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FEATURE: TravFest25 - Where New Stories Start @traversetheatre

The Traverse Theatre’s festival programme was announced at a launch event at the theatre in Edinburgh, and promises to be a treasure chest of delights.

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feature: TravFest25 - Where New Stories Start
The Traverse Theatre’s festival programme for August - TravFest25 - was announced at a launch event at the theatre in Edinburgh, and promises to be a treasure chest of delights.  
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June 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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🍎 RED LIKE FRUIT 🍎

While Lauren’s been reporting on a high profile case of domestic violence, she’s been thinking back on a set of events from her adolescence, and something in her has started to crack.

🗓️ 31 Jul - 24 Aug
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

#TravFest25
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June 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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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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📸Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Written and performed by Johnny McKnight and directed by John Tiffany.

Produced by the Traverse Theatre, in association with the @ntsonline.bsky.social as part of #TravFest25

BOOK NOW
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She's Behind You | National Theatre of Scotland
Johnny McKnight has spent a lifetime in the pantosphere. After playing eighteen dames and writing more than thirty pantomimes, he invites you to take a pee
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July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Lucky Tonight! (Scottish Premiere)
by Afreena Islam-Wright, directed by Julia Samuels

Quizmaster extraordinaire Afreena will put you through your paces to help her tell her story. An interactive pub quiz-cum-theatre show.

#TravFest25

www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
May 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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I'll be @traversetheatre.bsky.social this evening for the supporters' Preview of TravFest25, looking ahead to the 12 productions showcasing some of the best new writing from Scotland and the world that will be brought to the Traverse stages in August. I'm looking forward to finding out the details!
May 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Written and performed by Johnny McKnight and directed by John Tiffany. Produced by the @traversetheatre.bsky.social, in association with the National Theatre of Scotland as part of #TravFest25
July 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Deliverance
by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir

A person arrives at your door with an envelope. Inside is your script - a set of instructions that you will follow. For the next 90 minutes, you're the star.

#TravFest25

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May 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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💬 I'M READY TO TALK NOW💬

After award-winning Melbourne Fringe seasons, Oliver Ayres brings his solo performance art to the UK. Audiences experience the work one at a time, alone with the artist.

🗓️ 30 July - 24 Aug
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

#TravFest25
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June 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Nowhere (Scottish Premiere)
by Khalid Abdalla, directed by Omar Elerian

Inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011 and the counter-revolution, actor and activist Khalid Abdalla confronts history head-on.

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www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
May 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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🎸 STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF GIANTS 🎸

While her brother’s band The Libertines skyrockets to stardom, Lucie Barât can’t get signed. An autobiographical show about being a rockstar(‘s sister).

🗓️ 25 July - 24 Aug
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

#TravFest25
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June 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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🕯️ NOWHERE 🕯️

Inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011, actor and activist Khalid Abdalla takes us on a surprising journey into his own history, set against seismic world events.

🗓️ 12 - 24 Aug

www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

#TravFest25 @fueltheatre.bsky.social
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June 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Standing in the Shadows of Giants (World Premiere)
by Lucie Barât, directed by Bryony Shanahan

An autobiographical show about being a rockstar(‘s sister). A whirlwind of hilarity, chaos, addiction and awkward self-discovery.

#TravFest25

www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
May 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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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 @traversetheatre.bsky.social stage until the 24 August!👠
A panto dame with bright orange hair and a gingham dress is holding her hands up high and smiling. A panto dame wearing a gingham dress and red trainers is throwing confetti out of a basket she has under her arm. A panto dame in a gingham dress is skipping across the edge of a stage. A panto dame stands towards the back of a stage where she is posing with her thumb up.
July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Is it truly possible to love someone whose beliefs you hate? RIFT by Gabriel Jason Dean takes inspiration from the relationship with his own brother  to craft an an urgent exploration of ideological divides.

🗓️ 31 Jul - 24 Aug
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
#TravFest25
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June 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Grab a cuppa and find out more about A Gambler's Guide To Dying ahead of it making its return after 10 years!

Gary and Gareth reflect on the past decade and tell us a wee bit more about what you can expect from the show 👀

Thu 31 Jul - Sun 24 Aug
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July 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Consumed (World Premiere)
by Karis Kelly, directed by Katie Posner

Winner of the 2022 Women’s Prize for Playwriting, a twisted tale of four Northern Irish women at a cursed birthday party with ghosts, secrets and trauma.

#TravFest25

www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
May 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Written and performed by Johnny McKnight and directed by John Tiffany.

Commissioned by NTS & @traversetheatre.bsky.social Produced by the @traversetheatre.bsky.social, in assoc with NTS as part of #TravFest25

Book now!

www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/shes-...
She's Behind You | National Theatre of Scotland
Johnny McKnight has spent a lifetime in the pantosphere. After playing eighteen dames and writing more than thirty pantomimes, he invites you to take a pee
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
August 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Introducing team Consumed #TravFest25 - (L-R) Julia Dearden as Eileen, Caoimhe Farren as Jenny, Andrea Irvine as Gilly, playwright Karis Kelly, director Katie Posner, Muireann Ní Fhaogáin as Muireann.

🏆 Women’s Prize for the Playwriting 2022
Book now: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
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June 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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She’s Behind You (World Premiere)
by Johnny McKnight, directed by John Tiffany

After playing 18 dames and writing more than 30 pantomimes, Johnny McKnight invites you to on a transformative journey into the pantosphere. Oh yes he is!

#TravFest25

www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
May 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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The Beautiful Future is Coming (Scottish Premiere)
by Flora Wilson Brown, directed by Nancy Medina

The world is ending. What happens in between? A powerful story about the climate crisis, holding onto hope and humanity against all odds.

#TravFest25

www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...
May 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Introducing the cast for The Beautiful Future Is Coming!!

Joining us this August, we can't wait to welcome this lovely bunch to #TravFest25.

Traverse Theatre presents a Bristol Old Vic production.
July 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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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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The #TravFest25 programme has been live for 24 hours - and has already been covered in The Scotsman, The Stage and WhatsOnStage! 🥳 Which show are YOU most excited for?

On sale now: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/tra...
Promotional graphic for Traverse Festival with the headline “EXTRA! EXTRA!” in bold letters at the top. Below are three news clippings about Traverse Theatre’s 2025 Edinburgh Fringe programme. The first, from The Scotsman, reads: “Edinburgh festivals: 12 shows to be performed at Traverse Theatre this August.” The second, from WhatsOnStage, is titled “Traverse Theatre unveils 2025 Edinburgh Fringe programme” with images of three performers, including one in colourful panto attire. The third, from The Stage, reads: “John Tiffany to direct a history of panto dames in Traverse Theatre season,” accompanied by a repeated image of a performer in a rainbow costume and large bow. The Traverse Festival logo is at the bottom.
May 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Lost Lear by Dan Colley is a moving remix of Shakespeare’s play told from the POV of Joy, a person with dementia, living in a memory of rehearsing King Lear. ​​★★★★★ ​- The Stage

🗓️ 27 Jul - 24 Aug
www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

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July 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM