Edinburgh Playhouse
Leith
The Edinburgh Playhouse showcases the best of theatre including musicals, gigs, plays, stand up comedy, opera & more.
About
The Edinburgh Playhouse plays host to some of the world’s biggest musicals and performers.
Although designed as a variety venue, which would also screen films, the huge success of the ‘talkies’ meant that it opened in 1929 as a single screen cinema. It was very successful and remained so until the decline in cinema going forced it to close in 1973.
The building was earmarked for demolition but following several years of ‘save the Playhouse’ campaigns, it was saved and at last opened as a fully functional theatre in June 1980.
Since then it has welcomed the very best entertainment and entertainers from across the world.
Upcoming shows include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Bat Out Of Hell, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Miss Saigon, MAMMA MIA! and many more. New shows are being added all the time, so check the website for the most up to date listings.
The Boards Bar and Pizza Al Teatro Pizzeria are open on performance days from two hours prior to the show start.
Our new Bar & Café, Little Picardy, is now open, serving locally roasted coffee, refreshing cocktails and delicious food for brunch, lunch or dinner. Situated right beside the Playhouse and open seven days a week - www.littlepicardy.co.uk
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Payment Methods
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Internet
Internet Access
Parking
Taxi rank nearby
On Public Transport Route
Catering
Cafe
Restaurant
Pets
No Pets Allowed
Cuisine Types
British
Italian
Location
City Centre
General Facilities
Lounge
Accessibility
Level access to main entrance
Partial wheelchair access
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