move around the auditorium • we’ll keep the lights on, but dimmed to reduce anxiety • we’ll provide break out spaces with a live stream of the show so that if people would like to leave the auditorium, they don’t have to miss the action. If you’d like to discuss your specific needs with a member of our staff, you can do so by calling the Box Office on 0131 529 6000 between Mon-Fri, 11-3 (or now available to book online). Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited.
THE THEATRELIVESHOW 1996.BBC©&logo™BBCStudios.BBCbyLicensed2014,LtdAKAStudio©&logos™characterandDUGGEE™HEY Hey Duggee – The Live Theatre Show is produced by Cuffe & Taylor and Kenny Wax Family Entertainment under license from BBC Studios Tickets from £18.50 Children £2 off Running Time 60 minutes Concessions subject to availability Limited free places for babies under 12 months Fri 27 to Sun 29 January Fri 10am, 2pm, Sat & Sun 10am, 1pm, 3.30pm Festival Theatre Squirrels get ready! Everyone’s big lovable dog Hey Duggee is touring for the first time EVER and here’s your chance to see him! Hey Duggee The Live Stage Show is going to be HUGE and will feature Duggee and the Squirrels plus many more of your favourite characters! Betty wants to make costumes, Happy wants to sing, Tag wants to make music, Norrie wants to dance, Roly wants jelly and they all want you to join them at the Clubhouse. There is so much to do, but luckily Duggee has his theatre badge. Will you get yours too? A-Woof! Be part of the hit CBeebies show and join Duggee and the Squirrels in this new vibrant interactive production bursting with music, puppets and barrels of laughs along the way. It’s time for a Duggee Hug! Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 33
Your name on a step will help us protect the King’s future
The transformed King’s will have lifts to every floor of the theatre so everyone can easily access the whole building. We are also making sure the staircases are much more comfortable for those who prefer the climb. By naming a step with a donation of £500 you will help us transform the King’s and be part of this precious theatre.
Email support@capitaltheatres.com or visit capitaltheatres.com/kings-future to find out more. Capital Theatres is a registered Scottish Charity SC018605 Help us get one step closer…
Tickets from £21.50 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student Standby £10 Running Time 1 hour 50 minutes (no interval) Concessions subject to availability Sat 4 February 2.30pm Sat 4 February 1.30pm Thu 2 Feb 7.30pm Tue 31 January to Sat 4 February Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller Winnerreturns.of19major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation. HHHHH “Spectacular. If you haven’t seen it, you must. If you have, see it again” MAIL ON SUNDAY Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 35 INSPECTORAN CALLS DIRECTED BY STEPHEN DALDRY J B CLASSICPRIESTLEY’STHRILLER The National Theatre’s Landmark Production HHHHH "Superbly intense" DAILY TELEGRAPH HHHHH "Visually astonishing" DAILY EXPRESS
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Join Train, as give you the Best of Love there Ain’t Nobody who does it better. Powerful performances from our talented cast will showcase the biggest hits spanning a generation. Hotfoot from Britain’s Got Talent, the hugely-talented Mel Day joins the cast as the evening’s special guest. Featuring songs by Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and many, many, more. goodbye to Neighbours, in person, as the show hits the road in the UK!
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A new dance theatre event, delving into the story of Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders, written by the creator of the global hit television series.
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Dazzling, athletic dance and stunning dramatisation with an iconic eclectic Peaky soundtrack and a live on-stage band. Tommy and the Peakys fought together at Flanders and the show opens in the trenches. Bound by this experience, a really personal story unfolds as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and Tommy is intoxicated by the mysterious Grace. independent dance company, dedicated to bringing ballet to the people”
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Tickets from £21.50 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student Standby £10 Age Concessions15+ subject to availability Thu 2 March 7.30pm Thu 2 March 6.30pm Tue 28 February to Sat 4 March Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre “...You young men of the Tunnelling brigade, you are all dead. Not counted among the dead because your bodies were not buried with the dead. But dead inside...”
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South Africa’s award-winning Dada Masilo wowed with her stunning re-imagining of Giselle in 2019. Featuring live music on stage, The Sacrifice is inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, combining the European heritage of this monumental piece of music with the uniquely rhythmic and expressive movements of ‘Tswana’, the traditional dance of Botswana. Rooted in story-telling and healing ritual, Masilo and her dancers deliver an exhilarating performance that will transport you through a journey of emotions.
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Actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading out on her first ever UK tour. Expect fan favourites including hits from Heathers, Les Miserables, The Addams Family and many more .
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TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is hosting a party like no other. Freedom Unleashed sees the ‘Irresistible’ Johannes joined by a diverse, world-class cast of talented dancers and singers in this melting pot of South African rhythms and huge party anthems.
Opening night post show Q&A with the company Concessions subject to availability
Tickets from £25 plus £3.50 booking fee per ticket Age Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets from £32.50 Concessions £2 off Concessions subject to availability
Fri 1O & Sat 11 March Festival7.30pm
Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600538
Tickets from £19 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Running Time 60 minutes (no interval) Age 12+ Contains partial nudity
‘THE SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET ’ Daily Mail FORGET YEARS! THE WORLDʼS MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL Buddy_brochure_half_page EDIT JG.indd 1 25/07/2022 10:32Tickets from £19.50 Friends 2 for 1 on opening night 20% off all performances (excl. Fri & Sat Eve) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Concessions subject to availability Sat 18 March 2.30pm Sat 18 March 1.30pm Thu 16 March 7.30pm Tue 14 to Sat 18 March Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to the Festival Theatre to as part of its 2023 UK Tour. Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! “Pure unadulterated fun” DAILY TELEGRAPH “It’s Buddy brilliant” THE SUN Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 39
The greatest of all romantic ballets returns in “one of the world’s finest productions” (The Observer). BRB revives Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s glorious Swan Lake – with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia performing Tchaikovsky’s superb music alongside BRB’s spectacular dancers.
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Prince Siegfried is out hunting when he discovers a flock of swans. When one of them turns into the beautiful princess Odette, Siegfried is smitten – but Odette explains that she’s under a spell cast by the evil Rothbart, keeping her in swan form from dawn to dusk. Can Siegfried break the spell? Find out in this exquisite production of a true classic. of the best Swan Lakes around”
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Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600540 Director Carlos Acosta Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s Swan Lake Tickets from £23.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student / U26 £10 (excl. top 2 ticket prices) Age Concessions8+ subject to availability Wed 29 March to Sat 1 April Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre
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Following on from five hit stage and the new the work of best selling author, Peter James returns to Edinburgh with the world premiere stage adaption of Wish Were Dead
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 41 WYWD_Edinburgh_Brochure_148x105mm.indd 1 15/07/2022 17:21Tickets from £25 Friends £5 off top two prices (Mon to Wed) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Concessions subject to availability Sat 8 Apr 2.30pm Sat 8 Apr 1.30pm Thu 6 Apr 7.30pm Mon 3 to Sat 8 April Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre
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When Detective Superintendent Roy Grace and Cleo Morey take their first holiday together, Cleo hopes that she will finally get Grace to herself for a few days and away from his crime solving exploits. But their dream escape turns out to be the holiday from hell, as the past comes back to haunt them.
Adapted exclusively for the stage, Wish You Were Dead is the next thrilling instalment of the most successful modern day crime stage franchise since Agatha Christie.
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Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty Tue 11 to Sat 15 April Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty reawakens, celebrating 10 years since its premiere at Sadler’s Wells Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again? With an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale is brought to life by the uniquely talented New Adventures company. Get ready to be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this dazzling gothic romance. HHHHH “Thrills from start to finish. Utterly brilliant” SUNDAY MIRROR “Unforgettable. An eye-popping delight” OBSERVER Tickets from £28.50 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student Standby £10* Concessions subject to availability Sat 15 April 2.30pm 43
The acclaimed production comes to Edinburgh ‘Theatre at its best.’ The Daily Telegraph ‘In there, everything is possible...’
