Founded by Rob Mackean and Michael Mulligan, Arkle Theatre Company (1996 – 2025) was a community theatre company based in Edinburgh. Over the course of its 30 year history, Arkle performed close to 500 performances of 85 productions across 20 different venues in Edinburgh and across Scotland.
An open and approachable company, Arkle worked with over 200 creatives both on stage and behind the scenes, with many actors having a vast experience on stage and some even going on to have rewarding creative careers across Scotland’s arts industry.
While Arkle might have had its final curtain call at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, the Arkle website exists as a digital archive of the company’s history.
On Monday 18 August 2025, friends and supporters of Arkle Theatre Company unveiled a sculpture to mark the thirty year legacy the company, and to recognise the contribution of founders Rob Mackean and Michael Mulligan Read more
The final Festival Fringe for Arkle Theatre Company. We'll be back at The Royal Scots Club between 5th and 23rd August with four productions to enjoy.
Grab yourself a piece of Edinburgh Theatre History with the Arkle Play List T-Shirt.
Arkle Theatre Company is based in Edinburgh. If you are interested in being involved in one of our productions or simply want more details please complete the form and we'll be in touch.