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ENCORE STARS SET TO MAKE DEBUT AT EDINBURGH FRINGE

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April 24, 2025

Starry-eyed Lanarkshire theatre kids will make their Edinburgh Fringe debut before returning to the West End with their upcoming production of Shrek The Musical Jr.

- ANDREA LAMBROU

ENCORE STARS SET TO MAKE DEBUT AT EDINBURGH FRINGE

This month marks the beginning of an incredible year for students of Encore Stars Academy in East Kilbride as they bring the magical show to the town's Village Theatre from April 23-26.

Encore is also thrilled to announce that they will be heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August for the very first time with their production of Matilda Jr before returning to London's West End in October with another unforgettable performance of Shrek The Musical Jr.

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