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
A Country Night in Nashville - POSTPONED
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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Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners - POSTPONED
Following its sold out smash hit debut tour, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns with an even bigger production, catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 19th April!
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The Illegal Eagles - POSTPONED
Following continued public demand the World’s Official No.1 tribute to the legendary rock band return to Edinburgh Playhouse in 2021!
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Islands In The Stream - POSTPONED
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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Josh Widdicombe - POSTPONED
Josh Widdicombe’s Bit Much… tour is adding a further run of UK shows including Edinburgh Playhouse on 2nd May 2021!
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Heathers The Musical - POSTPONED
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 May 2021.
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Whitney - Queen of the Night - POSTPONED
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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Alan Carr: Not Again, Alan!
Join Alan Carr at Edinburgh Playhouse as he muses upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful!
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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 with performances from 9th to 26 June 2021.
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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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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 Friday 2nd July!
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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 3rd July 2021!
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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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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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Jane McDonald: Let the Light In
Jane McDonald is back at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 14th July 2021 with her brand new show 'Let the Light In'!
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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 2021 with ‘Mrs Brown D’ Live Show.
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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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The Carpenters Story
Catch the highly acclaimed, award-winning Carpenters Story when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2021!
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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 6th and 7th August 2021!
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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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Hairspray the Musical
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only from 6th to 11th September 2021. Don't miss it!
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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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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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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 on 7th October!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 March 2022.
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My Best Friend’s Wedding The Musical
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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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 Commitments
Don't miss The Commitments when it comes to Edinburgh Playhouse as part of a UK and Ireland tour!
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We are the Traverse - champion of stories and storytellers. The stories we share are by anyone and for everyone
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Brig Below, established in 2017 in the heart of Leith, is a new cellar venue available for live music, comedy, private functions and more.
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