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Edinburgh Theatre:
During the Festival Edinburgh is alive with a vibrant theatre and cinema scene. Outside the Festival Edinburgh has a thriving community of both large and small theatres with shows ranging from the big successes from London's West End to opera and ballet. Prices are reasonable and can range from £5 upwards (depending on the venue and production).
If you are planning a visit to Edinburgh and wish to enjoy a theatre production your best bet is to purchase a listings magazine such as The List, a fortnightly publication with complete listings for the areas of both Edinburgh and Glasgow(only an hour or two's drive away). Otherwise you will find listings appearing in local newspaers Edinburgh Evening News and The Scotsman (where you will also find details of any special offers or student discounts that are available).
It is common to find theatres housed in converted buildings, especially old churches. Designs vary from the Festival Theatre's mix of art nouveau, beaux arts and neo-classicism to the award winning contemporary design found in The Hub.
We have listed below a number of the more popular theatres in Edinburgh with address and contact details and a small amount of info.
Edinburgh Theatres
Bedlam Theatre
2a Forrest Road
Telephone: 0131 225 9893
Found near Greyfriar's Bobby in the Old Town, the Bedlam Theatre is housed in a converted church. Home to Edinburgh University Theatre Company it is the only complete;y student-run theatre in Britain. Although "low-budget" the company stages over 40 enthusiastic shows every year which range from short "one-offs" to larger productions which can run for a week. Be sure to check their site as many past productions proved very successful.
http://www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk/
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson Street
Telephone: 0131 529 6000
Shown above, the Festival Theatre has a large glass front having been an old music-hall theatre it was revamped in the 1990's. The Festival Theatre is now the capital's arena for Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. The theatre is struly spectacular having the largest stage in Britain. Having, almost, perfect acoustics it is one of the best places in the United Kingdom to experience live orchestral music.
http://www.eft.co.uk/ - Online Booking
King's Theatre
2 Leven Street
Telephone: 0131 529 6000
Built in 1905 this stately Edwardian civic theatre houses visits for the Royal National Theatre and Edinburgh's annual pantomime. With shows ranging from
Shakespeare to mainstream comedy and music-hall acts the King's Theatre is known for it's wide variety of productions.
http://www.eft.co.uk/ - Online Booking
Royal Lyceum Theatre
30 Grindlay Street
Telephone: 0131 529 6000
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is known for producing high quality mainstream drama. Shows vary from Shakespeare (yearly), classics, modern and comissioned plays.
http://www.lyceum.org.uk/ - Online Booking
Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge Street
Telephone: 0131 24801404
If you are looking for experimental and new plays the Traverse Theatre is where they are to be found in Edinburgh. Found in a custom built building beside the Usher Hall the theatre has a popular bar (downstairs) and cafe-bar (upstairs). As well as it's own productions the Traverse also puts on touring productions from other Scottish companies and beyond.
http://www.traverse.co.uk/ - Online Booking & downloads
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
18-22 Greenside Place
Telephone: 0870 606 3424 (National Rates)
The Playhouse Theatre in Edinburgh was fully restored in 1993 following a serious fire. Found at the top of Leith Walk the theatre is huge (seating around 3000). For this reason it is used for popular West End musicals and big concerts (the acoustics are considered very good).
http://www.edinburgh-playhouse.co.uk/
The Hub
Castlehill
Telephone: 0131 473 2000
Found at the top of the Royal Mile The Hub is Edinburgh's year-round Festival Centre. The renovated church is home to a highly respected cafe (ground floor) and a church hall used for recitals, plays and shows (upstairs). The Hub is a grade A listed building but has won awards for it's contemporary design. The Hub also has function rooms available for hire.
https://www.hubtickets.co.uk/ - Online Booking & other info.
http://www.eif.co.uk/thehub/ - Details about The Hub, Venue booking etc.
St. Bride's Centre
10 Orwell Terrace
Telephone: 0131 346 1405
During the Festival this converted church is home to a great variety of shows. Outside the Festival St. Bride's is a community centre offering a wide programme of classes and events. Classes for adults and children during day or evening, children's classes term time only. Theatre and cinema events throughout the year. Concerts and ceilidhs throughout the year.
http://www.acousticmusiccentre.com/
Netherbow Arts Centre
43-45, High St, Royal Mile
Telephone: 0131 556 9579
The Netherbow Arts Centre is found on the Royal Mile, roughly midway between the Castle and Holyrood Palace and encompasses John Knox's house and a museum dedicated to him, as well as the Storytelling Centre, performance areas, galleries and a café.
http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/
Dance Base National Centre for Dance
14-16 Grassmarket
Telephone: 0131 225 5525
Opened in 2001 Danse Base is a dance school and workshop but is also used occassionally as a performance space for modern dance, ballet and touring companies.
http://www.dancebase.co.uk/
Theatre Workshop
34 Hamilton Place
Telephone: 0131 226 5425
Found in the New Town the Theatre Workshop is a small but versatile venue and host to Europe's only integrated theatre company who tour as well. Although it only has a few productions a year the Theatre Workshop is known for innovative international theatre and performance arts and it's alternative Christmas plays.
http://www.theatre-workshop.com/
Church Hill Theatre
33a Morningside Road
Telephone: 0131 447 7597
Yet another renovated and transformed church the Church Hill Theatre is small but well equiped and has a main theatre and a studio. Used mainly by local amateur dramatics groups the theatre is used as a venue during the Festival.
The Roxy Art House
Lady Glenorchy's Church, 2 Roxburgh Place
Telephone: 0131 447 7597
The Roxy Art House provides a space where international visual and performing arts are presented in dialogue with Scottish artists; where you can experience the special atmosphere of the Fringe all year round. We provide artistic development support for Scottish based artists creating new work. Also has Free Wireless Broadband.
http://www.roxyarthouse.com/
The Gateway Theatre
42 Elm Row
Telephone: 0131 317 3939
International student theatre, run by Queen Margaret University College School of Drama for students at home and across the world.
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
15a Pennywell Court
Telephone: 0131 315 2151
Open since November 2002 North Edinburgh Arts Centre presents in its 96- 150 seat studio theatre a diverse programme of small scale UK and International touring theatre, dance, film and live music. The arts centre also programmes a range of multi arts activities in its studio spaces, gallery, recording studio/live rooms, café bar and garden.
http://www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/
Brunton Theatre
Ladywell Way, Musselburgh
Telephone: 0131 665 9900
Brunton Theatre is situated within Brunton Hall a civic building located on the western side of Musselburgh. The Theatre seats 296 in tiered seating and all seats have a clear, open view of the stage. The Theatre is fully accessible for disabled patrons and performers.
http://www.bruntontheatre.co.uk/