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Have a look through our selection of Shows! We are sure To have something you'll want to see in Edinburgh this August - from children's shows to cabaret; standup comedy to tragic drama. There's something for everyone at the Free Festival!


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13:00

Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical

Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical

Musicals and Opera

Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical

Musicals and Opera

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 17-23 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can tickets - from £5

Book a PWYC Ticket in advance for this show to guarantee entry, or turn up at the venue for free with the option of donating at the end of the show

Noteworthy is a group of talented performers who devise a brand new 50 minute musical right in front of your eyes- inspired by audience suggestions! Nothing is pre-planned, meaning the performers are just as surprised as you by what happens next! Whether you love or loathe musicals, there's something for everyone as this charismatic bunch serve up crazy characters, silly storylines and inexplicably catchy tunes. No script... no score... no problem! "I just don't know how they do it! An hour-long musical with a gripping multi-faceted story, hilarious characters and catchy musical nu...


15:00

Linked Out the Musical

Linked Out the Musical

Musicals and Opera

Linked Out the Musical

Musicals and Opera

Boston Bar (New Town) / Basement Bar
AUG 10-13 at 15:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

What happens when a woman climbs the ladder of Big Tech… and then writes a musical making fun of it? Linked-Out is a witty musical satire about corporate ambition, tech culture, and the bizarre theatre of modern office life. Inspired by the writer’s real experience working in the tech industry, the show follows Kayla, an ambitious young professional trying to succeed in Silicon Valley’s fast-moving corporate ecosystem. At first it feels like the dream job: exciting projects, impressive titles, and the chance to help shape the future. But as Kayla climbs higher, the environment around her becom...