David Bowie stars as Thomas Jerome Newton in the 50th anniversary rerelease of The Man Who Fell to Earth, screening at Edinburgh venues this November.
A guide to entertainment in Edinburgh
When it comes to entertainment in Edinburgh, we're very lucky to be spoilt for choice! Whether it's comedy, cinema, theatre, cabaret, shows, spoken word, special events, launches and book readings, there's always something going on.
Here at Edinburgh Reviews, we can never cover everything happening around us in-depth - that's too much for us to handle - but we do cover select entertainment that catches our eye. You can also find plenty of other goings on via our social media!
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Review: Duck Pond by Circa @ Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Birdy decided to have a memorable if unorthodox Halloween by indulging in this rather incredible reimagining of one of the most powerful ballets around – imagine Swan Lake, but an imaginative, playful retelling with circus at its heart!
Radar: Peter Serafinowicz Live, Queen’s Hall
Comedian Peter Serafinowicz brings his face-swapping live show to Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall on 11th April 2027. Find out how to secure your tickets early.
Radar: Charlie Dimmock and Garden Rescue team bring live stage tour to Edinburgh
Charlie Dimmock, Chris Hull, Flo Headlam, and Lee Burkhill bring Garden Rescue LIVE to Edinburgh in 2027. Tour dates, stage format details, and ticket sales.
Review: Do Not Pass Go @ Studio Theatre, Potterrow
You know Monopoly as the classic Christmas argument, but its real inventor was completely erased. Jordan & Skinner bring the true story of Lizzie Magie to Edinburgh with physical comedy, oversized props, and sharp political wit.
Review: It Walks Around the House at Night @ Studio Theatre, Potterow
Birdy hightailed it along to Studio Theatre, Potterow to delight in some theatre horror that chilled her to the bone – and it’s not often that happens!
Review: Avatar The Last Airbender – In Concert, Usher Hall
Edinburgh’s Usher Hall hosts the 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, blending a two-hour live orchestral score with animated visuals.
Radar: Building Branches – Collective Witness
Contribute to an evolving Tree of Life at Collective Space in Leith this October. Building Branches offers a free, community-led space for reflection and Palestinian solidarity.