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18-22 Greenside Place, Old Town
United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
12-40 Royal Terrace
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Edinburgh Playhouse Apartments
Hopetoun Street, Broughton
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Tel: 0131 226 9380
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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
12-40 Royal Terrace
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
United Kingdom

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www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
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Edinburgh Playhouse - Official Tickets For Playhouse Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Playhouse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Edinburgh Playhouse is a former cinema in Edinburgh, Scotland which now hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Its capacity is 3,059, (Stalls: 1,519, Balcony: 860 and ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Playhouse

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh | Events & Tickets | Map, Travel ...
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EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE : WHAT'S ON GUIDE
What's On at the Playhouse, Edinburgh - your definitive guide to all shows and productions currently showing and coming soon. Book tickets online or call 0844 871 7660.www.edinburghtheatreguide.com/playhouse.htm

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Russell Brand at the Edinburgh Playhouse 2009Saturday, 31 March 2012 06:44:33
WWRY Edinburgh PlayHouse 2011 Brian May Does his bit On World Aids DaySunday, 08 January 2012 19:58:05
Diversity At Edinburgh Playhouse 16th June 2009 - HDTuesday, 22 May 2012 15:46:14
The Proclaimers live at Edinburgh playhouseFriday, 06 April 2012 21:06:51
The Wanted - High and low. Edinburgh Playhouse 15.04.11♥Monday, 14 May 2012 20:25:57
Australian Pink Floyd Edinburgh Playhouse 2012: The Fletcher Memorial Home + Keep TalkingSunday, 01 April 2012 14:19:59
Neil young Edinburgh playhouse 2008Wednesday, 21 March 2012 17:54:45
Australian Pink Floyd Edinburgh Playhouse 26th February 2012 : Shine On You Crazy DiamondSaturday, 05 May 2012 15:46:18
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The Edinburgh Playhouse is a former cinema in Edinburgh, Scotland which now hosts touring musicals and music concerts. Its capacity is 3,059, (Stalls: 1,519, Balcony: 860 and Circle: 680) making it the UK's largest working theatre in terms of audience capacity. (The Hammersmith Apollo, which is a similar building, has more seats, but it is only used for concerts, not for musicals). The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group.

Building history

The theatre opened in 1929 as a super-cinema, and was modelled on the Roxy Cinema in New York. It was designed by the specialist cinema architect John Fairweather, most famous for his Green's Playhouse cinema in Glasgow. The original colour scheme was described on opening as follows:

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Preview: Oliver! the Musical - Scotsman (blog)
“In Edinburgh we'll need 1345 children's meals over the course of four weeks,” White says backstage at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre, where the show plays before it travels to Edinburgh. “At lunchtime, when we buy sandwiches for everyone, ...12 Hours 53 Minutes agowww.scotsman.com

Dundee Rep appoints joint artistic directors - Stage
Howard, who will also act as chief executive, was artistic director at the Edinburgh Traverse from 1996 to 2007. In a joint statement, Howard and Levick said: “The Rep board has made a bold choice, demonstrating a belief in an artistic pluralism that ...23 May 2012 06:00www.thestage.co.ukRelated News:
Dundee Rep announces new artistic directors Scotsman
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What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips - The Guardian (blog)
ATC's double bill of Sarah Kane's Crave and Ivan Viripaev's Illusions is not an easy evening's viewing – but it is a rewarding one at the Traverse in Edinburgh. Also at the Traverse is One Day in Spring, dramatic snapshots from the Arab uprisings.18 May 2012 11:47www.guardian.co.uk

Vicky Featherstone's sudden NTS exit sets stage for a new direction - Scotsman
... Midsummer Festival and is bringing a Samuel Beckett production to this year's Edinburgh Festival. But with a round of musical chairs within Scottish theatre recently completed – James Brining is leaving Dundee Rep for the West Yorkshire Playhouse; ...13 May 2012 12:22www.scotsman.com

What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips - The Guardian (blog)
Last chance, too, for Edinburgh's brilliant Imaginate festival – though King Lear at the Citizens might make you think again about the wisdom of having kids. Staying at the Citz, it's your first chance for the return of 27, Abi Morgan's play about ...11 May 2012 11:49www.guardian.co.uk

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Oliver! set for run at Edinburgh Playhouse | The List
'Cameron Mackintosh doesn't do small,' announces Brian Conley, his warm grin a lifetime away from the Fagin character he depicts in the Scots impressario's successful revival of Oliver! TV star Conley's acclaimed turns in ...unknown23 May 2012 07:44http://www.list.co.uk/articles/

Oliver! At Edinburgh Playhouse | Informed Edinburgh
Oliver! is showing at Edinburgh Playhouse from Wed 30 May- Sat 02 June. Win tickets with Informed Edinburgh.Angeline Benge19 Hours 39 Minutes agohttp://www.informededinburgh.co.uk/

South Pacific Edinburgh Playhouse | Informed Edinburgh
Review of South Pacific musical playing at the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 3rd- 14th April.Angeline Benge09 April 2012 08:54http://www.informededinburgh.co.uk/

Thursday 24th May Onsales… | GetToTheFront
Michael McIntyre plays 'Work in Progress' during the Festival at Edinburgh Playhouse on the 5th and 6th August, onsale from atgtickets. Ten Ton Hammer at King's College London, London on Wed 6th Jun 2012, onsale ...gettothefrontadmin5 Hours 8 Minutes agohttp://gettothefront.co.uk/

Gary Mullen & the Works: One Night of Queen | The List
Event, Date, Location, Tickets. Gary Mullen & the Works: One Night of Queen, Tue 20 Nov 7:30pm, The Edinburgh Playhouse, 0844 871 3014 £17.50–£19.50 Buy tickets at atgtickets.com · Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes KY7 5NX ...unknown31 July 2007 23:45http://www.list.co.uk/events/music/where:Edinburgh/

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