W H AT ’ S O N | F R O M D E C E M B E R 2 019 THE LION KING RETURNS TO EDINBURGH
Welcome to the latest Edinburgh Playhouse What’s On Guide! We have an exciting season ahead with a fantastic choice of music, dance, comedy and musicals for everyone. We’re delighted to welcome back Disney’s The Lion King to Edinburgh Playhouse from 5th December after their recent special 20th anniversary celebrations in the West End. Don’t miss the stunning effects and enchanting music that will transform our stage and transport you to the majesty of the Serengeti Plains. Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show returns next year with the stirring music and thrilling energy of its Irish and international dance. Celebrated the world over it continues to be a firm favourite. Originally starting out as a low budget Irish film, the international award-winning musical Once is filled with live music and is a spellbinding and uplifting story of hopes and dreams. If you loved South Park and Avenue Q, don’t miss the outrageous musical comedy and worldwide sensation The Book of Mormon. Come and say ‘Hello!’ when it visits next June. Based on the film of the same name Heathers The Musical tours for the first time from the West End. This high school satire about being a somebody promises black comedy. How very. We look forward to welcoming you to the Playhouse.
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Fascinating Facts about Disney’s The Lion King • There are more than 232 puppets in the show, including rod puppets, shadow puppets and full-sized puppets • It took director Julie Taymor and her team 37,000 hours to build the original puppets and masks • There are 25 kinds of animal species represented in the production
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• The tallest animals are the 5.5 metre giraffes in the song ‘I Just Can’t Wait to be King’ and the smallest animal in the show is the 13cm trick mouse at the end of Scar’s cane • There are 106 ants on the Ant Hill Lady • There are over 350 complete costumes in the show, each consisting of several different elements • There are 22 hand-beaded corsets in the show; each consists of thousands of individually sewn beads
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• The sun in ‘The Lion King’ is constructed from 43 aluminium ribs attached to each other with silk strips • Six African languages are spoken or sung in the show, they are: Sotho, Swahili, Zulu, Tswana, Congolese and Xhosa • It requires 50 cast members plus an additional 100 people backstage to make each performance happen
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The Lion King Playing until spring 2020.
Once Based on the critically-acclaimed film, once may not be enough for you to see this uplifting musical.
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Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Telling the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom.
From show-stopping musicals to family favourites, here are a few of our season highlights...
Riverdance Don’t miss the thrilling energy and passion of Irish and international dance in this 25th anniversary show.
The Book of Mormon Ding Dong. Hello Edinburgh! This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries.
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‘A SOUL-STIRRING CELEBRATION OF LIFE.’ T H E DA I LY T E L E G R A P H
The landmark musical returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse for a limited season.
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s The Lion King is a worldwide theatrical phenomenon. It has been experienced by 100 million people globally and is still drawing sell out crowds at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 20th year. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s classic film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba – the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. Ages 6+
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Natural Woman The Story behind Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.
At the age of just four years old, Carole Joan Klein’s parents realised she had absolute pitch – a rare talent that enabled her to correctly name a note just by hearing it. Her music-loving mother was delighted and began giving her piano lessons – raising her height on the stool by stacking phone books so she could reach the keys. And so began the career of one of the 20th century’s most prolific singersongwriters. Carole King, as she would soon be known to the world, has written or co-written 118 pop hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 61 UK hits. Her career has been the soundtrack to millions of people’s lives since the early 1960s and many international artists have burst onto the world stage singing her songs; Billy Fury’s ‘Halfway to Paradise’, ‘The LocoMotion’ for Little Eva, and the Shirelles’ number 1 hit ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ to name but a few. King even inspired the much-loved hit ‘Oh, Carole’ penned in her honour by a childhood sweetheart called Neil Sedaka! Carole King’s success continued to endure into the latter half of the 20th century, winning four Grammy Awards and being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2013 she was the recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song – the first woman to receive the award.
