Edinburgh Playhouse, Category A listed theatre in Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Edinburgh Playhouse spans three levels with a total capacity of 3,059 seats, making it the largest operating theatre in the United Kingdom.
Originally designed by John Fairweather as a cinema modeled after New York's Roxy Cinema, the Edinburgh Playhouse started operations in August 1929.
The theatre presents large touring musical productions, international performances, and concerts throughout the year, contributing to Edinburgh's performing arts landscape.
The venue provides eight wheelchair spaces per performance, along with Pizza Al Teatro restaurant and multiple bars serving refreshments before shows and during intervals.
Staff members report encounters with a spectral figure named Albert, who remains connected to the theatre's past and walks through various areas of the building.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1929
Architects: John Fairweather
Official opening: 1929
Address: 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 3AA, Scotland
Website: https://atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse
GPS coordinates: 55.95680,-3.18484
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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