SPRING 2016 AND SCOTLAND’S OWN KAREN DUNBAR & GAVIN MITCHELL TUE 15 DEC - SAT 2 JAN
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WELCOME / FÁILTE As the new year approaches, we more than live up to our status as Scotland’s Broadway as we prepare to welcome the Scottish premiere of Billy Elliot The Musical. Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story by Lee Hall that has captivated audiences around the world, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dreams come true. Following a decade of full houses in London’s West End this funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience will stay with you forever so be sure to book now to secure your seats for Scotland’s hottest ticket of 2016! With a dazzling display of outrageous Tony Awardwinning costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics, there’s still time to hop aboard and join Jason Donovan, Karen Dunbar and Gavin Mitchell for Scotland’s biggest festive party as we journey to the heart of fabulous with Priscilla Queen of the Desert. And if Alice Springs is not your thing, then we have a wealth of your favourite things waiting in the wings over the coming months. Following hot on the heels of Priscilla, the hills of Edinburgh will be well and truly alive with The Sound of Music in the first week of January; legendary entertainer Tommy Steele stars in The Glenn Miller Story; the multi award-winning Blood Brothers, Hairspray and Jersey Boys make welcome returns before new productions of The Rocky Horror Show, Guys and Dolls (with
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dazzling choreography from Carlos Acosta and Andrew Wright) and Annie starring Scotland’s own Elaine C Smith. Looking further ahead, we are thrilled to announce that Cameron Mackintosh has given special permission for our 2016 Stage Experience production of Lionel Bart’s perennially popular musical Oliver! which will showcase the stars of the future on Scotland’s favourite stage. Our Creative Learning programme goes from strength to strength with opportunities to get involved including our thriving Community Choir, an exciting programme of participatory workshops (presented in association with Dancebase) and master classes from leading theatre professionals. Our Ambassador Lounge and Director’s Box packages, our popular pre-show dining in The Boards restaurant, Theatre Tours, at-seat ordering and programme of enhanced performances all add to the Playhouse theatre magic. And as if that’s not enough, booking is now open for the story of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Yes, the global smash hit musical Mamma Mia returns to bring some Abba-styled sunshine to Edinburgh’s Christmas in 2016. Thank you for your continued support of all we do at the Edinburgh Playhouse and for the very generous donations you continue to make to our nominated charities Waverley Care and Children’s Hospice Association Scotland. May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very happy and healthy New Year. Haste Ye Back! Adam Knight General Manager
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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 due to overwhelming popular demand - starring original West End star Jason Donovan as Tick! Joining Jason this year are Scotland’s favourite dynamic duo, Karen Dunbar (Chewin’ The Fat) as Shirley and Gavin Mitchell (Still Game) as Bob. Based on the smash-hit movie, the feel-good international hit sensation 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, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous! Priscilla is
‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING. INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
★★★★ ‘INGENIOUS. SPECTACULAR. A BIG HIT MUSICAL’ EVENING STANDARD Best Availability for the following performances: Mon 21, Tue 22, Wed 23 & Thu 24 Dec
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 Wed & Thu mats up to and including Tue 22 Dec C G Details page 43 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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‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION.
FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’ DAILY ECHO
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS A NEW PRODUCTION OF
THE SOUND OF MUSIC MUSIC BY
LYRICS BY
RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II BOOK BY
HOWARD AND RUSSEL LINDSAY CROUSE Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com
and TV heart-throb
LUCY O’BYRNE Runner Up in this year’s The Voice as Maria
‘BRILLIANT’ THE MAIL
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GRAY O’BRIEN
as Captain Von Trapp
‘A REAL JOY’
‘HEAVENLY’
THE STAGE
EVENING NEWS
‘PERFECTION’ THE GAZETTE
One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWll. Lucy O’Byrne, fresh from her success on BBC One’s The Voice, plays the title role of Maria. She became the competition’s runner up earlier this year, impressing the nation and chart topper will.i.am with her stunning vocal range. Award-winning actor and TV heart-throb Gray O’Brien plays the dashing Captain von Trapp. With a career that has spanned over two decades, he is best loved for his memorable roles in Peak Practice, Casualty and, of course, Coronation Street. The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, So Long Farewell, and of course, The Sound of Music.
