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- Before the birth of the Festival Theatre, opera seemed to have no real home in the Scottish capital. Several plans for an Opera House were suggested, shelved and eventually rejected. Instead of constructing anew, the decision was finally taken to refurbish and revamp the old Empire Theatre, and in the summer of 1994 a new, glass-fronted Festival Theatre was opened. The large stages are now graced by a variety of performances, from ballet and opera to drama and cabaret. During the Edinburgh International Festival, the theatre hosts many prestigious concerts. The summer Proms season with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra is another annual highlight. Prices vary so call for details.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 44 131 529 6000 / 44 131 662 1112
- fax: 44 131 667 0744 / 44 131 662 1199
- send email
Address:
- 13-29 Nicholson Street
- Edinburgh EH8 9FT
Neighborhood:
Old TownHours:
- Box Office: 11a-8p M-Sa, 4p-8p Su, Non-performace days: 11a-6p M-Sa
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