Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre Events Tickets from £13.00
Book Edinburgh Playhouse tickets for events and shows 24/7 either during or outside of box office opening hours.
The theatre is part of the cultural landscape of Edinburgh and opened its doors for the first time at 2pm on Monday 12th August 1929 being in theatrical use since then. It is a listed building.
Although originally designed as a variety theatre, by the time the building was completed it had been decided to open it as a cinema.
Over the years, Edinburgh Playhouse has played host to the world's biggest and most successful musicals, including Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Grease, Cats, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia, Starlight Express, Mary Poppins and We Will Rock You.
Some of the biggest names at the theatre including BAFTA Award winning shows: Disney's The Lion King, Alan Carr - Not Again, Alan!, Shagged, Married, Annoyed Podcast, Mrs Brown's Boys D'Live Show, Footloose, Rock of Ages, Forth On The Fringe, Hairspray, 9 to 5 the Musical, Chicago, Riverdance - The New 25th Anniversary Show, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, White Christmas, Waitress, School of Rock, Strictly Ballroom, My Best Friend's Wedding, The Commitments, Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll The Rocky Horror Show, Van Morrison, live music, musical theatre and more. Shows can be from London's West end or Broadway on New York.
The auditorium at the theatre includes The Stalls, Circle and Balcony.
Edinburgh Playhouse (Main Entrance) 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Edinburgh Playhouse has a capacity of more than 3,000 and a large stage, situated at the top of Leith Walk, hosting many West End touring shows, including dance, musical, rock, or Edinburgh International Festival.
If you want to see high-quality acting by actresses and actors, give applause and a standing ovation at curtain call - whether drama or a tragedy, then visit Edinburgh Playhouse.
TRAVEL
By car
Q Park are pleased to partner with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on pre-booked parking for your visit.
By train
Edinburgh Playhouse is located a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station
Access Parking/Travel
Cars - QPark (OMNI Centre, Greenside Row) multi-storey car park (approx 2 mins away) has 9 disabled parking spaces and lift to street level. There are disabled parking bays on London Road, approx. 5 minute walk. There is a drop off point outside the omni centre where vehicles can pull up for a short amount of time and then a 50 metre walk.
Taxis - Outside Courtyard by Marriott 1 – 3 Baxter's Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AF
Buses - 1, 5, 7, 14, 34, 49 Stop: Omni Centre
Trams - To/From York Place
Trains - Waverley 0.3 miles uphill from the theatre.
Step-Free Access and for Wheelchair Users
Please note that the Edinburgh Playhouse does not have a lift. There is level access from the entrance into Circle Bar located on the right-hand side of the main foyer. An ‘At Seat Service’ is available on request please ask a member of the Front of House team upon arrival.
Recommended seats - For level access with only 1 step, we recommend Circle Row M. In the Circle, there are handrails from Row K to A and our AA + BB seats Our Stalls are 40 steps down (4 flights) from Street Level. There are handrails on these stairs, but there may not be handrails to all seats. There are handrails up the 25 steps (2 flights) to the Balcony. The Balcony has steeper and shallower seats than other levels with no handrails. Our Bistro and Ambassadors Lounge are located up 3 flights of stairs. Our Director’s Box is located up 6 steps.
We have 8 step-free wheelchair positions, and 8 seats are suitable if you wish to transfer to a theatre seat. There is a slight incline to these seats.
Seat width information - In the Stalls, seats are c.40cm (not including armrests). Armrests do not move. Legroom may differ throughout the level. If extra legroom is needed, please book in Row L. In the Circle, Wheelchair spaces widths are up to 110cm. Seats in the circle, including companion chairs next to wheelchair positions, are c.40cm (not including armrests). In the Balcony, seats are c.40cm and have smaller armrests. Legroom is more limited in the Balcony.
Accessible Toilet Information - We have 1 accessible toilet on our Ground (Circle) Level. This is accessed via our Circle Bar (right hand side of the Entrance Foyer). Unfortunately, we have no dedicated accessible toilets on the other levels.
Access Performances - All upcoming Audio Described, Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances are listed on our Assisted Performances page.
Visual Impairment Services - Information about our venue’s audio description, touch tours and other visual services can be found on our Visual Impairment Services page. We recommend seats in Stalls Rows A-E for customers who require a closer view of the stage. For Audio Described shows please sit in Stalls Rows C-E. Touch Tours may also be available to accompany Audio Described performances; this will be advertised on the web or brochure page for each show.
