Running time: The running time will be added as soon as it is confirmed.
Location
Motown The Musical
Motown The Musical
There are no booking fees for this production.
However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £3.65 Transaction fee.
Motown The Musical Access
Access Booking line: 0800 912 6971
Please note Greenside Lane Bistro is located 25 steps up from street level.
Please note the Ambassador Lounge is located 33 steps up from street level.
Access Performances
- Audio Description None scheduled
- Sign Language Interpreted None scheduled
- Captioned None scheduled
- SUR Titles None scheduled
- Relaxed Performances None scheduled
We will always endeavour to meet individual needs. Please contact our Access team on 0844 871 7677 for any further information or to book.
Access to theatre bars:
There is level access from the entrance into Circle Bar located on the right hand side of the main foyer. An ‘At Seat Service’ is available on request please ask a member of the Front of House team upon arrival.
Level access to the theatre:
We recommend wheelchair users and others requiring level access to approach the right-hand door of the main entrance on arrival at the theatre. The Circle Level is our easy access point and we would recommend booking in the Circle for any of our patrons with limited mobility. The Stalls are located down 40 stairs from street level, the Balcony level is located up 25 stairs from street level. Please note that the Edinburgh Playhouse does not have a lift.
Wheelchair user positions & Storage:
We have up to 8 wheelchair spaces per performance located in Row M of the Circle We would recommend the rear Circle if you are able to transfer from your wheelchair although please note that there are one or more steps involved. Our only level seating is with our wheelchair positions. Please contact us if you need further information. We can store wheelchairs in the Circle Bar during the performance if you are transferring.
Typetalk: 18001 0871 297 5477 the national telephone relay service which enables deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired people to communicate with hearing people over the phone.
You can also come into the Box Office. The Box Office counter is of a height suitable for wheelchair users.
Box Office opening hours: Monday to Saturday - 12pm till 6pm (8pm on show nights)
Infra-red and Induction Loop hearing systems:
A Sennheiser infrared system for the hearing impaired. To obtain a headset please contact any member of the FOH team.
Enhanced Performances: Audio Description, Captioned and Sign Language Interpreted performances:
Sign Language Interpreted Performances – For our patrons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing we offer British Sign Language Interpreted performances. A sign language Interpreter will be sited at the side of the stage. Please contact the venue’s Groups and Access department for information on the Sign Interpreter’s position to make your booking.
Captioned performances – For patrons who are hearing impaired we offer Captioned performances. Captioning is a way of converting the spoken word into visible text, that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance. Captions are displayed on two units installed on or near the stage enable people with hearing loss to understand what is said when it is said.
Audio Described performances – For our patrons who are visually impaired we offer Audio Described performances. Audio description is a live verbal commentary, given through headsets, which describes the setting, costumes, characters, facial expressions, body language and action during silent intervals of the piece being performed. An introduction is provided prior to the show.
Touch tours - Touch Tours are often available prior to an Audio Described performance
Enhanced performances are available on most of the longer running shows (2 or more week runs). For information regarding upcoming enhanced performances, please call 0844 871 7677
Assistance Dogs are welcome and can be looked after by the theatre staff during the performance if requested on arrival.
There is a unisex wheelchair accessible toilet inside the Circle Bar. The bar is located on the right hand side of the main foyer and there is level access from the entrance into the Circle Bar.
Edinburgh Playhouse Information
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There is an NCP car park located next to the theatre.
The nearest accessible parking to the venue is located at the Omni Centre â The Greenside Place NCP car park. They have 9 accessible bays and customer lifts available.
Car Parking
Q-Park are pleased to offer all audience members a special discounted parking offer at the Q-Park OMNI (http://www.q-park.co.uk/parking/edinburgh/q-park-omni) car park, where you can pay just £7 for five hours parking when seeing a show. Just £1.40 per hour!!
The OMNI car park is situated next to the Playhouse, offering 1000 parking spaces, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The car park is fitted with CCTV security systems and patrolled by parking hosts, to ensure your vehicle is kept safe.
To redeem this parking offer, simply book your parking space here (https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/eph2018/). You must take a copy of your booking confirmation and Playhouse tickets to the car park Host Lodge located on the entry floor, to validate your parking chip coin when you arrive at the car park.
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Up to 8 wheelchair spaces per performance (wheelchair access & accessible toilet on circle level).
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The theatre bars are located on the stalls, mezzanine, circle and balcony levels offering a wide selection of wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks. Why not be added to the Managers Guest List and reserve a table for you and your party in our luxurious new bar The Boards. Contact the venue direct to book your table 0131 524 3324
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Select one of our bespoke packages, or we can tailor individual events to your requirements â 0131 524 3321. Or why not be added to the Managers Guest List and reserve a table for you and your party in our luxurious new bar The Boards? Contact the venue direct to book your table 0131 524 3324
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There is no cloakroom available at this venue.
18 - 22 Greenside Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3AA
The Edinburgh Playhouse is situated on Greenside Place, at the top of Leith Walk and close to the east end of Princes Street.
Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.
Groups Bookings : 0333 009 5389Calls charged at local rate.
Access Bookings : 0800 912 6971Stage Door / Admin:* : 0131 524 3324
ATG continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.
We have a range of packages that you can select to make your visit to the Playhouse even more memorable. These include champagne and drinks packages, dining and VIP experiences.
For more information please contact 0844 871 3014 or click here.
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