There are theaters of all sizes as carriers, which bring art lovers into magnificent or simple and exquisite buildings, like a fireside chat, to enjoy various wonderful stories together.
King's Theatre
2 Leven St, EH3 9LQ
The King's Theatre in Edinburgh opened to the audience for the first time on December 8, 1906 with the premiere of "Cinderella". It is one of the most luxurious theaters in the UK. At the same time, it is also one of the main performance venues for drama at the Edinburgh International Festival in August every year. Over the years, the King's Theatre has hosted many of the world's biggest screen and stage stars, including Sir Laurence Olivier, Maria Callas, Sir Ian McKellen, etc. - Sir Sean Connery even worked backstage.
In addition to the wonderful repertoire, the architecture of the King's Theatre is also worth exploring. The Edwardian Baroque-style auditorium in the King's Theatre can accommodate 1,300 people. In 2013, the theatre's dome was redesigned by renowned Scottish artist John Byrne.
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson St, EH8 9FT
Founded in 1928, the Festival Theatre is the largest performing arts theatre in Scotland and the third largest in the UK. The Festival Theatre is home to the Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera, as well as performances by the National Theatre of Scotland and the Edinburgh Festival. Celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Fats Domino, Margot Fonteyn and David Bowie have all graced the Festival Theatre's stage.
The Festival Theatre's auditorium seats 1,915 people, and its year-round programme includes cutting-edge contemporary dance, major musicals, event theatre, international ballet and opera productions, as well as a variety of stand-up comedy and live music performances.
Usher Hall
Lothian Rd, EH1 2EA
“It is no exaggeration to say that everyone who sees this hall for the first time is impressed by its stately proportions, its open and airy appearance and its decorative festival features.”
Usher Hall was officially opened to the public in 1914 and is rated as one of Scotland’s Grade A listed buildings. Its acclaimed acoustics make it one of the best concert halls in Europe, and many of the world’s best musicians have performed here. It is also the main venue for music performances at the Edinburgh International Festival.
The focal point of Usher Hall is also the large-scale organ installation. After exquisite design, the original organ was installed in late 1913, and its shell is made of Spanish mahogany, which is magnificent. The organ is still frequently used in concerts today.
The Queen's Hall
Clerk St, EH8 9JG
The Queen's Hall was once Hope Park Chapel, a church built in 1823. It was not until 1979 that it was converted into a concert hall and opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
Today, the Queen's Hall hosts a wide range of musical performances, with around 200 performances per year. It is the resident home of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and an important venue for the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival.
The Lyceum
30b Grindlay St, EH3 9AX
The Lyceum was built in 1883 and is a magnificent example of late Victorian theatre architecture. It continued to be used as a theatre space throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries until it was taken over by the newly formed Royal Lyceum Theatre Company in 1965.
The company's artistic policy encourages an increasing number of British and international classics and new works to be performed at the theatre, and many of the plays are toured around Scotland.
The Lyceum Theatre has been one of the main stages of the Edinburgh International Festival since 1947.
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA
Originally a cinema, the Edinburgh Playhouse first opened on 12 August 1929, with the first film being Doctor's Secret. During this time many stars visited, including Marlene Dietrich, Yul Brynner and comedy group Laurel & Hardy.
With 3,047 seats, it is the largest non-sporting theatre in the UK and now hosts touring musicals and concerts.
Over the years, the playhouse has hosted many of the world's biggest and most successful musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Cats, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia and Mary Poppins. Many legendary bands and artists have also appeared on the stage here, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Waits, B.B. King, Runrig, The Who, Metallica and Johnny Cash.
Conclusion
After reading the above introduction, is there a theater you want to go to?