The festive period may be over, but the Edinburgh Playhouse has a lot going on to keep everyone entertained during the coldest winter month! The venue has hosted some of the best performances in the world since opening its doors in 1980, and January is no exception.
With trams running from every seven minutes throughout the day, you can get off at Picardy Place near the theatre. This stop is also a short walk away from St James Quarter, where you can go for food before the shows.
Here’s what’s on at Edinburgh Playhouse over the next few weeks. Don’t forget to visit our official ticketing website here to plan your journey and access money-saving travel deals.
Mon, 06 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
Bat Out Of Hell is known for taking the world of live performance to a different level, inviting the audience to lose themselves in a night of rock ‘n’ roll. Based on the debut studio album by American rock singer Meat Loaf and composer Jim Steinman, this musical includes hits like ‘You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth’, ‘I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)’, and ‘Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad’.
The worldwide Varna International Ballet was founded in 1947 and has been delivering performances of the highest quality ever since. Its magnificent crew is coming back to Edinburgh’s largest theatre in January with the following gems:
Thu, 16 Jan
One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies will be staged with a heartbreaking choreography that’s set to mesmerise the audience. Featuring the well-known scene on the balcony as well as the bitter family feud drama, this story cannot be missed.
Fri, 17 Jan
Varna’s award-winning soloists will bring Tchaikovsky’s score and the love affair between Prince Siegfried and Odette to life. The temptress in black tulle is expected to dance away with great emotional charge, proving mastery in some technical challenges.
Sat, 18 Jan
The Nutcracker is a family-friendly performance that begins when the night falls on Christmas Eve. The Mouse King and his mouse army fight against the Nutcracker Prince and travel to the Land of Snow, where nothing is what appears to be.
Mon, 20 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
The Rocky Horror Show has been entertaining audiences for the last 50 years with classics such as 'Damn It Janet' and 'Time Warp'. Directed by Christopher Luscombe, get ready to accompany Brad and Janet on an adventure you’ll never forget.
