Summerhall

SKYE: A Thriller

SKYE: A Thriller

★★★☆☆ Stylish

SKYE: A Thriller, at Summerhall throughout the Fringe, is an intriguing concept that never quite adds up to the sum of its parts.

Aug 12 2025 | By More
Summerhall confirms EdFringe 2025

Summerhall confirms EdFringe 2025

Summerhall Arts charity announces future plans

Summerhall will be a venue at EdFringe 2025 according to Summerhall Arts, the independent charity set up in 2023 to take over the running of Summerhall’s arts and performance programme.

Jan 10 2025 | By | Reply More
Summerhall pays acts

Summerhall pays acts

All EdFringe 2024 acts now paid, says M’ment

All Summerhall’s EdFringe 2024 box office money has been paid out to performers, according to Robert McDowell, the director of Summerhall Management Ltd which runs the arts venue on behalf of owners Oesselmann Estate Limited.

Jan 8 2025 | By | Reply More
Summerhall: AMA are preferred

Summerhall: AMA are preferred

Preferred bidder for Summerhall confirmed as local house builder

Edinburgh based AMA Homes has been confirmed as the preferred bidder for the Summerhall arts complex, indicating it will become “mixed use”, while still “allocating a substantial proportion of the space for art, conference, entertainment and public space.”

Oct 28 2024 | By | Reply More
Through the Mud

Through the Mud

★★★★☆ Emotionally resonant

A musical story of Black liberation, explored through the journeys of two generations of female activists in the United States, Apphia Campbell’s Through the Mud at Summerhall for the whole fringe, co-produced by Stellar Quines and Royal Lyceum Theatre, boldly and beautifully examines revolution.

Aug 24 2024 | By | Reply More
Lynn Faces

Lynn Faces

★★★☆☆ Original

Lynn Faces at Summerhall is the antidote to gig theatre. Laura Horton’s new play, co-commissioned by New Diorama Theatre, Norwich Theatre and Theatre Royal Plymouth, is a portrait of toxic relationships and real friendship with (intentionally) appalling music.

Aug 21 2024 | By | Reply More
A History of Fortune Cookies

A History of Fortune Cookies

★★★★☆ Sweet treat

A History of Fortune Cookies written and performed by Glasgow-based spoken word artist Sean Wai Keung at Summerhall, is one of those unique and unexpected performances that one may only find at a festival like the Fringe.

Aug 17 2024 | By | Reply More
Will Pickvance: Wonky

Will Pickvance: Wonky

★★★★☆ Inviting

Will Pickvance: Wonky, at Summerhall Old Lab throughout the Fringe, is a charming, inventive and diverting show, guaranteed to cheer up even the most jaded Fringe-goer.

Aug 15 2024 | By | Reply More
The Bookies

The Bookies

★★★☆☆ Spread bet

The Bookies spins the story of a betting shop on Leith Walk, its employees and a slot machine-addicted customer in this black comedy playing at Summerhall for the duration of the fringe.

Aug 12 2024 | By | Reply More
June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me

June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me

★★★★☆ Exuberant

Intense emotion is combined with real intelligence in The National Theatre of Scotland and Grid Iron’s June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me by Charlene Boyd, at Summerhall Dissection Room.

Aug 10 2024 | By | Reply More
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