Edinburgh Playhouse Autumn 2015 Brochure

MICHAEL BALL REBECCA LaCHANCE

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G&V Royal Mile Hotel combines a unique fusion of bold designs and the warmest of Scottish welcomes located in the heart of the capital’s historic Royal Mile. The hotel boasts 136 deluxe rooms, as well as the award-winning restaurant, Cucina, with it’s authentic, yet modern twist on traditional Italian cuisine. At the heart of the hotel lies the Cosmopolitan Bar G&V. Hidden away is the haven of Spa G&V, providing the most indulgent of experiences.

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A short walk from Edinburgh’s main attractions including the Playhouse, the Castle, Princes and George Streets. With private terraced gardens and a delightful restaurant and bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, health centre, swimming pool, steam room and gym.

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WELCOME / FÁILTE There’s been a rumour around for a couple of years that a simple, hummable tune was no longer welcome on Broadway. Well, it’s alive and well at the Playhouse this Autumn!

With a nod to Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman, and hot on the heels of our hugely successful Summer of Playhouse on the Fringe and the Edinburgh International Festival, I am thrilled to introduce you to our fantastic, cinematically styled Autumn season.

Adam Knight General Manager

Think of all your favourite blockbuster movies, add in foot stomping soundtracks and the cream of the West End and Broadway and you have yourself some real theatre magic!

We kick off the season with the award-winning screen to stage West End musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: be sure to catch it if you can as these are the final dates on the Scottish leg of the tour. The breathtakingly romantic thriller The Bodyguard starring Alexandra Burke and everyone’s favourite gang of fairy tale misfits in Shrek The Musical arrive this September and October respectively.

Taking a trip back to our Laurel & Hardy roots as Scotland’s original silver screen, we are thrilled to be hosting the major new tour of Mack and Mabel.

Starring the double Olivier Award-winning Michael Ball in one of the defining performances of his career as 1920’s movie genius ‘Mack Sennett’. Direct from a sell-out summer at Chichester Festival Theatre, this sparkling musical is stuffed full of Broadway showstoppers, guaranteed to have you tapping your troubles away and making the world laugh. So don’t send roses to your loved one this Autumn, just follow Torvill & Dean’s lead and get your skates on to discover this wonderful musical on its only Scottish date.

Other season highlights include the jaw-dropping, incredible talents of Dynamo (how does he do that?), five nights in the hilarious company of Kevin Bridges and if you haven’t yet planned your Christmas night out then Priscilla Queen of the Desert is the one for you: offering all the glitz, glamour and sparkle to get you in the festive party spirit.

The season really is jam packed full of treats for all the family but rather than me list them all here, take a look through the brochure and come and see us soon.

MACK & MABEL TUE 10 - SAT 21 NOV Chichester Festival Theatre production of Mack & Mabel © Anna-Jane Case

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MASTERCLASS IN HOW TO PUT ON A MUSICAL’ DAILY MAIL

‘RICHLY ORIGINAL, DAMNABLY CHARMING, A SCANDALOUS DELIGHT’ SUNDAY TIMES

One of the funniest movies of all time is now a smash hit musical already seen by over half a million people. Direct from London’s West End, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike and this major production is a rare chance to return to ‘AN ALL BUT LOST ERA OF MUSICAL COMEDY’ THE GUARDIAN and relive the golden age of the classic musical.

Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, and from the producers of the phenomenally successful Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the French Riviera as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete, they discover there is only room for one of them.

Starring Michael Praed (The star of The Sound of Music, Robin of Sherwood and Dynasty), Carly Stenson (Hollyoaks), Noel Sullivan (Rock Of Ages, We will Rock You and Hear’Say) and Gary Wilmot (Oklahoma!, Oliver and numerous stage appearances).

‘very, very, very funny’ BBC

TUE 15 - SAT 19 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G E Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £25 £28.90 online/phone (Tue & Wed eve only) TICKETS FROM £15.50 £19.40 online/phone Online, phone bookings and bookings at the Box Office from 4 July also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Edinburgh starring three-time Brit nominee and X Factor winner, Alexandra Burke* as Rachel Marron. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse for two weeks only!

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge - what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (THE TIMES), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.

