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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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals at Edinburgh Playhouse...
Tickets From £41.49Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals at Edinburgh Playhouse on 18th May 2024. Prepare to be amazed as an extraordinary lineup of not just one, not two, but a staggering 10 of the..
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Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners at Edinburgh Playhouse...
£13.00In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew,..
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph..
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Tickets Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph..
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Tom Allen: Completely at Edinburgh Playhouse
£29.64The household name with his signature acerbic wit and riotous storytelling, Tom is the host of The Apprentice: You’re Fired and co-hosts Cooking With The Stars, Like Minded Friends and he is..
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Grease the Musical Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets
£13.00Grease the Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 25th June to Saturday 29th June 2024. After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers..
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Lord of the Dance at Edinburgh Playhouse 2024
£13.00Why go and see it? Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: A Spectacular Return to UK Stages in 2024 After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael..
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Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets 2024...
£19.80Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out at Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 20th July and Sunday 21st July 2024. Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join..
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Paul Smith: Pablo at Edinburgh Playhouse
£34.07Paul Smith: Pablo live at Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday 31st July 2024 and 13th February 2025. Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour..
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The Girls Bathroom Planet Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse
The Girls Bathroom Planet Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 12th September 2024. The Girls Bathroom Planet Tour is a live comedy tour starring British comedians Sophia and Cinzia. The tour began..
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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer at Edinburgh Playhouse
£37.25When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good..
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Come From Away at Edinburgh Playhouse
£13.00Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story..
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Blood Brothers Edinburgh Playhouse 2024 Tickets
£13.00Blood Brothers at Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 24th September to Saturday 28th September 2024. Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated..
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Tim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space at Edinburgh Playhouse...
Tim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space at Edinburgh Playhouse on September 29th September 2024. After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns..
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Hairspray Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre Tickets 2024
£13.00Hairspray is at Edinburgh Playhouse from 7th October to 12th October 2024. After breaking box office records and delighting audiences in the West End, on Broadway and on the big screen since..
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The Book of Mormon Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets
£13.00The Book of Mormon at Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November 2024. The Book of Mormon, the hilarious West End show, is embarking on a UK tour in..
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Only Fools & Horses The Musical Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets...
£13.00Only Fools & Horses The Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 5th November to Saturday 9th November 2024. Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to..
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& Juliet Edinburgh Playhouse 2024 Tickets
£13.00& Juliet is at Edinburgh Playhouse from 12th to 16th November 2024. After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End from 2019-2023, and on Broadway where it is currently..
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101 Dalmations at Edinburgh Playhouse 2024
£13.00101 Dalmatians at Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 19th November to Saturday 23rd November 2024. Direct from London comes the smash hit family musical 101 Dalmatians. When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to..
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Jason Manford – A Manford All Seasons at Edinburgh Playhouse...
Jason Manford – A Manford All Seasons at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 24th November 2024 at 19:30. Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10:00am. The show is expected..
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NOW That’s What I Call a Musical Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets...
£13.00NOW That’s What I Call a Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 25th February to Saturday 1st March 2025. Get ready to relive the playlist of your life at the brand-new British..
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Six Edinburgh Playhouse June 2024 Tickets
£29.00Six live at Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 11th June to Saturday 15th June 2024. From the West End to Broadway, the international smash hit musical Six is on its UK tour in..
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