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Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK’s largest all seated theatres with a capacity of 3039 and over the years it has hosted some of the biggest names in live music, comedy and musical theatre as well as top bands.

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Starts 25 Apr 2023

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When...

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 02 May 2023

Six

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 75-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.The homegrown histo-remixed...

Six

Six

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

09 Feb

Ellen Kent's La Bohème

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless...

Ellen Kent's La Bohème

Ellen Kent's La Bohème

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

10 Feb

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American...

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

11 Feb

Ellen Kent's Aida

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra

Ellen Kent's Aida

Ellen Kent's Aida

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

17 Feb

Showaddywaddy

Formed in the 1970's in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured the world.Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. Under The Moon...

Showaddywaddy

Showaddywaddy

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

18 Feb

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Featuring the classical reimaginings of a 13-piece Chamber Orchestra, guests will be able to re-live and experience some of the most well-known and well-loved Rock & Metal songs from the last 40 years, including the likes of Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against the Machine, Linkin Park and more.Audiences can expect...

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 20 Feb 2023

The Bodyguard

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge–what they don't expect is to fall in love.A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen...

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

01 Mar

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously

Amongst his many record-breaking achievements, he was the first to reach both Poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean, and the first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis. In Living Dangerously, Sir Ranulph offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to...

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 02 Mar 2023

Varna International Ballet - Giselle

The most poignant of all classical ballets is filled with dramatic passion in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave.

Varna International Ballet - Giselle

Varna International Ballet - Giselle

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 09 Mar 2023

Michael McIntyre Live

Michael McIntyre returns with a brand-new show making mirth from the madness of the last few years.

Michael McIntyre Live

Michael McIntyre Live

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

11 Mar

JIM JEFFERIES

This Sydney native is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy

JIM JEFFERIES

JIM JEFFERIES

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

12 Mar

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Join Jack Dee for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense. With musical accompaniment from Colin Sell.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 13 Mar 2023

The Rocky Horror Show

Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba as Brad and directed by Christopher Luscombe, the Rocky Horror Show is a guaranteed party and features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting, show-stopping Time Warp.The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean...

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 21 Mar 2023

Annie

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches...

Annie

Annie

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 29 Mar 2023

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory The Musical- the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka, will embark on its first ever UK & Ireland Tour. This dazzling new production of the successful West End and Broadway musical will...

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

20 Apr

Jon Richardson: The Knitwit

Best known as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Cats Countdown (Channel 4), host of Dave’s Ultimate Worrier, and upcoming sitcom Meet the Richardsons. As well as Would I Lie To You (BBC One), Have I Got News For You (BBC One), Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow...

Jon Richardson: The Knitwit

Jon Richardson: The Knitwit

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

22 Apr

Dara Ó Briain: So, Where Were We?

At the end of his last tour, Dara had performed the show "Voice Of Reason" 180 times, over 2 years across 20 countries, from Auckland to Reykjavik, from Moscow to New York; and by March 2020 he was ready for a break!He would now like to apologise for saying that...

Dara Ó Briain: So, Where Were We?

Dara Ó Briain: So, Where Were We?

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

23 Apr

Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People

The 'high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk' (The Times) is touring again - as much as anything to demonstrate that a powerpoint presentation doesn't have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern and saying 'next slide please'. We've all had enough of that, so...

Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People

Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

24 Apr

Frankie Boyle

Show policies: no phones/recording, no latecomers, no readmittanceTrigger Warnings: Swearing/ Strong Language

Frankie Boyle

Frankie Boyle

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

30 Apr

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners returns to theatres in 2023.In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and...

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

07 May

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals

The star-studded professionals from the BBC series take to the floorBBC One’s award-winning TV show Strictly Come Dancing has not only spawned a glamorous live tour as well as the brand new Strictly Presents: The Power Of Dance tour, but the much-loved pros have also been hitting the road to...

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 08 May 2023

Strictly Ballroom

With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood , Strictly Ballroom the Musical will be will be foxtrotting around the UK from September 2020. Bringing together a cast of over 20 world class performers, Strictly Ballroom the Musical follows arrogant, rebellious young ballroom...

Strictly Ballroom

Strictly Ballroom

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 04 Aug 2023

Forth On The Fringe

Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. 3 shows taking place over Friday 4th and Saturday 5th August.

Forth On The Fringe

Forth On The Fringe

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

07 Aug

Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny 2.0

Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now...

Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny 2.0

Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny 2.0

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

10 Aug

Daniel Sloss: Can't

‘DANIEL SLOSS - CAN’T is the all-new, 12th solo show by Scotland’s international comedy superstar and we are delighted to welcome Daniel back to Edinburgh Playhouse

Daniel Sloss: Can't

Daniel Sloss: Can't

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 28 Aug 2023

Greatest Days

Greatest Days features more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs, alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart Shine.The musical follows five boy band obsessed best friends in the 1990s, who reunite over 20 years later to...

Greatest Days

Greatest Days

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Starts 07 Dec 2023

Wicked

“One of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News), Wicked has been casting its magical spell around the world for two decades.

Wicked

Wicked

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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