★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★

‘STUNNING’ ‘BRILLIANT’ ‘HEAVENLY’ THE EXPRESS

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*Alexandra Burke is not scheduled to perform at midweek or Saturday matinees including any revised matinee performances. At the matinee performances, the role will be played by Zoe Birkett. The producers of The Bodyguard cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays. Please check website for full performance schedule.

TUE 29 SEP - SAT 10 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Extra mat Thu 1 Oct 2.30pm CAPTIONED PERF

Tue 6 Oct 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF

Wed 7 Oct 7.30pm SIGNED PERF Thu 8 Oct 7.30pm C G E Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £18.50 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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FINAL SCOTTISH DATES

TUE 20 OCT - SUN 8 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7pm Wed 28 & Sat mats 2pm Sun 1pm & 5pm

Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek The Musical is the must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around! Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek The Musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure!

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‘SHREKTACULAR’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘DELICIOUSLY FUNNY. SPECTACULAR’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Thu 29 Oct 7pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF

Wed 4 Nov 7pm SIGNED PERF

Thu 5 Nov 7pm SENIOR SPECIAL £20 seats Tue eves & Wed 28 Oct mat (B & C) CHILDREN (Under 16s) £5 off Tue - Thu & Sun 5pm (A - C) C G E F Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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‘SHEER, SWOONING MOVIE AND MUSICAL MAGIC’

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HHHH ‘A SLICK AND STYLISH SHOW’

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HHHH ‘A DELIGHT.

MICHAEL BALL IS QUITE SUPERB AS MACK AND REBECCA LaCHANCE DEEPLY AFFECTING AS MABEL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS Direct from its premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre, the dazzling Broadway musical comedy stars double Olivier Award-winning Michael Ball (Hairspray, Sweeney Todd) as Mack Sennett and introduces Rebecca LaChance (Broadway’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Mabel Normand.

Based on the real-life romance between the legendary filmmaker and his rising star, it tells the story of Hollywood’s golden age, where the fun of the silent screen was dominated by the hysterical chaos of the Keystone Kops and the glamour of the Bathing Beauties. A world where heroes wore capes, girls were tied to the railway tracks and it all ended with a pie in the face.

Mack & Mabel features an outstanding score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles) and is widely admired for its classic Broadway hits including I Won’t Send Roses, Time Heals Everything and Tap Your Troubles Away.

This Evening Standard Award-winning musical comedy is both a poignant love story and a joyous celebration of the excitement, glamour and sparkling humour of the era of silent movies.

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

JERRY HERMAN BOOK BY

MICHAEL STEWART BOOK REVISED BY

FRANCINE PASCAL DIRECTOR

JONATHAN CHURCH

TUE 10 - SAT 21 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm SCHOOLS £20 seats plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils, Wed mat, Tue - Thu eves (C & D) G E F Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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He’s walked on water, levitated above the Shard, walked down the LA Times Building, predicted the World Cup outcome and taken a trip on the side of a bus but Dynamo now announces his biggest challenge to date as the renowned street magician takes to the stage as he embarks on his first ever live tour.

Following the announcement of his last ever series of Dynamo: Magician Impossible for Watch, Dynamo delights fans who, for the first time, have the opportunity to see his magic skills up close and personal in what promises to be a spectacular and unique live stage production.

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WED 25 - SUN 29 NOV Wed - Sun eves 8pm TICKETS FROM £20.50 £23.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, returns to Edinburgh for three weeks only this Christmas starring Jason Donovan as Tick!

Based on the movie, the feel-good West End & Broadway smash-hit Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny hit musical will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous this Christmas! Rush to get your tickets today!

Priscilla is

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING - INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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‘THE BEST FEEL-GOOD SHOW SINCE MAMMA MIA!’ SUNDAY EXPRESS No eve perf on 24 Dec, no perfs on 25, 31 Dec and 1 Jan Photographs by Paul Coltas & Matt Crockett

TUE 15 DEC 2015 SAT 2 JAN 2016 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Tue 29 Dec 2.30pm CONCESSIONS £5 off (A - C) £3 off (D) Mon - Fri SENIOR SPECIAL £25 seats Tue - Thu mats up to and including Tue 22 Dec C G Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £14 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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THE PERFECT TREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

HHHHH HHHHH HHHHH HHHHH ‘A REAL JOY’ THE STAGE

‘BRILLIANT’ THE MAIL

‘PERFECTION’ THE GAZETTE

‘HEAVENLY’ PORTSMOUTH NEWS

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

MUSIC BY RICHARD RODGERS

BOOK BY HOWARD LINDSAY AND RUSSEL CROUSE

LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

KIDS GO HAL*F PRICE

TUE 5 - SAT 9 JAN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart.

