Edinburgh Playhouse

Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3AA Street map

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Spring Summer 2009 Season at The Edinburgh Playhouse:

Best of British Mediumship - Colin Fry and TJ Higgs
Wednesday 15 April 2009

Illegal Eagles
Friday 17 April 2009

Never Forget
Tuesday 21 April to Saturday 2 May 2009

Bob Dylan
Sunday 3 May 2009

The Solid Silver 60s Show
Wednesday 6 May 2009

The Orchestra featuring Former Members of Elo & Elo II
Saturday 9 May 2009

Chicago the Musical (Touring)
Monday 18 to Saturday 23 May 2009

Audience with Sally Morgan
Sunday 31 May 2009

Ross Noble
Monday 1 June 2009

John Edward
Tuesday 2 June 2009

Antony and the Johnsons
Thursday 4 June 2009

Shaolin Warriors
Sunday 7 June 2009
The Internationally acclaimed production The Shaolin Warriors comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre as part of it's first ever UK tour. This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters' feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhists Meditation and their rigorous martial arts training. The show is an extravaganza, with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights, and hundreds of costumes.

Britain's Got Talent
Tuesday 16 June 2009

Rockin' On Heaven's Door
Wednesday 17 June 2009
Rockin' On Heaven's Door sends shivers down the spine with spookily convincing portrayals of musical giants Presley, Orbison, Holly, Cochran, The Big Bopper and Jerry Lee Lewis, whose piano even bursts into 'flames' during 'Great Balls of Fire'. Now in its 10th fantastic year, Rockin' On Heavens Door has received acclaim throughout the UK and Europe. Backed by a superb five piece band, this show delivers the feel-good factor from start to finish.

Jake & Elwood - The Best Blues Brothers Show In The World...EVER!!!
Thursday 18 June 2009
The legendary Jake and Elwood Blues will be raising the roof of the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre with their highly acclaimed smash hit production. Expect an electrifying night of entertainment with a packed audience enjoying timeless soul and blues numbers such as 'Everybody' and 'Sweet Home Chicago'. Also featuring new arrangements of classic numbers specifically created by the fabulous Black Rhino Band. Don't forget your hat and shades - Jake and Elwood like to see their audience dressed up and ready to party!

The Motown Show - How Sweet It Is
Friday 19 June 2009

Sing-A-Long-A Annie
Saturday 20 June 2009

Sing-A-Long-A Hairspray
Saturday 20 June 2009

Seal
Wednesday 24 June 2009

Abba Mania
Thursday 25 June 2009

Elvis On Tour
Friday 26 June 2009

The Three Mediums
Saturday 27 June 2009

Steely Dan
Sunday 28 June 2009

Beyond the Barricade
Monday 29 June 2009

Roy "Chubby" Brown
Tuesday 30 June 2009
The King of controversial comedy with his trademark patchwork suit, will surprise, amuse and astonish audiences. He is outrageous, controversial but always funny. Guaranteed to make your toes curl, your eyebrows raise and put hairs on your chest his shows sell out faster than ice cream in a heatwave, but come with the warning - if easily offended please stay at home. Branded too rude for television, his live acts go from strength to strength bringing shock and awe techniques to an ever increasing audience.

SCOOBY-DOO and the Pirate Ghost Live on Stage!
Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 July 2009
Scooby-Doo and the gang are back! Following their sell-out success with 'Stagefright', the ultimate cartoon classic explodes onto to stage of the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre with a brand new show to entertain the whole family - Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost. Come and see these much loved Hanna-Barbera characters as they face one hilarious situation after another, mixing their familiar blend of classic physical comedy, popular tunes and special effects into an irresistible theatrical experience which is sure to appeal equally to parents who grew up watching the television show and kids who have discovered Scooby-Doo for the first time.

Singin' In The Rain
Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 July 2009
The musical Singin' in the Rain features all the style and spectacle of a golden age and has a host of some of the best loved comedy routines, dance numbers, and songs ever written, including Good Morning; Make 'em Laugh; Moses Supposes; You Were Meant For Me; and of course the most famous song and dance number of all time Singin' in the Rain. Olivier award winning West End and Broadway star Tim Flavin, plays Don Lockwood, the part immortalised by Gene Kelly. Singin' In The Rain visits The Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre as part of a National Tour and is sure to lift your spirits and send you out singing and dancing whatever the weather.

Disney's High School Musical - Tour
Monday 13 to Saturday 18 July 2009
Get ready for “the start of something new!” The stage production based on the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is coming to The Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre this Summer as part of a major UK tour. Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class – as they surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and canteen cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each others hearts. Disney's High School Musical on stage follows the much-loved story of the movie, featuring all your favourite characters and songs, together with two brand new numbers performed by the country’s hottest dancers and an electrifying live band. So “get'cha head in the game!” and go totally wild for Disney’s High School Musical.

Anything Goes
Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August 2009

Dylan Moran - What It Is
Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August 2009

Ricky Gervais
Tuesday 25 August 2009

Halfway To Paradise - the Billy Fury Story
Monday 14 September 2009
All lip curling, smouldering sexiness, Billy Fury was the British Elvis and the most complete cool cat Rock 'n' Roller ever!

Mrs Brown Rides Again
Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 September 2009

Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Touring)
Wednesday 23 September to Saturday 3 October 2009

That'll Be the Day
Sunday 4 October 2009

Vampires Rock
Monday 5 October 2009
Steve Steinman's Vampires Rock with special guest Toyah Willcox as the 'Devil Queen' comes to the Edinburgh Theatre Playhouse this October. With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet! Along with Steve and Toyah, a full cast of superb singers, sexy dancers and formidable band, blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You; Bat Out of Hell; Highway to Hell; Since You've Been Gone; Total Eclipse of the Heart; Devil Gate Drive; I Love Rock'n'Roll; Sweet Child of Mine; You Give Love a Bad Name; and many more! All teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed!

Lord Of The Dance
Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 October 2009
Already seen by over 50 million people in 40 different countries, The Lord of the Dance comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre for a strictly limited one week season in October 2009. Much of the secret to Lord of the Dance's phenomenal success is that it speaks to all, crossing boundaries of age, gender, and cultural diversity. Its timeless, universal appeal has made Lord of the Dance one of the modern day wonders of the world, a myth to a living legend.

Paul Potts
Tuesday 13 October 2009

We Will Rock You (Touring)
Wednesday 4 November 2009 to Saturday 9 January 2010
In the musical We Will Rock You Ben Elton has fashioned a hilarious, futuristic comedy around more than 24 of Queen's biggest hit songs, delivering a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked Queen's live performances.Ben elton says: "This show is all about legend. We take the legend of Queen and create our own fantastical story of young kids battling the mighty corporations who want to suppress their individuality and their love of music. They need a hero who can help them in their struggle, and we have two - the dreamer Galileo and his sassy sidekick Scaramouche. Guess who ends up winning?" We Will Rock You comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre as part of a major National Tour. Expect your favourite Queen songs including We Are The Champions; Another One Bites The Dust; We Will Rock You; and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Sound of Music - Touring
Tuesday 19 January to Saturday 20 February 2010

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Touring)
Tuesday 18 May to Saturday 5 June 2010