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
Katherine Ryan - Missus
Comedian and TV’s Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the Edinburgh Playhouse with her brand-new live show, Missus on 28th May!
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Disney’s The Lion King
The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands.
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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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Russell Howard
Russell Howard returns with his biggest globe-spanning stand-up tour to date! Catch him at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 13th 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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Girls Night Oot!
Join the girls on a hen night that you won’t forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack from 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and now when it returns to the 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 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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Edinburgh International Festival: Herbie Hancock
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock makes his International Festival debut with a stunning performance of music spanning his 60 year career.
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Edinburgh International Festival: The Pulse
Enjoy astonishing acrobatics combine with a live choir in this jaw-dropping, pulsating performance at Edinburgh Playhouse on 8th and 9th August.
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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 2022 which will come to the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Jane McDonald: Let the Light In
Jane McDonald is back at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 2nd September 2022 with her brand new show 'Let the Light In'!
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The Music of Lord of the Rings and Beyond
Middle Earth is brought to life when The Music of Lord of the Rings and Beyond comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 3rd September!
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The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series Three Tour
Expect a night of endless extravaganza as all 12 queens from Series Three of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK werk their way across the country including a date at 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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Girl from the North Country
The double Olivier award-winning west end and Broadway smash-hit, Girl from the North Country, comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in October as part of a major international tour!
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The smash-hit London Palladium production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Edinburgh Playhouse from 25th to 29th October 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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The Proclaimers - SOLD OUT
A year later than originally planned, The Proclaimers have announced a UK & Ireland tour for 2022! Don't miss them live at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th & 10th December!
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My Fair Lady
The Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning production of My Fair Lady is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas.
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Jersey Boys
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is working its way back round the UK and stops off at Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny 2.0
Join Jimmy Carr for the ultimate comedy show when he brings his 'Terribly Funny' tour to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 12th February!
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously
In Living Dangerously, Sir Ranulph Fiennes offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to the present day.
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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory The Musical
Roald Dahl's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory The Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse March/April 2023 and it is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses!
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Dara Ó Briain: So, Where Were We?
Don't miss Dara Ó Briain when he brings his new show 'So, Where Were We?' to Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 22nd April 2023!
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The Mousetrap
Discover why Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long, becoming the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre when it comes to Edinburgh Playhouse.
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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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The Strawberry Barn
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Gilded Balloon Basement
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Teviot Row House
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Teviot is the oldest purpose built Student Union in the world. It opened its doors in 1889 and it remains one of the most vibrant and well used Student...
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The Liquid Room
9C Victoria Street,
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Live Music & Club VenueOpened in May 1997 The Liquidroom is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading venues for Gigs and Club nights. For over 17...
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Subway Cowgate
69 Cowgate,
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Slap bang in the heart of the Cowgate this is the official party stop. All killer no filler every night with drinks prices that you’ll find hard to...
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Whiski Rooms
4 - 7 North Bank Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2LP
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Boteco Do Brasil Edinburgh
47 Lothian Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1HB
Boteco is the perfect venue for your next gathering or celebration!
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All Live Music Venues listings in Edinburgh
Brig Below
Brig Below, established in 2017 in the heart of Leith, is a new cellar venue available for live music, comedy, private functions and more.
Read more
The Caves Edinburgh
The Caves is a truly unique venue that makes up the sub-structure of the 18th Century South Bridge. There is no venue more Edinburgh than the Caves, or...
Read more
The Strawberry Barn
The Stawberry Barn is a unique Venue, Café, Farm Shop and Fruit Farm located in the Heart of East Lothian.
Read more
Gilded Balloon Basement
Gilded Balloon's Basement specialises in curated seasonal programmes with a focus on Comedy and Theatre. Nestled in between the bars and restaurants of...
Read more
Teviot Row House
Teviot is the oldest purpose built Student Union in the world. It opened its doors in 1889 and it remains one of the most vibrant and well used Student...
Read more
The Liquid Room
Live Music & Club VenueOpened in May 1997 The Liquidroom is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading venues for Gigs and Club nights. For over 17...
Read more
Subway Cowgate
Slap bang in the heart of the Cowgate this is the official party stop. All killer no filler every night with drinks prices that you’ll find hard to...
Read more
Whiski Rooms
WHISKI Rooms is a new concept venue in Edinburgh overlooking the Mound 4 -7 North Bank Street, Edinburgh. Comprising of three inter-linked units, a bar...
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Boteco Do Brasil Edinburgh
Boteco is the perfect venue for your next gathering or celebration!
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