Edinburgh is amongst the leading cultural places in the world, offering a wide range of critically-acclaimed art exhibitions, mind-blowing theatre performances, and unforgettable music shows and festivals. The city’s award-winning trams connect the airport and Newhaven, with so many key attractions and sights near the network. Services run from every seven minutes throughout the day which makes Edinburgh Trams a reliable, value-for-money option for local residents and tourists.
Here are the highlights of February as well as the closest tram stops.
Sat, 03 February,
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
Dig out your 70s fashion, dust off your platform boots and get ready to celebrate all things ABBA. The ultimate ABBA tribute show returns to Edinburgh Playhouse.
Don’t miss this hugely popular live concert featuring the unforgettable Agnetha, Frida, Benny, and Björn from the 1974 ABBA Tribute Show. These not-so Swedish superstars have been delighting audiences for over 20 years with worldwide success. Along with a full live band, they perform the greatest hits of ABBA in their own fun and unique style.
This highly acclaimed show tours all over the world, frequently performing throughout Scandinavia (home of the original super group), where they are renowned for their authentic voices and musical excellence.
Tue, 06 February - Saturday, 10 February
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) directs this mesmerizing new production of the iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar which comes to Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only.
Choreographed by Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), with music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.
Scotland v France – Guinness Six Nations Championship
Sat, 10 February
Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Kick-off 14.15
Nearest tram stop: Murrayfield
Scotland will host France at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday, 10th February as the Guinness Six Nations Championship returns to the city once more.
Both countries have faced each other on over 100 occasions since they first met back in 1910. So far Scotland has only won 40 matches, while France has won 59.
Tue, 13 February - Saturday, 17 February
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner and Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch Of The West and Gary Wilmot as The Wizard, this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the family.
Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
Saturday, 24 February
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga Frozen.
Now is your chance to interact with this incredible tale of a little girl making her great escape!
Find the ‘magic’ inside of you and join our gang at the latest film to get the singalong treatment, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Matilda the Musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel.
Scotland v England – Guinness Six Nations Championship
Sat, 24 February
Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Kick-off 16.45
Nearest tram stop: Murrayfield
Scotland and England will play against each other during the third round of this year’s Guinness Six Nations Championship.
Scotland and England played their first-ever international rugby match in 1871. Since then, they have faced each other a total of 141 times, with 19 of them being drawn matches.
Tuesday, 27 February - Saturday, 02 March
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
Nearest tram stop: Picardy Place
Following their multi-award-winning sell-out success with The Play That Goes Wrong and the BBC TV series The Goes Wrong Show, Mischief returns with their riotous spin on a timeless classic, the West End smash hit Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
The members of the Cornley Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland?
The touring production reunites returning Mischief cast members with some courageous recruits. The full cast line-up includes Jake Burgum (Trevor), Jack Michael Stacey (Chris), Matthew Howell (Robert), Jean-Luke Worrell (Francis), Ciara Morris (Sandra), Theo Toksvig-Stewart (Max), Clark Devlin (Dennis), Jamie Birkett (Annie), Gareth Tempest (Jonathan) and Rosemarie Akwafo (Lucy). With understudies: Romeo Mika, Clare Noy, Consuela Rolle, and Phil Yarrow.
Further information on Edinburgh Trams’ value-for-money ticket options can be found here.