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From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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A thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, this five-star spectacular blends magic with memory in a tour-de-force of storytelling that takes audiences on an epic journey. Returning to his childhood home, a man finds himself standing beside the pond of the old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play. He’s transported to his 12th birthday when his remarkable friend Lettie claimed it wasn’t a pond, but an ocean – a place where everything is possible... magic. A mesmerising adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s hit novel” memorable, this knockout production is theatre at its best” nothing around beat this thrillingly imaginative show”
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Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600546 A NEW MUSICAL FEATURING THE SONGS OF RUNRIG ALL SONGS WRITTEN BY CALUM MACDONALD & RORY MACDONALD PUBLISHED BY BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED, A BMG COMPANY TSGFTE.indd 1 26/07/2022 15:04Tickets from £26.50 Friends 20% off all performances (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student Standby £10* Concessions subject to availability Sat 27 May 2.30pm Sat 27 May 1.30pm Thu 25 May 7.30pm Limited free places for babies under 12 months Tue 23 to Sat 27 May Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre
As relationships ignite and smoulder, Euan and Annie find themselves swept into a battle to save the heart of the community. But can they save each other?
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An uplifting new musical, featuring the songs of Runrig.
Directed by Luke Kernaghan, with musical direction by John Kielty HHHH “A big show with a huge heart” SCOTSMAN “breathes compelling new life into Runrig’s songs”
The Stamping Ground is a story about love, life and the land.
When together-forever couple Euan and Annie return home, they’re seeking a ‘fresh start’ for their teenage daughter. But there’s a heatwave in the Highlands and they soon find themselves lost in this once familiar place, now filled with more tourists than residents.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places. Get ready for the journey of a lifetime.
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 47 Tickets from £21.50 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student Standby £10 Age Concessions12+ subject to availability Sat 3 June 2.30pm Sat 3 June 1.30pm Thu 1 June 7.30pm Tue 3O May to Sat 3 June Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Come and see the beloved film and best-selling novel as a brand-new stage show. Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life.
The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives begin to intertwine and they embrace the vibrancy of modern-day India, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways.
“A glorious romp” SUNDAY EXPRESS Star cast to be announced. Prior to West End.
In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.
Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers. The original Broadway production of Titanic The Musical won five Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This stunning production celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board.
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Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600548 Tickets from £26.50 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student Standby £10 Concessions subject to availability Sat 24 June 2.30pm Sat 24 June 1.30pm Thu 22 June 7.30pm Mon 19 to Sat 24 June Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 49 Sat 8 July Festival7.30pm Theatre Join us as we tell the story of Reggae music and the Windrush Generation and hear how their music took the world by storm. Get ready to dance to the music of Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Millie Small and many more. Tickets from £17 Friends 20% off Age Concessions12+ subject to availability Wed 7 June Festival7.30pm Theatre Fast-moving and highly physical, Nobody explores the tension between our inner lives and how we make sense of the world around us. Motionhouse’s renowned dance-circus style combines with mesmerising choreography to tell this emotional and ultimately uplifting story that resonates with the times we live in. Tickets from £15.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Student Standby £10 Concessions subject to availability Fri 7 July Festival7.30pm Theatre Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke and 2021 champion Giovanni Pernice join forces for their spectacular tour - HIM & ME! The Ballroom King and the BAFTA winner will be joined by a world class cast of dancers and singers. This show promises to be THE best night out for all ages… A true dance extravaganza! Tickets from £37.50 Concessions £2 off Age 8+ Meet and Greet £75 Concessions subject to availability
Tickets from £18.50 Friends 20% off Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls & Dress) Concessions £3 off Age Concessions7+ subject to availability Wed 28 & Thu 29 June Festival7.30pm Theatre
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Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black return to the Festival for a moving and inspiring double bill by Olivier® Award-winning choreographers, Will Tuckett and Mthuthuzeli November
The Company, now in their 21st year, present Then Or Now (South Bank Award nominee for Best Dance Production) created by Will Tuckett, composed by Daniel Pioro and set to the poetry of Adrienne Rich, which asks, at times like these, where do we each belong?
