Edinburgh is known for constantly hosting worldwide festivals and events - from iconic exhibitions and street performances to live concerts and hilarious comedy shows, thousands of people visit Scotland’s capital city all year round to discover what excitement awaits. With trams from every seven minutes throughout the day, as well as a whole range of ticket options, the city’s award-winning tram operator is a quick and reliable way to travel to and from most venues. Here are the highlights of November and the nearest tram stops.
From Tue, Nov 1, to Sat, Nov 5
Various times
Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
A 5-minute walk from St Andrew Square tram stop.
Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success. It’s a homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic with more drama, more music, and hot new choreography which is sure to have you dancing all the way home.
Features songs from the bestselling movie soundtrack of all time, including the Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin Alive’, ‘How Deep Is Your Love’, ‘Night Fever’, ‘Tragedy’, and ‘More Than a Woman’, as well as 70s favourites ‘Boogie Shoes’, ‘Disco Inferno’, and many more.
Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
Thu, Nov 10
19:30
Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
A 5-minute walk from St Andrew Square tram stop.
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join them for one very special night as they celebrate the late great George Michael.
Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as they commemorate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen. This show has it all; the power, emotion, and star quality in this stunning production with full video and light show, as they try and respectfully recreate the soundtrack to your life.
Playing all the hits, from Wham right through his glittering career, including ‘Wake Me Up’, ‘Too Funky’, ‘Father Figure’, ‘Freedom 90’, ‘Faith’, ‘Knew You Were Waiting’, ‘Careless Whisper’, and many more.
Fri, Nov 11
18:45
Sat, Nov 12
00:00
Roseburn St, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Murrayfield tram stop right beside the stadium
They invite you to join them at BT Murrayfield to do battle for the sought-after 2022 Just a Sports Quiz title! Hosted by former Scotland International and British and Irish Lion, Scott Hastings, a table for ten people cost just £500 and will include complimentary Harviestoun beer on arrival; several quiz rounds of sporting trivia, general knowledge, and interactive challenges; prize draw and auction with top, money, and items up for grabs; one-course hot fork buffet; and more. This year is very special for the organisers as it marks the 10th anniversary of Just a Sports Quiz, the flagship annual event, in aid of the Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research.
Sun, Nov 13
10:00
Edinburgh City Centre
Princes Street and St Andrew Square as the nearest tram stops.
Join the organisers as they mark Remembrance Sunday this year at the Stone of Remembrance, City Chambers, Edinburgh. Wreaths will be laid by the Lord Provost, representatives from the Scottish Government, UK Government, and the wider Armed Forces and Veterans community to remember our fallen at 11:00 hours on Sunday, November 13. All Veterans taking part in the parade are requested to assemble on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade at 10:00. The parade will step off from Edinburgh Castle Esplanade at 10:32, and The Veterans Detachment will be led by the Royal Air Force Central Scotland Pipes and Drums, Service detachments from The Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force will follow shortly behind them, led by The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
From Tue, Nov 15, to Sun, Nov 20
Various times
Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
A 5-minute walk from St Andrew Square tram stop.
Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls, and dreamers. Rival gangster bosses Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The custard pies are flying, and Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the new-fangled ‘splurge’ gun. Now, Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Enter Bugsy Malone, a penniless one-time boxer and all-around nice guy. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey, but will he be able to resist seductive songstress Tallulah and stay out of trouble long enough to help Fat Sam to defend his business?
Let’s Face the Music and Dance
From Tue, Nov 22, to Sat, Nov 26
Various times
Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4DR
Murrayfield as the nearest tram stop.
There’s so much quality on stage at the Church Hill Theatre this month, that you could easily make two programmes out of it. It’s common to see big choruses and a strong but not over-represented dance troupe at such affairs. But this show has reversed the trend, with two dozen dancers and a chorus of only 30. The fact is that most of the dancers are quite capable of holding their own when it comes to vocals – and several are right up for making a solo – which means that this is never going to be just a simple dance show.
Edinburgh Trams is the award-winning operator of the city’s tramway and information about its wide range of ticket offers can be found here.