C G E Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £10.50 £13.40 online/phone

Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWll.

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Suggested by ’The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp.

Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com. *Subject to availability T&Cs apply, contact box office for details.

Photos include previous cast

‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION. FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’

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‘SUMPTUOUS COSTUMES AND SUPERB PERFORMANCES’HULL DAILY MAIL RAYMOND GUBBAY PRESENTS

The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia

‘THE SCENERY TURNED THE STAGE INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND’

SOUTH WALES ARGUS ON THE NUTCRACKER

‘THE PRODUCTION IS A TRIUMPH’ PLYMOUTH HERALD ON SWAN LAKE

The Snow Maiden

Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world.

Giselle

The most poignant of all classical ballets is filled with dramatic passion in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave.

Sleeping Beauty Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.

Swan Lake

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

The Nutcracker

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems.

TUE 2 FEB The Snow Maiden 7.30pm WED 3 FEB Giselle 7.30pm THU 4 FEB Sleeping Beauty 7.30pm FRI 5 FEB TUE 10 - SAT 14 FEB Swan Lake 7.30pm Coppélia Tue eve 7.30pm SAT 6 FEB Nutcracker Wed eve 7.30pm The Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm Swan Lake Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm CONCESSIONS & Sat mat 2.30pm £5 off all tickets (except Premium) EARLY BOOKING OFFER CHILDREN £5 off if booked & paid for Half price

by Wed 24tickets Dec (except Premium) C G E Details page 39 SCHOOL GROUPS £9.50 plus one teacher free TICKETS FROM £18 with every 10 pupils. Tue - Thu £20.90 online/phone perfsand (Aphone & B)bookings also carry Online a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre & Groups direct39 from venue) C G Card Details page

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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...

...THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER

BEST MUSICAL ALL AWARDS ‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ (THE DAILY MAIL).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

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MON 8 - SAT 13 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G E Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £12 £14.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

MON 22 - SAT 27 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

‘A BIG, BOUNCY BOUFFANT OF A MUSICAL’ LEICESTER MERCURY

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is touring the UK with a brand new production that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Don’t miss this all star cast in an irresistible feel good show that will have you smiling for days, let your hair down and book now!

‘FULL OF JOY’

MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW Photo of the 2015 UK Tour company by Ellie Kurttz

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £5 off (Premium, A - D) if booked and paid for by Wed 30 Sep FAMILY TICKET 2 kids half price with 1 full paying adult (Mon - Thu) C G E F Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £20 £23.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMER BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! FEATURING A SPECTACULAR

16 PIECE ORCHESTRA

PLUS SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS & DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY

‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’ DAILY EXPRESS

PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS

IN THE MOOD THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU MOONLIGHT SERENADE TUXEDO JUNCTION CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO AND MANY, MANY MORE DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED BY OLIVIER AWARD WINNER BILL DEAMER TUE 26 JAN - SAT 30 JAN Tues - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller disappeared as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during WWII. Did he crash?

Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to the stage for the first time in a new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader.

Music legend Tommy Steele, Britain’s first rock ‘n’ roll icon who became our greatest ever song and dance man, commands the stage as only a very great star can in this extraordinary tale, featuring a spectacular 16 piece orchestra plus a full supporting company of sensational performers and dazzling choreography. Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movies and award-winning stage musicals such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain at the London Palladium, where he was recently honoured with a prestigious plaque celebrating the fact that he remains the theatre’s most successful ever star.

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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL

BIZET CARMEN

With an impressive horse show - this dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song.

The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

Features a local rescue donkey.

