News
Easter Play becomes Edinburgh Passion
Easter story to be told in 63 hour epic:
The Princes Street Easter Play is to be expanded this year into a city-wide community play, The Edinburgh Passion, with different groups telling the story of Jesus’s death and resurrection in real time across the city.
Assembly expands ART award
Assembly Roxy Theatre award adds extra support:
The Assembly Roxy Theatre award has been expanded with a new package of support and additional performance opportunities during the venue’s Spring 2020 season.
Hidden Door open call
Theatre proposals wanted for October 2020 event:
Hidden Door, Edinburgh’s innovative festival which uses found spaces, has put out an open call for proposals for its theatre offering when it returns, at a mystery Edinburgh location in October 2020.
Big MAMA is Back
MAMA’s Revue 2020 for Brunton Theatre:
The Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association returns to the Brunton Theatre this week for their annual musical Revue.
David Greig extends Lyceum tenure to 2025
Zinnie Harris adds Lyceum associate director role:
David Grieg has agreed to extend his tenure as artistic director of the Royal Lyceum theatre for another five years, as Zinnie Harris is announced as a new associate director to the company.
Lion King adds 25 perfs
The Lion King extends to April 18:
The Lion King has extended its run at the Edinburgh Playhouse for 25 more performances through to Saturday 18 April 2020.
Trav Open Auditions
Two Open Audition Dates:
The Traverse has announced two open audition dates for this Spring to get to know actors it may not otherwise have the opportunity to meet.
Boxing Day Sale
Discounts at Playhouse and ATG venues:
ATG Venues has a Boxing Day sale on selected shows in 2020 touring to venues including the Edinburgh Playhouse and Glasgow King’s and Theatre Royal.
Playhouse Comedy update
Howard brings RESPITE; Mrs Brown adds date:
Russell Howard has announced he is to bring his Respite stand-up world tour to the Edinburgh Playhouse in August 2020, with tickets on sale 10am, Friday 20 December 2019.
White Christmas for Edinburgh
Playhouse to host Irving Berlin classic in Xmas 2020:
The West End production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas will be blowing into the Edinburgh Playhouse for the Festival season 2020/2021, with tickets now on sale, Monday 16 December 2019.
