Pleasance Courtyard
- 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ
- Box office: 0131 556 6550
- Distance from you: —
General venue access
A full accessibility guide can be found at www.pleasance.co.uk. Customers with access requirements are encouraged to contact the venue in advance and to make themselves known to a member of the team upon arrival.
The Pleasance Courtyard is located uphill when accessing the venue from Cowgate. The outdoor spaces of the venue are a mix of cobblestones and tarmacked surfaces.
Performance spaces
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Pleasance One
Accessible entry: Main queue on road outside. Lift access through Pleasance Bar ask at Box Office or bar for assistance.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:20+
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Pleasance Two
Accessible entry: Main queue in cobbled courtyard on far right. Wheelchair and level access via locked door at rear of venue - speak to staff or Box Office for access.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:20+
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Pleasance Above
Accessible entry: Main queue on road outside. Lift access through Pleasance Bar — ask at Box Office or bar for assistance.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:11- 20
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Cabaret Bar
Accessible entry: Queue in courtyard. Once inside either remain in ground level seating or five steps down to stage level. All seating moveable.
Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp
Stairs:2 - 5
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The Attic
Accessible entry: Queue in courtyard. Steep staircase. Lift Access from front.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:20+
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Pleasance Below
Accessible entry: Main queue on road outside. 5 steps down to venue or Lift access through Pleasance Bar — ask at Box Office or bar for assistance.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:2 - 5
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The Green
Accessible entry: Access via The Green area. Quite steep ramp at entrance. All seating moveable.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Stairs:None
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Upstairs
Accessible entry: Queue in courtyard. For access via locked lift ask staff or at Box Office.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:20+
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The Cellar
Accessible entry: Queue in courtyard. 15 Steep external steps down or Lift access from front.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:11- 20
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Beside
Accessible entry: Queue in courtyard on far right. Entrance via gentle ramp.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Stairs:None
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Pleasance Beyond
Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift ask staff or at Box Office.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:11- 20
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The Grand
Accessible entry: Ramped entrance via driveway off main road. Seats while queuing available inside.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Stairs:None
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Beneath
Accessible entry: Queue in courtyard. 5 steps down into space, For access via locked lift ask staff or at Box Office.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:2 - 5
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Forth
Accessible entry: Main entrance to venue beside Arthur’s Bar. Level access via locked lift at rear of building arranged by staff at entrance or Box Office.
Wheelchair access type: Building Lift
Stairs:20+
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Pleasance This
Accessible entry: Access via driveway off main road. Ramp and small ridge.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Stairs:None
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Pleasance That
Accessible entry: Access via driveway off main road. Gentle ramp and small ridge.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Stairs:None
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Bunker One
Accessible entry: Access via driveway off main road.
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
Stairs:None
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Bunker Two
Accessible entry: Access via driveway off main road.
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
Stairs:None
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Salvation Army
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:Information not supplied
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The Archive
Accessible entry: Located in rear courtyard by This and That.
Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp
Stairs:1
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Baby Grand
Accessible entry: Via a driveway from the main road.
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Stairs:None
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Bunker Three
Accessible entry: Via a driveway from the main road.
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
Stairs:None
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The Levels
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:Information not supplied
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Rear Courtyard
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Stairs:Information not supplied
Access bookings
If you have access requirement, please make your booking through the Access bookings team.
Description
Celebrate the return of the Fringe at the Pleasance Courtyard! Featuring the legendary Cabaret Bar and our brand new covered outdoor venue, the Rear Courtyard - there’s something for everyone with comedy, theatre and children’s shows. Soak up the festival atmosphere all day with food trucks and our al-fresco Courtyard bar. ‘The centre of the cultural universe' (Scotsman).Box Office
Linked with Fringe Box Office
Accepts Credit/Debit Cards
General enquiries
Website
Food/Drink
Soak up the festival atmosphere with food trucks and our al-fresco Courtyard bar open all day. An at-seat bar service is available for Rear Courtyard performances and a 'grab and go' counter is available at the Cabaret Bar.
Age Limit
Under 16s accompanied by an adult may be on the premises until 00:00. 16-17 year olds until 01:00. Licensing restrictions may be subject to change.
Babes in Arms
Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Please note this may vary per show.
