In the sacred hours before a surgery that will forever rewrite her body and her future, Amanda prepares to step fully into her authentic self. What unfolds is a theatrical tour de force: an intimate yet epic musical monologue told through fourteen distinct characters – mothers, lovers, friends, inner voices – all brought to dazzling life by Divina de Campo (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Ru Paul's Drag Race).With unflinching honesty, profound humour and a soaring original score by Rory Six with English lyrics by Charles Hart (Phantom of the Opera, Bend It Like Beckham), Amanda – The Night Before Me explores the cost of silence, the power of hidden dreams and the radiant joy of finally claiming your truth.Divina delivers a once-in-a-lifetime performance of courage, vulnerability and divine stage presence – the kind of solo show that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Crafted to the highest professional standard and built to create waves like a true West End or Broadway event, this production is designed to fill houses and leave audiences transformed.

Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton returns with a new one-man show where he explores the wonders and the weaknesses of human memory and how laughter oils the wheels of the brain. (Note: Andy is not a qualified neurologist and the brain probably does not have wheels.) In an evening of non-stop comedy, Andy will do his best to recall the nights to remember from his own life, as a writer, performer, producer, director, failed quiz show contestant, choir boy, under-rated footballer and cartoon elephant dentist. He’ll examine moments that have shaped his life and collective experiences that have impacted us all. So come and enjoy an entertaining, thoughtful, but above all very funny evening with a veteran master of comedy. Andy is perhaps best known for his BBC TV and radio appearances - Have I Got News For You, QI, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, The News Quiz, Old Harry’s Game, plus Andy Hamilton Sort Of Remembers - and as co-writer of various TV series - Drop The Dead Donkey, Outnumbered, Ballot Monkeys, Power Monkeys, Kate and Koji - and the feature film What We Did On Our Holiday.

Join us for CROWD WORK: an interactive comedy show which sees three comedians flexing their comedy muscles and taking on whatever the audience throws at them.   Championing your weird and wonderful stories, unpacking your confessions and diving into your dilemmas.   This is work-in-progress, so expect an evening where nothing is prepared and everything is possible!   Three comedians. One crowd. Absolute chaos.

Sally Homer & John Mackay present Stewart Lee, plus musicians to be announced, perform PEA GREEN BOAT by Stewart Lee An owl wakes up at sea in a pea green boat. It is accompanied by a cat, its natural predator. There is some honey. What chain of events led to this dangerous situation? Stewart Lee performs his darkly comic tale based on Edward Lear’s ‘The Owl & The Pussy-cat’ with live improvised musical accompaniment (musicians to be announced). These live shows mark the publication of PEA GREEN BOAT by Stewart Lee and illustrated by David Waywell (Ebury), and every ticket includes a hard back copy of the book (RRP £16.99) to be collected at the performance.

With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. An Indian immigrant mom based in New York City, Zarna showcases her sharp and relatable humor in her first comedy special, One in a Billion, available on Amazon Prime. Her second special, Practical People Win, is currently streaming on Hulu as part of Hulu’s Hilarious Comedy Series, marking another major milestone in her skyrocketing career. Zarna’s debut book, This American Woman, also made waves, reaching the New York Times Best Seller list, further solidifying her voice as both hilarious and culturally resonant. Drawing audiences into a world where laughter and thought-provoking conversation coexist, Zarna has garnered critical acclaim. Jason Zinoman of The New York Times wrote, “Garg has the kind of presence that powers network sitcoms.Resale restrictions are in place on this event: • A max of 6 tickets per person (and per household) per event applies. • Tickets in excess of this will be cancelled. • You may not resell or offer to resell tickets for this event. If you can no longer attend the event, please contact the Box Office.• Any tickets resold or offered for resale will be cancelled (and you will be refunded). • Guests must accompany the lead booker or will be refused entry.

Join us for a day of shared music-making, where you’ll learn and perform chorales from JS Bach's St Matthew & St John Passions.Experience the power of singing and performing as a group, in the second year of our Come and Sing events. Together, you’ll learn and perform chorales from Johann Sebastian Bach's St Matthew & St John Passions, with organ accompaniment from Michael Bawtree.In the morning workshop, Edinburgh Festival Chorus Director James Grossmith will guide you through the score, which you’ll receive in advance. In the afternoon, you’ll perform in a sharing for family and friends, filling the hall with the sound of your collective voices.This free workshop is for those who can read music. Please note: we have reached capacity for alto voices. Altos are still encouraged to complete the application form, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available.Supported by Scobie Dickinson WardChorales from Bach's St Matthew & St John PassionsSung in German with English surtitles

Celebrate the power of collaboration through joyful, community-led performances in Princes Street Gardens.We invite you to stroll through Princes Street Gardens in the heart of the city, and delight in pop-up performances throughout the afternoon.Experience vibrant music and dance from across Scotland and the US, in this collaborative event inspired by our 2026 Festival theme, All Rise.We gather together for the culmination – a heart-expanding, jaw dropping moment of collective expression inspired by the final, soulful movement of Wynton Marsalis’s All Rise.Full details to be announced, sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know.In collaboration with Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival

