The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh sits at the heart of the city in our 140-year-old building welcoming over 100,000 people each year.

About The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

	Royal Lyceum Theatre Grindlay Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH3 9AX
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At the Lyceum, we believe that theatre is good for the soul. Led by our Artistic Director David Greig, we bring the best theatre from around the world to Edinburgh and share the best of Scottish theatre with the world.

We’re experts in making theatre. We rehearse in our studio space across the road from the auditorium, and our costumes and sets are designed and built in house at our workshop in Roseburn, Edinburgh.

Community is at the heart of what we do. In 2024, our creative learning department celebrates 25 years of developing and nurturing talent. Our Youth Theatre programmes have been the starting point for many Scottish actors, fostering newfound confidence and lifelong friendships. We also host 60+ writing groups, technical courses and training.

Over the past 59 years the Lyceum has continued to make world class theatre – take a seat, and experience it for yourself.

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Upcoming Events at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

Comedy

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe

14th September 2024

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph's 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe!

Family and Kids

Free Family Arts Day

28th September 2024

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Come along to The Lyceum Theatre on 28th September as it throws open the doors for a fun-filled family day inspired by our upcoming production of The Baddies!

Theatre

The Baddies

4th October 2024 - 20th October 2024

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!

Theatre

Sandi Toksvig: Friends of Dorothy

15th October 2024

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Following the sell-out 2022 tour of Next Slide Please, Sandi Toksvig - comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner - returns to theatres with an evening to celebrate the publication of her new novel.

Theatre

A Streetcar Named Desire

24th October 2024 - 9th November 2024

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents the Pitlochry Festival Theatre production on A Streetcar Named Desire.

Theatre

Treasure Island

30th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!

Talks and Lectures

An Evening With Alan Cumming - Sold Out

9th December 2024

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us for an evening with Alan Cumming, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by beloved broadcaster, Kirsty Wark on Monday 9th December!

Theatre

The Merchant Of Venice

18th January 2025 - 15th February 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.

Comedy

Connor Burns - 1994

2nd February 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK's live stand-up scene, 1994 is Edinburgh native Connor Burns third solo hour, don't miss him live at the Lyceum Edinburgh!

Theatre

Wild Rose

6th March 2025 - 5th April 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Wild Rose is an uplifting and heart-warming new musical about motherhood, dreams, and finding your three chords and the truth.

Comedy

Jack Dee: Small World

11th May 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

In what is set to be one of the comedy highlights of next year, Jack Dee has announced he'll be bringing his brand new live tour to the Royal Lyceum Theatre in May!

Theatre

The Mountaintop

31st May 2025 - 21st June 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth. This funny, compelling drama imagines the man behind the legend on the eve of his assassination.

Theatre

Coraline - A Musical

26th June 2025 - 19th July 2025

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Open the door to a strange and mysterious world and join Coraline as she explores her new home in this exciting new musical based on the bestselling book and cult movie!

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Just the Tonic Comedy Club

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The Brunton Theatre

The Brunton Theatre Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6A

The Brunton is the place to be for the best in quality music, theatre, dance, comedy, children's shows and film - all year round.

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Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre

Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre Eastgate, Peebles EH45 8AD

The Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre in the centre of Peebles is the busiest arts venue in the Scottish Borders, staging more than 200 events a year.

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Nicolson Square Edinburgh

25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh South EH8 9BX

Nicolson Square Edinburgh is a stunning conference and events venue in the heart of Scotland's Capital.

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Assembly Roxy

2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 9SU

Assembly Roxy is the year round home of Assembly Festival and Assembly Theatre, situated in the heart of the Old Town in Edinburgh.

Theatres

The Studio Edinburgh

The Studio 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh South EH8 9BL

Capital Theatres have created an exciting multi-purpose cultural resource for the city.

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Usher Hall

Usher Hall Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA

The Usher Hall is Edinburgh's key venue for visiting national and international orchestras and has been the main venue for the Edinburgh International Festival since 1947.

Theatres

The Pleasance Edinburgh

60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ

Pleasance Edinburgh opened as part of the 1985 Festival Fringe with two theatres facing onto a deserted courtyard-come-car-park at an unfashionable eastern...

Theatres

Scottish Storytelling Centre

43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR

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Theatres

The Hub Edinburgh

348-350 Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NE

The Hub, at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, is a multi-functional building comprising a performance space and venues for functions, conferences and weddings.

Theatres

Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre

George Square Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh South EH8 9LH

Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre (formerly George Square Lecture Theatre) is a stand-alone theatre that can seat 481 delegates and features a large reception area with space for catering or bar set up.

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