The Forth Act
@theforthact.bsky.social
Edinburgh community theatre company formed in 2022. We aim to bring theatre to non-traditional theatre spaces in the heart of communities.
Have you booked yours yet?
Tickets for 'Twelfth Night' still available across all dates at the moment. Book on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Tickets for 'Twelfth Night' still available across all dates at the moment. Book on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
May 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Have you booked yours yet?
Tickets for 'Twelfth Night' still available across all dates at the moment. Book on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Tickets for 'Twelfth Night' still available across all dates at the moment. Book on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
The Forth Act's fundraising quiz is at the Waverley Bar on Friday 2nd May, 7.30pm.
£5 entry per person with proceeds helping towards costs for June's 'Twelfth Night' at Saughton Park. Fun prizes to be won and a raffle as well!
Come along and give the old grey matter a bit of a work out 🧠😃
£5 entry per person with proceeds helping towards costs for June's 'Twelfth Night' at Saughton Park. Fun prizes to be won and a raffle as well!
Come along and give the old grey matter a bit of a work out 🧠😃
April 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Forth Act's fundraising quiz is at the Waverley Bar on Friday 2nd May, 7.30pm.
£5 entry per person with proceeds helping towards costs for June's 'Twelfth Night' at Saughton Park. Fun prizes to be won and a raffle as well!
Come along and give the old grey matter a bit of a work out 🧠😃
£5 entry per person with proceeds helping towards costs for June's 'Twelfth Night' at Saughton Park. Fun prizes to be won and a raffle as well!
Come along and give the old grey matter a bit of a work out 🧠😃
To celebrate Shakespeare's birthday and legacy, here's Rob Brydon with some fairly common phrases that he either invented or cemented in the public consciousness.
Want to experience more Shakespeare? Come and see us in 'Twelfth Night' in June, ticket link in comments.
youtu.be/Ig6f5fT0Xho?...
Want to experience more Shakespeare? Come and see us in 'Twelfth Night' in June, ticket link in comments.
youtu.be/Ig6f5fT0Xho?...
"You're quoting Shakespeare" - Rob Brydon reveals popular Shakespeare phrases in everyday use
YouTube video by DKSprockette
youtu.be
April 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
To celebrate Shakespeare's birthday and legacy, here's Rob Brydon with some fairly common phrases that he either invented or cemented in the public consciousness.
Want to experience more Shakespeare? Come and see us in 'Twelfth Night' in June, ticket link in comments.
youtu.be/Ig6f5fT0Xho?...
Want to experience more Shakespeare? Come and see us in 'Twelfth Night' in June, ticket link in comments.
youtu.be/Ig6f5fT0Xho?...
Happy 461st Birthday Mr Shakespeare 😃
April 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Happy 461st Birthday Mr Shakespeare 😃
Thinking about coming to see our production of 'Twelfth Night' but want to know more about the story. Here's a seriously good Gen Z explainer which really works for everyone (this Gen X poster can confirm 😃)
Dates and ticket links in comments.
youtube.com/shorts/5FsRo...
Dates and ticket links in comments.
youtube.com/shorts/5FsRo...
TEACHING GEN Z SHAKESPEARE: TWELFTH NIGHT ⚓ #shakespeare #teacher #genz #twelfthnight
YouTube video by Richard Franks
youtube.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thinking about coming to see our production of 'Twelfth Night' but want to know more about the story. Here's a seriously good Gen Z explainer which really works for everyone (this Gen X poster can confirm 😃)
Dates and ticket links in comments.
youtube.com/shorts/5FsRo...
Dates and ticket links in comments.
youtube.com/shorts/5FsRo...
At Twelfth Night rehearsals this week we took time for a little posing with our banner which can now be seen in the wild at Saughton Park.
Grab tickets now for evenings of Wed 25th, Thurs 26th, Fri 27th June, or come to our afternoon matinée on Sat 28th.
www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Grab tickets now for evenings of Wed 25th, Thurs 26th, Fri 27th June, or come to our afternoon matinée on Sat 28th.
www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
April 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
At Twelfth Night rehearsals this week we took time for a little posing with our banner which can now be seen in the wild at Saughton Park.
