Tag: Entertainment

Coming soon to Edinburgh Playhouse: Vincent and Flavia’s Tango Moderno

Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have returned to the stage with their most audacious and thrilling show yet, Tango Moderno. The production opened at the Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury in September and Vincent  and Flavia bring their fiery new show to the Edinburgh Playhouse from Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th November as part of a major UK Tour.  Continue reading Coming soon to Edinburgh Playhouse: Vincent and Flavia’s Tango Moderno

Wicked: Flying back to the Playhouse next May

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has released new production photography by Matt Crockett of Amy Ross as Elphaba, Helen Woolf as Glinda and Aaron Sidwell as Fiyero, who lead the cast of the spectacular, critically acclaimed and multi record-breaking UK & Ireland Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse for its only Scottish dates from 8 May to 9 June 2018.

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Boogie in the Morning: breaking records!

Forth 1 breakfast show ‘Boogie In The Morning’ is celebrating after the latest RAJAR figures reveal that the popular show has achieved a record breaking reach. The show – from 6am to 10am on weekdays – has a commanding lead at breakfast with over 275,000 listeners and an audience share of 20.7%. Continue reading Boogie in the Morning: breaking records!

All the way from Cardiff: Affinity Choir in concert

And you thought Wales only did male voice choirs?

Join us as we trade one Celtic Capital for another! Affinity Female Voice Choir, the largest female-only choir in South Wales, is bringing to Edinburgh a concert packed full of the best songs from their repertoire over the last 5 years that you won’t want to miss!

With show hits from Les Miserables, Cats and Hairspray, beautiful choral favourites by John Rutter and Eric Whitacre and, of course, some of the fabulous songs of both our great countries, we’re sure there’s something for everyone in this afternoon delight.

The 40-strong choir will come to you direct from Edinburgh Castle where they will perform the previous day, and with experience of performing in some of the most prestigious venues in Wales (and on BBC television!) you are promised a high-quality showcase event.

If you think only Male Voice Choirs from Wales can hit the heights then think again as these ladies know how to entertain!

Conducted by Diane Wright and accompanied by Benjamin Teague.

Tickets available at www.eventbrite.co.uk. Also available from affinitychoir@gmail.com, or 07837 088199.

Limited seating available – book now! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/affinity-choir-on-tour-tickets-35963109629

Sunset Boulevard coming to Edinburgh Playhouse next month

One of the all-time great musicals, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award®-winning – Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical – masterpiece Sunset Boulevard will play at the UK’s largest theatre, the Edinburgh Playhouse next month. Continue reading Sunset Boulevard coming to Edinburgh Playhouse next month

Believe … all ‘ogre’ again!

Call the Midwife’s Laura Main to star as Princess Fiona

SHREK THE MUSICAL®  has announced casting for the forthcoming major nationwide tour. Following the unprecedented success of the first UK and Ireland tour, the original production team has reunited to bring the hit musical to a swamp near you! Opening at the Edinburgh Playhouse for the festive season from 12th December, the production will then tour throughout the country in 2018. Continue reading Believe … all ‘ogre’ again!

Cilla’s coming to Edinburgh

Cilla – The Musical, which made its world premiere last night at the Liverpool Empire in Cilla Black’s hometown, tells the extraordinary story of the ordinary girl from Liverpool whose teenage dreams of stardom lead her to becoming one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers of all time. Continue reading Cilla’s coming to Edinburgh