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
| Royal Lyceum Theatre Grindlay Street, Edinburgh West EH3 9AX | |
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| The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Website | |
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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
One Day: The Musical
The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.
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Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist
Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman extends his hit tour into 2026 and brings it to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 25th April.
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Karine Polwart: Windblown
A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.
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Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil
Funny, poignant, and packed with the spirit of Scottish football, Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil is more than a play about the game - it’s about belonging, loss, and the songs we carry with us!
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Edinburgh International Festival: A Trial - after An Enemy of the People
Experience this electrifying UK premiere when visionary Brazilian director Christiane Jatahy returns to the Festival with a radical sequel to Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People!
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Sindhu Vee: Swanky
Sindhu Vee brings her brand-new stand-up show about falling through the cracks you didn't make, avoiding the friendships you don't want and embracing the self-love you definitely need to Edinburgh!
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The Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler!
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Neil Delamere: Reinventing the Neil
The hilarious star of Blame Game, Neil Delamere, returns to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh this September with a brand-new, high-energy stand-up show filled with tall tales and hilarious stories!
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Private Peaceful
The Production Garden, in association with Exeter Northcott, brings smash hit show Private Peaceful, based on Michael Morpurgo's novel, to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh this September!
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
This visceral production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie looks head on at our enduring moral fascination with such a beguiling and dangerous character.
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The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House takes to the stage at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh in November, don't miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic ghost story!
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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling At The Moon
One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Howling At The Moon is Christopher Macarthur-Boyd's new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy!
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A Christmas Carol
Chill winds sweep through the gas-lit streets of Victorian Edinburgh as Dickens' beloved classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to life at The Lyceum for their 2026 festive season!
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Bedlam Theatre
Clearly visible from Edinburgh's Royal Mile in the heart of the city, Bedlam Theatre is a fully operational 90-seat theatre housed in an imposing neo-gothic church.
READ MORE
New Town Theatre
The New Wee Theatre @ New Town Theatre is the ideal venue for experiencing the very best of the Fringe!
READ MORE
The Queens Hall Edinburgh
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.
READ MORE
Assembly Rooms
The Assembly Rooms are one of Edinburgh City Centre's largest and most impressive multi-purpose unique event spaces, perfect for any occasion from conferences, dinners and performances to exhibitions!
READ MORE
Studio Theatre
Capital Theatres, Studio Theatre, is an exciting multi-purpose cultural resource for the city.
READ MORE
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Nicolson Square Venues is a conference and event hire space located in city centre Edinburgh.
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Innerleithen Memorial Hall
Pictuesque hall set in its own gardens with a rear balcony and excellent facilities for concerts, shows, dances, weddings, sales, meetings etc.
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Formerly St Stephen's Church, the building dates back to the 1820s.
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Reconnect Regal Theatre
The Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate Lothian, Scotland provides a programme of music, drama, film and dance in the form of performances and classes.
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Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre (formerly George Square Lecture Theatre) is a stand-alone theatre that can seat 481 delegates and features a large reception area with space for catering or bar set up.
READ MORE
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Situated at the heart of Scotland's elegant and historic capital city, the EICC is one of the world's outstanding venues for conferences, conventions and exhibitions.
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