Hearing Impairment Services - Further Information about our venue’s hearing enhancement systems, signed performances and other hearing services can be found on our Hearing Impairment Services page. When using our Infrared System, we recommend seats in the stalls - Rows B-E. On arrival, please notify the door staff that you require a headset and they will call a member of staff to bring one to you. For BSL performances, the interpreter stands on Stage Left or Stage Right depending on the show. We suggest any seats from Row J forward will give you the best view of the interpreter. For Captioned performances, we recommend seats in Mid-Front Stalls or Mid to Front Circle. This may be dependent on the eyesight of the customer. Please avoid rear seats on all levels.
For information on a group booking, assistance dogs or guide dogs please contact the venue.
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Wicked Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets
£30.00Wicked the smash hit West End musical is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse as part of its 2023/24 UK tour. Book your tickets from the official box office of the theatre. Why..
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Sing in the Playhouse at Edinburgh Playhouse
Sing in the Playhouse live at Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 9th January to Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Sing in the City meets Edinburgh Playhouse. Are you a keen singer and want to..
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Backstage Tours at Edinburgh Playhouse 2024
Backstage Tours at Edinburgh Playhouse on Fri 12 Jan, Mon 15 Jan, Sat 27 Jan, Fri 16 Feb, Sat 17 Feb and Sat 9 Mar 2024. Running Time: 1 hour Mon, Fri..
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Varna International Ballet – Sleeping Beauty at Edinburgh Playhouse...
£14.00Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy..
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Varna International Ballet – Nutcracker at Edinburgh Playhouse...
£13.00This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across..
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Varna International Ballet – Swan Lake at Edinburgh Playhouse...
£13.00The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide..
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A Country Night in Nashville at Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to..
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Shrek The Musical Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets
Tickets From £13.00Join our unlikely hero Shrek and his noble steed Donkey as they embark on a big, bright, musical adventure! Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End smash hit..
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1974: The ABBA Tribute Show Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets
£32.501974: The ABBA Tribute Show at Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 19:30. 1974 The Abba Tribute Show – The ultimate ABBA experience, live in concert! Dig out your 70s..
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets...
£35.75The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 4th February 2024. What is The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight? The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is a unique concert experience that combines..
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Jesus Christ Superstar at Edinburgh Playhouse
£21.50Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) directs this mesmerizing new production of the iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this reimagined..
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The Wizard of Oz at Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Edinburgh. Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over..
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Tickets...
£13.00The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Friday 16th February 2024. Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon..
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James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome at Edinburgh Playhouse
£32.00“One of comedy’s most original voices” (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He’s very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots. James Acaster:..
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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman at Edinburgh Playhouse
£18.25Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman at Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th February 2024 at 19:00. From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga GREASE, the smash hit film musical that everyone..
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Sing-a-Long-a Matilda Edinburgh Playhouse 2024 Tickets
£18.25Sing-a-Long-a Matilda at Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th February 2024 at 14:00. Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the..
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00The members of the Cornley Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever..
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Tickets Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00Pre-sale opens for members on Monday 19th June 2023 General sale opens on Tue 20th June 2023 at 10:00
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Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets
£29.64Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier at Edinburgh Playhouse on Monday 11th March 2024 at 20:00. At a point in our evolution when it seems as if we’re sleepwalking into a world where humans might..
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Ellen Kent’s Carmen at Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00Georges Bizet’s timeless masterpiece, “Carmen,” is an extraordinary opera that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Set in 19th-century Spain, the opera weaves a tale of fiery passion, obsession, and tragedy between Carmen,..
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Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly at Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly is at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 14th March 2024 at 19:30. Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production, with..
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Professor Brian Cox – Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey at Edinburgh Playhouse...
£46.26Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across three continents on a dazzling journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art screen..
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Frankie Boyle Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets
Frankie Boyle at Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 30th March 2024. Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your..
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Pretty Woman The Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse
Tickets From £13.00Once upon a time in the late ’80s, Vivian met Edward and her life changed forever. Be swept up in their romance in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for..
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Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo Tickets Edinburgh Playhouse
Tickets From £39.25A new story begins…Welcome to the House of JoJo. Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes..
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Madagascar The Musical Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets
£13.00Madagascar The Musical live at Edinburgh Playhouse from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th April 2024. Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central..
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The Drifters Girl at Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smash-hit show has a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, Save The Last..
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The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets...
£27.50The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 19:30. Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show returns to..
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The Psychology Of Serial Killers with Jennifer Rees – Edinburgh Playhouse...
Tickets From £13.00The Psychology Of Serial Killers with Jennifer Rees live at Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 19:30. Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most..
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Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle at Edinburgh Playhouse
£35.65Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more, while providing no real answers. Romesh is best known for The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs,..
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