: The King’s Theatre takes a major step forward on the path to reopening following its landmark redevelopment, unveiling some of the first shows set to appear on the iconic Edinburgh stage. From acclaimed West End hits to brand-new drama, world class dance and family entertainment, the redeveloped King’s Theatre promises a rich and varied programme for everyone.

 

The reimagined King’s Theatre will feature improved accessibility for all, redesigned hospitality spaces, a new level stage and upgraded technical facilities, all enhancing the audience experience whilst paving the way for larger, more ambitious productions to visit the theatre.

 

The newly announced productions feature in the King’s autumn 2026 season, a celebration of courage, spirit and Scotland itself.

 

Highlights include:

  • Operation Mincemeat(2-7 November) the West End and Broadway smash hit and winner of the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
  • Chariots of Fire(15-19 September) a brand-new stage adaptation of the multi-award-winning film, directed by Roxana Silbert and written by Mike Bartlett.
  • Wallace(30 September-3 October) a bold new hip-hop musical written by Rob Drummond with music and lyrics by Dave Hook and produced by Raw Material, exploring one of Scotland’s most legendary figures.

The King’s new level stage opens the door to more dance, including internationally acclaimed choreographer Jasmin Vardimon’s Lullaby (24-26 September), a groundbreaking new piece exploring the emotional highs and lows of human life set against a clinical hospital landscape.

 

Other upcoming productions include Tony Roper’s beloved washhouse comedy The Steamie (5-10 October), brand-new family musical Toto The Ninja Cat (23-25 October) based on the best-selling children’s books by Dermot O’Leary, joyful new musical Rollers Forever (27-31 October) celebrating the 70s’ biggest boyband, and Crown of Blood (3-6 March 2027), a powerful new Yoruba adaptation of Macbeth.

 

Edinburgh’s celebrated community companies return to the King’s stage, with the Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society in sparkling satire Iolanthe (14-17 October) and the Scouts and Girl Guides in the much-loved Gang Show (17-21 November).

 

The pantomime returns to its spiritual home for the first time since 2021, as fan favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young star in a brand-new production The Adventures of Pinocchio (28 November 2026 to 17 January 2027).

 

Further announcements will be made about the King’s summer 2026 reopening celebrations. Details of the much-awaited return of Edinburgh International Festival to the King’s will be announced in spring 2026.

 

Tickets for the King’s autumn 2026 season are available for priority booking by Friends of Capital Theatres from 26 November 11am, with general public sales opening on 3 December. Full details can be found at www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on.