Edinburgh Festival Theatre

13–29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT

Box office 0131 529 6000
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Website www.edtheatres.com

With its impressive Colin Ross-designed three-story glass façade, the former Empire Palace Theatre is at once welcoming and grand. It boasts one of the largest stages in the UK; so big that it has occasionally been converted into a studio theatre with room to spare. The auditorium seats over 1900 people on three levels. Maintaining a tradition for variety that dates back nearly two centuries, it programmes everything from popular comedy to classical opera. Not only is it the capital’s home for Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera, it is also one of the cornerstones of the Edinburgh International Festival and, thanks to investment in cutting edge projection equipment, the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Having built a reputation as a leading dance house, it hosts a cutting-edge contemporary dance season alongside large-scale musicals, international ballet productions and a variety of one-night musical and comedy events. At street level, Café Lucia is open daily, and there are bars on each floor open on performance days in addition to private function rooms. The same management runs the King's Theatre.

If you like a little added sparkle with your live entertainment then the prestigious Festival Theatre is the place for you. Built in 1994, the impressive glass facade imposes a sense of occasion as you enter the sleek and contemporary foyer spaces. Enjoy a drink in our spacious bars and take in the insipring views across to Arthur's Seat – but don't let the modern entrance fool you – the traditional 1915-seat auditorium, with its sumptous decor and lavish fittings, has all the grandeur and splendour you need for a truly special theatrical experience.

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Friday 21 June

£7 0131 529 6000

Saturday 22 June

Skint Knees Drama Classes

Times vary / £110 for full term 0131 529 6000

Ages 3–4 from 10.30–11.30; 5–7 from 10.30am–noon; 8–10 from 12.15–2.15pm;

Weekly Drama and Dance Classes

Times to be confirmed / £110 for 10-week term 0141 552 3988

10:30
Family Storytime

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.

12:15 – 14:15
Saturday and Sunday SYT

£110 for full term 0131 529 6000

12:30
Family Storytime

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.

Sunday 23 June

Skint Knees Drama Classes

Times vary / £110 for full term 0131 529 6000

Ages 3–4 from 10.30–11.30; 5–7 from 10.30am–noon; 8–10 from 12.15–2.15pm;

12:15 – 14:15
Saturday and Sunday SYT

£110 for full term 0131 529 6000

£9 (£7.50) 0131 623 8030

Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Saturday 29 June

Skint Knees Drama Classes

Times vary / £110 for full term 0131 529 6000

Ages 3–4 from 10.30–11.30; 5–7 from 10.30am–noon; 8–10 from 12.15–2.15pm;

Weekly Drama and Dance Classes

Times to be confirmed / £110 for 10-week term 0141 552 3988

12:15 – 14:15
Saturday and Sunday SYT

£110 for full term 0131 529 6000

Sunday 30 June

Skint Knees Drama Classes

Times vary / £110 for full term 0131 529 6000

Ages 3–4 from 10.30–11.30; 5–7 from 10.30am–noon; 8–10 from 12.15–2.15pm;

12:15 – 14:15
Saturday and Sunday SYT

£110 for full term 0131 529 6000

£15 (£9.50) 0131 623 8030

Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Saturday 6 July

10:30
Family Storytime

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.

£13 (Family £48) 0131 529 6000

12:30
Family Storytime

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.

£13 (Family £48) 0131 529 6000

Tuesday 9 July

£25 0131 529 6000

Friday 12 July

20:00
Susan Boyle

£27.50–£42.50 0131 529 6000

Saturday 13 July

20:00
Susan Boyle

£27.50–£42.50 0131 529 6000

Tuesday 16 July

£20–£45 0131 529 6000

Wednesday 17 July

£20–£45 0131 529 6000

Thursday 18 July

£20–£45 0131 529 6000