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER PUCCINI TOSCA

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, featuring a boys’ choir with a choir boy solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

‘TOSCA LIVED UP TO ALL MY HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS’

THU 10 MAR Die Fledermaus 7.30pm FRI 11 MAR Tosca 7.30pm SAT 12 MAR Carmen 7.30pm CONCESSIONS £5 off (A), £3 off (B) C G E F Details page 39

IRISH EXAMINER

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JOHANN STRAUSS DIE FLEDERMAUS

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Ellen Kent’s Die Fledermaus returns after its world premiere in 2006. This unique version includes a mystery celebrity guest.

Die Fledermaus will be sung in English with a translation by Ellen Kent - do not miss!

‘A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINING EVENING AS LIGHT AS ANY CHAMPAGNE BUBBLE’ THE STAGE Carmen Sung in French with English surtitles, Tosca Sung in Italian with English surtitles, Die Fledermaus Sung in English with English surtitles.

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HISTORY WITH THE NASTY BITS LEFT IN!

WED 23 - SAT 26 MAR Groovy Greeks Wed 2pm, Thu 7pm, Fri 2pm, Sat 10.30am Incredible Invaders Wed 7pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm CONCESSIONS £2 off CHILDREN £5 off We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories Live On Stage. Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!

GROOVY GREEKS From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians!

Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus!

INCREDIBLE INVADERS The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain.

Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall.

See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns!

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SCHOOLS £8 tickets plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils (book both shows and receive 20% off each ticket) SATURDAY HORRIBLE Book both Sat perfs & save 20% C G E F Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £12.75 £14.65 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS THE BODYGUARD Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices Groups 40+ £7 off top 3 prices, plus 2 free tickets Mon - Thu performances. Subject to availability

AMAZING SAVINGS FOR GROUPS OF10+ Did you know, when booking 10 or more tickets you can receive the following benefits: HUGE SAVINGS ON MOST SHOWS NO BOOKING FEES RESERVE NOW, PAY LATER EASILY ADJUSTABLE RESERVATIONS

SHREK THE MUSICAL Groups 10+ £5 off top 2 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 2 prices Groups 50+ £7 off top 2 prices Tue - Thu & Sun 5pm performances. Subject to availability

MACK & MABEL Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices Groups 50+ £8 off top 3 prices Mon - Thu performances. Subject to availability

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Groups 6+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices, plus 1 free ticket Groups 50+ £7 off top 3 prices, plus 3 free tickets Mon - Fri performances. Excludes performances from 24 Dec Subject to availability

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BLOOD BROTHERS Groups 10+ £7 off top 2 prices Excludes Fri & Sat eves

HAIRSPRAY Groups 10+ £7.50 off Mon - Thu Groups 10+ Midweek Matinee Tickets for £25 THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Groups 10+ £7.50 off top 2 prices Mon - Thu Groups 10+ £7.50 off top price Fri 5.30pm

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT TUE 15 DEC 2015 - SAT 2 JAN 2016

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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

DIANA VICKERS

(Little Voice, X Factor) AS JANET

BEN FREEMAN

(Wicked, Emmerdale) AS BRAD AND

PAUL CATTERMOLE

(S Club 7) AS EDDIE/DR SCOTT

MON 28 MAR - SAT 2 APR Mon - Thu eves 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm EARLY BOOKING OFFER £4.50 off Mon - Thu & Fri 5.30pm if booked and paid for by Sun 1 Nov (Premium, A - C) C G Details page 39 DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking worldwide tour Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again with its frothy fun and naughty moments!

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! This is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos and get ready for the biggest bash in town!

Be warned, this show has rude parts!

DON’T DREAM IT BE IT!

TICKETS FROM £14 £16.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £30 (Premium), £20 (A), £17.50 (B), £10 (C) Mon & Tue £5 off Mon - Thu & Fri 5.30pm (A & B)

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THE NATION’S STRICTLY COME DANCING STARS IN THEIR ULTIMATE FAREWELL SHOW

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★★★★★ SUNDAY EXPRESS ON MIDNIGHT TANGO

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‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’ THE INDEPENDENT ON MIDNIGHT TANGO

THU 7 - SAT 9 APR Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour.

Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, World Dance title-holders, create and star in their own West End productions - but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new, live performance.

Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience - it’s time for The Last Tango.

