Theatre

Lovers of the dramatic arts will be spoiled for choice in Edinburgh. Five superb venues offer excellent variety.

Playhouse Theatre
The Playhouse often plays host to the best West End musicals as well as attracting the cream of the world's performers.
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk

The Royal Lyceum Theatre
One of Scotland's most successful theatre companies, the Lyceum stages major productions of the classics and modern drama, as well as specially commissioned pieces. The stunning Victorian building is a spectacle in itself.
www.lyceum.org.uk

The Traverse Theatre
Scotland's premier theatre for new writing, the Traverse has an international reputation for challenging, thought-provoking and entertaining work. The theatre bar is one of the places to be seen in Edinburgh.
www.traverse.co.uk

The King's Theatre
This beautiful Victorian theatre plays host to a wide range of popular touring productions, including musicals, family theatre and classic drama.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Edinburgh's largest theatre venue is a beautiful blend of architectural styles: art nouveau, beaux arts, neo-classicism and cutting-edge contemporary. The shows are worth seeing too. Information about the programmes for the King's Theatre and the Festival Theatre can be found at: www.eft.co.uk