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Traverse Theatre
@traversetheatre.bsky.social
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Champion of stories and storytellers.
Registered Scottish Charity (SC002368)

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Meet the cast of Dancing Shoes 🪩

Stephen Docherty will be stepping back into the titular dancing shoes as Donny. Craig McLean returns as the influencer wannabe, Jay. The 2 are joined by Lee Harris as Craig, the loveable realist.

🗓️ Thu 4 - Sat 20 Dec
www.traverse.co.uk/news/meet-th...
October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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We are remembering Ella Wildridge - dramaturg to the Traverse from 1992 to 1999. Ella lent her magic touch to countless Traverse productions - including Spring Awakening (pictured), which had its premiere 15 years ago today. Ella passed away this August 2025, and we miss her dearly.
October 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Our last A Play, A Pie and A Pint of the season is next week! Set on the Isle of Lewis, two friends are pushed to their limits in a new folk thriller.

RIGH IASGAIR: THE FISHER KING
28 OCT - 1 NOV
https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/a-play-a-pie-a-pint-righ-iasgair-the-fisher-king-autumn-25
Two people sit closely together in a comforting embrace. One person, wearing a brown top and jeans, has their head resting on the other's chest, eyes closed. The other person, in a denim jacket, looks off into the distance with a concerned expression, gently cradling the other’s head. The background is dark, drawing focus to their emotional connection. A person wearing a cap, light shirt, and mustard yellow t-shirt stands with arms crossed, engaged in a conversation with another person in the foreground, who is out of focus. The background is dark, possibly a stage or backstage area, with moody lighting and visible cables above. Two people are seated indoors. One person in the foreground is blurred, wearing a cap and white shirt with their hand on their chin. The person in focus in the background has short hair, wears glasses and a tan jacket, and is looking forward with a slight smile. The background is softly lit with blue tones and out-of-focus lights and furniture. A person with long, light-colored hair and wearing large glasses is speaking expressively, smiling, and gesturing with both hands. They are wearing a red and white checkered sleeveless top. The background includes large black speaker equipment and a small paper cup on a surface nearby.
October 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Throwback to Enda Walsh's first play Disco Pigs, on the Trav stage in 1997 - starring a young Cillian Murphy & Eileen Walsh.

Fans of Enda Walsh are in for a treat this autumn, with Shotput Theatre bringing dark fable Arlington, 6-8 Nov. https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/arlington-autumn-25
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Our last A Play, A Pie and A Pint of the season is next week! Set on the Isle of Lewis, two friends are pushed to their limits in a new folk thriller.

RIGH IASGAIR: THE FISHER KING
28 OCT - 1 NOV
https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/a-play-a-pie-a-pint-righ-iasgair-the-fisher-king-autumn-25
Two people sit closely together in a comforting embrace. One person, wearing a brown top and jeans, has their head resting on the other's chest, eyes closed. The other person, in a denim jacket, looks off into the distance with a concerned expression, gently cradling the other’s head. The background is dark, drawing focus to their emotional connection. A person wearing a cap, light shirt, and mustard yellow t-shirt stands with arms crossed, engaged in a conversation with another person in the foreground, who is out of focus. The background is dark, possibly a stage or backstage area, with moody lighting and visible cables above. Two people are seated indoors. One person in the foreground is blurred, wearing a cap and white shirt with their hand on their chin. The person in focus in the background has short hair, wears glasses and a tan jacket, and is looking forward with a slight smile. The background is softly lit with blue tones and out-of-focus lights and furniture. A person with long, light-colored hair and wearing large glasses is speaking expressively, smiling, and gesturing with both hands. They are wearing a red and white checkered sleeveless top. The background includes large black speaker equipment and a small paper cup on a surface nearby.
October 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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There's nothing like a reunion with pals! 🍷

The cast of So Young are back in rehearsals for our triple award-winning production ahead of it making its comeback from Thursday this week!

A @rawmaterialarts.bsky.social & Traverse production in association with the Citizens Theatre.
October 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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A look behind the scenes at rehearsals of So Young - returning to the Trav one week from today!

