Royal Lyceum Theatre, Victorian theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Royal Lyceum Theatre features ornate Italian Renaissance decorations, with three horseshoe balconies supported by cast iron columns and Apollo paintings in the tympanum.
Charles J. Phipps designed this 658-seat theatre, which opened on September 10, 1883, with a performance of Much Ado About Nothing by Henry Irving and Ellen Terry.
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company produces ten plays annually, maintaining a tradition of classic dramas, contemporary works, and adaptations for Edinburgh audiences.
The theatre offers guided backstage tours, hosts multiple function rooms, and presents seasonal performances from September through July, with special festival events in August.
This theatre introduced two technological innovations: the first iron safety curtain in Britain and the first electrical house lighting system in Scotland.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: September 10, 1883
Architects: Charles J. Phipps
Official opening: September 10, 1883
Capacity: 658
Address: Grindley Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH3 9AX, Scotland
Website: http://lyceum.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.94700,-3.20427
Latest update: May 13, 2025 01:07
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