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Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets

Waitress

Treat yourself to the perfect recipe for happiness: laughter, love, and friendship.

The Bodyguard

The iconic musical about a Secret Service Agent who falls for the popstar he’s protecting is back. Featuring “I Will Always Love You”.

2:22 A Ghost Story

Theatregoers are in for an adrenaline-filled night of entertainment with the smash-hit West End play.

Bluey's Big Play

Join the Heelers in this fun stage show based on the hit children’s TV series. Bluey, Bingo and co. are ready for a fun day with you!

Derren Brown: Only Human

The master of mind-control and illusion returns to the stage in a brand new show!

Lord of the Dance 30th Anniversary

Experience the magic of Lord of the Dance as it celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking Irish dance!

High Society

The most swell party of the year heads out on tour with a 28-strong cast

Legally Blonde

Join Elle Woods as her blonde ambition takes her all the way to Harvard law school in this feel-good musical, based on the film.

Jersey Boys

The original Tony award-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour!

Trainspotting the Musical

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, this musical highlights the changing world around us.

Dirty Dancing

Baby and Johnny hit the stage on a UK and Irish tour of the smash hit musical.

Mean Girls

Get in losers, we’re on tour! Pack your pink outfit and your Burn Book and come sit with us for this razor-sharp musical.

Back to the Future

Strap in for an electrifying journey through time!

Billy Elliot

The award-winning global phenomenon returns to the stage.

Burlesque The Musical

A hidden world beneath the city lights, where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa.

Cats

A new day has begun. Cats embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour

Just For One Day

An electrifying ensemble bring the joy of Live Aid back to life 40 years on

What’s On at Edinburgh Playhouse

2026 is a magical time for theatre events at Edinburgh Playhouse, from family favourites to West End musicals heading out on tour. High Society promises to bring the glitter and dazzle of the most swellegant party of the year to Scotland in September.

Other shows to catch include an uplifting story of romance, friendship, empowerment... and pie! Waitress, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, is in town in May, or if you're looking for something less sweet, 2:22 A Ghost Story hits the stage in May and Derren Brown's brand new show, Only Human, comes to Edinburgh in June.

And for families, get your calendar out and plan ahead for huge upcoming Edinburgh Playhouse events. We particularly recommend Bluey's Big Play, which is perfect for little ones. If you have teens, you should also prove you're not like a regular mom by getting them tickets for Legally Blonde and Mean Girls on tour. Fetch!

About the Edinburgh Playhouse

Scotland’s Edinburgh Playhouse originally opened in 1929 as a cinema, operating successfully for forty years. Designed by John Fairweather, the venue is modelled on New York’s Roxy Theatre, after Fairweather was inspired by the building’s splendour. In 1973, Edinburgh Playhouse closed and was sold to a property developer. Threats of demolition saw the Playhouse Preservation Action Group campaign to keep it open. In 1980, the building relaunched as a theatre and has been owned by Ambassador Theatre Group since 2010.

Edinburgh Playhouse is an Historic Scotland Category A listed building, and said to be haunted by a ghost called Albert - variously speculated to be a stagehand or night watchman at the venue. These days it is for major events such as the city’s annual Fringe and International Festivals and youth theatre projects. Edinburgh Playhouse also welcomes large touring musicals from the West End and across the UK, such as The Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Les Misérables.

Map and Address

18-22 Greenside Lane, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA

The Edinburgh Playhouse is located in Edinburgh’s New Town, an area known for its shopping and dining. It is also at the base of Calton Hill, one of Edinburgh’s highest points with panoramic views of the entire city. Though a steep walk, the top of the hill also has a collection of monuments. For an easier walk, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is about 5 minutes away. Edinburgh is a small city, so it is easy to walk around the town centre. The Old Town’s architecture and the Castle are within 30 minutes of the theatre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The box office is open 90 minutes before performances begin for ticket collection.

Public spaces at the venue open between 90 minutes and two hours before a performance begins, with theatregoers able to enjoy pre-show drinks and food during this time.

Greenside Lane Bistro is open up to two hours before the first performance of the day, offering set menus including meat-free options. Patrons can book a table by emailing GreensideLaneBistro@theambassadors.com.

There are five bars and four kiosks at Edinburgh Playhouse across all levels, serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. At The Boards bar, patrons can reserve a table for their party by calling 0131 524 3372. The Ambassadors Lounge, where patrons receive bespoke service, can also be reserved when booking tickets.

Please note that Greenside Lane Bistro is 25 steps up from street level, and the Ambassador Lounge is 33 steps up from street level.

There is no cloakroom at Edinburgh Playhouse, so patrons are advised to bring only small bags where possible. The closest left luggage storage facility is at Waverley Station.

Pomegranate is a popular and well-reviewed Middle Eastern restaurant just a couple of minutes' walk from the theatre. It serves a range of good value mezze and main dishes, including meat-free options. Italian restaurant Giuliano's is also nearby, and offers a pre-theatre menu in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Just five minutes' walk from the theatre, the 5-star Balmoral Hotel offers luxury rooms and Michelin-starred food in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. For smaller budgets, Motel One Edinburgh Princes is a clean, comfortable mid-range hotel in a central location.

Customers can contact the box office team for booking queries on 0333 009 6690.

Past Shows

Matilda the Musical

17 reviews

Closed 22 March 2026

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

0 reviews

Closed 15 January 2026

Mamma Mia!

24 reviews

Closed 04 January 2026

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

8 reviews

Closed 22 November 2025

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

35 reviews

Closed 14 June 2025

Showaddywaddy

0 reviews

Closed 23 February 2025

Shen Yun

1 reviews

Closed 01 February 2025

The Book of Mormon

34 reviews

Closed 02 November 2024

Wicked

81 reviews

Closed 14 January 2024

Aladdin

28 reviews

Closed 18 November 2023

Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny 2.0

0 reviews

Closed 07 August 2023

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

26 reviews

Closed 15 April 2023

The Lion King

44 reviews

Closed 02 July 2022

White Christmas

2 reviews

Closed 02 January 2022

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

35 reviews

Closed 27 November 2021

Spirit of the Dance

0 reviews

Closed 15 February 2019

Motown the Musical

0 reviews

Closed 08 December 2018

Sister Act

3 reviews

Closed 15 April 2017

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Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets

Waitress

The Bodyguard

2:22 A Ghost Story

Bluey's Big Play

Derren Brown: Only Human

Lord of the Dance 30th Anniversary

High Society

Legally Blonde

Jersey Boys

Trainspotting the Musical

Dirty Dancing

Mean Girls

Back to the Future

Billy Elliot

Burlesque The Musical

Cats

Just For One Day

What’s On at Edinburgh Playhouse

About the Edinburgh Playhouse

Map and Address

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Past Shows

Matilda the Musical

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Mamma Mia!

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Showaddywaddy

Shen Yun

The Book of Mormon

Wicked

Aladdin

Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny 2.0

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The Lion King

White Christmas

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Spirit of the Dance

Motown the Musical

Sister Act