Church Hill Theatre

The Church Hill Theatre is a former church in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, designed in the late 1800s by Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc, renowned for his Gothic revival style.

About Church Hill Theatre

	Morningside Road, Edinburgh South EH10 4DR
	01312204348
	Church Hill Theatre Website
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Blanc was a prolific architect and antiquarian, who was involved in some high profile restoration projects, including Edinburgh Castle and John Knox House on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

This striking Category B listed pink sandstone church was converted into a theatre in the 1960s and over nearly 50 years has gained an established reputation as one of Scotland’s leading non-professional theatres. As well as being home to many of Edinburgh’s amateur theatrical companies, it is a popular venue for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Church Hill Theatre is owned by the City of Edinburgh Council and managed by the Assembly Rooms team. Full of character and history, the venue has been refurbished and is available for event hire where performance programming allows. The traditional auditorium seats 353 and is ideal for Theatre performances, concerts, demonstrations, talks and small conferences.

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Upcoming Events at Church Hill Theatre

Theatre

It’s A Wonderful Life

26th November 2025 - 29th November 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Based on the critically acclaimed Frank Capra movie, Mary Elliott Nelson's reimagining is a joyful story of love, hope and community.

Pantomime

Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime

3rd December 2025 - 6th December 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Get ready for a Panto like no other as BTC Productions bring Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime to Church Hill Theatre!

Pantomime

Sinbad the Sailor

12th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Edinburgh People's Theatre presents Sinbad the Sailor, a Traditional Pantomime by Alan P Frayn, at Church Hill Theatre this December!

Theatre

Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests

22nd December 2025 - 30th December 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!

Theatre

The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland

10th January 2026

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at Church Hill Theatre for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!

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