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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Maddie Morris, described by Jim Moray as “leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters” at the Traverse for an intimate and thought-provoking live experience. 📍Trav Bar - Sun 11 Oct, 8pm www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/maddie-…

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

First look at The Whaler's Wife ⚓ Set in 1820s Orkney, three rebellious women must chart their own course when the sea returns truths that their town tried to bury. 📸 Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Produced by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór, co-presented with Traverse Theatre and Ayr Gaiety

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Catch the final performance of Balisong this evening in Trav 2. Written for young people, this work asks urgent questions about responsibility, friendship and active citizenship when young become become aware of a pupil carrying a knife. 🔪 www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/balison…

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

★★★★★ 'Cinematic flair and unsettling atmosphere' - Glos The Void is the first ever sci-fi horror theatre show set in the depths of space! 🚀 Get ready to board the Odyssey at the Traverse on Tue 6 - Wed 7 Oct: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/the-void 📸 Marc Brenner

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

World Premiere: THE FERRY A gripping new play by acclaimed Scottish playwright Linda McLean, directed by Jemima Levick, exploring family, grief, exploitation and the hidden county lines networks that destroy communities. Dundee Rep Theatre - Feb 2027 Then touring to Tron Theatre & Traverse Theatre

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Strange Town presents Balisong, a timely play encouraging active citizenship among young people when they become aware of a pupil carrying a knife. 🔪 🦋 This weekend, for two nights only: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/balisong

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

👏 Meet the performers featuring in Tandem at Ten: A Festival of Words this Saturday as they present the ultimate new writing night, featuring theatre, poetry, art and music. For one night only, not to be missed: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/tandem-…

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Meet the faces behind September's Page2Stage! With only a handful of tickets left, it's set to be an evening packed full of new ideas and insightful conversation. Why not join us, tickets available via the link in our bio 🔗 📆 Wed 16 Sep, 7:30pm

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The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities @iashedinburgh.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Calling all playwrights! The IASH/Traverse Creative Fellowship for 2027 is open now for applications. * £12,000 commission * Private office at IASH for 10 months * Dramaturgical support from the Traverse * Closing date: Fri 2 Oct, 17:00 UK time www.iash.ed.ac.uk/iashtraverse...

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Adrian Hon @adrianhon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If you’re based in Scotland, you absolutely want to check this out!

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Introducing Traverse Digital Writers, a brand-new development programme for artists interested in writing for digitally immersive and/or digitally site-specific performance. More info below ⬇️

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

General sale for Man to Man starring Tilda Swinton is now live via the Traverse website! 🎟️ To mark the occasion, here is a first glimpse of Swinton on stage in the hotly anticipated return of one of the Traverse's most celebrated plays. 📆 Thu 29 Oct - Sat 7 Nov 📸 Ruediger Glatz

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Set your alarms, general sale for Man to Man starring Tilda Swinton goes live at 12pm tomorrow! Running from Thu 29 Oct to Sat 7 Nov, Swinton returns to the Edinburgh stage for the first time in nearly 40 years. Tickets are expected to go extremely quick, so best to act fast!

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

You've got two more chances to catch Locker Room Talk before TravFest26 draws to a close. Described as "a genuine wake-up call" (One4Review), this provocative verbatim work draws on real conversations with men, performed by a cast of women. It's not to be missed! 📸 Ruari Barber Fleming

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's a Scotsman Fringe First win for Little Animals! Great news from the final Scotsman Awards ceremony this morning, that a third TravFest26 has joined the winners of this coveted award for 2026. Join us in congratulating the team on their win 🎉👏

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Man to Man, marking Tilda Swinton’s return to the Traverse stage for the first time in almost 40 years, will go on general sale on Wednesday 9 September at 12pm. Ahead of general sale, there will be a limited priority booking period (more info in thread).

