Edinburgh Playhouse is a former cinema in Edinburgh, Scotland which now hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Its capacity is 3,059, making it the UK’s largest working non-sporting theatre in terms of audience capacity. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.
Firmly established in the cultural landscape of Edinburgh and Scotland, the Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK’s largest all seated theatre and plays host to some of the biggest names in live music, comedy and musical theatre.
Upcoming events at The Edinburgh Playhouse
Madama Butterfly
Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent Production, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv...
Here & Now Musical
Here and Now the Steps Musical
Fawlty Towers The Play
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
2:22 A Ghost Story
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again?
Matilda The Musical UK & Ireland Tour 2025/26
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will embark on its second major tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2025.
Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show Tour
Moulin Rouge! The Musical UK Tour
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge!
A Country Night In Nashville
Recreating the energy and atmosphere of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, A Country Night In Nashville takes you on a journey through the history of country music.
Kinky Boots
The Broadway and West End phenomenon, Kinky Boots The Musical, is strutting back across the country
Chicago The Musical
Chicago The Musical
Riverdance – 30 The New Generation
Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical on its first ever UK & Ireland tour.
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