Edinburgh Playhouse
The Edinburgh Playhouse is a former cinema which now hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Find out what's on at the Edinburgh Playhouse and book your tickets online with What's On Edinburgh!
About Edinburgh Playhouse
| 18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3AA | |
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It was the largest cinema building ever built in Scotland and still survives in its original form. It was designed by architect John Fairweather as a ‘super cinema’ with an aim to include as many seats as possible whilst creating a unique experience for the audience members. It opened in the late 1920s and was designed originally with theatrical use in mind which is evidenced by the large stage and full sized fly tower. Its exterior is misleading as it is not clear how big the site actually is from looking at it outside. The Grand Circle is on the street level and the Stalls are accessed by steps down.
There are bars on all levels of The Edinburgh Playhouse, along with a number of suites that can be booked alongside your visit.
The Edinburgh Playhouse is one of the UK’s many haunted theatres. Staff members have reported seeing a man in grey known as Albert appearing on the sixth level of theatre, accompanied by a burst of cold air. His full identity isn’t known, but he is thought to be the ghost of a stage hand or night-watchman who killed himself in the building.
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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Playhouse
Adam Kay: This is Going to Hurt - Secret Diaries of A Junior Doctor
Award winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this evening of stand-up and music at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Jane McDonald: Let the Light In
Jane McDonald is back at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 30th August 2021 with her brand new show 'Let the Light In'!
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Shagged. Married. Annoyed. with Chris & Rosie Ramsey
For the first time ever Chris and Rosie Ramsey are bringing their smash hit podcast, Shagged. Married. Annoyed., live to venues this September... catch them at the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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9 To 5 The Musical
Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to the Edinburgh Playhouse to see Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical in September!
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One Night of Queen - Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works
Recreating, and paying tribute to, one of the greatest rock bands of all time, One Night of Queen is a high energy show, featuring all of Queen's greatest hits, and more!
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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have announced an Autumn 2021 tour of the UK and stop off at Edinburgh Playhouse on Monday 20th September!
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You Win Again - Celebrating the Music of The Bee Gees
Direct from London’s West End: You Win Again is out on tour – Celebrating the Music of The Bee Gees and stops off at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 23rd September 2021!
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Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited
Steve Hackett has announced that his 2020/21 World Tour will feature the whole of the 1977 Genesis live album Seconds Out in full, plus more! Catch him at Edinburgh Playhouse in September 2021!
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Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show
Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2021, immersing you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance!
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The Dolls: A Rerr Terr
Comedy stars Louise McCarthy and Gayle Telfer Stevens are 'back in the overalls' as Scotland's favourite cleaners 'The Dolls' return with a brand new show, catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Creating Serial: an Evening with Sarah Koenig
After a sell-out US arena tour, Creating Serial is heading to the UK for the first time, for two exclusive live dates, one of which is at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 10th October 2021!
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Blood Brothers
Don't miss the the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers when it comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Disney proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, Beauty and the Beast, comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in 2021!
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Ant Middleton: Mind Over Muscle Tour
Ant Middleton is bringing his 'Mind Over Muscle Tour' to the Playhouse on 29th November 2021, taking the audience through a motivational journey of self-help and self-discovery!
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Abba Party Night
Dig out your 70s fashion, dust off your platform boots and get ready to sing and dance the night away at this fantastic show.
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Whitney - Queen of the Night
Queen of the Night is a stunning celebration of the music and life of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest singers of our time!
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Heathers The Musical
Following two smash hit record breaking London West End seasons, Heathers The Musical embarks on its first national tour and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in December 2021.
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White Christmas - The Musical
Make it a magical family Christmas in 2021 as the spectacular brand-new production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas lights up Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Islands In The Stream
Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers!
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Jason Manford - Like Me
It's been a busy few years for Jason Manford since his last smash-hit stand up show, but now he's back with 'Like Me', catch him at Edinburgh Playhouse on 23rd January 2022!
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School of Rock - The Musical
School of Rock - The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, award-winning West End show, is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse in January 2022!
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Bat Out of Hell
Direct from electrifying audiences in London, Toronto, Germany and New York, Jim Steinman’s spectacular musical Bat Out of Hell comes to Edinburgh Playhouse as part of a UK tour.
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That’ll Be the Day
The UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on 21st February!
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Russell Howard
Russell Howard returns with his biggest globe-spanning stand-up tour to date! Catch him at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 22nd February!
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Sing-a-Long-a Bohemian Rhapsody
Celebrate Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury at the smash hit film as you have never experienced it before!
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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Singalonga Productions returns with the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman!
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Josh Widdicombe
Josh Widdicombe is back with a brand new stand up tour including a date at the Edinburgh Playhouse in February 2022.
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Dita Von Teese
The ever-dazzling International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is returning to Edinburgh Playhouse with 'Glamonatrix', her most lavish show yet, on 2nd March 2022.
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Russian State Ballet of Siberia - Romeo and Juliet
Prepare to be spellbound by the dazzling Russian State Ballet of Siberia when it brings Romeo and Juliet to Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2022!
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Russian State Ballet of Siberia - Swan Lake
From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
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Hairspray the Musical
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only. Don't miss it!
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Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett?
Join Joe Lycett (the artist formerly known as Hugo Boss) at Edinburgh Playhouse doing what he does best: talking at a room of people in a queer and comedic fashion!
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My Best Friend’s Wedding The Musical - POSTPONED
The smash-hit 90s movie My Best Friend’s Wedding is now a brand new, wickedly funny, musical comedy and you’re invited to watch it at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Dreamgirls
Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning Dreamgirls, coming to Edinburgh Playhouse for the first time in 2022!
