Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

The Royal Lyceum Theatre is a beautiful Victorian building which was built in 1883 and is located next door to the Usher Hall. An intimate and traditional venue, The Lyceum will host a feast of cutting edge theatre during Festival 08.

* Level access to double doors. * Lift access to all levels of the theatre. * Wheelchair spaces available in rear stalls, which have been levelled and raised. * Seats at some row ends incorporate removable arm rests for easy transferral. * Induction loop system in all levels of the auditorium. * Induction loop/intercom available at Box Office. * Hearing enhancement system available. Receivers for use without a hearing aid can be collected from information/shop area. * Accessible public telephone with induction loop. * Fully accessible unisex toilet available on the ground floor. * The restaurant has level access through a single door. * Waiter service. * Removable seats. * Selection of specially designed supports and footrests available. * Guide dogs and hearing dogs welcome. * Staff available to assist.

Past productions

The Snow Queen, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 23^rd November 2023 – 1^st January 2024.
Macbeth (an undoing), Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 4^th – 25^th February 2023.
An Edinburgh Christmas Carol, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 24^th November – 31^st December 2022.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 3^rd – 28^th August 2022.
The Scent of Roses, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 5^th – 19^th March 2022.
The Duchess of Malfi, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 17^th May – 8^th June 2019.
Touching the Void, Bristol Old Vic, Fiery Angel, Fuel, Royal & Derngate Northampton, and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh 24^th January – 16^th February 2019.
Wind Resistance, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 3^rd – 11^th November 2018.
The Belle’s Stratagem, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 15^th February – 10^th March 2018.
Bondagers, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 22^nd October – 15^th November 2014.
Time and the Conways, Dundee Rep Ensemble and Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 15^th February – 9^th March 2013.
Cinderella, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 29^th November – 29^th December 2012.
The Rape of Lucrece, Royal Shakespeare Company 22^nd – 26^th August 2012.
Of Mice and Men, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 17^th February – 17^th March 2012.
The Snow Queen, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 2^nd – 31^st December 2010.
Macbeth, Nottingham Playhouse and Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 12^th September – 11^th October 2008.
Trumpets and Raspberries, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 18^th April – 10^th May 2008.
Living Quarters, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 26^th October – 17^th November 2007.
Man of La Mancha, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 20^th April – 19^th May 2007.
Mrs Warren’s Profession, Nottingham Playhouse and Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 16^th February – 10^th March 2007.
All My Sons, Royal Lyceum Company 13^th January – 10^th February 2007.
Uncle Varick, Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 17^th April – 8^th May 2004.
The Taming of the Shrew, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 26^th October – 16^th November 2002.
Same Time Next Year, Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 30^th June – 29^th July 2000.
Lovers 20^th September – 2^nd October 1999.
The Collector, Derby Playhouse and Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 30^th October – 21^st November 1998.
Hansel and Gretel, Stuart Paterson 1997 – 1998.
Cyrano de Bergerac, Communicado Theatre Company 11^th October – 2^nd November 1996.
Private Lives, Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 20^th July – 5^th August 1995.
The Importance of Being Earnest 1^st – 24^th June 1995.
The Gowk Storm 6^th – 22^nd April 1995.
Waiting for Godot 10^th March – 1^st April 1995.
Bedroom Farce 10^th February – 4^th March 1995.
On Golden Pond 13^th January – 4^th February 1995.
A Mongrel’s Heart, Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 7^th – 30^th April 1994.
Gaslight, Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 11^th January – 5^th February 1994.
The Master Builder, Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 19^th November – 11^th December 1993.
Laurel and Hardy started 20^th November 1992.
Blood Wedding 1988 – 1989.
Blithe Spirit 25^th November – 10^th December 1988.
Mary Queen of Scots 1987 – 1988.
A Streetcar Named Desire, Royal Lyceum Company 21^st February – 15^th March 1986.
The Cherry Orchard, Duncan C Weldon with Paul Gregg and Lionel Becker for Triumph Apollo Productions and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre 5^th – 10^th September 1983.
The Winslow Boy, Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 28^th July – 14^th August 1982.
Piaf, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 15^th April – 8^th May 1982.
Jumpers, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 18^th March – 10^th April 1982.
Habeas Corpus, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh 26^th January – 7^th February 1981.
A Doll’s House, Royal Lyceum Company ended 11^th October 1980.
American Buffalo, Royal Lyceum Theatre Company ended 19^th April 1980.
The Power and the Glory, Royal Lyceum Company ended 12^th April 1980.

Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX

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