British sculptor Anne Hardy transforms Talbot Rice Gallery into a sentient, immersive space.British artist Anne Hardy’s sculptures are an accumulation of cast elements, found materials and earth drawings. She creates a synthesis between the fragility and resilience of human bodies, evolving technologies and the remnants of everyday objects.Hardy’s pioneering approach to the technology of exhibition-making brings each space of the gallery to life. She uses light, sound, data and scenography to extend the influence of sculpture into the very fabric of the rooms.Grafting seemingly incompatible contexts one into the other – a colossal monument into an interior gallery; an archaeological dig into an historic building – she studies how our bodies respond to space and sensory stimuli, creating an atmosphere that will cast spells over the room.Talbot Rice Gallery is the public art gallery of Edinburgh College of Art / The University of EdinburghPlease note that the venue does not currently have level access due to major refurbishment of the liftThis exhibition runs from Sat 27 June – Sun 27 Sep. Opening times are Tue – Sat 10am – 5pm. During the 7–30 August, the exhibition is open Mon – Sun.

Experience the first international exhibition from one of America’s premier cultural institutions, the Legacy Museum.Discover a comprehensive history of the legacy of slavery and racial injustice – from Scotland to America – in the first international exhibition from the Legacy Museum, based in Montgomery, Alabama.Tracking the tragic history of millions of enslaved Africans who were abducted and trafficked across the Atlantic to the Americas by European powers, the exhibition explores the myth of racial hierarchy that enabled slavery, lynching and segregation. This legacy continues to perpetuate racism today.The Legacy Museum is one of three national institutions created by human rights organisation, the Equal Justice Initiative. Founded by eminent civil rights lawyer, Bryan Stevenson, the Legacy Sites demonstrate that the power of history is in telling the truth.

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam reimagines Tony Kushner’s masterpiece in an epic performanceTony Kushner’s Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes is an epoch-defining work of American theatre. Set at the height of the AIDS crisis, yet enduringly relevant, we follow the story of two very different people grappling with their diagnoses – former drag queen Prior and vindictive lawyer Roy Cohn.Kushner has credited this radical reworking from director Ivo van Hove and Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) as his favourite version of the play. Taking place on a minimal set accompanied by a David Bowie soundtrack, both parts of the play are combined into one epic performance.    Returning to the Festival after their innovative works, A Little Life (2022) and Penthesilea (2024), ITA presents another pioneering production showcasing their signature wit, stagecraft and incisive storytelling. Angels in America is a gripping and hilarious work reminding us that while change and death are inevitable, the choice to love can be transformative.   Supported by Sir Ewan and Lady Brown with additional support from Robin and Vivienne† Menzies Performed in Dutch with English surtitles 

Join the acclaimed Jason Max Ferdinand Singers in a lively gospel workshop.The American ‘uber-talented choir’ (Rolling Stone), led by Jason Max Ferdinand, invites you to join a gospel singing workshop. The workshops are ideal for enthusiastic singers who want to find out more about gospel singing – perhaps you’re already in a choir or can read music.Jason Max Ferdinand leads the workshop with Cedric Dent, the ten-time Grammy Award winner from Take 6, and John Stoddart on piano. Together, you’ll learn songs from the origins of gospel music to the present day.The choir’s versatility has brought them to perform at a wide scope of events, from showcasing their ‘bold, impassioned sound’ (The Guardian) at their BBC Proms gospel concert, to performing on Saturday Night Live alongside Coldplay and Jacob Collier.You can also experience their talents in our Opening Concert: All Rise, as well as at The Queen’s Hall.  Please note: We have reached capacity for soprano singers for the 3:30pm workshop and alto singers for both workshop times. If you would still like to register, you will be added to the wait list and contacted if a place becomes available.

Stage Write Workshops - Liverpool's Royal Court Studio April - October 2026 Apr-28th18:30 - 20:30PITCHING part 1 TechniquesThis is a 2 part workshop and asking writers to book for both sections together. The first part of this will cover pitching techniques and skills.  May-26th 18:30 - 20:30PITCHING part 2 In this second workshop writers can bring something they have prepared to pitch and we will give feedback on it.  Jun-16th 18:30 - 20:30Stocking Fillers Sharing and NotesPlease bring your first draft Stocking Fillers scripts for sharing and feedback.  Jul-28th 18:30 - 20:30Stocking Fillers Sharing and NotesPlease bring your first draft Stocking Fillers scripts for sharing and feedback.  Aug-25th 18:30 - 20:30Conflict and JeopardyDiscussing the importance of conflict and jeopardy and how to use themin your writing.  Sep-22nd 18:30 - 20:30Sharing ExtractsOpen workshop for feedback on script drafts  Oct-13th 18:30 - 20:30Writing Outlines Technique Session