Kings Theatre Edinburgh
The King's Theatre is a treasured piece of Edinburgh history and a bustling home to popular stage entertainment, staging quality touring drama, kids' shows and Scotland's No.1 panto!
About Kings Theatre Edinburgh
| 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh South EH3 9LQ | |
| 01315296000 | |
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One of Edinburgh’s most cherished cultural landmarks, the King's Theatre re-opens in 2026 following vital redevelopment work that protects its historic character while modernising facilities for audiences, artists and the wider community.
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Upcoming Events at Kings Theatre Edinburgh
Chariots of Fire
For the first time ever, the acclaimed stage adaptation of this inspirational tale of hope, honour and belief, tours the UK including the Kings Theatre Edinburgh in September!
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The Steamie
Step inside a 1950s Glasgow washhouse on Hogmanay, where the water's hot and the gossips even hotter when Tony Roper's classic play The Steamie comes to The King's Theatre Edinburgh!
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Toto the Ninja Cat
Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry!
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Rollers Forever
Rollers Forever, the smash-hit tartan-clad musical celebrating the music, memories and passionate fandom of the Bay City Rollers comes to Edinburgh's King's Theatre in October!
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Operation Mincemeat
Singin' in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II!
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Edinburgh Gang Show
With powerful music, hilarious comedy, dramatic moments and incredible choreography, the Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the King’s Theatre for 2026!
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Crown of Blood
Crown of Blood is a powerful new adaptation of Macbeth, following the story of General Aderemi in West Africa.
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