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C G Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half price Thu 7 Apr £6 off Fri eve & Sat mat (Premium, A - C)

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DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

Direct from the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End, this highly-acclaimed and ‘EXHILARATING’ (THE GUARDIAN) production hailed as ‘THE GREATEST GOLDEN-AGE MUSICAL OF THEM ALL’ (TIMES) heads to Edinburgh.

The sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘WALKING ON AIR’ (DAILY TELEGRAPH) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. With dazzling choreography by world-renowned Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta and Andrew Wright (Singin’ In the Rain and Barnum), and direction from New York’s Gordon Greenberg, whose ‘PRODUCTION LEAVES THE WHOLE AUDIENCE PURRING WITH PLEASURE’ (TIMES) Don’t leave it to lady luck! Guys and Dolls plays at the Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 12 April for 7 performances only.

So don’t lose out. Book now!

TUE 12 - SAT 16 APR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm EARLY BOOKING OFFER £29.50 on Tue 12 Apr if booked and paid for by Sun 1 Nov C G Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £10 off Tue 12 Apr £5 off Wed - Thu (Premium, A & B)

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THE HIT WEST END AND BROADWAY SHOW!

The International hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is coming to Edinburgh!

Seen by over 1-million people worldwide, Let It Be has established itself as one of the West End’s most popular shows and continues to delight audiences across the globe, having recently performed to audiences in Germany, Japan, Moscow and France.

Let It Be showcases the music of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band, in a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces.

The show is packed with over forty of The Beatles’ greatest hits including: Twist and Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!

The music defined a generation, captured the hearts and ideals of millions, and now you can relive it as Let It Be comes to Edinburgh.

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MON 18 - SAT 23 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £18 £19.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half price Mon 18 Apr (Premium, A & B) £5 off Tue - Thu (Premium, A - C)

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HEADER GOES HERE CELEBRATE COMMUNITY DANCE

Go Dance 16 is in development at the Edinburgh Playhouse and aims to celebrate excellence in Community Dance.

Designed to showcase a range of styles and talent from amateur and professional backgrounds, everybody should feel inspired to perform on the famous Playhouse stage.

BE PART OF GO DANCE 16!

If your dance, community, social or school group are interested in participating in this festival please contact Sarah Jane Dooley by email edinburghcreative@theambassadors.com or 0131 524 3311 for more information.

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WELCOME TO

DINE AT THE HEART OF SCOTLAND’S BROADWAY OPEN TWO HOURS PRIOR TO CURTAIN UP TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS RELAX IN THE PLUSH SURROUNDINGS OF OUR COSY PIANO BAR OR ENJOY PRE-SHOW DINNER IN OUR RESTAURANT SAFE IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT YOU’RE ONLY SECONDS AWAY FROM EXPERIENCING REAL THEATRE MAGIC. FULL MENU AND BAR SNACKS AVAILABLE Make a reservation in the restaurant or book a pre-show sofa for drinks by calling 0131 524 3301 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm) or visit atgtickets.com and search The Boards.

The Boards is located on the balcony level of the theatre, 25 steps above street level. If you have any access requirements please call 0131 524 3301 prior to your visit.

BOOKED FOR A MATINEE? Presenting Afternoon Tea in The Boards - the icing on the cake to any matinee visit! Not to be missed by couples, families, ladies who lunch or the discerning gentleman.

Afternoon Tea includes a selection of delicate sandwiches, teacup of crisps, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, speciality tea or coffee and a DATES delightful smattering of cakes.

Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm £15OFFERS per person Groups rateOFFERS (10+) £10See perpXX person ATG Theatre Card Members FROM £XX £10TICKETS per person £XX online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £XXX (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SPARKLING AFTERNOON TEA SPECIAL OFFER INCLUDES A GLASS OF PINK FIZZ FOR £20!