Grab tickets now for evenings of Wed 25th, Thurs 26th, Fri 27th June, or come to our afternoon matinée on Sat 28th.
www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Grab tickets now for evenings of Wed 25th, Thurs 26th, Fri 27th June, or come to our afternoon matinée on Sat 28th.
www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Quiz fans ahoy! Reminder that we'll be at the Waverley Bar on Friday 2nd May with a fundraiser for The Forth Act's Twelfth Night and other productions. Come and join us for a fun night of trivia and test your grey matter.
April 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Quiz fans ahoy! Reminder that we'll be at the Waverley Bar on Friday 2nd May with a fundraiser for The Forth Act's Twelfth Night and other productions. Come and join us for a fun night of trivia and test your grey matter.
Tickets for 'Twelfth Night' in Saughton Park, Edinburgh this June are on sale now via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
The good weather today has had this Forth Actor reminiscing about our first show in the park - 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. here's pics from that performance
The good weather today has had this Forth Actor reminiscing about our first show in the park - 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. here's pics from that performance
April 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tickets for 'Twelfth Night' in Saughton Park, Edinburgh this June are on sale now via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
The good weather today has had this Forth Actor reminiscing about our first show in the park - 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. here's pics from that performance
The good weather today has had this Forth Actor reminiscing about our first show in the park - 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. here's pics from that performance
We think if you come and see our production of 'Twelfth Night' you'll have a great time 😃
Join us on 25th-28th June at the Sunken Garden, Saughton Park.
Tickets available on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Join us on 25th-28th June at the Sunken Garden, Saughton Park.
Tickets available on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
April 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We think if you come and see our production of 'Twelfth Night' you'll have a great time 😃
Join us on 25th-28th June at the Sunken Garden, Saughton Park.
Tickets available on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Join us on 25th-28th June at the Sunken Garden, Saughton Park.
Tickets available on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
It's all coming out in the wash now!
That's it, all Acts blocked, 'Twelfth Night' is set! Onto the next phase of rehearsals now, and we can't wait to see you at our show in June 🎭
🗓25th -28th June 2025
📍 Sunken Garden, Saughton Park, Edinburgh
🎫 Tickets from www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
That's it, all Acts blocked, 'Twelfth Night' is set! Onto the next phase of rehearsals now, and we can't wait to see you at our show in June 🎭
🗓25th -28th June 2025
📍 Sunken Garden, Saughton Park, Edinburgh
🎫 Tickets from www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
April 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
It's all coming out in the wash now!
That's it, all Acts blocked, 'Twelfth Night' is set! Onto the next phase of rehearsals now, and we can't wait to see you at our show in June 🎭
🗓25th -28th June 2025
📍 Sunken Garden, Saughton Park, Edinburgh
🎫 Tickets from www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
That's it, all Acts blocked, 'Twelfth Night' is set! Onto the next phase of rehearsals now, and we can't wait to see you at our show in June 🎭
🗓25th -28th June 2025
📍 Sunken Garden, Saughton Park, Edinburgh
🎫 Tickets from www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
We are holding a Quiz Night! It's a fundraiser for our 'Twelfth Night' production which is open to all so why not get a team together, come along, have a laugh, win prizes, and give your brains a workout! 🤔🧠
You can also support us by booking your show tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
You can also support us by booking your show tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
April 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We are holding a Quiz Night! It's a fundraiser for our 'Twelfth Night' production which is open to all so why not get a team together, come along, have a laugh, win prizes, and give your brains a workout! 🤔🧠
You can also support us by booking your show tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
You can also support us by booking your show tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Directing/producing duo Helen Schofield and Amy Dallas on their vision for the Forth Act's production of Twelfth Night, why Saughton Park is a perfect venue, why it's set in 1967, and why is Shakespeare's work still so relevant.
youtu.be/2fYCpIfyyTA?...
Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
youtu.be/2fYCpIfyyTA?...
Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Twelfth Night The Directors
YouTube video by Forth Act
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Directing/producing duo Helen Schofield and Amy Dallas on their vision for the Forth Act's production of Twelfth Night, why Saughton Park is a perfect venue, why it's set in 1967, and why is Shakespeare's work still so relevant.
youtu.be/2fYCpIfyyTA?...
Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
youtu.be/2fYCpIfyyTA?...
Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
A view from our stage! We're looking forward to seeing this space at the Sunken Garden, Saughton Park filled up with our audiences for Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' on Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th June.
Tickets are on sale now at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Tickets are on sale now at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
March 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A view from our stage! We're looking forward to seeing this space at the Sunken Garden, Saughton Park filled up with our audiences for Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' on Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th June.
Tickets are on sale now at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Tickets are on sale now at www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
Tickets are now on sale!
Come join us for Twelfth Night this summer!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Come join us for Twelfth Night this summer!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
March 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Tickets are now on sale!
Come join us for Twelfth Night this summer!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Come join us for Twelfth Night this summer!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-ni...
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Time to meet the last three actors rounding out our cast!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
March 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Time to meet the last three actors rounding out our cast!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
But, come what may, I do adore thee so
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
March 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
But, come what may, I do adore thee so
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Next up from our Twelfth Night cast, meet Paul and Flora!
🗓️June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
🗓️June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
February 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Next up from our Twelfth Night cast, meet Paul and Flora!
🗓️June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
🗓️June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Time to meet Malvolio (Wag) and Feste (Irena)
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
February 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Time to meet Malvolio (Wag) and Feste (Irena)
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Next up, as twins Sebastian and Viola, it’s Scott and Rhona!
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🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
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🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
February 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Next up, as twins Sebastian and Viola, it’s Scott and Rhona!
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🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
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🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Time to meet our brilliant cast!
First up, Finlay Allan as Orsino and Cosette Bolt as Olivia.
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 Ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
First up, Finlay Allan as Orsino and Cosette Bolt as Olivia.
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 Ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
February 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Time to meet our brilliant cast!
First up, Finlay Allan as Orsino and Cosette Bolt as Olivia.
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 Ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
First up, Finlay Allan as Orsino and Cosette Bolt as Olivia.
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗 Ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
It's often said (by some) that Shakespeare is archaic and not relevant to today's world, at the Forth Act we couldn't disagree more. The stories in his plays have enduring themes, and so much of his language is still in regular use. Here's Rob Bryden with examples.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6f...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6f...
"You're quoting Shakespeare" - Rob Brydon reveals popular Shakespeare phrases in everyday use
YouTube video by DKSprockette
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It's often said (by some) that Shakespeare is archaic and not relevant to today's world, at the Forth Act we couldn't disagree more. The stories in his plays have enduring themes, and so much of his language is still in regular use. Here's Rob Bryden with examples.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6f...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6f...
At the Forth Act we're always looking to engage with our audience in new ways so for our younger demographic here's a handy explainer for Twelfth Night 😀
youtube.com/shorts/5FsRo...
TEACHING GEN Z SHAKESPEARE: TWELFTH NIGHT ⚓ #shakespeare #teacher #genz #twelfthnight
YouTube video by Richard Franks
youtube.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
At the Forth Act we're always looking to engage with our audience in new ways so for our younger demographic here's a handy explainer for Twelfth Night 😀
youtube.com/shorts/5FsRo...
MEET THE CAST of Twelfth Night
Say hello to the wonderful actors taking on Shakespeare’s iconic tale of separated siblings and mistaken identity!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Say hello to the wonderful actors taking on Shakespeare’s iconic tale of separated siblings and mistaken identity!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
January 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
MEET THE CAST of Twelfth Night
Say hello to the wonderful actors taking on Shakespeare’s iconic tale of separated siblings and mistaken identity!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Say hello to the wonderful actors taking on Shakespeare’s iconic tale of separated siblings and mistaken identity!
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
We are delighted to be returning to Saughton Park this summer with another of Shakespeare’s classic comedies!
Stay tuned for casting announcements 🎭
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Stay tuned for casting announcements 🎭
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
January 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We are delighted to be returning to Saughton Park this summer with another of Shakespeare’s classic comedies!
Stay tuned for casting announcements 🎭
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden
Stay tuned for casting announcements 🎭
🗓️ June 25th - 28th 2025
🕖 7pm & 2pm (see ticket site for details)
🔗ticket link coming soon!
📍Saughton Park - Sunken Garden