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Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells her inspiring true story – that of an ordinary American girl with an extraordinary talent; it explores the love-story between her and her husband and writing partner, Gerry Goffin, their friendship and creative rivalry with fellow writers Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, and her meteoric rise from heartbreak to become one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Her sensational music is the backdrop to the story of her rise to stardom, and includes tracks from Tapestry, one of the best-selling albums of all time as well as countless classics such as ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’, ‘Take Good Care of My Baby’, ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, ‘So Far Away’, ‘It Might as Well Rain Until September’, ‘Up on the Roof’ and ‘The Locomotion’. Given Carole King’s enduring popularity, it’s little surprise that Beautiful enjoyed a highly successful West End run of two and a half years and a sell out tour in 2017/18. This year, the Tony® Awardwinning show is back in Edinburgh to thrill audiences with tracks that are recognisable to countless people across several generations. It really is a show that lives up to its name – and one that’s not to be missed.
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Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the Olivier Award-winning West End and Broadway show is coming back to Edinburgh. Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof and The Locomotion.
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TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 5 May GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Thu CAPTIONED Wed 6 May 7.30pm TOUCH TOUR Thu 7 May 6pm – 6.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 7 May 7.30pm SENIORS MIDWEEK MATINÉE OFFER AVAILABLE
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A Perfect Match We catch up with Daniel Healy who plays ‘Guy’ and Emma Lucia who stars as ‘Girl’ in the 2020 UK tour of Once.
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Daniel, do you remember the first time you played the role of Guy? I got to play ‘Guy’ in the West End, so that was a special night. My parents came and all the friends who could be there. I remember giving it absolutely everything as I thought it would be my last time playing the role. How wrong I was! I’m just so blessed to be able to tell such a beautiful story. Why do you think Once resonates with audiences? D: Glen Hansard’s music is timeless, Enda Walsh’s script is perfect and the story is conveyed by a stellar cast. We have all had that once-in-a-lifetime moment when we’ve met someone who turned on the light in our eyes and reminded us of our true selves. Did we fall in love and sail into the sunset? Did we let it fall away due to outside circumstances or timing? Was it only for that moment? You’ll have some questions for yourself after you see the show. I think that’s why people love it. What do you think, Emma? It’s a story of love and friendship that isn’t romanticised. Often in theatre, decisions are tailored to ensure that the piece ends ‘happily ever after’ which isn’t always how life is. Once is truthful and bare, with the most heart-wrenching music you’ll ever hear. Tell us a bit about Girl. What’s she like? ‘Girl’ is a beautiful example of someone who’s experienced a huge amount of pain, but refuses to let it taint her outlook on life. She quite literally laughs in the face of cynicism and is constantly trying to uplift and inspire others. Daniel, you’ve cowritten songs with Ronan Keating, who you met through Once. How was that? Ronan is someone I consider a great friend. We met on Once and I’ve played in his touring band for the last four years. I wrote six songs on
his last album ‘Time of My Life’. It was an amazing experience that’s opened up a lot of doors for me. I signed a publishing deal with Concord Publishing and have since worked with artists and production houses all over the world. Emma, you play the piano on stage – is that an added challenge? One of the unique aspects of Once is that the music is played live by the actors. I’ve been playing the piano since I was seven years old and it’s always been a kind of outlet for me – so to combine the two is really special. There are so many different instruments in the show, especially for the swings who cover several parts, so the challenge comes with playing everything live. Daniel, are you excited to head out on tour? I’ve toured with the band but I’ve never toured with a theatre show before, I can’t wait! Emma, what’s your favourite part of the show to perform? I love ‘Falling Slowly’ because it’s the moment Guy and Girl connect with each other. I also love when the whole company perform ‘When Your Mind’s Made Up’ for the first time. Both scenes give me goosebumps every time! Why should people come and see it? E: Once really is the most relatable musical I have ever come across. When I did the show last year, so many of my friends and family came to watch – from my 80-year-old granny who loves crosswords and classical music to my 17-year-old brother who generally dislikes theatre and only listens to heavy metal... Everyone loved it. Once isn’t just a big emotional love story. It’s also hilarious. For a night out at the theatre it has everything you could ever ask for. Great music, laughter and a beautiful story that everyone can relate to. See page 12 for show dates and times.
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Book by Enda Walsh. Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard09/10/2019 and Marketa12:48 Irglova. Based on the Motion Picture. Written and Directed by John Carney. Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 26 May GROUPS Best offer – £4 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Tue – Thu SIGNED Wed 27 May 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 28 May 7.30pm UNDER 25s OFFER AVAILABLE
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Following two critically-acclaimed tours and a West End run, Footloose is back and better than ever with the incredible Gareth Gates (ITV’s Pop Idol, Les Misérables, Legally Blonde) returning as loveable cowboy Willard. Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical talent. With cutting edge modern choreography, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose.
TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – Half price Tue 28 Jul (Limited availability) GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Thu LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BISTRO – TWO COURSES £13.95
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9 TO 5? More like 5, 6, 7, 8! With 9 to 5 The Musical movin’ and shakin’ its way into theatres, we decided to give our TheatreCard Members the chance to dance like Dolly at our latest exclusive event at The Palace Theatre, Manchester. The evening started with a toe-tappin’, hip-bumpin’ workshop led by the musical’s own dance captain, Sierra Brewerton. Members spent 45 minutes learning a dance from the show, with expert instruction and plenty of exciting choreography! Members who felt more comfortable in a cosy theatre seat than up on their feet were also able to enjoy the class. A mum who decided to spectate said: ‘I’m watching my daughter up on stage, she’s doing really well. It looks really good fun. As a parent, I’m really proud!’ After all that two-steppin’, complimentary refreshments were provided in the bar... in the form of a signature ‘Cup of Ambition’ cocktail of course! Members were able to kick back, relax and socialise before sitting down to enjoy the evening performance. Everyone had a fantastic time, both at the dance class and the musical itself. They loved being able to perform a routine from the actual show, which they watched back later – this time performed by the cast as part of the storyline. One Member sent us a lovely note afterwards, saying:
‘We very much appreciated all your help throughout the event; my daughter Taylor was in her element. We’d like to extend our best wishes to Sierra, who was brilliant throughout. Please also send a message to the cast of the show, who were tremendous. It was a great show – everyone was amazing – and we’ll be telling everyone to go and watch it!’ Not a Member yet? Simply sign up for TheatreCard Classic or TheatreCard Plus – you’ll enjoy a huge range of benefits, including ticket offers, fee-free booking, priority seats, access to exclusive content... and invitations to backstage experiences like this at your local theatre.
‘Thank you so much for the enjoyable pre-show entertainment. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening. We were so looked after by all the staff involved in the workshop.’
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SING-A-LONG-A THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
SING-A-LONG-A BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Look out ‘cause here it comes. Sing-a-long-a brings you the latest smash hit film musical with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing! Join our live host as you sing your heart out, learn some new dance moves and have fun using your free prop bag. Cert PG
The smash hit film as you have never experienced it before! Our live host will warm up your voices in true Freddie Mercury style and teach you iconic dance moves using your interactive prop bags. Then sit back and sing along with the on-screen lyrics with you, the ‘audience’, becoming part of the famous Live Aid concert. Cert 12A
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DITA VON TEESE GLAMONATRIX
STRICTLY COME DANCING THE PROFESSIONALS
The ever-dazzling International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is set to return to the UK with the most lavish touring burlesque show in history with her all-new revue, Dita Von Teese: Glamonatrix. Ages 18+ – ID required.
Direct from BBC One’s award-winning prime time TV show, this glamorous production will bring together some of our much loved Strictly professional dancers as they take to the stage to dazzle with their dance prowess. Don’t miss this Strictly limited engagement!
TUE 28 APR 8.30PM, 7PM (DOORS)
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‘THE FUNNIEST MUSICAL OF ALL TIME.’ J E S S C AG L E , E N T E RTA I N M E N T W E E K LY
The New York Times calls it ‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THIS CENTURY.’ The Washington Post says, ‘IT IS THE KIND OF EVENING THAT RESTORES YOUR FAITH IN MUSICALS.’
This outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Now with sold out productions in London, on Broadway, North America, Melbourne and Sydney, The Book of Mormon has become a worldwide sensation. Photography by Paul Coltas
Parental guidance due to strong language.
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‘A BANGING FIVE-STAR NIGHT OUT.’ T H E M A I L O N S U N DAY
Following two smash-hit record breaking London West End seasons, Heathers The Musical embarks on its first national tour.
Greetings and salutations! Following two smash hit West End seasons and a WhatsOnStage award for Best New Musical, Heathers The Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, embarks on its first national tour.
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Westerberg High’s Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of a better day. But when she joins the beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers and her dreams of popularity may finally come true, mysterious teen rebel JD teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody. Ages 14+
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TUE – SAT 7.30PM THU, FRI & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 7 Jul GROUPS Best offer – £4 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Tue – Thu WHAT’S YOUR DAMAGE? TICKETS SELLING FAST!
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RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
JOE BONAMASSA LIVE IN CONCERT
FRI 24 & SAT 25 APR 7.30PM SAT 25 & SUN 26 APR MATS 2.30PM
MON 27 APR 8PM, 7PM (DOORS)
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A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved family favourite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. The show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century, both new and devoted fans will fall in love with the magic of Riverdance.
A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE
The celebrated blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter returns with a hand-picked group of world-class musicians playing material from his latest studio album Redemption and his 2016 milestone album Blues of Desperation, plus classic Bonamassa fan favourites and surprises.
WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
A Country Night In Nashville perfectly captures the energy and atmosphere of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville. Be transported through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves. Don’t miss this incredible celebration of country music.
A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features three decades of classic hits that include I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman and much more.
FRI 1 MAY 7.30PM
SUN 10 MAY 7.30PM
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MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 CRUISING THROUGH MENOPAUSE
Starring Cheryl Fergison, Nicole Barber-Lane, Rebecca Wheatley and Nicki French, in this brand new hysterical sequel to the smash hit Menopause The Musical. Catch up with the same characters as they set off on the high seas for tales of their lives, loves and losses. Ages 16+
JOSH WIDDICOMBE BIT MUCH...
A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes. Ages 14+ ‘WIDDICOMBE’S CHARM AND INCURABLE EXASPERATION WITH THE MODERN WORLD WIN THE DAY.’ – The i
SAT 23 MAY 7.30PM
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JANE McDONALD LET THE LIGHT IN
ABBA PARTY NIGHT THE GREATEST HITS OF ABBA – LIVE IN CONCERT
Jane McDonald is back in 2020 with her brand new tour. The BAFTA award-winning star always delivers a phenomenal show along with her fantastic live band and backing singers. With stunning production and a new line-up of songs this tour promises to be the best one yet.
The unmissable and original Abba tribute, celebrating 20 years of touring, playing to packed out audiences from The Royal Albert Hall, over to Scandinavia, Europe and back to Wembley Stadium. Authentic voices and a full live band promise a night to remember.
FRI 5 JUN 7.30PM
SAT 6 JUN 7.30PM
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CREATIVE LEARNING
LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM. ENJOY.
Upon completion of their project, the group can apply for a Circle of Life Award certificate for their school. The entire resource is available online for free on www.lionkingeducation.co.uk/circle-of-life-award
Learning opportunities to celebrate The Lion King arriving in Edinburgh.
EDUCATION PROGRAMME Over one million pupils have experienced The Lion King through its award-winning education programme and when combined with seeing the production, it will take your pupils on a journey they will never forget. The programme has been developed by teachers, for teachers, and is available for free on a brand new online hub: lionkingeducation.co.uk
THE PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
• Lesson plans with accompanying worksheets for both primary and secondary schools • Brand new behind-the-scenes video series • A 28-minute careers-focused documentary introducing the team who work backstage • The curriculum-linked Circle of Life Award, that empowers students to initiate and fulfill a social action project to benefit their local community
WORKSHOPS Workshops are available for education groups who have purchased tickets to see the show and give students the opportunity to perform scenes, songs and dances from the award-winning musical. Extra costs and conditions apply so please enquire for more details.