So Young
THU 23 - SAT 25 OCT
https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/so-young-autumn-25

A @rawmaterialarts.bsky.social‬ and Traverse co-production in association with Citizens Theatre.
Group of six people sitting around tables covered with scripts, notebooks, and drinks in a rehearsal or meeting room with a high ceiling.
October 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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With So Young returning next Thursday, the Trav team has been reminiscing on what it was like to be "so young" at the age of 20...those were the days 🥲 Join us down memory lane with Douglas Maxwell's triple-award-winning play

23 - 25 OCT
https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/so-young-autumn-25
October 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Manchán Magan, a giant in Irish and international theatre and culture. Manchán was a huge advocate for Irish Gaelic and brought his acclaimed play Arán & Im  to Traverse Theatre in October 2024.
Portrait of a man with medium-length brown hair and glasses, wearing a jacket and collared shirt, standing outdoors with blurred green trees in the background. Below the portrait, white text on a black background reads '1970 - 2025', indicating the years of birth and death.
October 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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A week today, the latest A Play, A Pie and A Pint arrives! Maybe Tomorrow is a hilarious new musical by Brian James O'Sullivan + Hannah Jarrett-Scott about a faded starlet and the dream she can't shake

14-18 OCT
https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/a-play-a-pie-a-pint-maybe-tomorrow-autumn-25
A performer with light hair pulled back and a patterned shirt is seated at a table covered with props, including a pink cloth, a rhinestone-covered spray bottle. They are holding a pen and reaching out expressively, possibly mid-performance or rehearsal, with sequin-covered chairs in the background. Two performers are interacting closely and looking at something in one of their hands. One has long, wavy brown hair and is wearing a blue puffer vest and jeans. The other has long, light hair with glasses on their head and is wearing a patterned shirt. Both appear engaged and excited, sharing a moment of discovery or rehearsal insight. A performer with reddish hair tied in a bun is actively gesturing and speaking, pointing toward something off-camera. They are wearing a black and turquoise zip-up jacket with striped details. Seated at a cluttered table with laptops, water bottles, and papers, they appear to be in a rehearsal or creative discussion with fellow actors. Two people are seated at a table engaged in a discussion. The person in the center, with shoulder-length light hair, is speaking and gesturing with their hands, holding a pen, and wearing a beige and black sweater. The person on the right, with long dark hair, is listening attentively and wearing a light-coloured top. The table in front of them has various items, including a water bottle, a coffee mug, and papers. In the background, there is a shelf and a white wall, suggesting a collaborative or meeting environment.
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Congratulations are in order! Phillip Howard is to receive an honorary doctorate from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, in recognition of his impact on Scottish theatre. 🎓 Phillip was Associate Director at Traverse Theatre from 1993-6, before becoming our longest-running Artistic Director 1996-2008.
Man wearing a black sweater with colourful geometric patterns standing outdoors against a blurred natural background. Man dressed in a white t-shirt layered with a black jacket featuring a shearling collar, posed indoors against a light wooden wall.
October 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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3 DAYS until Black Hole Sign! You don't want to miss this powerful new work by NHS nurse Uma Rada-Najah, directed by Gareth Nicholls

8-18 OCT
https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/black-hole-sign-autumn-25

A Tron Theatre and Traverse production, in association with National Theatre of Scotland
October 5, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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We have £15 tickets to Black Hole Sign for NHS workers. Use code BLACKHOLE15 online or present your Blue Light Card to our Sales Desk

8-18 OCT
https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/black-hole-sign-autumn-25

A Tron Theatre & Traverse production, in association with National Theatre of Scotland
Promotional image offering £15 tickets for NHS workers, with the instruction 'Use code BLACKHOLE15'. The image shows a smiling elderly woman in a hospital gown sitting and holding a mug, while a young NHS nurse in scrubs stands beside her, smiling and holding sparkly silver boots. They are in a clinical setting with a blue curtain and overhead light.
October 2, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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One more week until Black Hole Sign arrives at the Traverse!

Black Hole Sign
by Uma Nada-Rajah
Directed by Gareth Nicholls

WED 8 - SAT 18 OCT
https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/black-hole-sign-autumn-25

A Tron Theatre + Traverse production, in association with National Theatre of Scotland.
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Our Brother by Jack McGregor opens in one week - get a sneak peek here!

Enamoured by the regime, a Scottish professor is invited into the Khmer Rouge inner circle...

A @playpiepint.bsky.social production, co-presented with Traverse.

TUE 16 - SAT 20 SEP, 1PM
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
Three people stand in a room with serious expressions. The man in the foreground holds a glass and looks off to the side, while another man with an orange gingham scarf and a woman in a navy and white outfit stand behind him, appearing mid-performance. Black-and-white photos are again visible on the wall. A director with dark hair, wearing a light striped shirt, stands next to a wall with several black-and-white photos taped to it in vertical rows. The setting appears to be a workshop or discussion session. Two men sit on a bench, talking and smiling at each other. One man wears a black t-shirt and jeans, holding papers and a pen. The other man, wearing a black shirt with a bright orange gingham scarf and grey pants, is laughing. Behind them are columns of printed documents and sticky notes taped to the wall. A man and woman stand facing each other in a dark room lit with dramatic red lighting. The woman holds a small light source pointed toward the man, casting large shadows of both figures on the wall behind them. Background documents and photos are faintly visible.
September 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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After a what has been a joyous, yet very busy few weeks, our team are taking some well deserved time off!