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BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’ DAILY EXPRESS
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THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD BREAKING PERFORMER It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to the stage in a brand new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader.
FEATURING A SPECTACULAR
16 PIECE ORCHESTRA
PLUS SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS AND DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY
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 of the world’s most famous big band leader, 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 movie hits and award-winning stage musical hits 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.
PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS
IN THE MOOD MOONLIGHT SERENADE TUXEDO JUNCTION CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO LITTLE BROWN JUG THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU PENNSYLVANIA 6-5000 AND MANY, MANY MORE DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED BY OLIVIER AWARD-WINNER BILL DEAMER
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RUSSIA’S ACCLAIMED BALLET COMPANY RETURNS FOR THE UK TOUR 2016
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.
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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 43 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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Neil Rutherford EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE COMMUNITY CHOIR WINTER TERM DATES Fri 8 Jan - Fri 26 Feb Suitable for anyone aged 18+, no previous experience necessary Now into our second year and fresh from our first public performances at the Playhouse and in St. Giles’ Cathedral, our open-access choir has grown from strength to strength with a core membership of over 50! Rehearsing most Fridays in The Boards and led by our Choir Director, Gary Cameron, come along and stretch your vocal chords, embrace new music, build your confidence and make some new friends along the way. Early registration discounts apply and drop-ins are very welcome! MAKE THE AUDITION WORK FOR YOU WITH NEIL RUTHERFORD TUE 16 FEB 10am - 5pm £15 per person, The Boards ATG’s former Head of Casting leads a Musical Theatre Audition Master Class interweaving specific techniques gained over the course of his successful career as an international director, casting director, actor, writer and composer, having worked for over
30 years in professional theatre in London, the UK, Europe, America and Australia. Suitable for all musical theatre actors at any stage in their career. ‘If you are lucky, you will be walking into an audition room with Neil Rutherford’ – Bartlett Sher, multi-Tony Award winning director VOICE & TEXT WORKSHOP WITH YVONNE MORLEY FRI 19 FEB 10am - 4pm £15 per person, The Boards 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 Warhorse leads a workshop suitable for anyone wanting to hone their voice and text work with a focus on audition and performance. DANCE WORKSHOPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH DANCEBASE £12.50 / £10 concession Following our popular Mack & Mabel tap workshop in November, we have teamed up with DanceBase to present this exclusive collection of show related workshops:
Yvonne Morley YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT HAIRSPRAY SAT 27 FEB* Welcome to the Sixties as we team with the company of Hairspray to focus on having fun with numbers from the musical, plus an insight into life on the road in the ‘greatest show in town’! DANCING IN HIGH HEELS ROCKY HORROR SHOW SAT 2 APR* Get your kinky boots on as we up gear up for some musical madness inspired by Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. SIT DOWN, YOU’RE ROCKIN’ THE BOAT GUYS & DOLLS SAT 16 APR* Led by company members of Chichester Festival Theatre’s new production of the timeless fable of Broadway. Join us on stage at the Playhouse as we explore some of the choreography for the show as created by Carlos Acosta and Andrew Wright. *dance workshops will normally take place in the morning but owing to differing demands of touring productions, actual workshop times will be confirmed nearer the date.
To book a place or for more information please contact edinburghcreative@ theambassadors.com or call 0131 524 3301 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm)
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‘EXHILARATING
ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
...THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER
‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL
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THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...
THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME
‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR
★★★★★ ‘DAZZLING’
★★★★★ ‘TERRIFIC’
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
SUNDAY EXPRESS
BEST MUSICAL ALL MAJOR AWARDS
‘A PHENOMENON’ DAILY POST
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.
‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
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The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Edinburgh as part of a brand new production, 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! Starring Tony Maudsley (ITV1’s Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (BBC1’s Tumble) as Wilbur Turnblad, and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane. 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! BOOK BY MARK O’DONNELL AND THOMAS MEEHAN MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN AND MARC SHAIMAN Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York
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TUE 1 - SAT 5 MAR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm The Broadway and West End phenomenon Jersey Boys is returning to the Edinburgh Playhouse this February for one week only! This smash hit musical has won 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and continues to play at the Piccadilly Theatre, London. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more. Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘SHEER MUSICAL RAZZMATAZZ’ (THE SUNDAY EXPRESS) you simply will never forget.
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THE DIRECTOR’S BOX EXPERIENCE The Director’s Box is located at the heart of the Edinburgh Playhouse on the site of the theatre’s original projection room. Make your visit to the Playhouse even more memorable by pampering yourself with all the luxury and glamour of our newly refurbished Director’s Box. Our special package includes: DEDICATED VIP HOST OFFERING TOP CLASS SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE SHOW HALF BOTTLE OF CHILLED PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE PER GUEST DELICIOUS BOX OF LUXURY CHOCOLATES HOUSE PROGRAMME SELECTION OF SAVOURY SNACKS
Benefits to you include: COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO SELECTED PRESS NIGHT PERFORMANCES AT THE PLAYHOUSE TO INVITE YOUR TOP CLIENTS, OR PERHAPS TREAT YOUR STAFF THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A PRIVATE VIP AREA, PRE-SHOW AND AT THE INTERVAL ACCESS TO THE CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF 25% OFF REFRESHMENTS IN THE BOARDS BAR COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAMMES FOR YOUR GUESTS AT DESIGNATED PRESS NIGHTS
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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL
BIZET CARMEN
Starring the critically acclaimed Romanian mezzo Liza Kadelnik* A spectacular dance sequence by Caspian the stallion, unforgettable arias, the march of the Toreadors. The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. Featuring a rescue donkey.
‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER PUCCINI TOSCA
Starring the international sopranos Maria Tonina & Alyona Kistenyova* 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.
‘BRILLIANTLY SUNG’ THE TIMES ROYAL ALBERT HALL JOHANN STRAUSS DIE FLEDERMAUS
Starring the international sopranos Maria Tonina & Alyona Kistenyova* Ellen Kent’s Die Fledermaus returns after its world premiere in 2006. This unique version includes a mystery celebrity. 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 *Cast subject to change. Carmen Sung in French with English surtitles, Tosca Sung in Italian with English surtitles,Die Fledermaus Sung in English with English surtitles. Horse supplied by ABFilms.
THU 10 MAR Die Fledermaus 7.30pm FRI 11 MAR Tosca 7.30pm DATES SAT 12 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Carmen 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm CONCESSIONS OFFERS £5 off (A), £3 off (B) OFFERS See pXX C G E F Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £XX £XX online/phone TICKETS FROM £15 Online andonline/phone phone bookings also carry £17.90 a transaction fee of £XXX Online and phone bookings also carry (excluding Theatre Card & Groups) a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)
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THE WORLD’S GREATEST ILLUSIONISTS LIVE ON STAGE
TUE 15 - SAT 19 MAR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Impossible, the most dangerous show Edinburgh has ever seen arrives at the Playhouse this spring. The show features the world’s greatest illusionists live on stage in a magic spectacular that will thrill and amaze audiences of all ages. Fusing death-defying stunts, technological trickery, grand stage illusions and close-up magic in a fast-paced breath-taking performance, Impossible reinvents the biggest illusions in history in the greatest magic show on earth. Fresh from its ground-breaking run in London’s West End, prepare to be mesmerized and baffled as Impossible brings together world-class performers showing off a stunning range of magical artistry; from astonishing acts of epic proportions to dumbfounding sleight of hand. *Half price ticket for under 16s, up to 2 children’s tickets with one full price paying adult. Bands A-C (Tue - Thu) Impossible is suitable for all ages 6+. Photography of West End production. Performers, times and prices subject to change without prior notice.
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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL
RICHARD O’BRIEN’S
★★★★★ ‘FRESH, SUBVERSIVE, ESSENTIAL’ DAILY TELEGRAPH SEP 2015
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DIANA VICKERS
BEN FREEMAN
PAUL CATTERMOLE
(Little Voice, X Factor) AS JANET
(Wicked, Emmerdale) AS BRAD
(S Club 7) AS EDDIE/DR SCOTT
LIAM TAMNE
WITH (Phantom of the Opera, The Voice) AS FRANK N FURTER DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking tour, live cinema screening and television broadcasts around the world, Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again. 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! Be warned, this show has rude parts!
