Edinburgh’s highly acclaimed theatre scene has long been associated with the annual Fringe Festival, which in recent years has nurtured experimental new work including hit musical Six. However, the city is also a hugely popular destination for big-budget shows on tour. Anyone daunted by the long trip down to London’s West End can happily hum along to show tunes from the best musical theatre scores, right on their own doorstep.
Get ready to laugh so hard you fall out of your seat at one of the funniest musicals in Edinburgh. From the team behind South Park, The Book of Mormon is the outrageously funny story of two mismatched missionaries who find themselves sent far away from Salt Lake City. With catchy songs including “Hello”, “Baptise Me” and “You and Me (But Mostly Me)”, this Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit is a must-see on tour.
You’ve heard the classic story of Romeo and Juliet but what if Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, got a say in how Juliet's story goes? Join Juliet as she finds out that there is life after Romeo in this jukebox musical fresh off the West End. Juliet’s new story is brought to life through a pop playlist that includes iconic names such as Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson and NSYNC. If you’re looking for a light-hearted night of dazzling entertainment, & Juliet is one of the hottest musicals in Edinburgh this year.