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SET MENU Two Course Set Menu £13.50 Three Course Set Menu £16.50

OVERTURE Baby Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Spinach Leaf Salad (v) Coconut Breaded King Prawns Highland Vegetable Soup

SHOWTIME Mexican Style Chicken Chef Recommends: Broadway Cheeseburger

by Crombie’s of Edinburgh Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini (v)

ENCORE Red Velvet Chocolate Fudge Cake with Raspberry Coulis Manhattan Cheesecake Sample Menu

Photograph by Stephen Carter

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RAISE THE CURTAIN ON OUR BACKSTAGE TOURS LED BY THE REAL CHARACTERS OF OUR STUNNING THEATRE INCLUDING AN ADVENTURE INTO ALL THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES PLUS A SMATTERING OF HISTORY, COMEDY, GOSSIP AND GHOST STORIES! nique opportunity to adventure behind the scenes U featuring all the sights, sounds and smells of a working theatre. earn about the fantastic team of people who lurk L behind the stage door and understand more about the little thing called show business. erfect for all ages. Resource packs available for P school trips! e prepared for some exercise – the route B contains a lot of steps around the labyrinth of back corridors. eward yourself with post-tour lunch in The Boards R Restaurant (2 course buffet style with a choice of hot/cold dishes).

Tours begin at 10.30am and last approx.

90 minutes. Full list of dates available on the website. For bespoke dates/tours please call Sarah Jane Dooley, Development Manager directly on 0131 524 3311 or email sarahjanedooley@theambassadors.com PRICES from £12.50 **BEST VALUE** £17.50 Theatre Tour & 2 Course Lunch included!

ATG Card holders and concessions available TO BOOK Call 0844 871 3014, www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh or in person at the Box Office.

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*Transaction fee applies. Tour routes are subject to change and availability.

Tours involve a number of stairs. If you have any access requirements please call 0131 524 3301 before booking.

STARRING

ELAINE C SMITH ‘A CRACKING NEW PRODUCTION’ (NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE) of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Edinburgh for 1 week only, starring acclaimed actress, comedienne and panto star; Elaine C Smith (Rab C Nesbitt, Burdz Eye View) as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search.

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning musical ‘PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS’ (NORTHERN ECHO) and includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow. ‘A SHOW NO ONE SHOULD MISS’ (DAILY POST).

YOU CAN BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR THAT YOU’LL LOVE IT!

MON 16 - SAT 21 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm FAMILY TICKET £5 off per ticket, Mon - Thu (A & B, up to 4 people) SENIOR SPECIAL £25 Wed mat (A - C) C G S Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £12.50 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £10 off Mon 16 May £5 off Tue - Thu (Premium, A & B)

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CREATIVE LEARNING AT EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE

Yvonne Morley

With over 3000 seats, Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest seated theatre in the UK and yet we remain rooted in the heart of our vibrant community. We celebrated our 85th birthday by launching our Creative Learning programme in October, when 20 participants attended our hugely successful musical theatre workshop hosted

by West End leading man Oliver Tompsett.

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE COMMUNITY CHOIR Goals: • Improved confidence • Improved self esteem • A sense of achievement • Increased creativity • Improved musicality and vocal technique AUTUMN TERM DATES Fri 17 Jul - Fri 18 Sep, 1 - 2.30pm WINTER TERM DATES Fri 16 Oct – Fri 18 Dec, 1 - 2.30pm Established in January 2015, the Edinburgh Playhouse Community Choir has grown from strength to strength with a core of over 50 members and lots of weekly drop ins! Rehearsing most Fridays in The Boards (located above the

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main foyer of the Playhouse) and led by our experienced Choir Director, Gary Cameron, our ladies and gents stretch their vocal chords, delight in making new friends and embrace new music along the way.

The focus is always on fun so there’s no need to audition and you don’t need to be able to read music. Over the past 6 months we’ve covered Disney classics, Simon & Garfunkel, musical favourites, rock anthems and Scottish ballads. For the winter term we will be offering the chance to sing as part of an exclusive Christmas event in the city centre. Plus there’s free tea and coffee included in every session! Whether you simply want a relaxing lunch break from the office or the incentive to try something new, we want to hear from you. Contact our Development Manager, sarahjanedooley@ theambassadors.com for information on how to register, fees and assisted places. Early Registration Discounts apply and weekly drop-ins are very welcome.

Yvonne Morley, former Head of Voice at LAMDA and vocal coach for critically acclaimed National Theatre productions of The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night Time and War Horse, this workshop is suitable for anyone wanting to hone their voice and text work with a particular focus on auditioning for drama school and/or professional actor training.

