Touring throughout Scotland
From the creators of the award-winning 'The Emperor's New Kilt', One Giant Leap tells the epic tale of humankind’s struggle to get its head round the Universe and the conflict between science and superstition.
Wee Stories blast into space on a funny and illuminating theatrical trip for everyone from aged 10 to adult.
"Inspirational"
The Guardian * * * *
"An eye-widening journey of discovery"
Sunday Herald * * *
A season of new plays at the Traverse
The National Theatre of Scotland and the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh present four new plays by four new writers.
Cockroach by Sam Holcroft
23 Oct - 1 Nov
Nasty, Brutish and Short by Andy Duffy + The Dogstone by Kenny Lindsay
7 - 15 Nov
Nobody Will Ever Forgive Us by Paul Higgins
21 - 29 Nov
Early booking discounts and season tickets available.


A double bill of new plays that explore the darker side of Scottish family life.
Paul Higgins' (Black Watch, The Thick of It) first play - a dark comedy about family and religion.
Welcome to National Theatre of Scotland
Introduction from Vicky Featherstone,
Artistic Director and Chief Executive
Since our launch in February 2006, over 230,000 people have sat in theatres, stood in woods or on ferries to see our work.
We think long into the night as to what might thrill, entertain, move and excite our audiences. What can we do that will coax you from your homes and encourage you to tell your friends and family to come with you?
This philosophy is made possible by our innovative building-free model, which means we can put on a great variety of work all over Scotland which we hope appeals to the hugely diverse individuals who make up our audience.
News and Features
Reviews of Something Wicked
"Every aspect of the production is consummately realised to create a haunting and heartening piece." The Guardian * * * *
Reviews of One Giant Leap
"Possibly one of the most ambitious works of children's theatre ever created." Daily Telegraph
Reviews of 365
"An elegant and at times heartbreaking theatrical poem of low-key empathy and beauty." The Herald * * * *
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