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Trisha Elliott @trishaelliott.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Just seen After Party at the @traversetheatre.bsky.social! Brilliant production and lots of thought provoking material to discuss… #TheatreSky #ArtsSky

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Verbatim theatre at its finest. Locker Room Talk sees the words of men brought to life by a cast of women. Hear from the team about how the show first came together 10 years ago & what you can expect as it returns to the stage this week. Pay what you can: £0 / £5 / £12 / £17.50

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We've all been there mid-festival; so focused on packing your day with shows that you forget to factor in food! At the Trav Bar, you'll find delicious pies and pastries to keep you fuelled all day. Perfect for a pre-show bite or a post-show treat! 🥧

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We are Shedinburgh bound!! As if TravFest26 couldn't get any better, tonight we return to the shed with Dancing Shoes by Stephen Christopher & Graeme Smith and tomorrow we'll be there with To Be A Bat by Ellen Ritchie. Will we see you there?

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The reviews are in for After Party! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Morna Young's new play has been dazzling audiences at TravFest26 all month, and with only a week and a half to go don't be the one to miss out. 📆 Running until Sun 30 Aug.

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Another award win for TravFest26 🎉🎉 We are delighted that For Dolores by Eva O'Connor has won a Bragi Award as a contemporary, challenging work that is innovative & has social relevance. Join us in congratulating the team on their win!

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

10 years on from its original premiere, Locker Room Talk is back. We chatted to the team about what it's like to be bringing the show back in 2026 and what these conversations mean within the current political climate. 📆 Tue 25 - Sun 30 Aug

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Little Animals by Paul Ready kicks off at TravFest26 tomorrow! The best news is, there's more than just the show... Check out all of the other bits you can get alongside the run of Little Animals. Post-show discussions, a panel event, a film screening - all music to our ears!

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Meet the cast of Locker Room Talk 🗣️ 10 years since its premiere, these conversations remain as urgent as ever. For as many people as possible to access the show, tickets booked through the Traverse are available as pay what you choose. Not to be missed: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/loc...

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

FRINGE FIRST WINNERS!! 🎉 Congrats to the TravFest26 teams behind Supposing: and The Singer for their wins at this morning's Scotsman Fringe First Awards. Remaining tickets are shifting FAST for both of these AWARD WINNING shows, so grab 'em fast to learn what all the fuss is about 🤗

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Tickets are flying out the door for Supposing: by Zinnie Harris With performances for the next 2 weeks on returns only, be sure to snap up your ticket for the final performances at the end of the month so you don't miss out. 📸 Mihaela Bodlovic

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy Trav 1 press day 🥳 Join us in wishing our four T1 companies broken legs ahead of their press performances today. With three world premieres & one Scottish premiere, you're in for a treat if any of these are in your festival diary this month. All running until Sun 30 Aug.

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's Traverse 2 press day! 🎉 Break a leg to our five T2 companies as they officially open at TravFest26. If the previews were anything to go by, we're in for a cracking month of intimate, electric & thrilling new plays that are bound to blow you away. All running until Sun 30 Aug.

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Playwrights' Studio, Scotland at #TravFest26! On Mon 24 Aug, PWSS will be joining us for a panel discussion with writers, theatre makers and other thinkers about how how community and wealth intersect. Tickets on sale now: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/common-…

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Bryony Kimmings' hit show, Bog Witch, hits the #TravFest26 stage for the first time tonight!! Don't be the one to miss it this festival, running until Sun 30 Aug 🤗

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Could you be the newest member of Team Trav? We're looking for an experienced, creative & proactive Development Manager to lead the operational aspects of our fundraising activity. See here for more info on the role and details of how to apply: www.traverse.co.uk/jobs/development…

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Are you ready to meet Vivienne? We love this new picture of After Party's complex, compelling leading lady 🎂🎈

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The Supposing: team have been in Trav 2 for the past few weeks rehearsing ahead of #TravFest26 and we caught up with Nicole and Richard to hear a bit about the process so far 🤩 📆 Fri 31 Jul - Sun 30 Aug