VOICE & TEXT WORKSHOP WITH YVONNE MORLEY FRI 23 OCT 10am - 1pm £15 per person, The Boards

For more information or to book a place on either workshop please contact: edinburghcreative@ theambassadors.com

TAP YOUR TROUBLES AWAY WORKSHOP SAT 14 NOV 10am - 1pm £12 per person Join a member of the Mack & Mabel company for this exclusive tap workshop focusing on the famous Tap Your Troubles Away number from Jerry Herman’s Tony-winning musical. Suitable for anyone with a general level of tap dance ability. Why not complete your day by adding a ticket to the matinee performance and pre-show lunch in The Boards?

In partnership with DanceBase

SPECIAL EVENTS BILL BAILEY

MON 30 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26 £28.90 online/phone*

The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are is the subject of Bill’s new show Limboland. With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit, he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway place. From his countless global travels, he recounts the hilarious saga of a disastrous family trip to Norway to see the Northern Lights. He rails against a world that doesn’t match up to our expectations and contemplates the true nature of happiness.

GLITZ, BLITZ & 70s HITZ STARRING SWEET

TUE 1 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £28 £30.90 online/phone* Legendary British Rock Band Sweet announce their last ever UK Tour! Three of the greatest, most exuberant, live bands of the seventies team up for Glitz, Blitz & 70s Hitz! Sweet the rock music phenomena known for their hit Blockbuster join forces with Mud 2 and very special guests The Rubettes (featuring Alan Williams) are best known for their hit Sugar Baby Love for a night of glam rock magic.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

WED 2 DEC 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off top price C G TICKETS FROM £25.50 £28.40 online/phone* Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all-new, all-star show. Featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and more. Five-star performances revive over 36 back-to-back massive hits with all the dazzling dance moves and glittering costume changes of the original artistes.

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BEYOND THE BARRICADE

THU 3 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS ONLY £20.50 £22.40 online/phone* C Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity.

0844 871 3014 (Bkg/trns fees apply) Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4; events with an * carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

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SPECIAL EVENTS SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS!

THU 10 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £16 £17.90 online/phone* C G Join the talented cast and band at the best yuletide party in town, full of cheer, glitter, magic and sparkle! Fun for all the family, So This Is Christmas! features two hours of seasonal classics that will make the most dedicated Scrooge Wish It Could be Christmas Every Day and end up Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree!

VAMPIRES ROCK GHOST TRAIN

SUN 17 JAN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off TICKETS FROM £26.75 £29.65 online/phone* C G After 12 years and over a million tickets sold, Steve Steinman returns as Barron Von Rockula in the all new Vampires Rock saga, The Ghost Train. Along with Steve Steinman a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever classic rock anthems.

PHIL McINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS PROUDLY PRESENTS

25 YEARS OF REEVES AND MORTIMER SUN 31 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £30.75 £33.65 online/phone*

25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer: The Poignant Moments will be a celebration of the first 25 years of their professional collaboration from Vic Reeves Big Night Out (Channel 4 1990) through Smell of Reeves & Mortimer (BBC Two 1993/4), Bang, Bang It’s Reeves & Mortimer (BBC Two 1999) and Shooting Stars (BBC Two 1999-2011).

BBC Two are currently transmitting the second series of their sitcom House Of Fools.

As always with Vic and Bob there will be some up-lifting moments, some musical moments, maybe some magic, several dancing styles, some show of physical strength but always some poignant moments.

HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY

MON 7 MAR 7.30pm EARLY BOOKING OFFER £1 off if booked and paid for by Thu 31 Dec TICKETS ONLY £23.25 £26.15 online/phone* C G Now in its 18th year and still furiously rockin’, his own band, Fury’s Tornados, re-live Billy Fury’s timeless hits. Featuring the stunning Colin Gold as Billy Fury the show is set to a giant nostalgic moving backdrop of this wonderful era & includes personal movie footage of Billy.

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THE 80s INVASION TOUR 2016 SUN 20 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £30.75 £33.65 online/phone* C G The 80’s Invasion Tour features Big Country, Midge Ure, Nick Heyward & Curiosity Killed The Cat. With record sales of over 20 million, 200 gold, platinum and silver discs and numerous awards between them they will perform some of their biggest hits including Vienna, Wonderland, Take That Situation and Name And Number.