DON’T DREAM IT BE IT!
MON 28 MAR - SAT 2 APR Mon - Thu eves 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm STUDENTS & UNDER 25s £15 best available, Fri 5.30pm (A - C), bookable in advance (must show ID) C G Details page 43 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)
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THE NATION’S FAVOURITE STRICTLY STARS IN THEIR ULTIMATE FAREWELL SHOW
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Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and 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 and 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.
‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’ THE INDEPENDENT
★★★★★ ★★★★★ SUNDAY EXPRESS
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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’ (THE 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, this ‘PRODUCTION LEAVES THE WHOLE AUDIENCE PURRING WITH PLEASURE’ (THE TIMES). Don’t leave it to lady luck! Guys and Dolls plays at Edinburgh Playhouse for 1 week only. Book now! Photo: Chichester Festival Theatre production by Johan Persson
TUE 12 - SAT 16 APR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G Details page 43 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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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!
MON 18 - SAT 23 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £18 £20.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)
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HISTORY WITH THE NASTY BITS LEFT IN!
WED 4 - SAT 7 MAY Groovy Greeks Wed 10.30am, Fri 1.30pm, Sat 11am Incredible Invaders Wed 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am, 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!
SCHOOLS £8 tickets plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils (book both shows and receive 20% off each ticket) SATURDAY HORRIBLE OFFER Book both Sat perfs & save 20% C G E F Details page 43 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 GLENN MILLER STORY Groups 10+ £32.50 (A) Groups 10+ £24.50 (B) Mon - Thu performances & Sat mat
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GUYS AND DOLLS TUE 12 - SAT 16 APR
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ELAINE C SMITH ‘A CRACKING NEW PRODUCTION’ (NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE) of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Edinburgh for one 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’ (THE 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, 4 people) SENIOR SPECIAL £25 Wed mat (A - C) C G Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £12.50 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)
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THE GREATEST HITS OF THE 30s, 40s & 50s
From the producers of the sell out smash hit Puttin On The Ritz comes the dazzling song and dance extravaganza That’s Entertainment paying homage to the greatest composers and lyricists of our time. Celebrating the biggest hits of the 30s, 40s and 50s including music by Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, as well as Irving Berlin, Cole Porter there are also special tributes to the music of Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Glen Miller from films such as High Society, Singin’ in the Rain, Some Like it Hot, South Pacific and many more. With glorious costumes, sumptuous music and an award-winning cast of singers and dancers, this is sure to be the feel good show of the summer.
‘THE AUDIENCE ENJOYED EVERY SECOND OF THIS TOE-TAPPING MUSICAL SPECTACULAR’ USA PRESS
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TUE 31 MAY - SAT 4 JUN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm EARLY BOOKING OFFER All seats Tue - Thu £20 when paid for by Thu 31 Dec SENIOR SPECIAL £20 best available on midweek matinee (A & B) C G E Details page 43 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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THE SEXY, SASSY SMASH HIT RETURNS
The international award-winning Broadway and West End musical, Chicago, comes to Edinburgh for one week only starring West End and EastEnders actor John Partridge as Billy Flynn, Dancing on Ice winner and Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart, and X Factor winner and real life prison warden Sam Bailey as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton! Based on events in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle and is ‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ (THE TIMES) A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.
‘STILL THE SEXIEST MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
MON 13 - SAT 18 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm EARLY BOOKING OFFER £5 off Mon - Thu if paid for by Thu 31 Dec (A & B) SENIOR SPECIAL £25 best available seats on Wed mat C G E Details page 43 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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LET THE MEMORY LIVE AGAIN
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated musical Cats returns to Edinburgh, direct from its sell-out seasons at the London Palladium. Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this ‘GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL’ (DAILY EXPRESS) is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball and comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse. With ‘TIMELESS MUSIC, SPECTACULAR SETS AND A SUPERB CAST’ (Daily Mirror), breathtaking choreography and of course the unforgettable Memory, Cats is a magical musical like no other. Let Cats thrill you once again, but don’t miss out on a seat - act fast and book your tickets today! ‘IT’S THE CAT’S WHISKERS’ (THE TIMES).
