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Edinburgh Playhouse
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Edinburgh Playhouse

18-22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA
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About

The Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK's largest all-seated theatre, with a capacity of over 3,000. Opened in 1929 as a super-cinema and variety theatre modeled on the Roxy in New York, it is now the premier destination in Scotland for major West End musicals and international music acts. The grand proscenium arch theatre is a central pillar of the city's entertainment district, especially during the Edinburgh International Festival. Its massive scale and historic atmosphere make it a high-energy social landmark for world-class performance.

Location

18-22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA
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Getting here

Edinburgh Waverley
10 min
York Place
5 min
St Andrew Square
5 min

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland's extraordinary capital — a city of volcanic geology, medieval old town, Georgian new town, and world-class festivals. Home to the Fringe, the Castle, and Hogmanay, it is one of the most visited cities in Europe.

  • Scottish capital
  • ~550,000 residents
  • UNESCO World Heritage city
  • Home to the world's largest arts festival