Playhouse
Covid-19 Theatre status
The current status of Edinburgh’s theatres due to Covid-19:
As the Covid-19 situation changes hourly, this page contains the current open or closed status of each Edinburgh theatre.
Covid-19 Latest – Sunday 15 March
Round up of Edinburgh theatres’ responses:
Edinburgh’s theatres have continued with their scheduled performances over the weekend and have announced their intentions to continue with their planned programmes for the immediate future.
Covid-19 update
First cancellation and latest info
Edinburgh’s first theatrical cancellation due to Covid 19 has happened with American drag artiste Sasha Velour pulling out of his European tour, including his Usher Hall date on Saturday 14 March 2020.
Playhouse Schooled in Rock
School of Rock tickets on sale now:
Get ready to stick it to the man – Yeah!!! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical, School of Rock, is gonna rock out, maaan, in Edinburgh and Glasgow in 2021.
Hairspray’s Playhouse Return
Good Morning Baltimore!
Hairspray the Musical has added Edinburgh dates to its 30 venue UK tour in 2020/21, with tickets on general sale from this Wednesday 4 March.
Comic Turns up at Playhouse
Tix on sale for Manford, Dolls, Kay and Ramseys.
Tickets have gone on general sale today, Friday 28 February 2020, for four new comedy dates at the Edinburgh Playhouse, with further dates in Glasgow.
Blood Brothers Returns
Playhouse dates on sale for Autumn tour:
Blood Brothers is returning to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2020 as part of an Autumn tour which is also booked to play the Glasgow King’s.
Carr drives in to Edinburgh
Alan Carr’s Not Again, Alan! for Playhouse
Comedian Alan Carr will play the Edinburgh Playhouse and Glasgow King’s this September 2020 with his new show Not Again, Alan! as part of his first live stand-up in four years.
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.
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.
