The Bodyguard

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back at Edinburgh Playhouse in July!

About The Bodyguard

	9th Jul 2019 to 20th Jul 2019
	7.30pm (matinee 2.30pm Thursdays + Saturdays)
	Edinburgh Playhouse 18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3AA
	From £44 Book Tickets
	Visit the event website here

★★★★★
'The hottest ticket in town'
Sunday Mirror

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back!

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.

A ‘brilliant!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.

‘You go in humming the tunes, you come out whooping them!’ The Independent

Book Tickets

While we take every opportunity to ensure the details for The Bodyguard are accurate, we always advise that you contact the event organiser before setting out for the event to avoid disapointment.

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our What's On Edinburgh Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @WhatOnEdinburgh Twitter account and you're all set!

Other Events at Edinburgh Playhouse

Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

21st October 2018

Some Guys Have All The Luck celebrates the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart, and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on 21st October.

Saturday Night Fever

23rd October 2018 - 27th October 2018

Saturday Night Fever, one of the most loved dance stories of all time, returns to the stage in a spectacular new musical production! Catch it at the Edinburgh Playhouse this October!

Dr Jordan Peterson - 12 Rules For Life

28th October 2018

Join Dr. Jordan B. Peterson for a one-of-a-kind uplifting lecture, where he discusses overcoming life's biggest obstacles, how to improve oneself, and his new book: 12 Rules for Life:

Alison Krauss

30th October 2018

Catch American singer & musician Alison Krauss when she comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Tuesday 30th October.

The Dolls - Dragged Up

2nd November 2018

The tan has barely faded from Agnes and Sadie's thick skin and they're in trouble again, and left lip-synching for their lives! Bring yer pals and join The Dolls in Edinburgh for Dragged Up!

Jacksepticeye: How Did We Get Here?

4th November 2018

Join us at the Playhouse as YouTube star Jacksepticeye tells stories of growing up and answers the question How Did We Get Here?

Maximum RnB with The Manfreds

5th November 2018

Join 60s luminaries The Manfreds, PP Arnold and Zoot Money for a fabulous evening of Rhythm and Blues nostalgia at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 5th November!

Joe Lycett: I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett

7th November 2018

Pop along and see Joe Lycett as he brings his brand new stand-up tour 'I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett' to Edinburgh Playhouse.

The Proclaimers

9th November 2018 - 10th November 2018

The Proclaimers have announced they will be touring the UK & Ireland this year and will play Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th and 10th November!

Noel Fitzpatrick is the Supervet

11th November 2018

The Supervet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, is delighted to be bringing his first ever live stage show Welcome to My World to Edinburgh Playhouse on November 11th.

King Crimson

13th November 2018

Catch the legendary band King Crimson with their new tour ‘Uncertain Times’ at Edinburgh Playhouse on Tuesday 13th November.

Dita Von Teese

15th November 2018

International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, brings her critically acclaimed show, “The Art of the Teese”, to Edinburgh Playhouse in November.

Dara O Briain - Voice of Reason

16th November 2018 - 17th November 2018

Charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny... catch Dara O’Briain at the Edinburgh Playhouse with his brand new show!

Motown The Musical

20th November 2018 - 8th December 2018

The Scottish premiere of Motown The Musical hits Edinburgh Playhouse from 20 November until 8 December 2018.

Kinky Boots

10th December 2018 - 5th January 2019

Don't miss the ultimate night out when the Kinky Boots tour comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in December 2018!

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael

12th January 2019

Relive the passion, the flare and the unique sensitivity of George Michael when this tribute show returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on January 12th.

Spirit of the Dance

31st January 2019

International smash hit, Spirit of the Dance, is one of the greatest dance shows ever, catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 31st January.

A Country Night in Nashville

1st February 2019

A Country Night in Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of Country Music, returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on February 1st.

American Idiot

5th February 2019 - 9th February 2019

Green Day’s explosive rock musical American Idiot returns to the UK for a special 10th anniversary tour and comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Menopause: The Musical

10th February 2019

Menopause: The Musical, the hysterical show packed full of one-liners, is heading back to Edinburgh Playhouse.

Jersey Boys

19th February 2019 - 2nd March 2019

The smash hit musical Jersey Boys, is returning to Edinburgh with a two week run at the Playhouse in 2019!

Russian State Ballet of Siberia - Giselle

7th March 2019

Don't miss the most poignant of all classical ballets when the Russian State Ballet of Siberia brings Giselle to Edinburgh Playhouse on 7th March!

Russian State Ballet of Siberia - Swan Lake

8th March 2019 - 9th March 2019

Swan Lake, the greatest romantic ballet of all time, is brought to Edinburgh Playhouse by the Russian State Ballet.

Abba Party Night

15th March 2019

Dig out your 70s fashion, dust off your platform boots and get ready to sing and dance the night away with this fantastic show!

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

19th March 2019 - 23rd March 2019

Catch Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday March 19th to Saturday 23rd March.

The Solid Silver 60s Show

27th March 2019

The Solid Silver 60s Show, the UK’s original and premier sixties show, returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday 27th March 2019.

