Weekend Breaks and City Breaks

                                        

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The juxtaposition of the Old and New Towns which describe the medieval wynds up towards the Castle and the symmetrical streets of the new town layouts in the 1700 and 1800's lie as predecessors to contemporary architecture of the financial districts and the birth of the new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood.

There's a plethora of bars, clubs, restaurants and cafés in a metropolis described as having more bars and restaurants per capita than any other UK city.

For film buffs, there's art-house and mainstream cinemas and the International Film Festival in August each year. Edinburgh is also truly a magnet for world-class culture from modern art to experimental dance, old and new plays and live music from pubs to stage.

Edinburgh Playhouse has the country’s largest auditorium and regularly features top UK and London theatrical and operatic productions. This year shows have included or will include Mamma Mia, Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Cats, Van Morrison, Grease and the operas Aida and Cavalleria Rusticana. For up to date details on dates and tickets see Playhouse Theatre and then see the Hotel Finder on the left to see hotels with Theatre Breaks Offers.

Two of Edinburgh other principal theatres are the Kings Theatre and Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Productions include La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini, The Threepenny Opera, Hamlet and Aladdin. More info here.

The Usher Hall has engaged audiences and performers for nearly a century. Usher Hall is an elegant lively venue welcoming world-class and diverse music, civic ceremonies and corporate events. More.

So for your next Theatre break - where else but Edinburgh!