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MON 4 - SAT 9 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G Details page 43 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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A STAGE EXPERIENCE PRODUCTION WITH A TWIST EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE STAGE EXPERIENCE PRESENTS
MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK BY LIONEL BART PRODUCED FOR THE BROADWAY STAGE BY DAVID MERRICK & DONALD ALBERY BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSICSCOPE & STAGE MUSICALS LIMITED OF NEW YORK Following the phenomenal success of Into The Woods, we are thrilled to announce that Cameron Mackintosh has granted special permission for us to stage Lionel Bart’s multi award-winning musical in the UK’s largest theatre. Featuring an Oscar-winning catalogue of classic songs including: Food Glorious Food, Where is Love?, Consider Yourself, Who Will Buy, Pick a Pocket or Two, As Long As He Needs Me and Reviewing The Situation this production promises to be the perfect treat for all the family. DIRECTED BY PETER CORRY (Les Misérables) MUSICAL DIRECTION BY MATTHEW REEVE CHOREOGRAPHY BY LOUISE FERRIER ASSISTANT DIRECTION BY GRAEME SHIELD PRODUCED BY ADAM KNIGHT & FIONA CAMPBELL
CONSIDER YOURSELF ONE OF US! Stage Experience showcases the best young performers from across Scotland and the North of England. If you are aged between 11 and 21 and want to appear as one of Charles Dickens’ iconic characters, we want to hear from you! Please email edinburghcreative@theambassadors.com for an application pack. Auditions take place on Sat 12 and Sun 13 Mar 2016, with rehearsals commencing Sat 2 Jul.
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‘THOROUGHLY IMPRESSES WITH A PROFESSIONAL FEEL’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS INTO THE WOODS 2015
£1 FROM EVERY OPENING NIGHT TICKET DONATED TO WAVERLEY CARE AND CHILDREN’S HOSPICE ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND THU 21 - SAT 23 JUL Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £16.50 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)
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ENJOY SOME TASTY NIBBLES FOR £1.50 WHEN YOU PURCHASE ANY DRINK Onion Rings Garlic Bread Handcut Fries Sweet Potato Fries Garden Salad Coleslaw
SET MENU Two Course Set Menu £13.50 Three Course Set Menu £16.50
OVERTURE Camembert Bites (v) Served with cranberry sauce and garden salad Breaded King Prawns Coconut infused, served with sweet chilli dip and garden salad Soup of the Day Mama’s homemade soup served with a fresh roll
SHOWTIME Chicken Burger Butterfly grilled chicken with cajun marinade, topped with avocado. Served with sweet potato fries and lemon mayo Chef Recommends: Broadway Cheeseburger Crombie’s finest 100% Aberdeen Angus Beef Burger topped with cheese, lettuce and tomato. Served with handcut fries and coleslaw Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry (v) Served with mini garlic and coriander naan Grilled Halloumi Salad Served with fresh ciabatta sticks
ENCORE Red Velvet Cake Chocolate Fudge Cake with Raspberry Coulis swirls Manhattan Cheesecake Banoffee Cheesecake with a drizzle of chocolate sauce Photograph by Stephen Carter Sample Menu
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TUE 20 SEP - SAT 22 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Now celebrating 10 extraordinary years in London’s West End, Billy Elliot the Musical, one of the most beloved shows on stage today, is embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated millions around the world, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever. See this multi award-winning production at the Edinburgh Playhouse in September 2016.
SENIOR SPECIAL £30 midweek matinee SCHOOLS 10+ Best available Balcony seats £20 Mon - Wed eve & Thu mat, 1 free teacher place for every 10 paid tickets TICKETS FROM £20 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups direct from venue)
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Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now the party returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse, so there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
‘THIS WINNER WILL TAKE IT ALL’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
★★★★★ ‘THE SUNNIEST OF ALL MUSICALS, IT
PROVIDES NEW PLEASURES EVERY TIME’ SUNDAY EXPRESS Extra Christmas performances Tue 27 Dec, Fri 30 Dec & Thu 5 Jan 2.30pm. No eve perf on Sat 24 Dec, no mat perf on Wed 30 Nov & Mon 26 Dec, no perfs Sat 31 Dec.