RELAXED PERFORMANCE The Lion King will host a relaxed performance on Sunday 26th January 2020 at 1.30pm in the Edinburgh Playhouse. Relaxed performances are designed to provide an opportunity for people with autism, learning difficulties or other sensory and communication needs who might prefer a more relaxed environment. Tickets are now on sale for £20, £30 and £40. For more information and to book tickets, visit thelionking.co.uk/Edinburgh/relaxedperformances
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE AWARD This award programme is a flexible resource, designed in partnership with educational charity Young Citizens to empower students to do good in their community by initiating and fulfilling their own social action project. By the end of the project students will have developed skills such as researching, teamwork, project management, leadership, time management and more.
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‘WHAT A MAGNIFICENT SHOW! IT COULDN’T BE BETTER!’ DAV I D WA L L I A M S
Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe, and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy! From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story! Ages 4+
THU – SAT 7PM THU MAT 1.30PM, SAT MAT 2PM TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £5 off SCHOOLS Offer – £12 per ticket for groups 10+ plus 1 free teacher with every 10 students FAMILY Offer £80 (4 people, minimum of 1 adult) UNDER 16s OFFER AVAILABLE
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EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE SEATS AND BOOKING
TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Circle is the most accessible level from the street. There are a small number of steps to all seats except to M 13 – 16 and M 37 – 40. There is also an accessible unisex toilet on the same level within the Circle bar. There are four flights of stairs to the Stalls and the Balcony is up two flights of stairs. For specific seating requirements please call our dedicated Access Booking Line: 0800 912 6971.
Disabled parking bays are available on London Road, about five minutes away. QPark multi-storey on Greenside Row, approximately two minutes away also has nine disabled parking spaces and a lift to street level. A taxi rank can be found outside the Courtyard Hotel by Marriott 1 – 3 Baxter’s Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AF. Buses 1, 5, 7, 14, 34, 49 leave from Leith Street, just past the Omni Centre and the nearest tram stop is at York Place. Waverley train station is 10-15 minutes away and can be accessed via Calton Road entrance.
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We offer a free at-seat service from a short menu of drinks and snacks. Order on the day or in advance using the ATG Ordertorium app or directly with a member of staff. Simply wave the menu in the air to make an order. If you are seated in the Balcony please ask a member of staff about this service..
Infra-red Sennheiser Headsets and Induction Loop hearing systems: On arrival please notify the door staff and one of the team will bring you a headset and guide you through selecting the right channel, adjusting the sound, accessing the audio description and volume level.
SIGNED PERFORMANCES
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CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
The Lion King Wed 5 Feb 7.30pm The Lion King Wed 25 Mar 7.30pm Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Wed 6 May 7.30pm Book of Mormon Wed 24 Jun 7.30pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES
ACCESS PERFORMANCES We are committed to making the Edinburgh Playhouse accessible for all and are proud to programme a variety of tailored performances which allow more people to enjoy the magic of live theatre.
The Lion King Wed 11 Dec 7.30pm The Lion King Wed 26 Feb 7.30pm Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Thu 7 May 7.30pm Once Thu 28 May 7.30pm Book of Mormon Thu 25 Jun 7.30pm
TOUCH TOUR PERFORMANCES
The Lion King Wed 11 Dec 5.30pm (On stage) SOLD OUT The Lion King Wed 26 Feb 5.30pm (On stage) Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Thu 7 May 6pm (On stage)
RELAXED PERFORMANCE
The Lion King Sun 26 Jan 1.30pm For the latest information please visit our webpage ATGTICKETS.COM/Edinburgh-playhouse
MONDAY 12TH – SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
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Based on the BAFTA award-winning film, The Commitments is back touring the UK five years after a phenomenally successful tour and a record breaking run in London’s West End. This fantastic feel-good celebration of soul returns to Edinburgh for one week only! 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, Knock On Wood, I Can’t Turn You Loose and more! A guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will simply never forget.