Phone lines will be open Tue-Fri, but the Sales & Welcome Desk will be closed this week.

We look forward to seeing all your friendly faces again from next week 🤗
August 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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The Traverse are partnering with Citizens Theatre and bringing Class Act to Edinburgh and Glasgow this year! We’re looking for inspiring, dynamic and encouraging facilitators. Sound like you? Apply by Tuesday 2 September, 5pm.

More details here: www.traverse.co.uk/jobs/class-a...
The top left features the Traverse Theatre logo in a white box. Text reads: We're looking for CLASS ACT FACILITATORS EDINBURGH & GLASGOW Find out more via the Traverse website Deadline: Tuesday 2 September 2025, 12pm Below, there’s an image of two people in conversation on stage. The person on the left has curly hair, is wearing a grey t-shirt, and holds a script. The person on the right, seen from behind, wears a striped shirt and also holds a script.
August 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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📖 We’ve just had our first table read of Black Hole Sign, a sharp new play by NHS critical care nurse Uma Nada Rajah, directed by Traverse Artistic Director Gareth Nicholls.

BLACK HOLE SIGN
WED 8 - SAT 18 OCT
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
Playwright Uma Nada-Rajah wears a light grey sweater and smiles while in conversation with actor Beruce Khan who is wearing glasses and a white t-shirt. They are sitting at a table with scripts and notebooks. Actor Ann Louise Ross who has short white hair and glasses leans forward intently while reading from a script. A wide shot of a script reading session, showing around 15 people seated in a large circle of tables in a black-walled studio space. Scripts, water bottles, and coffee cups are spread across the tables. A few people are chatting and smiling. A close-up of a printed script cover page that reads: black hole sign Uma Nada-Rajah Draft Date: 5th August 2025
August 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Terry Lane, founder and first Artistic Director of the Traverse. Terry built the theatre in 1962 and helped shape its bold spirit and commitment to new writing. We’re deeply thankful for his vision and legacy.
Terry Lane wearing a black shirt sitting against a white tiled wall with years 1937 - 2025 displayed below.
August 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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🎉 WINNER WINNER 🎉

We are delighted to have won TWO Scotsman Fringe First Awards! She's Behind You by Johnny McKnight & Red Like Fruit by Hannah Moscovitch scooped the awards this morning & we couldn't be more chuffed.

Join us in congratulating them on this huge achievement👏
August 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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It's panto season! Oh no, it's not!? ✨

Well, it's definitely festival season and She's Behind You has arrived at #TravFest25

Here's a first look at the world premiere of She's Behind You with Dorothy Blawna Gale storming the Traverse stage until the 24 August! 👠
July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Tune in to BBC Radio Scotland for an interview with the Lost Lear team before #TravFest25 previews start tomorrow: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

27 JUN - 24 AUG. Book now: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

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A promotional image for interview with "Lost Lear" on BBC Radio Scotland's The Arts Mix. The image shows a dramatic, dimly lit scene with an elderly person seated and surrounded by concerned younger individuals, possibly caretakers or family members. A figure stands in shadow in the foreground. The title "Lost Lear" is prominently displayed in bold, distressed white letters, and beneath it reads: "Listen on BBC The Arts Mix Radio Scotland."
July 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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A tornado has swept through Edinburgh (typical summer weather) and dropped off the festival's most colourful star, Dorothy Blawna Gale 🌈 Grab a ticket to She's Behind You at #TravFest25 and be here in just three clicks of your heels 👠

www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
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A lively performer in a theatrical costume poses playfully on a cobblestone street. The person wears a blue and white gingham dress with puffed sleeves, white lace trim, fishnet stockings, red shoes, and a large red wig topped with a white bow. They hold a wicker basket and strike a cheerful, exaggerated pose with one foot lifted. Behind them, a crowd of people walks along a colourful street with brightly painted buildings and hanging bunting, creating a festive atmosphere.
July 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Need we say more? 🤩

Get your tickets to She's Behind You - written and performed by Johnny McKnight, directed by two-time Tony Award winner John Tiffany. World premiere at #TravFest25.

www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
A performer in a colourful, rainbow dress and wig poses comically with pigtails against a blue background. Surrounding text highlights praise for Edinburgh 2025 theatre shows from various media outlets, conveying excitement and anticipation.
July 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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@playpiepint.bsky.social returns to the Traverse this autumn for a season of new Scottish writing! Highlights include a hip-hop musical about Braveheart, a dark comedy about Irish dancing, and a high-stakes game of chess.

Book now via our box office / website
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/a-p...
Stylized poster for "A Play, A Pie and A Pint." Features a pie, pint, and bell tower on a green plate. A seagull flies overhead. Text reads "Autumn 2025."
July 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM