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The Commitments
Mon 28 Nov - Sat 3 Dec 2022
Tickets available from £13.00
subject to a transaction fee of £3.65
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The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Returning to tour the UK and Ireland 5 years after a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End and subsequent sell-out tour. The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic.
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18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
2 hours 15 minutes incl. interval
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30
The Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage including: Night Train, Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain High, In The Midnight Hour, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Save Me, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Reach Out, Uptight, Knock On Wood, I Can't Turn You Loose and more!
The Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself and is directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
A rip-roaring concert ... Gets the audience up on its feet- London Evening Standard
What the critics say
The musical we've been waiting for. A sweet-soul, solid-gold, five-star blast - so good I almost wept.- The Sunday Times
This hugely enjoyable show touches the sublime. Wonderfully funny.- Daily Telegraph
A fabulous fun night out- Daily Mail
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
Edinburgh Waverley Station
The box office will open 90 minutes prior to performances.
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 3372.
Select one of our bespoke packages, or we can tailor individual events to your requirements. Please note the Greenside Lane Bistro is located 25 steps up from street level and the Ambassador Lounge is located 33 steps up from street level.
There is no cloakroom available at this venue.
Edinburgh Playhouse started life as a large, single screen cinema in 1929. In 1980, the building was sold again and reopened as a fully functional theatre. Since then, the Playhouse has been host to some of the world's biggest musicals, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia.
Watch the trailer
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
2 hours 15 minutes incl. interval
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30