The season showcases the extensive range of the Scottish arts sector, including electrifying gig theatre, contemporary writing, innovative dance and heart-warming family shows. The season also features two initiatives dedicated to celebrating and supporting emerging dancers and theatre makers, underscoring Capital Theatres’ commitment to nurturing artistic communities across Scotland.
Kicking off the season, Half Man Half Bull (31 October and 1 November) is a piece of musical gig theatre brought to life by producers Wright & Grainger and Oliver Tilney that reimagines two Greek myths: Theseus & the Minotaur and Daedalus & Icarus. First seen at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024, Half Man Half Bull offers a contemporary take on these classical tales in a riveting two-part performance filled with spoken word and live music.
Led by a team of early career producers, the Gateway Writing Festival (3 to 5 November) offers a unique, peer-curated platform for new voices in theatre. Hosted at the Studio Theatre, it features nine short pieces selected and brought to life by emerging creatives taking the lead on programming, production and creative direction.
The Studio Theatre builds upon its reputation as a destination for extraordinary contemporary dance, welcoming back Dance Horizons’hugely successful Innovations Dance Platform (7 to 8 November). This rapidly growing contemporary dance platform showcases new ideas and strives to cater for artists at all stages of their career.
At the close of the year, the Studio Theatre is the home of festive magic as Snowy (17 to 31 December) takes to the stage. This charming family show is the first of three successful recipients of the Wee Ones Winter Commissions, awarded by a panel from Capital Theatres, Eden Court Highlands and Aberdeen Performing Arts. Brought to life by the creative collaboration of Jordan Blackwood, Ross MacKay and Scottish Theatre Producers, Snowy is a winter’s “tail” that follows a curious little puppy on her Christmas adventure through a city inside a snow globe.
Sitting alongside these four newly announced shows are family shows Hopeful Monsters, Hercules The Bear and The Paper Dolls, as well as the one-person show Common Tongue, exploring the impact of Scottish language and identity. Together, these eight shows support and showcase the brilliant variety and strong creative talent in the Scottish theatre sector.
For more information, and to book now, visit Capital Theatres Autumn Season.
