Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Edinburgh Playhouse
Fri 15 Nov and Mon 9 Dec 2024, Sat 25 Jan, Fri 5 Feb, Fri 21 Feb and Thu 27 Feb 2025
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
1 hour 30 minutes
Please check the calendar for full event information.
Do you know someone who would love a sneak peak backstage of our glorious theatre? Then why not give a thespian the perfect gift; an Edinburgh Playhouse Backstage Tour for only £15.
Guides were fantastic. Really knowledgeable and clearly passionate about their jobs and the industry as a whole.-
My highlight was definitely getting to go onstage and see all the parts of the theatre that I have never seen in my years of coming to the Playhouse as a theatre fan.-
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain. The tours will last approximately 60 – 90 minutes.
Friday 15th November 2024 2pm
Monday 9th December 2024 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm
Saturday 25th January 2025 10am & 11am (Rocky Horror Show)
Friday 5th February 2025 11am & 2pm (Chicago)
Friday 21st February 2025 11am & 2pm (Kinky Boots)
Thursday 27th February 2025 11am (Now That’s What I Call A Musical)
Tours do not include a show ticket. Backstage & stage access is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Routes may change and involve a number of stairs there is no lift access and no access for wheelchairs. Large luggage items are not permitted. Tours may be cancelled last minute due to company rehearsals or needs. Under 18s must be supervised by an adult at all times. If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit.
This Tour is a Creative Learning event. Tickets for Creative Learning events are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
Edinburgh Waverley Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times.
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 10% off drinks
Although designed as a variety theatre, the Edinburgh Playhouse opened in 1929 as Scotland’s second largest cinema. It was hugely successful and remained so until the downturn in cinema attendance in the early 70s. When it closed in November 1973, the building was at risk of demolition, but following several years of public ‘save the Playhouse’ campaigns it was eventually saved. It reopened in 1980 as the fully functional theatre it was always intended to be. Since then, it has hosted some of the world's biggest music and stand-up comedy acts including, Elton John, The Who, Nick Cave, Kevin Bridges and Tim Minchin and international hit musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Matilda and Disney’s The Lion King.
Edinburgh Playhouse
Fri 15 Nov and Mon 9 Dec 2024, Sat 25 Jan, Fri 5 Feb, Fri 21 Feb and Thu 27 Feb 2025
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
1 hour 30 minutes
Please check the calendar for full event information.
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