Wannabe - The Spice Girls Show

30th March 2019

Come and join the exceptionally talented Wannabe cast as they pay homage to Ginger, Scary, Posh, Sporty & Baby on the smash hit touring sensation not to be missed!

Matilda The Musical

2nd April 2019 - 27th April 2019

Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2019 as part of a UK tour.

Rock of Ages

30th April 2019 - 4th May 2019

We promise you a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town when the smash hit musical 'Rock of Ages' hits Edinburgh Playhouse!

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners

8th May 2019

Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners is a guaranteed evening of music, humor and ‘craic’ and comes to the Playhouse on 8th May.

Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals

10th May 2019

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals at Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2019!

Thriller Live

14th May 2019 - 18th May 2019

THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of Michael Jackson, the world’s greatest entertainer and it's coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse in May!

The Mousetrap

27th May 2019 - 29th May 2019

Agatha Christie's legendary murder mystery 'The Mousetrap' returns to Edinburgh Playhouse for 3 nights only in May.

Bill Bailey - Larks In Transit

31st May 2019

The hilarious Bill Bailey brings his new show, Larks In Transit, to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 31 May 2019.

The Carpenters Story

1st June 2019

Catch award-winning The Carpenters Story when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 1st June.

That’ll Be the Day

2nd June 2019

The UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with another brand new show.

Club Tropicana

11th June 2019 - 15th June 2019

Your destination awaits! Book your first-class ticket today to see the feel-good musical of the year at Edinburgh Playhouse.

Hair the Musical

18th June 2019 - 22nd June 2019

Come join the tribe and relive the summer of love as Hair the Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in June!

Bianca Del Rio: It’s Jester Joke

7th September 2019

RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio has announced that she will be returning to the UK with arena tour, It’s Jester Joke, don't miss it when it comes to the Playhouse on September 7th!

Annie

30th September 2019 - 5th October 2019

Direct from the West End, Annie returns in 2019 and is stopping off at the Edinburgh Playhouse as part of a UK tour.

The Illegal Eagles

27th October 2019

Tribute band to the Hotel California songsters, The Illegal Eagles return to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 27th October 2019.

The Rocky Horror Show

28th October 2019 - 2nd November 2019

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock 'n' roll musical is back to thrill you once again at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

5th November 2019 - 9th November 2019

The iconic musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is going on tour and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2019!

Tim Minchin - Back 2019

19th November 2019

Tim Minchin, award-winning comedian, actor and composer, will return to the stage for his first UK tour dates since 2011 and you can catch him at Edinburgh Playhouse on 19th November 2019.

Romesh Ranganathan - The Cynics Mixtape

22nd November 2019

Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show The Cynic’s Mixtape, his most brutally honest show yet and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on 22nd November 2019.

Theatre Events you might like...

Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

21st October 2018
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Some Guys Have All The Luck celebrates the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart, and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on 21st October.

Jinkx Monsoon is Cursed

21st October 2018
La Belle Angele, Edinburgh Old Town

Jerick Hoffer, aka Jinkx Monsoon, drag performer, actor, and winner of the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race brings Cursed, a new one-woman show created exclusively for this tour, to La Belle Angele.

Tour de Ned

21st October 2018
Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

Prepare for an autumn evening of summer heat as the Tour de France becomes the Tour de Ned at the Assembly Roxy!

Find Theatre events in Edinburgh

Family and Kids Events you might like...

Dusherra 2018

21st October 2018
Calton Hill, Edinburgh New Town

SIAF Dusherra, the flagship event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, is being held on 21st October at the top of Calton Hill.

Edinburgh Cycle Fair

21st October 2018
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith

After a hugely successful launch back in April, Velow Bikeworks and Out of the Blue are excited to host the next Edinburgh Cycle Fair at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Sunday 21st October.

Decorative Scrap Paper Tree

21st October 2018
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh West

Decorate your home with a beautiful paper tree in this workshop at Lauriston Castle with Erik Petrie.

Find Family and Kids events in Edinburgh

Music Events you might like...

Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

21st October 2018
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Some Guys Have All The Luck celebrates the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart, and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on 21st October.

Jack White

21st October 2018
Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

Following the release of his latest studio album Boarding House Reach Jack White returns to the Usher Hall in October!

Domingo Todo Latino

21st October 2018
Boteco Do Brasil Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Latin Sunday: Celebrate the end of the week at Boteco Do Brasil with DJ Panda playing the best of urban, reggaeton, latin & mix!

Find Music events in Edinburgh

Nights Out Events you might like...

Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

21st October 2018
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town

Some Guys Have All The Luck celebrates the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart, and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on 21st October.

Jack White

21st October 2018
Usher Hall, Edinburgh West

Following the release of his latest studio album Boarding House Reach Jack White returns to the Usher Hall in October!

Felicity Ward: Busting A Nut

21st October 2018
The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh, Edinburgh New Town

Felicity Ward is back and ready to bust a nut-ful of jokes with her new show ‘Busting A Nut’ at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Sunday 21st October.