Traverse Theatre, Contemporary theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Traverse Theatre contains two performance spaces: Traverse 1 with 214 seats and Traverse 2 accommodating 115 spectators in various configurations.
Founded in 1963 at James Court, Lawnmarket, the theatre started in a former doss-house before moving to its current location on Cambridge Street in 1992.
The theatre presents new writing throughout the year and maintains a strong presence during the Edinburgh Festivals with international productions each August.
Located at 10 Cambridge Street, the theatre includes a bar café and offers flexible seating arrangements to accommodate different types of performances.
The venue received its name from a misunderstanding about staging arrangements, as the founders incorrectly interpreted the term traverse staging.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Inception: 1963
Founders: John Calder, John Malcolm, James Haynes, Richard Demarco
Official opening: 1963
Website: http://traverse.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.94765,-3.20478
Latest update: May 16, 2025 18:35
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