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Edinburgh Playhouse

Sat 28 Feb, Sun 1 Mar, Fri 6 Mar - Sun 8 Mar, Fri 13 Mar, Sat 14 Mar, Fri 20 Mar - Sun 22 Mar 2026

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1 hour 30 minutes

Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.

Edinburgh Playhouse

Sat 28 Feb, Sun 1 Mar, Fri 6 Mar - Sun 8 Mar, Fri 13 Mar, Sat 14 Mar, Fri 20 Mar - Sun 22 Mar 2026

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK

1 hour 30 minutes

Fri, Sat and Sun at 10:00 and 10:30

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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Do you know someone who would love a sneak peak backstage of our glorious theatre? Then why not give a thespian the perfect gift; an Edinburgh Playhouse Backstage Tour for only £20. Learn about the history of our nearly 100 year old venue, hosting superstars like Elton John, Queen and Bruce Springsteen. You will get the chance to explore our costume department, learn the craftmanship behind wigs, hair and make up and of course get the chance to stand on our world famous stage (subject to availability).

Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain. The tours will last approximately 60 minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy.

Guides were fantastic. Really knowledgeable and clearly passionate about their jobs and the industry as a whole.

My highlight was definitely getting to go onstage and see all the parts of the theatre that I have never seen in my years of coming to the Playhouse as a theatre fan.

Guides were fantastic. Really knowledgeable and clearly passionate about their jobs and the industry as a whole.

My highlight was definitely getting to go onstage and see all the parts of the theatre that I have never seen in my years of coming to the Playhouse as a theatre fan.

HERE AND NOW

Saturday 28th Feb 10am & 11.00am

Sunday 1st March 10am & 11.00am

MATILDA

Friday 6th March 10am & 10:30am

Saturday 7th March 10am & 10:30am

Sunday 8th March 10am & 10:30am

Friday 13th March 10am & 10:30am

Saturday 14th March 10am & 10:30am

Friday 20th March 10am & 10:30am

Saturday 21st March 10am & 10:30am

Sunday 22nd March 10am & 10:30am

Tours do not include a show ticket. Backstage & stage access is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Routes may change and involve a number of stairs and narrow corridors. We advise that you wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes. Tours may be cancelled last minute due to company rehearsals or needs. Under 18s must be supervised by an adult at all times. Private and school tours are also available. If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy can only be used for the day of tour.

This Tour is a Creative Learning event. Tickets for Creative Learning events are non-transferable and non-refundable.

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Edinburgh Playhouse

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK

Edinburgh Waverley Station

The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times.

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Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks

Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)

Membership Benefits - 10% off drinks

Although designed as a variety theatre, the Edinburgh Playhouse opened in 1929 as Scotland’s second largest cinema. It was hugely successful and remained so until the downturn in cinema attendance in the early 70s. When it closed in November 1973, the building was at risk of demolition, but following several years of public ‘save the Playhouse’ campaigns it was eventually saved. It reopened in 1980 as the fully functional theatre it was always intended to be. Since then, it has hosted some of the world's biggest music and stand-up comedy acts including, Elton John, The Who, Nick Cave, Kevin Bridges and Tim Minchin and international hit musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Matilda and Disney’s The Lion King.

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Edinburgh Playhouse

Sat 28 Feb, Sun 1 Mar, Fri 6 Mar - Sun 8 Mar, Fri 13 Mar, Sat 14 Mar, Fri 20 Mar - Sun 22 Mar 2026

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK

1 hour 30 minutes

Fri, Sat and Sun at 10:00 and 10:30

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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