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Row over dancing at David Byrne gig as disabled audience members speak out

A COMEDIAN has accused Talking Heads legend David Byrne of excluding disabled people from his sold-out Edinburgh concerts after encouraging dancing…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

Everything you need to know as beloved musical Mamma Mia comes to Edinburgh

HERE is everything you need to know about tickets and show dates for Mamma Mia at the Edinburgh Playhouse...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024

Jack Whitehall adds new Bristol dates to upcoming tour after huge demand

There's been a surge in demand for the comedian and presenter's new UK tour

Bristol Post · Jun 27, 2023

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Glasgow to host Mrs Brown Rides Again tour as OVO Hydro date announced for BBC show

Show creator Brendan O'Carroll is taking 'Mrs. Brown Rides Again' on tour around the UK this Autumn for the first time in over a decade – and they'll be hitting Glasgow at the end of August.

Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2023

Edinburgh Playhouse performance cancelled after 'person falls during show'

Ambulances then attended the Playhouse after a member of the crowd reportedly fell and hit their head.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 26, 2023

Musicals told to tone down ads due to increasingly abusive audiences

MUSICALS across the UK will be told to tone down their ads in a bid to curb the growing trend of abusive audiences.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

‘Worst party in town’: abusive audiences force UK musicals to tone down ads

Theatre operators and producers changing marketing strategy as rowdy behaviour escalates

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

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Edinburgh dates announced for smash hit show Pretty Woman: The Musical

The hit show is coming to Scotland and is set to appear at the Theatre Royal in Edinburgh on Tuesday, April 2 next year following its current run at the Savoy Theatre, London.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2023

Edinburgh Playhouse to host cult musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show in March

The cult musical, which is based on the hit film, is heading back to Edinburgh for a five-night run in March and is promising an incredible night out for theatre fans.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

Midlothian man's family caught in Turkey earthquake hell as entire villages flattened

Ali Efkan Kaya and his family have launched a fundraiser for victims of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, hoping to send supplies and provide shelter to people in Elbistan.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

Edinburgh Playhouse staff 'punched and spat on' by audience members

A THEATRE boss has condemned abusive audience members after his staff have allegedly been "punched and spat on" in recent weeks.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023

Scots theatre boss claims staff 'punched and spat at' by abusive customers

Colin Marr, director at the Edinburgh Playhouse, said aggressive behaviour was becoming "far too regular an occurrence".

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

Edinburgh Playhouse boss goes on epic rant after staff 'spat on' by theatre goers

Colin Marr, Theatre Director at the Edinburgh Playhouse, has said ‘enough is enough’ after a string of incidents at the theatre including staff being punched and spat on.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

Wicked heading to Edinburgh Playhouse for eagerly anticipated five-week 2023 run

The production has announced tour dates for a 10 city 2023-2025 UK and Ireland tour. Opening in Edinburgh from 7 December 2023 - 14 January 2024, the Edinburgh Playhouse is the only Scottish stop on the tour.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 18, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Oct 20, 2022

Edinburgh Playhouse to welcome Saturday Night Fever show this November

The Saturday Night Fever musical is a homage to the famous Travolta film and will be a journey through some of the biggest Bee Gees hits for Edinburgh attendees.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2022

Mark Brown reviews The Book of Mormon as hit musical arrives in Scotland

THE Covid-delayed Scottish dates of the hit Broadway musical The Book Of Mormon have been eagerly anticipated.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2022

Hit musical The Book of Mormon to make its Scottish debut this week

‘THE Mormons are coming!” exclaim adverts on double-decker buses as they glide along the streets of Edinburgh. And, indeed, following a…

Edinburgh Live · Aug 3, 2022

Edinburgh dad-of-three punched woman in the face over pub flirting row

Jason Young struck victim Margaret Henderson outside Café Habana, next to the Edinburgh Playhouse theatre, as he argued with her friends. He appeared in the Sheriff Court and admitted to the assault.

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Daily Record · Jul 9, 2022

Comedian Alan Carr spotted eating out at popular Edinburgh restaurant ahead of shows in city

The funny man was in the city to perform his stand-up Edinburgh Playhouse on July 8 and 9.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 12, 2022

Edinburgh Playhouse to host famous Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical

The West End and Broadway musical hit show about mysterious golden tickets to Mr Wonka's Chocolate Factory is set to take the stage at Edinburgh's Playhouse in Spring 2023.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Busted's Matt Willis says wife Emma hasn't baked since winning Bake Off

The Busted star was hoping his wife would be baking up some tasty treats after winning the celebrity version but he doesn't mind and knew she'd win as soon as she told him she was going to do it

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2022

New Edinburgh Pakistani restaurant set to bring 'traditional cooking methods'

The new dining place, Mera Lahore, opens today, March 18, at 26/27 Haddington Place, just minutes away from Edinburgh Playhouse, and promises to offer a unique foody experience.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022

Scots theatre boss claims audience members 'abused staff' when asked not to sing along to Bat Out of Hell

Furious theatre goers complained they were thrown out for singing along to a Bat Out of Hell production at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 26, 2022

Edinburgh Playhouse cancel visit of Russian State Ballet Company due to Ukraine invasion

The theatre made the announcement on their social media channels tonight and locals lined up to agree with the decision and pledge their support for the Ukrainians

Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2022

Edinburgh theatre goer thrown out of musical by eight bouncers after singing along

Dot Grant said she was made to feel 'uncomfortable and uneasy' when staff members cornered her in the bar of Edinburgh Playhouse to explain she had been removed from the Bat Out of Hell production for 'distracting' behaviour

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