A weekend of talks and performance exploring Edinburgh’s rich theatre history, presented as part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations. On Sat 30 Nov (7pm) and Sun 1 Dec (3:30pm) enjoy Michael Daviot’s performance as Duncan Macrae in A Noble Clown, his solo play which tells the gripping public and private story of the man considered Scotland’s greatest actor.

Before that on Sat 30 Nov (2pm) we present a series of free talks with input on the Theatre Royal and Walter Scott’s dramas by Helen Graham, how the Edinburgh Festivals began by David Pollock, the Pleasance and Gateway Theatres by Donald Smith, and the restoration of the Kings Theatre. 

Entrance is FREE and you can book a place here: https://sisf.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:5777/