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Rebus: A Game Called Malice

The thrilling new story, exclusively on stage! Starring Gray O’Brien, Abigail Thaw and Billy HartmanA splendid dinner party in an Edinburgh stately home concludes with a murder mystery game created by the hostess. A murder needs to be solved. But the guests have secrets of their own, threatened by the…

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Gray O'Brien and Ian Rankin wearing jackets and open necked shirts, and standing outside the Festival Theatre, which displays a poster for the show above the entrance
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Matinee: 2.30pm; Evening: 7.30pm
10th September 2024 - 14th September 2024
Tickets from £25 - see website for full details
Wheelchair accessible. Lifts with voice synthesisers access all levels. Access Performances available (audio description, captioning, BSL). See website for more details.

The thrilling new story, exclusively on stage!


Starring Gray O’Brien, Abigail Thaw and Billy Hartman
A splendid dinner party in an Edinburgh stately home concludes with a murder mystery game created by the hostess. A murder needs to be solved. But the guests have secrets of their own, threatened by the very game they are playing. And among them is Inspector John Rebus. True crime is his calling. Is he playing an alternative game, one to which only he knows the rules?

There are suspects, clues and danger with every twist and turn – and a shocking discovery will send this game called ‘Malice’ hurtling towards a gasp-inducing conclusion.

Sir Ian Rankin is the multimillion-copy award-winning bestseller of over thirty novels worldwide and the creator of John Rebus. His books have been translated into thirty-six languages and have been adapted for radio, the stage and the screen. His Rebus novels have dominated the detective fiction market with the ensuing television series ensuring the detective’s legendary status.

Perhaps best known for his roles in Coronation Street, Peak Practice and Casualty, acclaimed Scottish actor Gray O’Brien plays John Rebus.

Gray O'Brien and Ian Rankin outside the Festival theatre
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Capital Theatres

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Capital Theatres presents world-class shows to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. The three venues include two of Scotland’s largest, oldest, and most respected theatres: Festival Theatre (1,915 seats), King’s Theatre (1,122 seats, currently closed for a major redevelopment) and The Studio (155 seats). Together they host over 700 performances each year with a broad and inclusive programme featuring the very best in drama, dance, musical theatre, family shows, live music, comedy, and pantomime.

Capital Theatres is a receiving house which works with producers across the UK to programme their work. The organisation also commissions and co-produces a select number of productions of its own each year. Much of the programme is exclusive in Scotland, providing the only opportunity for audiences to see the biggest shows touring north of the border, the best in international contemporary dance and the latest productions from leading local and national companies. Capital Theatres is also the home of Edinburgh’s largest community companies, providing them with a platform each year to share their work.

As Scotland’s largest theatre charity, Capital Theatres supports access to the arts for everyone and has an extensive Creative Engagement programme of talks, workshops and events to introduce and develop participation and interest in the heritage of its buildings and all areas of live performance. Capital Theatres is also evolving an artist development programme, Open@TheStudio, and has won the UK Theatre 2023 Award for Excellence in Inclusivity for its work with people living with dementia.

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