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S WEST END AND BROADWAY HIT

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY

MON 9 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off TICKETS FROM £23.50 £26.40 online/phone* C G Following her acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger steps into this iconic musical, with a wonderful original score, featuring the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me on a Sunday.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

THU 12 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone* C G The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim. Featuring classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes and many more!

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

SAT 14 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone* C G The Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new action-packed show! Featuring the very best Blues, Motown, Soul & Comedy from both Blues Brothers movies including classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and more!

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VENUE ACCESS INFORMATION • Up to 8 wheelchair spaces per performance located in Row M of the Circle. Call 0131 524 3301 for availability and to book.

We will always endeavour to meet individual needs. Our Venue Access Team are available Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm.

For more information, details about applicable access rates or to book please call the Venue Access Team on 0131 524 3301 or email edinburghgroupsales@ theambassadors.com

• Sennheiser Infrared System for the hearing impaired. To obtain a headset please ask a member of the Front of House team on arrival.

• Guide Dogs welcome.

Please advise the theatre when booking.

• Level access to the theatre is through the Main Entrance to Circle Level. Accessible toilet and bar located on Circle Level.

The Stalls are located 40 steps from street level, the Balcony is located 25 steps up from street level. Please note that the Edinburgh Playhouse does not have a lift. The Circle Level is our easy access point and we would recommend booking in the Circle for any of our patrons with limited mobility.

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THEATRE INFORMATION WHERE WE ARE The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA ADMISSION Latecomers may not be admitted to the show until a suitable break in the performance and, in some instances, not until the interval.

The management reserves the right to refuse admission or remove disruptive customers from the auditorium.

PARKING We have an exclusive offer for our patrons at Q-Park Omni. Park for 5 hours for £7 when pre-booking through atgtickets.com/ edinburgh and clicking the link to ‘Pre Theatre Dining and Parking’.

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MAILING LIST If you would like to be added to our free mailing list to receive details of forthcoming attractions, send your name and address to: The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA. Details can be emailed to catherinegillespie@ theambassadors.com RESTORATION FUND Up to £1.50 of the ticket price on most shows goes to The Edinburgh Playhouse Restoration Fund. This has recently funded 1,500 new seats throughout the stalls to improve legroom and comfort, upgrades to existing toilet facilities and refurbishment of Albert’s Bar and the Director’s Box. LOST PROPERTY Should you leave any items of personal property in the theatre, please call 0131 524 3333 Mon - Fri, 12noon - 5pm.

ONLINE www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh Booking fees apply

BY PHONE Telephone bookings 0844 871 3014 Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm; Sun 10am - 8pm.

Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. Booking fees apply.

IN PERSON Box Office, The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA Visit the theatre’s Box Office.

Open Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 6pm (8pm on performance days)

time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to those events they may attend (children’s shows and pantomimes only). To find out more about all our facilities for parents with children, or if you have a special request, please call 0131 524 3333.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES Please call 0131 524 3333 between 12pm & 5pm, Mon - Fri. Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time, all discounts are limited and subject to availability.

NB: A 1% charge applies to certain events when paying by credit/debit card.

(Booking fees may apply)

BY POST Please make cheques payable to ATG London, enclose SAE and send to the above address.

An additional surcharge may apply for certain events.

CONCESSIONS (subject to availability) Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

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Seniors / Children / Students / Registered Unemployed

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Groups of 10 or more Schools Family

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

EXCHANGE POLICY Tickets are non refundable. However, at certain performances, tickets may be exchanged for a £2 charge for this service. Contact the Box Office for details.

PHOTOGRAPHY Photography and the recording of events are strictly forbidden at all times.

BABES IN ARMS POLICY Children under 5 will not be admitted to the venue except for family shows.

Children (ages 18 months - 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP LTD Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s leading live theatre company with over 40 venues in Britain, the USA and Australia. ATG is also one of the most prolific and internationally respected theatre producers with co-productions in Britain, New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line.

ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 and 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG is leaseholder of, and manages, the Theatre Royal, Sydney’s oldest theatre and one of the city’s premier venues.

ATG’s UK regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking, encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Ruling Class, Oresteia, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Inala, Love Me Tender, Macbeth, The Hothouse, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific and Paulo Szot, All New People, Ghost the Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

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