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Edinburgh Theatre Shows

Edinburgh shows feature all the main UK touring musicals, shows, plays and blockbusters throughout the year. Edinburgh also has the largest auditorium in the UK outside London - The Edinburgh Playhouse.

With some 7 main stages from which to choose for your show in Edinburgh, there's bound to be something for everyone.

The Kings Theatre plays host to the touring stage shows as well as the annual Pantomine each Christmas.

The Edinburgh Playhouse features famous smash hits such as Riverdance, Starlight Express, Les Miserables, Chicago, Lord of the Dance as well as rock concerts, tribute acts and new shows such as Britain's Got Talent.

The seond largest stage in the city is the Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Here you can see Opera and other fine music, with the likes of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and stage shows such as Stomp and Thriller Live.

Theatre Shows Edinburgh

The Usher Hall has engaged audiences and performers for nearly a century. Usher Hall is an elegant lively venue welcoming world-class and diverse music, civic ceremonies and corporate events. However it is closed for a massive redevelopment and is due to reopen in August 2009 for Edinburgh International Festival. However tickets are now on sale for the shows towards the end of the year.

The Queens Hall, an intimate theatre stage and auditorium features a wide range of music from folk and jazz to classical and comedy shows and speciality acts.

Sparkling Shows for Great Theatre Breaks in Edinburgh