One of the oldest theatre buildings in the city, the Royal Lyceum has since 1965 been home to the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company, which produces a seasonal series of original and revived theatre productions for 48 weeks of every year, making it one of Scotland’s largest and most important producing companies. The range of work the company gets through is impressive, from restaged popular classics to work by new playwrights like Scotland’s DC Jackson and leftfield choices such as ‘Dark Places’, the debut theatrical script from Edinburgh crime author Ian Rankin.
Edinburgh is known for being a hotbed of creativity, with the annual Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe bringing the hottest talents in theatre and comedy to the city for a full month. But throughout the year, calendars are packed with great things to do, especially when it comes to the arts. The Scottish capital’s many theatres offer regular seasons and one-off gems ranging from classic works to new writing. Here we’ve picked out the six best theatres in Edinburgh right now.
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