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Marti Pellow - Greatest Hits Tour
Get your dancing shoes on – it’s time to party with Marti as he brings his Greatest Hits tour to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 17th April!
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Ellen Kent’s Tosca
Don't miss this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Puccini's Tosca with with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra!
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Ellen Kent’s Carmen
This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song, Carmen’s enticing Habanera, and Don José’s lyrical Flower Song!
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Ellen Kent’s Madama Butterfly
This award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
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The Illegal Eagles
Following continued public demand the World’s Official No.1 tribute to the legendary rock band return to Edinburgh Playhouse in 2022!
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Derren Brown - Showman
Derren Brown, master of mind-control and psychological illusion returns to amaze, astonish and enthral audiences in Edinburgh with his brand new show, Showman!
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Rock of Ages
We promise you a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town when the smash hit musical 'Rock of Ages' returns to Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Alan Partridge Live
Join Alan Partridge, live on stage, (though patrons are asked not to join Alan live on stage) as he brings his new show STRATAGEM to Edinburgh Playhouse on 26th May!
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Menopause The Musical 2
All aboard and we’ll have you laughing, singing and maybe even dancing on-stage, as you join us for Menopause The Musical® 2 - Cruising Through Menopause!
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Alan Carr: Regional Trinket
Join Alan Carr as he brings his brand-new stand-up show ‘Regional Trinket’ to Edinburgh Playhouse in July 2022!
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A Country Night in Nashville
A Country Night in Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of Country Music, returns to Edinburgh Playhouse.
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Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story
Some Guys Have All the Luck, celebrating the career of rock icon Rod Stewart, returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 12th July!
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Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Live Show
The Award-Winning Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs. Brown’s Boys have announced a live return to Edinburgh in 2022 with ‘Mrs Brown D’ Live Show.
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The Carpenters Story
Catch the highly acclaimed, award-winning Carpenters Story when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2022!
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Billionaire Boy
From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams' best-selling story comes to Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Paw Patrol Live
PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the Edinburgh Playhouse stage for an action packed, high-energy, musical adventure!
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Forth on The Fringe
Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 5th and 6th August 2022!
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Professor Brian Cox: Horizons World Tour
Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back with a brand-new Arena show for 2021 which will come to the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in 2022!
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The Commitments
Don't miss The Commitments when it comes to Edinburgh Playhouse as part of a UK and Ireland tour!
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Strictly Ballroom
With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom the Musical will be foxtrotting into Edinburgh in May 2023.
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More Live Music Venues in Edinburgh
Dreadnought Rock
14 - 16 King Street,
Bathgate EH48 1AX
Dreadnought Rock in Bathgate is Scotland's longest running Rock Club.
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The Mash House
Hastie's Close 37 Guthrie Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JQ
Situated in the Cowgate, in close proximity to both the Royal Mile and Grassmarket, this former church has recently been extended and extensively refurbished...
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Le Monde Hotel
16 George Street,
Edinburgh New Town EH2 2PF
Located on Edinburgh’s George Street, Le Monde Hotel is in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre. Only a 5 minute walk from Waverley Train Station...
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Bannermans Bar
202 Cowgate,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1NQ
Bannermans Bar is Edinburgh's premier music venue, located in the heart of the city!
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George IV Bar
54 George IV Bridge ,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1EJ
Located on the historical George IV Bridge in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, we are a traditional Scottish public house bursting with charm and character.
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Leith Depot
140 Leith Walk,
Leith EH6 5DT
We have a very cosy, welcoming and laid back bar located on Leith Walk, with lovely huge windows looking out onto lovely Leith Walk. Our fantastic Team...
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The Jazz Bar
1A Chambers Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1HR
Welcome to Edinburgh’s famous Jazz Bar …Looking for a ‘Jazz Club’? Great – you’ve found one!However, this place is a LOT more than just a ‘...
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The Hive Nightclub & Venue
15-17 Niddry Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LG
The Hive is an Edinburgh nightclub & venue open 7 nights a week. Located between The Royal Mile and the Cowgate, just a short walk from Princes Street.
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Malones Edinburgh
242 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh West EH3 8DT
Spacious bar with traditional Irish decor, gourmet burgers, live music and big-screen sport.
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All Live Music Venues listings in Edinburgh
Dreadnought Rock
Dreadnought Rock in Bathgate is Scotland's longest running Rock Club.
Read more
The Mash House
Situated in the Cowgate, in close proximity to both the Royal Mile and Grassmarket, this former church has recently been extended and extensively refurbished...
Read more
Le Monde Hotel
Located on Edinburgh’s George Street, Le Monde Hotel is in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre. Only a 5 minute walk from Waverley Train Station...
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Bannermans Bar
Bannermans Bar is Edinburgh's premier music venue, located in the heart of the city!
Read more
George IV Bar
Located on the historical George IV Bridge in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, we are a traditional Scottish public house bursting with charm and character.
Read more
Leith Depot
We have a very cosy, welcoming and laid back bar located on Leith Walk, with lovely huge windows looking out onto lovely Leith Walk. Our fantastic Team...
Read more
The Jazz Bar
Welcome to Edinburgh’s famous Jazz Bar …Looking for a ‘Jazz Club’? Great – you’ve found one!However, this place is a LOT more than just a ‘...
Read more
The Hive Nightclub & Venue
The Hive is an Edinburgh nightclub & venue open 7 nights a week. Located between The Royal Mile and the Cowgate, just a short walk from Princes Street.
Read more
Malones Edinburgh
Spacious bar with traditional Irish decor, gourmet burgers, live music and big-screen sport.
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