Church Hill Theatre Listings

Upcoming shows at Edinburgh’s dedicated amateur venue

Church Hill Theatre
The Church Hill Theatre, 33 Morningside Road, EH10 4DR.
Website: churchhilltheatre.co.uk.
Tickets are usually sold by the company hiring the venue.

The Church HIll Theatre. Pic: Thom Dibdin

This council-owned venue is run as a sister to the Assembly Rooms and has an audience capacity of up to 353 in its main auditorium as well as a small studio space.

The former Morningside High Church, built in 1892, was bought by the then Edinburgh Corporation in 1963 and opened for the use of Edinburgh’s amateur companies in 1965.

Access: There is ramped access to the box office and bar area, with a lift to the main auditorium.

Click on the name of the show or the Book Here link to go to the ticketing site.

2026

Edinburgh International Festival

Hostile (EIF)
Bakélite
Sat 8 – Tue 11 Aug 2026.
Sat – Tue: 2pm; Sun/Mon: 6pm. (50m)
A cowboy is stuck in the desert. He needs water, shade from the sun and a chance to escape from those pesky snakes and vultures. Olivier Rannou stars as a Spaghetti Western cowboy in this family-friendly production from French company Bakélite. As everyday objects transform all around him, the cowboy tries to escape the desert, strolling into saloons and coming across bandits along the way. Book here.

Taverna Miresia (EIF)
Mario Banushi,
Wed 26 – Sat 29 Aug 2026
Wed/Thu, Sat: 8pm; Fri: 5pm & 8.30pm. ()
Banushi invites us into his family’s Albanian restaurant, whose proprietor, his larger-than-life father, has recently passed away. In Banushi’s wordless, visually stunning performance, this domestic space takes on a dreamlike quality as he confronts the ghosts of his past. This boundary-pushing production merges Greek tragedy with ancient Balkan rituals and a cinematic aesthetic. Book here.

September 2026

Dream as One (Showcase 2026)
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Sept 2026.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Sat mat: 2.30pm.
Showcase is back with another powerful evening of music and dance to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect a high-energy performance of rock, pop, musical and film favourite – carefully chosen and curated to to reflect this year’s theme – Dream as One. Book here.

Artie’s Singing Kettle, LIVE
Sun 13 Sept 2026.
One performance: 2pm.
Songs to celebrate 10 years solo, Artie in his LIVE show. All the originals: Buy Me A Banana, Tattie Soup and of course Shove Yer Granny (has to be in the show). Don’t miss this show in the perfect venue for adults and children alike. Book here.

Cherry West – A Star on the Rise
Sat 10 Oct 2026.
Evening: 7.30pm.
Fresh From the BBC, Cherry is Red-y To Take the stage for her first solo theatre show. And she’s starting at the very beginning…. From her bedroom ring-light to the spotlight Featuring some of Cherry’s self-written songs amongst the pop hits and outstanding Dancers. Book here.

The Little Mermaid (Allegro)
Wed 11 – Sat 14 Nov 2026.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Sat mat: 2.30pm.
Dive into a world of enchantment as The Little Mermaid splashes onto the stage in this dazzling musical adaptation of the beloved story. Packed with unforgettable songs, vibrant characters, and breathtaking staging, this production invites audiences of all ages to journey beneath the waves with Ariel as she follows her heart and discovers where she truly belongs. Book here.

Disney’s Frozen (BTC)
Tue 1 – Sat 5 Dec 2026.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Fri/Sat mat: 2.30pm.
Join Elsa, Anna and all your favourite characters for a spectacular musical adventure filled with unforgettable songs and breathtaking moments. Balerno Theatre Company take on Disney for their latest Christmas show. Book here.