Name: To Be A Bat
Start: 2026-10-01T18:40:00
Location: Young Vic

Gareth Nicholls

Traverse Theatre

Donny’s life has been shaped by addiction and isolation, but an unexpected friendship with Jay and Craig begins to change everything. When videos of Donny’s private dancing routines suddenly go viral, newfound attention threatens the bond they have built. A joyful and deeply moving story about connection, recovery and the courage to let yourself be seen.

Dancing Shoes

Assembly Checkpoint Edinburgh

Young Vic

In an attempt to understand each other again, one couple undergoes an experimental procedure that allows them to fully experience the other’s consciousness for one minute.

To Be A Bat

Join BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Maddie Morris, described by Jim Moray as “leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters” on their autumn tour for an intimate and thought-provoking live experience.

Maddie Morris

Described as “an absolute master” (No Depression), Bruce's take on tradition has landed him in collaborations with some of the world's most highly respected players from roots to rock. His long association with Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas in the Transatlantic Sessions, his trio with Aly and Swedish maestro Ale Möller, and years of solo touring have landed him in the UK dozens of times. He is also a special guest on legend rocker Mark Knopfler’s CD, “Tracker.” Along with Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny, Bruce is a founding member of the supergroup Mozaik. The Grammy nominated Fiddlers 4, Darol, Bruce with Michael Doucet and Rushad Eggleston were at Fiddles On Fire in Gateshead.

Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger

The world at the conclusion of Macbethis one steeped in fear; where truth and delusion blur, and tyranny thrives. This is where Thrice begins.

Thrice

Toby Shaer, Archie Moss and Jack Warnock are a dynamic trio bringing together English, Irish and European traditional music with fresh arrangements, powerful musicianship and heartfelt song.

Shaer, Moss, Warnock

It’s always an honour and a delight to say that Martin Simpson will becoming to play for us at The Traverse. This November he will be bringing a brand new album of songs and tunes –Some Kind of Jubilee to add to the excitement. The new release is so named as it comes out 50 years after Martin’s debut record Golden Vanity.

Soundhouse: Martin Simpson

His playing is noted for its distinctive tone and phrasing, with an approach that places melody and expression at music’s centre. He first came to wider attention with his debut album, produced by GRAMMY winner Jesse Lewis, and has since built an international profile through touring across the UK, Europe, North America and Australia.