Musicals/Opera
A Night at the Musicals
Exeter Spotlights
Exeter Spotlights presents A Night at the Musicals. Exeter University’s only performance choir are returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for another musical extravaganza filled with beautiful harmonies, captivating dance and a brilliant live band! Prepare yourself for an action-filled spectacle featuring musical hits from your favourite shows whilst displaying themes of love, community and independence. This musical theatre showcase will provide a night full of energy, humour, fun and blossoming young talent. This is a performance you will not want to miss!
All Shook Up
Nelson Youth Theatre (New Zealand)
1955. Into a square little American town rides a guitar playin’, motorcycle ridin’ Elvis character who changes everything and everyone in this hip-swivelling musical comedy. Nelson Youth Theatre (New Zealand), who in 2019 'Embodied the true spirit of the Fringe' (London Times), will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with a script that’s packed to the seams with comic one-liners and classic Elvis rock‘n’roll hits like Jailhouse Rock, Teddy Bear, Hound Dog, Devil in Disguise, Heartbreak Hotel, It’s Now or Never, One Night With You and All Shook Up.
BOMBSHELL
Cross the Pond Theatre
BOMBSHELL follows three sparkly Vegas showgirls who put up environmentally-conscious cabaret acts in a rundown nightclub called Club Fistfight. Despite their best attempts at making global warming hot, the club is closing. For their final performance, Scarlett, Jane and Eliza decide to tell the audience a love story. But as the last show at Club Fistfight reaches a peak, Scarlett takes extreme action when a shocking secret is revealed. BOMBSHELL is about how far we'll go for love, for each other and for our planet, and who is really responsible for the end of the world.
Daddy, Tomorrow Will I Be a Man?
James Willstrop
James Willstrop, cynical and driven only by his sporting success, is on the verge of becoming world number one in squash. A chance meeting leads to an agonising dilemma which threatens everything he has worked so hard for. Through tender recollections of his mother Lesley who died when he was 17, and by undertaking the hardest training session of his life in real time, he learns lessons about ambition, success and love. Daddy is a musical ode to beautiful mothers, sporting ambition and fatherhood.
Disney's Dare to Dream Jr
Academy of Expressive Arts (AEA Productions)
A revue of Disney hits, following a group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Disney Imagineering Studio. They help each other discover their dreams working together to unite, inspire and believe. Join us for a century of Disney magic in a theatrical celebration of music, creativity, and the dreams that live inside us all.
Disney's Finding Nemo Jr
Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts
Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts presents Disney's Finding Nemo Jr – a musical adaptation of the 2003 Pixar movie. With new music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an overprotective clownfish, lives with his kid Nemo who longs to explore the world beyond their home. Featuring memorable songs such as Just Keep Swimming and Go with the Flow, this show will delight audiences young and old. The book is adapted by Lindsay Anderson with musical arrangements by Myrna Conn. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Disney's Frozen Jr
Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts
Aberdeen Academy of Performing Art's production of Disney's Frozen Jr is based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. This show will delight audiences young and old as it brings Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life on stage! Frozen Jr is sure to thaw even the coldest of hearts. This amateur production is presented by Musical Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI (mtishows.co.uk).
Dunhuang
CCS Musical Theatre
Step into the world of Dunhuang, where the ancient Silk Road meets the present, and centuries-old murals come alive. Follow A-Lai, a modern-day student, as she uncovers the secrets of Dunhuang's ancient caves and is thrust into a mystical journey alongside Liansheng, a mysterious figure from the past. As they delve deeper into the history of the murals, they are faced with life-altering choices that test the limits of sacrifice and destiny. Blending history, art, and spiritual exploration, Dunhuang offers a visually stunning and emotionally compelling journey that explores what we leave behind for future generations.
Faustine: A Dissertation. A Confession. A Mental Breakdown
Lydia Brinkmann, Sarah Norcross Theater Anywhere
Faustine: A Dissertation. A Confession. A Mental Breakdown. Faustine is excited to share her dissertation with you, but all is not what it seems. She’s sold her soul to the devil in exchange for her brilliant thesis. Faustine lied, cheated and murdered to get here, and she won’t go back. This solo musical critique of academia, ambition and class (coming to you from a sold-out NYC run) is equal parts Xiu Xiu and Sondheim, Heathers and Hedda Gabler, pedestrian and academic, and hilarious and horrifying.
Gladiatrix
CF Creative Productions
In 200 AD, Emperor Septimius Severus decreed that women could no longer compete in the Gladiator Games. What happens when an empire mandates how women use their bodies? Gladiatrix brings this untold story to life through passionate vocals and gripping stage combat. Inspired by true events, this electrifying production explores the strength, sacrifice and resilience of the women left behind. Her story, lost in history.
