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Best Shows This Winter

in Edinburgh

Chicago at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Chicago

Start the car, I know a whoopie spot - Chicago is back! Join Roxie and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder, and good old razzle-dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.

Kinky Boots at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Kinky Boots

Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge.

Bat Out Of Hell at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Bat Out Of Hell

It's time to start revving your engines as Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell heads out on a brand new UK tour! This mega-musical extravaganza is based on Meat Loaf's iconic album of the same name and features over 20 of the supergroup's hits, including, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "Heaven Can Wait". Bat Out Of Hell made its West End debut in 2018, where it took London audiences by storm, now it's your turn to have a slice of the action!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Gird your loins and grab your fishnets, because The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back! A true cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the story of Brad and Janet, two recently engaged college kids who head off on a road trip to bring the happy news to their former professor. But when they get a flat tire outside of the enigmatic Dr Frank-n-Furter's gothic castle, it looks like this squeaky clean couple are in for a night they'll never forget!

NOW That's What I Call a Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

NOW That's What I Call a Musical

Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic compilations! Premiering in Autumn 2024, NOW That's What I Call A Musical tells a story which many of us lived, through the classic songs from "NOW..." compilations through the ages!

Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet

Varna International Ballet return for 2025 with their production of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Set to Prokofiev's stunning score, expect an exhilarating visit to Verona of old, where a pair of young lovers are caught in the crossfire of their family's age old vendetta against each other. Passionate and full of the joy and heartbreak of first love, don't miss the beloved tale as it comes to stages across the UK!

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

Witness one of the most magnificent ballets of all time presented by Bulgaria's prestigious Varna International Ballet who return to the UK by popular demand in 2025! Set to Tchaikovsky's lush score, Swan Lake's story of supernatural romance never fails to delight, with unforgettable choreography, glittering costumes and breathtaking drama.

A Country Night in Nashville at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

A Country Night in Nashville

Calling all country music fans! If you're do-lally for Dolly or crazy for Cash, this is the night for you. Join a cast of talented musicians as they present the ultimate country concert, featuring all the top country artists, old and new! With the feel of a downtown Nashville Honky Tonk, this is one hip swingin' evening that'll live large in the memories of country fans - young and old!

Shen Yun at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Shen Yun

A glorious celebration of five thousand years of Chinese culture, Shen Yun presents colourful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and music, integrating technique and influence from both East and West. A performance by Shen Yun presents traditional Chinese culture as it once was: a study in grace, wisdom, and the virtues distilled from an ancient feudal period.

Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 1, 2025

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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