Storm Éowyn

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Shows effected by big wind on Friday 24 Jan

Update: All productions for tonight have either been cancelled or postponed

All productions have cancelled performances on Friday 24 Jan 2025, because of Storm Éowyn, which is expected to brings gusts of over 80mph in Edinburgh today.

The following venues have closed on Friday 24, meaning that performances have been cancelled or rescheduled:
The Brunton @ Loretto (Rikki & Me – rescheduled); The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Guid Crack), The Fruitmarket (We Will Hear the Angels) the Pleasance Theatre (Singin’ in the Rain) and Inverleith St Serf’s Church Centre (Three Queens from the Opera). The Queens Hall, Usher Hall, Assembly Rooms, Church Hill Theatre and Ross Bandstand buildings have all closed.

The early evening (5pm) performance of Rocky Horror at the Playhouse has also been cancelled. The 8.30pm performance was cancelled at 5.35pm.

The productions of Merchant of Venice at the Lyceum  and Mary Poppins at the Festival Theatre have now been cancelled (at 5pm).

Mary Poppins is no longer set to defy the wind and descend on the Festival Theatre tonight…

Not all productions have cancelled however – preferring to take the precise nature of the Met Office warning to heart. The Red Warning for wind is from 10am to 5pm today with winds expected to drop by the time curtains go up.

Shows which have cancelled – details

The following shows have said they will not take place tonight.

Rikki & Me
The Brunton @ Loretto School, Loretto School Theatre, Millhill, Musselburgh.
Box Office: 0131 653 5245
The Brunton has rescheduled the performance of Rikki & Me at Loretto School Theatre to a Sunday matinee at 2pm. Tickets for tonight will be valid for the new date.

The Brunton told Æ: “If this arrangement is not suitable for you, our Box Office can also exchange your booking to the Saturday 25 January 7.30pm show or issue a refund. Please email them if you would like this at boxoffice@eastlothian.gov.uk.”

We Will Hear the Angels
Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DF
Ticket holders will be contacted by Fruitmarket about refunds or exchanges.
Fruitmarket website: www.fruitmarket.co.uk/
Facebook: @fruitmarketgallery

Singin’ in the Rain
Pleasance Theatre, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ.
If you have purchased a ticket for Friday 24 you should receive an email regarding the available options.
Updates on Facebook: @eusavoy
For ticket enquiries email: eusogfundraising60@gmail.com

Guid Crack
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, EH1 1SR.
“We have also rescheduled Fridays Guid Crack – Cup O Kindness that was due to take place at our neighbours The Waverley bar to Sunday 2nd February.”

Three Queens from the Opera
Inverleith St Serf’s Church Centre, 1a Clark Road, EH5 3BD.
The one-off performance has been postponed to next Friday, 31 January.
Show FB Event page: www.facebook.com/events/467160776433788/

The Rocky Horror Show (5pm perf only)
Playhouse, 18 – 22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA. Box office: 0844 871 3014.
The  5pm performance has been cancelled. The 8.30pm performance is still scheduled to go ahead.

Mary Poppins
Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street EH8 9FT. Box office: 0131 529 6000.
The performance of Mary Poppins had been expected to go ahead but was cancelled at 5pm.

The Festival Theatre said: “We are very sorry to inform you that due to the weather conditions today, we have no alternative but to cancel tonight’s performance of Mary Poppins.
“With the red weather warning planned to finish at 5pm today, we were hopeful the 7.30pm performance could go ahead tonight. Having monitored the situation all day we have determined that it would not be safe to do so for everyone involved. The safety of our team, audiences, cast and crew remains our priority.
“If you would like to change your tickets to another performance, please call our box office on 0131 529 6000 who will be happy to exchange your tickets to an alternative date. Our phone lines will be open until 5pm today and from 11am to 3pm tomorrow. Phone lines will be busy, so we thank you for your patience.
If you would like your ticket to be refunded, please email bookings@capitaltheatres.com with the subject Mary Poppins 24/01 refund my tickets.
If you purchased your tickets with a debit or credit card, you will be refunded to the payment card used. If you paid with credit notes or gift vouchers we will be in touch with you in the coming days to arrange your refund.
“We are very sorry for any disappointment and inconvenience caused and hope you are safe and warm during these challenging conditions.
Box office email: bookings@capitaltheatres.com
Box office phone: 0131 529 6000
Festival Theatre facebook: @captheatres

The Merchant of Venice
Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street EH3 9AX. Box office: 0131 248 4848.
The Lyceum cancelled the performance of Merchant of Venice at 4.45pm on Friday.
“UPDATE: Due to the ongoing weather warnings, tonight’s (24 January) performance of The Merchant of Venice has been cancelled.
“Our team will be in touch with everyone who has already bought their tickets to offer an exchange, credit note or refund.
“If you have any questions, please contact boxoffice@lyceum.org.uk.

Shows Currently going ahead

The following shows have declared they are going ahead as scheduled.

The Rocky Horror Show
Playhouse, 18 – 22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA. Box office: 0844 871 3014.
The Playhouse has (at 1.55pm) cancelled the first of scheduled for two performances tonight at 5pm.

The 8.30pm performance was cancelled at 5.35pm.
Contact details for box office:
Facebook: @EdinburghPlayhouse.
Phone: 0844 871 3014.

If you have updates from any of these venues which should be added to this page, please email alledinburghtheatre@gmail.com.

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