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The second piece on the bill is devised by award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November. Inspired by the artistry and activism of Nina Simone, November weaves a skilful picture of Simone’s turbulent and influential life to take us on an emotional and empowering journey. book or to book a group (8+) 6005
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Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 51 THE BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION DIRECT FROM LONDON! THE BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION DIRECT FROM LONDON! Tickets from £28.50 Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Groups (8+) £4 off (Stalls and Dress) Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat) Student Standby £10 Concessions subject to availability Sat 7 October 2.30pm Sat 7 October 1.30pm Thu 5 October 7.30pm Mon 2 to Sat 7 October 2O23 Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Festival Theatre Brace yourselves Sisters! The eagerly anticipated Broadway and UK smash-hit musical Sister Act is coming to Edinburgh! This sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a convent! Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, Soul and Disco, this joyous and hilarious musical is one nostalgia-filled trip back to the 70s that you will never forget. Star casting to be announced. “Heavenly hit show” DAILY MAIL
Capital Theatres is a registered Scottish Charity SC018605 Call our exclusive Group Booking Line on 0131 529 6005 (Mon to Fri 11am-3pm Reserve now, Pay later Group Discounts are available on most shows. Check our website for details. They’re behind you! And in front of you, and beside you – get the gang back together with exclusive discounts for Groups (8+) Photo: 2021 King’s Panto Sleeping Beauty
Creative Engagement Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 53 Autumn Stories Fri 16, Fri 3O September, Fri 14, Fri 28 October, Fri 11, Fri 25 November 10am – 11am Festival Theatre Drift away to a dreamy place with these relaxing sensory stories for little ones. Inspired by the changing seasons and led by a friendly professional storyteller, these sessions are designed to let children enjoy stories in their own way, with fun objects to interact with, a tasty snack, and a quiet space for families to enjoy being in the moment. Age 2-5 Cost £3.00 (1 child & 1 adult per ticket) Includes story, structured play & snack. Les Ballets Trockadero: Open Rehearsal Fri 21 October Festival4.15pm Theatre Stalls
Cost Free but ticketed
Claire Symonds, Head of Creative Engagement; Izzy Gray, Creative Engagement Coordinator; Alex Howard, DementiArts Editor and Creative Support; Gordon Reynolds, Peoples Archive Coordinator
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Les Ballets Trockadero: Dying Swan Family Workshop Sat 22 October Festival1pm Theatre Stage
Step into the auditorium to watch behind the scenes as the 16 dancers and rehearsal staff of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo prepare for a performance. Daily class and rehearsals are a necessity for every dancer and lead to the dazzling displays of musicality and virtuosity. Get an insider view in this on-stage rehearsal and ask questions to the rehearsal team.
Come behind the scenes and see how a dance performance comes together.
Join the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company to learn their signature solo, the Dying Swan – with the opportunity to put your own spin on this humorous classic! Families will enjoy a short dance warm-up and learn steps from the Dying Swan solo famously performed by ballerina Anna Pavlova and given a comic twist by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Get creative with tots
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Fri 28 October, Fri 4, 11, 18, 25 November, Fri 2 December 1.30 –Empire3pmRooms, Festival Theatre
Les Ballets Trockadero: Online Make-Up Workshop
Sat 22 October
Zoom1pm This Virtual Make-up Workshop illustrates how the Trocks transform from dancer to diva. Participants join a company dancer in their virtual dressing room to see their makeup routine for a typical performance. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to learn more about what it takes to get ready for a show and about the dancer’s journey to becoming a member of the Trockadero.
The workshop is taught by Ballet master, Raffaele Morra All under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Cost £5
Join Les Ballets Trockadero online make-up workshop Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600554
Calling all P4-P7s! Lace up your dancing shoes and get ready to join us on a journey around the world! These creative sessions are the perfect way to end the school week. Each week, we’ll go on an adventure to a new country, enjoy a workshop inspired by traditional dance styles and try tasty new snacks. Learn about Bollywood Dance of Indian Cinema, dances of West Africa, circle dances of The Balkans, Kalamatianos from Greece, the Haka of New Zealand and of course, Scottish dances too!
Dance Around the World
Cost £5 Includes workshop & a snack
Cost £10 (family ticket includes 1 adult & 1 child; additional children’s tickets free through box office)
There’ll be plenty of chances to make our own dances too, and on the last session we’ll share what we’ve learned with friends and Lunchfamily.space available from 12.30 - 1.30pm. Our team will be in touch with further information after booking.
This workshop is suitable for families - all ages and levels of dance experience. Please wear comfortable clothing. Be ready to move and have fun!
