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Theatre

Edinburgh Playhouse

Edinburgh, Scotland — EH1 3AA

3059

Max Capacity

FROM

£2200

Per Day

4.6000000000000005

27 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

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.

Room Capacities

theatre

3059

Pricing

Day rates from £2200

Venue hire rates available on application for special events and private bookings. Standard ticket prices vary by production.

Features & Amenities

Accessible

Air Conditioning

Bar Service

Box Office

Cloakroom

Merchandise Shop

Multiple Levels

Premium Acoustics

Professional Lighting

Professional Sound System

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Parking

Meeting Rooms

AV & Technical

Professional stage lighting

Sound system

Projectors

Screens

Microphones

Follow spots

LED displays

Wi-Fi

Ideal For

Theatre ProductionsConcertsCorporate EventsAward CeremoniesProduct LaunchesConferences

Location & Access

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 0.5 miles; Multiple bus routes serve Leith Street and Princes Street; Edinburgh Airport 8 miles with direct bus connections; Tram stop at York Place 0.3 miles

Limited street parking; Nearby car parks include Greenside Place NCP and St James Quarter car park within 300m

Wheelchair accessible