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DIARY December From Thu 5
June Disney’s The Lion King
7.30pm (Tue – Sat) 2.30pm (Wed, Sat & Sun) Tue 24 Dec 2.30pm Wed 25 Dec (No perf) Thu 26 Dec 7.30pm Fri 27 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 28 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 29 Dec 2.30pm Mon 30 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 31 Dec (No perf) Wed 1 Jan (No perf) Thu 2 Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 3 Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 4 Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 5 Jan 7.30pm Normal schedule resumes Additional matinee: Fri 14 Feb 2.30pm Wed 11 Dec & Wed 26 Feb 7.30pm Wed 15 Jan & Wed 4 Mar 7.30pm Sun 26 Jan 1.30pm Wed 5 Feb & Wed 25 Mar 7.30pm
April 2020
Wed 3 & Thu 4
Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed)
Fri 5
Jane McDonald
7.30pm
Sat 6
ABBA Party Night
7.30pm
Wed 17 – Sat 4 Jul
The Book of Mormon
7.30pm 2.30pm (Fri & Sat) Wed 24 Jun 7.30pm Thu 25 Jun 7.30pm Wed 1 Jul 7.30pm
Tue 7 – Sat 11
Heathers The Musical
7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu, Fri & Sat)
Tue 28 – Sat 1 Aug
Footloose
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Fri 7 – Sat 8
Forth on the Fringe
8pm (Fri & Sat) 1.30pm (Sat)
Fri 7 – Mon 31
Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe
July
August
Fri 24 – Sun 26
Riverdance – The New 25th Anniversary Show
7.30pm (Fri & Sat) 2.30pm (Sat & Sun)
Mon 27
Joe Bonamassa
8pm, 7pm (Doors)
September
Tue 28
Dita von Teese – Glamonatrix
8.30pm, 7pm (Doors)
Thu 10 – Sat 12
Fri 1
A Country Night in Nashville
7.30pm
Tue 5 – Sat 9
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Thu 7 May 6pm Thu 7 May 7.30pm
October
Sun 10
Whitney – Queen of the Night
7.30pm
Sun 17
Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman
2pm
Sun 17
Sing-a-long-a Bohemian Rhapsody
7pm
Sat 23
Menopause The Musical 2
7.30pm
Tue 26 – Sat 30
Once The Musical
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Wed 27 May 7.30pm Thu 28 May Thu 28 May 7.30pm
Billionaire Boy
1.30pm & 7pm (Thu) 7pm (Fri) 2pm & 7pm (Sat)
The Commitments
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Sun 1
Ant Middleton Mind Over Muscle Tour 2020
7pm
Tue 24 – Sat 5 Dec
Dreamgirls
7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
May
Sun 31
Josh Widdicombe
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Mon 12 – Sat 17
November
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TICKET PRICES Ticket prices may change, particularly for popular performances and we advise you to book early to secure seats. Selected seats may include drinks, Lounge or meet and greet packages. For the most up-to-date information on ticket prices by seat, please visit our website.
INFORMATION ABOUT FEES Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your theatre. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK.
ATG TheatreCard, group ticket prices and any special offers, are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time, in response to demand. A family ticket is for 4 people with a maximum of two adults. ATG TheatreCard offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per Card on selected seats, prices and performances. Please check online or call to check the latest availability and prices.
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For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com/terms-and-conditions and atgtickets.com/theatre-card-terms-and-conditions CHILDREN All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times. There must be 1 adult for every 10 children. Children (aged 18 months to 17 years inclusive) require their own ticket and seat. Children under 3 will not be admitted to Disney’s The Lion King.. We may ask for proof of age. This is for you and your child’s safety in the venue. If you are not sure if the show is suitable for your child, please check our website or call us.
These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket booking fee and/or a one off transaction fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For the most up-to-date information please check online, call or visit our Box Office. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com/terms-and-conditions We work to continuously improve our environmental performance and find solutions that reduce environmental impact, therefore this brochure is printed on responsibly sourced paper and delivered in bio-degradable polythene wrap. Please continue to help the environment by recycling or passing onto a friend.
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