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 55 Talk Ballet: The Snow Queen Thu 1, Fri 2 , Thu 8 December 6.30pm Festival Theatre Stalls Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the stage, after its hugely successful tour in 2019. Enhance your experience of the show with this Pre-Show talk. Cost £5 Post-show Talk: An Inspector Calls Wed 1 February Festival4.30pm Theatre Stalls Stay behind after the show for a chance to meet the creative team, hear all about the making of the show and get a closer look at the set. Cost Included in price of ticket To book any of these events please call our box office or visit our website Youth Advisory Board We are Capital Theatres’ first ever Youth Advisory Board (but you can call us the YAB). Over the next year we will help Capital Theatres become a more relevant and exciting place for young people aged 16-25. We will influence different areas including how best to talk to young people, the kinds of activities on offer, and help shape Capital Theatres’ plans for the future. We are looking forward to making change happen, getting an inside look at how the theatre industry works and opening doors for other young people. Look out for more from us in the year ahead!
Back Row L-R: Darcie Lyon, William Stewart, Marie N’Guessan, Ru MacKay, Fin Ross Russell. Front Row L-R: Thomas McAree, Ella Catherall, Olivia Zhang, Jade Hutchinson, Charlotte Cuthbert. Not Pictured: Ranuli Palipane
Photos: Have a Brew and Blether with Alistair Northrop, Meet The Aliens with the Citadel Arts Group or have Tea and ‘Jam’ with Gus and Paul Call 0131 529 6000 to book or to book a group (8+) call 0131 529 600556 Proud to be dementia friendly These events and performances are suitable for people living with dementia, other brain related conditions and their families and supporters Songwriting Sprint Mon 12 September, Mon 1O October, Mon 12 December 2pm –Empire3pmRoom 3, Festival Theatre and online, on Zoom A fun way to connect with others in our dementia friendly community who love music and lyrics. Each month, different themes provide the stimulus to share your stories and ideas with musician, Gus Harrower and the Capital Theatres team. In a quick 45 minutes, we write original songs which are often performed by Edinburgh’s dementia inclusive Forget Me Notes singers at our monthly Together In Song concerts. Cost Free Tea and ‘Jam’ Mon 26 September, Mon 31 October, Mon 28 November 11am –Edinburgh12.30pmGinBar, Festival Theatre and online, on zoom Our monthly, dementia friendly celebration of music making and talent sharing. Everyone is welcome for this uplifting session, including any children and young people in your family. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own instruments, singing voices, song suggestions and any other talent you would like to share. An energetic ‘jam’ session to kickstart your afternoon, gently led by musician, Gus Harrower and Paul Barfoot on the Mon 31 October.
Cost Free A Brew and Blether Wed 31 August
Minds Behind The Movements with Dance Historian, Agnes Ness Wed 28 September Age Scotland Dementia team visit Wed 26 October Wed 3O November Bring along the family for a Musical Tour of Scotland with Bruce Davies and Alasdair Northrop 2pm –Edinburgh3.30pmGin Bar, Festival Theatre
Tue 2O September Pre-show2.30pm social café 1.45pm Empire Rooms, Festival Theatre
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As we continue to develop and host in person activities, we invite you to join us, in bi monthly meetings to work alongside Capital Theatres as we shape and guide the direction of our dementia friendly community, together. Come and share your knowledge and expertise through lived experience as a steering group member and play your valuable part in informing our creative programme, dementia building enablement, digital delivery, communications and best practice. Tea, coffee and biscuits served. Travel expenses reimbursed. To book, please contact our box office on 0131 529 6000 or bookings@capitaltheatres.comemail
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A free monthly social gathering for people with lived experience of dementia. Join us for tea, cake and chat. We are also a Playlists for Life help point so pop in and we can spend some time with you creating The Soundtrack Of Your Life.
CitadelShow Arts Group
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Citadel Arts Group presents The Aliens, a warm-hearted play by Laure Paterson, set during WWII. Italy has joined the German side and suddenly Scots Italians are called ‘aliens’. But the friendship between two wee girls from Leith, Lizzie Preston and her best pal Gina Ricci, looks set to survive. This short play which has delighted Leith audiences ends with an audience singalong and ice cream. Capital Theatres Creative Contributors group of persons living with dementia had the wonderful opportunity of testing out the script and sharing their expertise by experience with the theatre company during rehearsals as it adapted for care home audiences. Care homes can register their interest in attending by engage@capitaltheatres.comemailingorcall our box office 0131 529 6005 (11am to 3pm, Monday to Friday). For information our relaxed performances please see p30. engage@capitaltheatres.com
Claire Symonds, Head of Creative Engagement; Izzy Gray, Creative Engagement Coordinator; Alex Howard, DementiArts Editor and Creative Engagement Support; Gordon Reynolds, Peoples Archive Coordinator
Fri 21 October 2pm –Founders3.30pmRoom, Festival Theatre
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Touch Tours Touch Tours of the set, costumes and props are usually available from one hour before the Audio Described show. Touch Tour tickets are free and should be requested in advance. Touch Tours are exclusively for those using the audio description service and their companions.
