What's on
The Mountaintop
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"I’m a sinner, not a saint.” April 3, 1968. Room 306, the Lorraine Motel, Memphis. It’s Dr Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth.
About our events
List of Events
Jack Dee: Small World
Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.
KELI
–KELI tells the story of a fiery teenager living in a former mining town, who feels trapped by her small town life with only music keeping her alive. But with change on the horizon is she ready for what is to come?
Mhairi Black: Politics Isn’t For Me
Former MP Mhairi Black embraces her trademark dark sense of humour to reflect on her time in Westminster, providing a first-hand, ruthlessly honest look at 21st century politics.
The Big Comedy Roadshow with Jayde Adams
Scotland’s Biggest and Best Live Comedy Tour
The Mountaintop
–"I’m a sinner, not a saint.” April 3, 1968. Room 306, the Lorraine Motel, Memphis. It’s Dr Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth.
LYT Summer Term
Whether you’re into performing on stage or making it happen backstage – there’s something here for you. We work with young people aged 5–25 to explore every aspect of theatre-making from acting, to stage management, lighting to sound.
60+ Short Course: Dramatising Biography
Inspired by our production of The Mountaintop, this practical short course will explore how historical figures are brought to life on stage.
Creative Conversations
–Creative Conversations is all about pulling back the curtain and diving into the artistry of our main season shows.
Edinburgh International Festival 2025
From puppetry, to dance, to ancient myths, find out what's on at the Edinburgh International Festival at The Lyceum this August.
Pirates Love Underpants
–Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's treasure chest!
George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do
The "funniest dad on Instagram", George Lewis, brings his brand new stand up show to the stage.
Myra DuBois: Cosmic Empath
Registered empath Myra DuBois returns to the stage with her brand-new show, Cosmic Empath.
The Big Comedy Roadshow with Felicity Ward
A rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent. Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!
Cinderella: A Fairytale
–Coming to Edinburgh next Christmas, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!
Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
Stuart Mitchell's first national UK tour. Join the longest running panellist of BBC Scotland’ Breaking The News as he shares his amazing life story.
Prima Facie
–Jodie Comer’s Olivier, Evening Standard, Whatsonstage and Tony award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman Olivier award-winning play returns to theatres in a unique and limited national tour.