Pleasance Reopens
Pleasance Courtyard overcomes the Floris Effect
Pleasance Venues has announced that it is to re-open the Pleasance Courtyard from 7pm today, Monday 4 August 2025, after it was earlier shut due to the high winds associated with Storm Floris.
Shows at the site will resume from 7.30pm according to Anthony Alderson, the director of the Pleasance Theatre Trust which runs the venue, explaining that the complexities of the whole site forced the Trust to close it earlier today.
Pleasance Courtyard is now open for business from 7pm on Monday 4 August 2025. Pic: Pleasance Trust.
“We are delighted to announce that the Pleasance Courtyard will reopen from 7pm this evening with shows resuming from 7.30pm,” said Alderson.
“Earlier today, we made the difficult decision to temporarily close the site as a precautionary measure, prioritising the safety of our audiences, artists, and staff.
“The Pleasance Courtyard is a uniquely complex site—while most of our theatres are located within permanent buildings and remained unaffected, access to them is through enclosed courtyards surrounded by temporary structures. The closure was implemented in line with our established safety protocols and wind management plan.
never easy to close,
“It’s never easy to close, especially during such a busy time in the festival. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone’s patience and understanding and we encourage audiences to return to the Courtyard this evening and continue showing their support.
“We can’t wait to welcome you back to experience the incredible shows and electric atmosphere that define the Pleasance.”
Other EdFringe venues remain closed, including tonight’s performance of the Tattoo, all shows at The Famous Spiegeltent in St Andrew Square, the EIF productions scheduled for Princess Street Gardens and some performances at the Circus Hub on the Meadows.
See our rolling news story The Floris Effect, here, for further details and updates.
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