Captioning Captioning is a bit like subtitles on TV. Captions are shown on two raised display units either side of the stage. The text is in large print and delivered at the same time as the words are spoken or sung. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets.
BSL – Sign Language Interpreted A BSL Interpreter will stand on one side of the stage and interpret all spoken or sung speech. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets.
Headsets and Personal Induction Loops Available for all performances. Collect from a member of staff on arrival. The number of headsets and loops are limited. Box Office staff can advise on best seats for reception.
Audio Description Audio Description is a form of audio-visual translation. Through a headset (collect on arrival) a describer will tell you where the characters are on stage, what they are wearing, how they gesture and what the set looks like. Please mention if you wish to use this service when booking your tickets.
Wheelchair users Please book wheelchair spaces in advance. All spaces have adjacent seats for companions
Festival Theatre has 8 spaces in the stalls. The Studio has 2 spaces at the front. Assistance Animals are welcome at all our theatres
Accessible Parking The Festival Theatre has a limited number of spaces available for accessible parking and pickup/dropoff in the courtyard. Please check with Stage Door for availability on 0131 662 1112. For full access information please visit: capitaltheatres.com/festival-access To request a large print, braille or audio brochure, please contact us on 0131 622 8410
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Concessions Available for full-time students, senior citizens (65+), unwaged (with proof), people with disabilities, Young Scot cardholders, children.
Ticket prices are subject to change with demand, book early for the best seats and prices. All Concessions are advertised on show pages where available. Exclusions may apply to all discounts and are subject to availability and not available on all shows. Discounts can be withdrawn at any time. Discounts apply to full price tickets only. Only one discount per ticket.
Admission Policy Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
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Proof of status must be shown where appropriate. Tickets are non-refundable unless the performance is cancelled. Booking T&Cs can be found on our website: capitaltheatres.com/terms
Ticket prices include a contribution to our theatre development fund which pays for the restoration and upkeep of our theatres. Terms Please see our website capitaltheatres.com/terms for full terms and conditions or capitaltheatres.com/faq for some frequently asked questions. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance, which could be the interval. The Latecomers Policy is set on a show-by-show basis. We advise you to arrive at least 30min before the performance to avoid queues, especially if collecting tickets.
Discounts Student/Young Scot Standby Tickets from £10 on the day from midday to half an hour before curtain. Stalls and upper only and subject to availability. Valid photo ID required. Babes in Arms On selected family shows, babies under 12 months will be admitted to sit on their parent/carer’s lap. A limited number of free Babes-in-Arms tickets are available per performance – please book at the time of purchase. All babies require a ticket for entry. Babies do not qualify as group members for group discounts.
Cancelled Performance If a performance is cancelled we will make every effort to accommodate you at another time, or offer a refund. Covid Guidance For up to date information on our COVID safety guidelines please visit our website: capitaltheatres.com
Visit our website capitaltheatres.com to book and for more info 59 Information How to book Tickets for all our shows can be purchased from the Festival Theatre. Online capitaltheatres.com In Person at the Festival Theatre (Mon to Sat 11am – 3pm or until curtain-up) Phone 0131 529 6000 (Mon to Fri 11am – 3pm) Groups (8+) 0131 529 6005 (Mon to Fri 11am – 3pm) Next Generation Text (NGT) Relay 18002 0131 529 6003 (a text relay assistant will relay the phone conversation between you and our Box Office) How to find us Festival Theatre 13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT The Studio 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL BY CAR No parking on Nicolson St. Single yellow lines and Pay & Display spaces available on side streets. BY TAXI Drop-off points outside front doors at both theatres. We are happy to order a taxi after the performance for those with mobility issues.
Postage will be £1 if you ask us to post your tickets.
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