About

We are a charity and Scotland’s largest independent theatre organisation, selecting and presenting world-class shows to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. Our three venues, Festival Theatre, King’s Theatre and The Studio, host over 700 performances each year.

Our Vision

To share extraordinary live experiences with everyone, again and again.

Our Mission

We build a sense of belonging across our three theatres in Edinburgh, enriching the lives of those around us through the strength of our creative programme and partnerships.

Our venues

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Festival Theatre

Situated on Edinburgh's longest continuous theatre site in the heart of Edinburgh, the Festival Theatre has a modern glass-fronted foyer, revealing a plush art-deco auditorium.

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The Studio

Situated in Potterrow, The Studio is a contemporary, flexible space that can accommodate a wide range of uses.

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King's Future

The King's is currently under redevelopment to make it fully accessible for the first time in this iconic venue's history.

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Our Strategy

A five-year strategy 2024-2029

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Our People

Our team and our values.

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Annual Reviews

These reviews give an important insight into how we’ve delivered on our mission.

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Awards

Explore our recent award wins and nominations that highlight the talent, dedication, and creativity of our staff, artists and productions.

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Take part

Join us for everything from practical workshops and large-scale creative projects, to open rehearsals and pre-performance talks.

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Theatre Sector Support

Our vision is to develop meaningful partnerships that enhance our impact across the theatre sector.

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Stories

Uncover our theatres’ history, read exclusive interviews, learn about our work and the latest casting announcements.

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Contact us

Get in touch with one of our members of staff.

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Work with us

Find out what jobs we have over the three venues.

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Environmental Commitment

We want to play our part in making sure that a cleaner, greener and fairer future lies at the heart of everyone’s visit to our city and our venues.

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Hire Services

We offer a range of services from venue hire, conference and meeting spaces and catering.