An Actor's Lament by Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff stars with Jay Benedict and Andree Bernard in a new comedy that glimpses backstage and lifts the curtain on the bizarre and often hilarious world of theatre. Read More

1 - 20 August, Assembly Hall - Main Hall, 14:30

Rick Wakeman

With over 50 million album sales worldwide, Rick Wakeman has endeared himself to all genres and all ages. Join him and his piano for these intimate performances of songs and stories from a remarkable musician. Read More

6 - 18 August, Assembly Hall - Main Hall, 22:30

Knee Deep by Casus

Last year's hit show visits London before returning to the Fringe for another run. ‘Full of extraordinary skill, brute strength and exquisite beauty.’  Lyn Gardner, Guardian  Read More

28 May - 22 June, Riverside Studios-London, times vary

1 - 26 Aug, Assembly George Sq - Spiegeltent Palazzo, 18:10

Adam Buxton - Kernel Panic

An underrated clown who deserves to be better known. His first Fringe show in eight years; for four nights only.  ‘Buxton displays a near heroic willingness to behave as stupidly as possible in pursuit of laughs. A sunny riot of daft voices, songs, and tortuous puns’ Scotsman  Read More

2 - 5 August, Assembly Hall - Main Hall, 22:30

Drum Struck!

The world's first interactive drum-theatre experience. There is a drum on every seat for the audience to play along with the world's finest drummers, dancers and singers. Direct from sold-out engagements in Japan, South Africa and New York. 'Simply exhilarating!' Time Out New York  Read More

1 - 26 August, Assembly Hall - Main Hall, 18:00

Join the Team

We've been delivering a world-class Festival in Edinburgh each summer for over 30 years, and each year we attract the best and brightest people from Edinburgh and around the world to work with us. We're now recruiting for a range of positions to join us for Assembly Festival 2013. Read More