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Championing stories and storytellers. This account is monitored Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Registered Scottish Charity (SC002368)
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06/06/2026

20% of mammal species are bats, which is cool. 20% of The Guardian's must-see shows in Edinburgh this August are at the Traverse, which is cooler.

05/06/2026

Fancy joining Team Traverse? Check out the link below for more details.

04/06/2026

Last weekend Brian Ferguson, Arts & Entertainment journalist at The Herald, shared the top shows that he's looking out for at this year's festival.

On his list were THREE shows - Cathy, After Party & The Singer. We are proud to be platforming Scottish voices on the world's stage this August. Which one are you most looking forward to seeing?

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26151602.pick-scottish-shows-look-edinburgh-fringe/

03/06/2026

Last week Zinnie Harris featured on The Arts Mix (BBC Radio Scotland) with Len Pennie to talk all things Supposing:

She describes Trav 2 as "one of her favourite spaces" and we can't wait to see her new play come to life in that magical space at .

Catch up on their conversation here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wv9m

02/06/2026

Have you been looking this spectacular poster & wondering, "where do I know that guy in a space helmet from?"

Paul Ready is the creator of Little Animals & has been seen across screens & stages worldwide, including BBC's - and now is your chance to catch him at .

01/06/2026

Today marks our first Edinburgh International Children's Festival shows of 2026!🎉

All this week the Traverse will be bustling with children, their families & school groups experiencing the magic of live performance.

Come along and experience exceptional performances for young audiences!

31/05/2026

This week we've had Ellen Ritchie with us developing her new play, To Be A Bat! 🦇

You can catch an exclusive work-in-progress reading of To Be A Bat at Shedinburgh later this year, as part of the Shed Originals script development programme.

📆 Fri 21 Aug, Edinburgh (Assembly Checkpoint)
📆 Thu 1 Oct, London (Young Vic)

30/05/2026

Rehearsals are underway for The Table!

A bold new intergenerational dance theatre production that questions who gets a seat at the table - and what unfolds once we’re there.

📆 Thu 18 - Sat 20 Jun
Lung Ha's Theatre Company | Curious Seed | Lyra

29/05/2026

Meet the cast of Cathy by Eilidh Loan.

With Elaine C. Smith in the titular role, she is joined by Alan Orr, Sally Reid, Chloe Hodgson & Michele Gallagher at to bring this new Scottish comedy to life.

📆 Fri 31 Jul - Sun 30 Aug

28/05/2026

Step into an unforgettable evening with Suntou Susso, a captivating singer, performer and master of the kora - the 22-string West African harp.

He brings a journey of heritage, unity, belonging, ecology, and the dreams of ancestors and generations yet to come.

Sat 30 May, 8PM

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10 Cambridge Street
Edinburgh
EH12ED

Website

http://www.traverse.co.uk/

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