Edinburgh Playhouse

Venue 59

18-22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA
Box office: 0333 009 6690
Distance from you: —

General venue access

We have up to 8 wheelchair spaces per performance located in row M of the circle – please contact the venue’s access telephone booking line: 0333 009 5399 (calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge) or email [email protected] for specific information and booking. 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.

Access through the main entrance to circle level. 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.

Performance spaces

Auditorium
Accessible entry: The Circle is the only level of the auditorium with level step-free access

Wheelchair access type: Level Access

Stairs:
20+

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Tour

Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:
Information not supplied

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Access bookings

If you have access requirement, please make your booking through the Access bookings team.

Description

Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest seated theatre in the UK and the 'favourite stage in Scotland' (Billy Connolly) with a capacity of over 3,000! Over the years the theatre has played host to the world's biggest and most successful musicals, legendary bands, artists and comedians.

Box Office

Accepts Credit/Debit Cards

General enquiries

0131 524 3324

Food/Drink

Bars serving snacks and refreshments are available on all levels. Circle Bar has step-free access from the street.

Age Limit

Strictly no under 5s in the venue. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+).

Babes in Arms

Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue

Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Please note this may vary per show.

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