I'm Autistic - A New Musical
Genuinely Confused Theatre Company
Lauren, Nat and Chloe are young adults. They are going through big changes in their lives. And they are autistic. Lauren is a uni student who discovers she may be autistic when researching for an essay. Nat has been unlucky in love, until he meets the neurotypical Sophie who is everything he wants in a girl. Chloe is struggling with bullying at school, and the strain on her relationship with her best friend Liv, because of Liv’s sudden rise in popularity. We encounter love, loss, friendships, mental health and more in this new musical.
Much Ado About Pirates
Westcliff Boys Theatre
Gilbert and Sullivan meets Shakespeare in this song/dance/play mash-up, developed and performed by multiple National School Theatre Award winners. This time it is Jonathan who is leaving the Pirate King to become a Shakespearean actor. 'Parting is such sweet sorrow – here today, gone tomorrow'. What would Queen Victoria say? Our aim is that somebody's amused, even if it's not Her Majesty. Our previous productions include: Les Miserables, 'Tear-jerking... extraordinary teamwork' ★★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com), Sweeney Todd 'Highly talented boys' ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com), Waiting for OFSTED 'Serious, witty' ★★★★ (ScotsGay.co.uk), 14-18 Cyrano 'Stylish, original' ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com).
Nearlyweds the Musical
Jaz Alice Music
Nearlyweds is a brand-new musical comedy that will have you laughing, crying and singing along! We follow Lily, a people-pleasing Scottish bride as she runs away from her wedding, and Jake, an arrogant, jilted groom whose life isn’t as glamorous as it seems. Along the way they meet an array of vibrant characters each with weird quirks and have hilarious scenarios to overcome. Will Lily learn to stand up for herself and will Jake finally stop the awful puns? This relatable musical comedy by Jasmine Alice has extremely loveable characters and way too many puns!
Remember That Time? A Musical
Annmarie Cullen
'Superb' (Hot Press, Ireland). Winner of Best Performance: International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. Embark on a retrospective journey with Annmarie, a seasoned musician who leaves her life in LA for love in Barcelona. Trading music for a corporate job, she loses herself, her connection to music, and ultimately, her wife. Reeling from the breakup, Annmarie returns to her native Dublin after 25 years away to start over. With on-screen cameos by Naimee Coleman and comedian Gearoid Farrelly, this inspiring, mixed-media, one-woman musical is a must-see for anyone at a crossroads in life.
Stick Together
Bee Productions
Trapped in a school locker room during a zombie invasion, three misfit field hockey players face a chaotic, unforgettable night of dark humour, secrets, unlikely friendships and romances. Forced to confront personal demons and an impending undead threat, they discover that survival isn’t just about dodging zombies – it’s about trusting each other and forging bonds through adversity. With hilarious banter, heartfelt musical numbers and unexpected twists, this coming-of-age musical challenges them to redefine what it means to be brave. Will their newfound unity be enough to overcome the night’s madness and change their futures forever?
The American Dream - A Musical Journey Across the USA
Curtain Up
Take an unforgettable journey through the heart of American musical theatre. The American Dream is a spectacular revue that celebrates the best of twentieth-century Broadway from its golden age to the present. Experience showstopping numbers that reflect social change, global influence and the evolution of the American stage. With powerful vocals and timeless classics, this dynamic production brings the magic of Broadway to the Fringe. Whether a lifelong theatre fan or new to musicals, prepare to be inspired by the passion and timeless storytelling of Broadway’s greatest hits!
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts
This Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts amateur production of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals. This hour-long edition of the hit Broadway musical is brilliantly adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series. Plunge into this all-singing, all-dancing dynamic stage show. Can SpongeBob and friends come together to save Bikini Bottom from a soon-to-erupt volcano? Suitable for all ages. SpongeBob SquarePants (2023 Viacom International inc) created Stephen Hillenburg. Book by Kyle Jarrow. Musical production conceived by Tina Landau.
Webber!
Grant Sharkey
Obsessed with becoming a Lord, Webber makes a Faustian pact with the eternal spirit of Ruining Everything... who looks suspiciously like Margaret Thatcher. Hilarious ear worms, laser-focused wit and no holds barred. See it before the cease and desist arrives! Impeccably well researched and somehow still incredibly funny, whilst remaining unafraid to speak truth to power, Grant Sharkey is a comedian, satirist and composer whose previous Edinburgh shows include: Are You Worthy? ('A sing-along, laugh-a-minute rallying cry!' (Scotsman), **** (NDReview.nd)) and Trollbadour (**** (ThreeWeeks)), both of which toured nationally.
Wilde
Tír na nÓg Theatre Company
Tír na nÓg Theatre Company are delighted to present the world premiere of Wilde, a captivating new original musical that brings to life an intimate portrayal of Constance, wife of Oscar Wilde. Through poignant songs and rich storytelling, Wilde reveals a story of courage, loyalty and love, and the resilience of the incredible woman who stood alongside one of literature’s greats. Wilde is a labour of love by a talented ensemble of college students. Their dedication and creativity promise a moving and unforgettable experience for Fringe audiences.
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