Assembly Hall

Edinburgh

www.assemblyfestival.com
3 - 28 August 2023
Afrique en Cirque
Afrique en Cirque is an unforgettable circus event featuring some stupendous stunt work and a rhythmic, jazz-infused soundtrack.
Reviewed here

4 - 28 August 2022
Peppa Pig - My First Concert
Pleasant enough introduction to classical music in the company of popular piggies
Reviewed here

4 - 21 August 2022
Rouge
A sexy, sensational and soaring display of acrobatics and flaming passion, embracing everything you love about the circus in unexpected ways
Reviewed here

20 - 26 August 2019
Blizzard
Coolly brilliant, brilliantly cool circus by Quebec's FLIP Fabrique
Reviewed here

15 - 18 August 2019
Rose McGowan: Planet 9
A queasy mix of spoken word, singing and conversation that is tone deaf in every sense of the word
Reviewed here

13 - 18 August 2019
Blizzard
Coolly brilliant, brilliantly cool circus by Quebec's FLIP Fabrique
Reviewed here

8 - 11 August 2019
Blizzard
Coolly brilliant, brilliantly cool circus by Quebec's FLIP Fabrique
Reviewed here

1 - 6 August 2019
Blizzard
Coolly brilliant, brilliantly cool circus by Quebec's FLIP Fabrique
Reviewed here

1 - 25 August 2019
What Girls Are Made Of
Touching and raucous gig theatre at its finest
Reviewed at Traverse Theatre

3 - 27 August 2018
Heroine
Military biographical let down by poor pacing and an unconvincing performance
Reviewed here

2 - 27 August 2018
Really Want to Hurt Me
80s-set coming out story is competent but fairly ordinary
Reviewed here

7 - 17 March 2018
Bingo!
Ortonesque tragi-comic shut-in by Grid Iron and Stellar Quines is hilarious and thought-provoking.
Reviewed here

8 - 27 August 2017
Soweto Gospel Choir
South African choir deliver an uplifting, energetic, and involving show.
Reviewed here

6 - 27 August 2017
Elsa
A fast-paced, funny musical comedy from a talented performer. 
Reviewed here

3 - 28 August 2017
LadyFace
Sweet and spiky characters galore in a charming performance.
Reviewed here

3 - 27 August 2017
Seven Crazy Bitches
Cabaret-comedy that is witty, sweet and just a bit crackers
Reviewed here

4 - 28 August 2016
9 to 5
RCS revive Dolly Parton musical with a talented ensemble of young and up-and-coming performers
Reviewed here

4 - 28 August 2016
Glasgow Girls
Based on a real life story the talented young cast provide humour, energy and food for thought.
Reviewed here

4 - 28 August 2016
Last Dream (On Earth)
A masterpiece in live score, sound design and story exploring the theme of setting off into the dangerous unknown.
Reviewed at Tron Theatre

6 - 29 August 2016
Attrape Moi
An amazing circus performance that will catch all the audience's imagination
Reviewed here

6 - 14 August 2016
Finding Joy
Acutely observed and pitch perfect at every turn, there's a kind of magic at work in Finding Joy.
Reviewed here

4 - 28 August 2016
David O'Doherty: Big Time
O'Doherty saves the day with silly little songs on a sillier, littler keyboard.
Reviewed here

4 - 29 August 2016
How Is Uncle John?
A fearless and uncompromising look at male-on-female abuse.
Reviewed here

4 - 26 August 2018
Legacy: The Book of Names
An ambitious collaboration from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Northwestern University, Chicago shows promise.
Reviewed here

2 - 26 August 2018
Josh Berry: Voice Thief
Impressionist and comedian steals the voices of the rich and famous for laughs.
Reviewed here

8 March 2017 - Invalid Date
Kokdu: The Soul Mate
An elaborate and visually impressive Korean production.
Reviewed here

Invalid Date
The Unknown Soldier
Exemplary solo theatre about a WWI soldier left to clear the trenches.
Reviewed here

Invalid Date
My Leonard Cohen
Canadian's songs given a nicely different musical setting, but in the wrong environment.
Reviewed here