Catch a touring musical, major concert or comedy show at Edinburgh Playhouse, the United Kingdom’s largest theatre, with a seating capacity of over 3,000 people. The theatre is known for hosting some of the biggest shows in Broadway, including “Kinky Boots” and “Wicked”, as well as international showstoppers like “Jersey Boys” and “Motown”.
Opened in 1929, the beautiful Grade I-listed building was modeled on the Roxy Cinema in New York. The ceiling is decorated with bands of pale green and gilded leaves, while the seats have been upholstered with red tones and the stage built in a Venetian style.
You can enjoy a pre-show meal at COSMO World Buffet Restaurant, a stylish dining room with Pan-Asian cooking stations. If you’d like to experience Edinburgh’s traditional hospitality, book a table at the Theatre Royal Bar, a beautiful Victorian pub serving local classics, such as haggis and malted whiskey.
Getting around Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Edinburgh Playhouse is located on Greenside Lane, about 15 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh’s bustling city center. It’s a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station or a five-minute bus ride from Princess Street.