Traverse Theatre, Contemporary theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland
Description
The Traverse Theatre is a theatre building in central Edinburgh featuring two performance spaces with flexible seating layouts. One space holds about 214 spectators while the other accommodates roughly 115 people and can be reconfigured for different show types.
History
The theatre was founded in 1963 and began operating in a converted former hostel near James Court. It relocated to Cambridge Street in 1992, allowing for expanded operations and improved facilities.
Culture
The theatre programmes new writing year-round and plays a central role during the Edinburgh Festivals, attracting international productions. Visitors encounter contemporary work and experimental approaches to theatre-making when they visit.
Practical
The theatre sits on Cambridge Street in the city centre, within easy reach of other locations. The spaces are flexibly arranged, so check beforehand how each venue is configured for the specific production you want to see.
Did you know?
The theatre's name came from a misunderstanding when the founders misinterpreted a staging technique called traverse staging. This accidental confusion ended up shaping the identity of one of Scotland's leading venues for contemporary theatre.
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