Edinburgh Playhouse
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 Edinburgh
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| Coordinates | 55 ° 57 '24.7 " N , 3 ° 11' 5.7" W |
| owner | Ambassador Theater Group |
| operator | Touring Productions |
| opening | 1929 |
| architect | John Fairweather |
| capacity | 3059 seats |
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The Edinburgh Playhouse is a former cinema and entertainment venue in Edinburgh , Scotland .
history
The theater was designed by John Fairweather and opened in 1929. At the time the building opened, it was the largest cinema in Scotland. It is now a listed building. The Edinburgh Playhouse has a seating capacity of 3,059. The building is owned by the Ambassador Theater Group and managed by Touring Productions.
Demonstrations
In 1985, British rock musician Eric Clapton performed in the theater building as part of his Behind the Sun World Tour .
In recent years the playhouse has hosted a wide variety of artists and shows.
It is also aimed at the youth in the area. They can take part in stage experience projects and youth musical projects, provided they are between 10 and 21 years old.
The Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are also held here.