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An impossible, impeccable, irresistible joy" - The Arts Review For Dolores has opened at Galway International Arts Festival, and the stars are already flooding in! Catch it at #TravFest26 from Thu 6 Aug. 📸 Pat Redmond

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Introducing our Autumn A Play, A Pie and A Pint season! Featuring four brand new stories on the Traverse 2 stage, this hotly anticipated season of lunchtime theatre is on sale now. 📆Tue 29 Sep - Sat 24 Oct www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/a-play-…

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"We are born of the stars. Really think about that. Try to remember that the next time you’re filling out your tax return." The trailer for Paul Ready's Little Animals has just landed and if this doesn't get you excited for #TravFest26, we don't know what will! 📆 Tue 18 - Sat 30 Aug

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

What would you do with your last day on earth? Ruby and Angus from the cast of After Party sat down to ponder just that ahead of the show's premiere at #TravFest26. 📆 Belgrade Theatre, Thu 30 Jul - Sat 1 Aug (previews) 📆 Traverse Festival, Thu 6 - Sun 30 Aug 📆 Belgrade Theatre , Wed 9 - Sat 12 Sep

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Meet the latest addition to the #TravFest26 programme, Locker Room Talk by Gary McNair and Orla O'Loughlin! This provocative verbatim work returns ten years after its original premiere, and asks: what has really changed? 1/2

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We're coming out of the #TravFest26 bubble, just briefly, to introduce you to the first of our Autumn 2026 season! We've got a lot of exciting performances in store this autumn. Explore the programme by heading to our website - tickets are on sale now!

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Team After Party have landed in Coventry ahead of their first previews, & if that's not an excuse to share a cheeky glimpse into rehearsals, we don't know what is! 📆 Belgrade, Thu 30 Jul - Sat 1 Aug (previews) 📆 TravFest26, Thu 6 - Sun 30 Aug 📆 Belgrade, Wed 9 - Sat 12 Sep

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · 09/07/2026

The Royal Court Theatre’s London production of Manfred Karge’s Man to Man, starring Tilda Swinton, will transfer to Edinburgh’s @traversetheatre.bsky.social in October

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Solar Bear @thesolarbear.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Singer is coming to a stage near you #Scotland this summer 2026 - staring with @traversetheatre.bsky.social for the Fringe, then onto the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen, Citizens Theatre in Glasgow and finally with our wonderful Co-Producers @dundeerep.bsky.social Music by KT Tunstall!!!

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Tilda Swinton returns to the Traverse this autumn in Man To Man! We are delighted to announce that Man to Man, a landmark Traverse play that made its UK premiere here in 1987, will return this autumn with Academy Award-winning actor Tilda Swinton. www.traverse.co.uk/news/tilda-s... 1/3

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Meet the newest member of the Mrs. Stern Wanders The Prussian State Library team! With recent news that the play will transfer to New York in the autumn, we are delighted to be welcoming Daniel Adam Cantor to #TravFest26. 📆 Thu 6 - Sun 30 Aug

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Did somebody say FIRST DAY OF REHEARSALS?! Excitement is in the air as both the Supposing: & Cathy teams kicked off rehearsals today. Tickets are shifting fast for these new Scottish plays, so don’t hang around if you want to be in the room when they make their world premiere! #TravFest26

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Take a glimpse inside the For Dolores rehearsal room. The @fishamble.bsky.social team are off and running in prep for #TravFest26, with their performances in Galway already sold out! 📆 Thu 6 - Sun 30 Aug

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

When actors and playwrights come together, it can only mean one thing - rehearsals have begun! 🎂 The After Party team came together for the first time today to start to process of bringing this bold & life-affirming story to life. 🗓️ Thu 4 - Sun 30 Aug #TravFest26

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Another day, another cast announcement - meet the cast of The Singer! 🎸 The Singer  is a bold, new, thrilling piece of gig-theatre about Joe (Jamie Rea), a deaf artist who “sings” with his hands, and Andy (Dylan Wood), a washed-up musician hungry for a comeback. #TravFest26

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