The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh sits at the heart of the city in our 140-year-old building welcoming over 100,000 people each year.

About The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

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At the Lyceum, we believe that theatre is good for the soul. Led by our Artistic Director David Greig, we bring the best theatre from around the world to Edinburgh and share the best of Scottish theatre with the world.

We’re experts in making theatre. We rehearse in our studio space across the road from the auditorium, and our costumes and sets are designed and built in house at our workshop in Roseburn, Edinburgh.

Community is at the heart of what we do. In 2024, our creative learning department celebrates 25 years of developing and nurturing talent. Our Youth Theatre programmes have been the starting point for many Scottish actors, fostering newfound confidence and lifelong friendships. We also host 60+ writing groups, technical courses and training.

Over the past 59 years the Lyceum has continued to make world class theatre – take a seat, and experience it for yourself.

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Upcoming Events at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

Comedy

Jack Dee: Small World

11th May 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

In what is set to be one of the comedy highlights of next year, Jack Dee has announced he'll be bringing his brand new live tour to the Royal Lyceum Theatre in May!

Theatre

KELI

13th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Marking 40 years since the miners' strikes and featuring a sharp, hilarious script and live brass score KELI is a gripping show about community, creativity, and music!

Comedy

Mhairi Black - Politics Isn’t for Me

20th May 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mhairi Black will bring her hit show, Politics Isn't for Me, to The Lyceum on Tuesday 20th May!

Comedy

The Big Comedy Roadshow with Jayde Adams

25th May 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!

Theatre

The Mountaintop

31st May 2025 - 21st June 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth. This funny, compelling drama imagines the man behind the legend on the eve of his assassination.

Dance

Edinburgh International Festival: The Dan Daw Show

2nd August 2025 - 4th August 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

This daring International Festival debut fuses sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against the disabling forces of society.

Theatre

Edinburgh International Festival: Works and Days

7th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Birth, life and death converge at the heart of this visually spectacular performance, as theatre collective FC Bergman seeks the truth about our place in the wider world.

Theatre

Edinburgh International Festival: Book of Mountains and Seas

14th August 2025 - 16th August 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Ancient Chinese myths inspire Huang Ruo's opera, confronting humanity's complex relationship with nature.

Theatre

Edinburgh International Festival: Faustus in Africa!

20th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Through puppetry and animation, Handspring Puppet Company reimagine Faust's downfall and reframe the classic tale to confront colonialism and the climate emergency.

Theatre

Pirates Love Underpants

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's treasure chest at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 6th & 7th September!

Comedy

George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do

19th September 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Activate the parents' whatsapp groups, dump the kids with whoever is willing to have them, and join George Lewis at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh for a brilliant night out!

Comedy

Myra Dubois: Cosmic Empath

26th October 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra Dubois sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland, she returns to the stage with her brand-new show Cosmic Empath and brings it to the Lyceum in October!

Theatre

Cinderella: A Fairytale

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Coming to the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Christmas 2025, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!

Comedy

Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

31st January 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at The Royal Lyceum in his first national tour!

Theatre

Prima Facie

3rd February 2026 - 7th February 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh West

Jodie Comer is set to return to her award-winning role in Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie in 2026 and brings it to the The Royal Lyceum Theatre from 3rd to 7th February, the only Scottish dates!

Theatres

The Brunton Theatre

The Brunton Theatre Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6A

The Brunton is the place to be for the best in quality music, theatre, dance, comedy, children's shows and film - all year round.

Theatres

Penicuik Town Hall

33 High Street, Penicuik EH26 8HS

Performance & event venue in Penicuik.

Theatres

Saint Stephens Theatre Stockbridge

105 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5AB

Formerly St Stephen's Church, the building dates back to the 1820s.

Theatres

Edinburgh Playhouse

18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3AA

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!

Theatres

Lyra Theatre

11 Harewood Road , Edinburgh East EH16 4NT

A theatre, studio and foyer designed by artists with young people in the heart of Greater Craigmillar.

Theatres

Assembly Roxy

2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 9SU

Assembly Roxy is the year round home of Assembly Festival and Assembly Theatre, situated in the heart of the Old Town in Edinburgh.

Theatres

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

13/29 Nicolson Street , Edinburgh South EH8 9FT

The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.

Theatres

The Queens Hall Edinburgh

85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG

The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity music venue, situated on Clerk Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel.

Theatres

Traverse Theatre

10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED

We are the Traverse - champion of stories and storytellers. The stories we share are by anyone and for everyone.

Theatres

The Pleasance Edinburgh

60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ

Pleasance Edinburgh opened as part of the 1985 Festival Fringe with two theatres facing onto a deserted courtyard-come-car-park at an unfashionable eastern...

Theatres