Church Hill Theatre

The Church Hill Theatre is a former church in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, designed in the late 1800s by Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc, renowned for his Gothic revival style.

About Church Hill Theatre

	Morningside Road, Edinburgh South EH10 4DR
	01312204348
	Church Hill Theatre Website
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Blanc was a prolific architect and antiquarian, who was involved in some high profile restoration projects, including Edinburgh Castle and John Knox House on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

This striking Category B listed pink sandstone church was converted into a theatre in the 1960s and over nearly 50 years has gained an established reputation as one of Scotland’s leading non-professional theatres. As well as being home to many of Edinburgh’s amateur theatrical companies, it is a popular venue for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Church Hill Theatre is owned by the City of Edinburgh Council and managed by the Assembly Rooms team. Full of character and history, the venue has been refurbished and is available for event hire where performance programming allows. The traditional auditorium seats 353 and is ideal for Theatre performances, concerts, demonstrations, talks and small conferences.

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Upcoming Events at Church Hill Theatre

Family and Kids

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

27th April 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Church Hill Theatre!

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Bedroom Farce

8th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

The Edinburgh Makars bring Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy 'Bedroom Farce' to Church Hill Theatre from 8th to 10th May!

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Quiz

14th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

James Graham’s thrilling play combines the tension of a courtroom with the energy of a game show as a winning contestant on Britain’s Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? stands trial for cheating.

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Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime

22nd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Comical scenarios, explosions and plot twists abound in a play filled with wonderful Wilde characters when Threepenny Theatricals bring Lord Arthur Savile's Crime to Church Hill Theatre!

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The McDougalls: Magic Castle

4th July 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Packed with singalong songs, musical mayhem and bucket loads of audience participation, this five star family show from The McDougalls is the perfect summer show for your little ones!

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Edinburgh International Festival: Cutting the Tightrope

14th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

This collection of short plays audaciously explores the power of the arts in today's world events, political resistance and displays of artistic freedom.

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Edinburgh International Festival: As You Like It A Radical Retelling

20th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Encounter Cliff Cardinal's radical reimagining of Shakespeare's classic in this unapologetic production at Church Hill Theatre!

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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show

13th October 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!

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Come From Away

29th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh South

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Don't miss this amateur production at Church Hill Theatre!

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