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The Edinburgh Playhouse is Scotland's largest theatre with 3,059 seats, renowned for hosting major West End musicals, concerts, comedy shows and touring productions. Located in the heart of Edinburgh's theatre district on Greenside Place, this historic venue opened in 1929 and features stunning Art Deco architecture. The theatre boasts excellent acoustics, modern technical facilities, and accessibility features across three levels - Stalls, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle. With its prime location near Edinburgh's New Town, the venue is easily accessible by public transport and offers a premium entertainment experience for audiences from across Scotland and beyond.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
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| Main Auditorium | 3059 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Venue hire rates available on application for special events and private bookings. Standard ticket prices vary by production.
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18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Playhouse is a verified theatre in Edinburgh, hosting up to 3,059 guests, with day delegate rates from £220. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, sustainability. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 3059 guests - 1915 stalls, 1144 circle seating
Full professional theatre AV including stage lighting, sound system, and projection facilities
On-site bars and catering facilities available for events and intervals
Limited on-site parking, nearby public car parks available, excellent public transport links
The Edinburgh Playhouse is Scotland's largest theatre with 3,059 seats, renowned for hosting major West End musicals, concerts, comedy shows and touring productions. Located in the heart of Edinburgh's theatre district on Greenside Place, this historic venue opened in 1929 and features stunning Art Deco architecture. The theatre boasts excellent acoustics, modern technical facilities, and accessibility features across three levels - Stalls, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle. With its prime location near Edinburgh's New Town, the venue is easily accessible by public transport and offers a premium entertainment experience for audiences from across Scotland and beyond.
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