WHAT’S ON
Founded in 1989, Edinburgh University Footlights is a student-run musical theatre group that annually produces one of the largest scale productions of the University's theatrical calendar and a multi-talented showchoir. Over the years, Footlights has gone from strength to strength, with The Edinburgh Evening News dubbing the society "one of the most respected theatre groups in Britain". Each year, Footlights strives to achieve its core values of professionalism, being welcoming and providing a safe and enjoyable creative space for its members. In the words of The Edinburgh Guide, Footlights truly provides "professional productions at an amateur price". We aim to put on 3 yearly productions:
MAIN SHOW 2024/2025
As a society we aim to put on a professional-level main show every February. This past year’s main show was ‘Guys and Dolls’ receiving 5 star reviews from various reviewers. We’re excited to announce next year’s main show will be 9 to 5, and will be shown in February 2025.
SHOWCHOIR 2024/2025
This past year’s Showchoir theme was ‘All Who Wander’ showcasing many popular hits and memorable performances following the theme of journeys and personal growth. This year’s showchoir is ‘Down the Hatch’ and will be shown in March 2025.
EDINBURGH FRINGE 2024
This year’s incredible Fringe production was Pippin, with a range of 4 and 5 star reviews and many sold out performances. Show Proposals and Production Team Applications for Fringe 2025 will open in April!
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FOOTWORK 2024/2025
For the first time ever, we are so thrilled to announce FOOTWORK!!!
FOOTWORK is Edinburgh Footlights’ new, non-audition workshop group that will be formed at the start of the 2024/25 academic year, consisting of alternating singing and dancing workshops taking place weekly.
The sessions will start in September for any and all theatre-lovers who want to get involved with Footlights this year without the pressure of auditions or the time-commitment of our show rehearsal schedules, and for those of you in our shows keen for some extra Footlights Fun… We can’t wait to meet you all!