Assembly George Square Studios

Edinburgh

www.assemblyfestival.com
2 - 28 August 2023
Shortlist
Quick-fire fusillade of comedy insults proves a guilty, cathartic pleasure
Reviewed here

5 - 29 August 2022
In the Name of the Son
Redemptive tale of a life wrecked by a miscarriage of justice
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2022
Adults Only Magic Show
A funny, rude, and sensational magic show for those seeking a rowdy night of fun
Reviewed here

3 - 29 August 2022
Grubby Little Mitts
Incredibly assured debut sketch hour finds the darkness in domesticity
Reviewed here

3 - 29 August 2022
Police Cops: The Musical
Everything you know and love about Police Cops - now, with added music
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2022
Taiwan Season: Light of Life
A mere taste of this company's exciting mélange of contemporary circus, dance and music.
Reviewed here

14 - 26 August 2019
Aboriginal Comedy Allstars
Kevin, Steph and Andy are truly aboriginal comedy allstars and the show they deliver is without a doubt, ‘deadly’
Reviewed here

2 - 16 August 2019
Devil of Choice
A brilliantly seductive exploration of morality and choice
Reviewed here

1 - 25 August 2019
Goose: Ctrl+T
Good effort from Goose but not their best work
Reviewed here

31 July - 25 August 2019
Doodle Pop
Imaginative and impressive family show will draw you in
Reviewed here

31 July - 26 August 2019
Exposing Edith
A compelling piece of musical storytelling
Reviewed here

31 July - 17 August 2019
Police Cops: Police Cops in Space
A low-tech, high-energy romp through space with the confidence and polish that comes from many Fringe runs
Reviewed here

31 July - 26 August 2019
Something About Simon
A nostalgic hour tells the story of Paul Simon using visuals, stage design and music
Reviewed here

31 July - 25 August 2019
Svetlana
Raucous comedy thriller with a new kind of heroine
Reviewed here

8 - 26 August 2018
Demi Lardner: I Love Skeleton
Quirky absurdist comedy from award-winning Australian comedian
Reviewed at Assembly George Square Theatre

5 - 27 August 2018
Free and Proud
Powerful drama exploring honesty, identity and retrospection in love.
Reviewed here

2 - 26 August 2018
Zoo
Funny, touching tale of two animal enthusiasts forming an unlikely kinship. With flamingos. And bats.
Reviewed here

1 - 26 August 2018
The Swell Mob
Immersive theatre invites you to make your own story
Reviewed here

21 - 28 August 2017
Enterprise
A fast-paced bitingly sharp satire of modern day America
Reviewed here

11 - 27 August 2017
Sam Simmons: A-K
A masterclass in silliness from former winner of the big one.
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2017
Blank Tiles
Mind of a Scrabble champ erased by dementia in one-man show
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2017
Shame
Timely multimedia theatre from Glasgow company Tidy Carnage
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2017
Thrones! The Musical
Low brow parody with a thoroughly American feel.
Reviewed here

2 - 27 August 2017
Joe's NYC Bar
Exceptionally acted immersive theatre
Reviewed at Just the Tonic @ the Caves

4 - 29 August 2016
Oh Hello!
Beautiful one-man biography of Carry On's Charles Hawtrey
Reviewed here

6 - 29 August 2016
F*cking Men
The defence mechanisms and self-justifications of today’s libidinous gay male are laid bare
Reviewed here

4 - 29 August 2016
In Tents and Purposes
A smart and very funny exploration of fate and friendship.
Reviewed here

2 - 27 August 2018
The Marilyn Conspiracy
The story of Marilyn Monroe's death translates well to stage with some notable performances.
Reviewed here

1 - 27 August 2018
Joanne McNally: Wine Tamer
Irish comic McNally has the winning comedic formula for a very successful Fringe run.
Reviewed here

Invalid Date
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette
Plenty of laughs, yet one of the most profound hours at the Fringe.
Reviewed here