Playhouse
Listings Mon 28 Aug – Sun 3 Sept 2023
What’s on Edinburgh’s Stages this week…
After a month of fringe and celebration of Edinburgh’s own theatre makers it’s time to get back to the big stage with the arrival of Take That musical, Greatest Days, at the Playhouse.
Pan Goes Playhouse
Peter Pan Goes Wrong tours to Playhouse in 2024
Mischief Theatre is touring the stage version of its BBC TV hit show Peter Pan Goes Wrong, with dates in Edinburgh (Feb 2024) and Glasgow (March 2024).
Chitty flies in (again!)
Professional tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for Playhouse
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is to return to Edinburgh from May 28 to June 2 2024 at the Playhouse in a new professional touring production from Crossroads Live
Johannes for Edinburgh
Radebe’s new show to tour to Edinburgh and Glasgow in 2024
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Johannes Radebe will tour his new show House of Jojo in 2024, with dates at the Glasgow Armadillo and Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2024.
Hit Musicals set Edinburgh dates
Come From Away and Bonnie & Clyde to tour to Edinburgh
Two of the biggest recent West End musicals have announced tours which are coming to Edinburgh in 2024, with both putting tickets on sale today, Wednesday 31 May 2023.
Playhouse Makes-up
Playhouse dark for 12 week maintenance
The Playhouse is currently dark for a planned 12 week maintenance programme that includes rejuvenating its facade and a number of technical upgrades to the auditorium and back stage.
Strictly Ballroom: The Musical
★★★★☆ Ballroom bliss
Strictly Come Dancing comes full circle at the Edinburgh Playhouse this week as ‘Kevin from Grimsby’ stars in Strictly Ballroom: The Musical.
The Mousetrap
★★★☆☆ Dependably twisting
It’s a case of new decade – same old dependability for this touring version of the long-running West End production of The Mousetrap, which has a slightly larger feel to it than when it last celebrated a decade in town.
Listings Mon 10 – Sun 16 April 2023
What’s on Edinburgh’s stages this week?
The last week of the Easter break marks the arrival of what might be the hottest ticket to come to town this year – Isobel McArthur’s latest venture into classic adaptations with Kidnapped, at the Lyceum for a limited season.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical
★★★☆☆ Visually impressive
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical is an impressive exhibition of theatrical skill that will satisfy fans of the story.