TUE 29 NOV 2016 SAT 7 JAN 2017 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Thu 1 Dec mat 2.30pm Fri 23 Dec 4pm & 8pm SENIOR SPECIAL £20 best available, midweek matinees only C G Details page 43 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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SPECIAL EVENTS VAMPIRES ROCK
CLASSIC ROCK SPECTACULAR
SUN 17 JAN 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off TICKETS FROM £26.75 £29.65 online/phone* 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.
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS FRI 22 JAN 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off TICKETS FROM £25 £27.90 online/phone* Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to the King celebrating the epic career of this musical legend. Accompanied by his world class orchestra and singers and featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled and spend one night with Elvis.
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. 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.
ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG
MON 1 FEB 7.30pm C G TICKETS ONLY £26.25 £29.15 online/phone* Much loved presenter of Pointless and BAFTA award-winning duo Armstrong & Miller is returning to his roots as a classically trained musician and set to surprise and delight in his first major concert tour of his much anticipated debut album, A Year of Songs. Alexander will be performing an eclectic mix of popular classics and favourites such as A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, On Days Like These and A Stranger in Paradise.
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SPECIAL EVENTS HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY
MON 7 MAR 7.30pm C G EARLY BOOKING OFFER £1 off if booked and paid for by Thu 31 Dec TICKETS ONLY £23.25 £26.15 online/phone* Billy’s own band, the all original Furys Tornados, re-play 29 timeless hits; Last Night Was Made For Love, Wondrous Place, I Will Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more. With Billy being there too, on a giant movie screen, the atmosphere is both electric and emotional.
SIMPLY THE BEST DIVAS
TUE 8 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3.50 off C G TICKETS FROM £25.75 £28.65 online/phone* Starring X-Factor’s Amelia Lily and Niki Evans comes a new live concert spectacular featuring the biggest hits of the world’s most celebrated divas. Join the ultimate concert experience with your favourite divas and classic tracks such as Like A Virgin, Single Ladies, Spinning Around, Chain Reaction, and many more!
MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS
WED 9 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G TICKETS FROM £27.50 £30.40 online/phone*
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown, now in its 13th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music together with the slickest choreography, and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!
THE 80s INVASION TOUR 2016 SUN 20 MAR 7.30pm C G TICKETS FROM £30.75 £33.65 online/phone* 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.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
SAT 30 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £19.50 tickets C G TICKETS FROM £24 £26.90 online/phone* Starring Linda Nolan this hysterical show is heading on another UK tour. Packed full of one-liners and songs about hot flushes and memory loss, this all-singing, all-dancing comedy is set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance. Join us on Facebook at Menopause The Musical UK and Ireland.
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ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S WEST END & BROADWAY HIT
TELL ME ON A SUNDAY STARRING JODIE PRENGER
MON 9 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £23.50 £26.40 online/phone*
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 C G TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone* The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocals and the band’s definitive sound have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the 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 C G TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone* The legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour! Featuring the very best in Blues, Motown, Soul & Comedy from the Blues Brothers movies, including classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more. Now with an elaborate new stage production including a 9-piece band.
THAT’LL BE THE DAY 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW FRI 10 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD 5 off C G TICKETS FROM £24.50 £27.40 online/phone* Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns with its Brand New 30th Anniversary Special! Featuring a fantastic new line up of knock-out hits from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s, plus more side-splitting comedy!
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS SAT 11 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off TICKETS ONLY £22.40 Over the past 9 years One Night Of Queen has rocked sold out audiences all over the World including UK, Germany, Holland, France, New Zealand. Fresh from their second tour of the USA Gary Mullen and ‘The Works’ return with a stunning live concert.
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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
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• 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.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCES The Edinburgh Playhouse regularly schedules sign interpreted, audio described and captioned performances for certain shows.
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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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