What's on
The Mountaintop
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"I’m a sinner, not a saint.” April 3, 1968. Room 306, the Lorraine Motel, Memphis. It’s Dr Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth.
About our events
List of Events
Season Launch 2025/2026
Join us for the launch of The Lyceum’s 60th Anniversary Season, the first from newly appointed Artistic Director, James Brining. James will host an evening with special guests and talk us through the shows for the upcoming season. We’d love to see you there. *Please note, tickets for this event are free with a suggested donation.
The Mountaintop
–"I’m a sinner, not a saint.” April 3, 1968. Room 306, the Lorraine Motel, Memphis. It’s Dr Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth.
The Mountaintop - Secret Seats
–Test your luck and book an unreserved ticket for £15 (plus £1.95 booking fee). You may be in the Upper Circle, or you could end up in the Stalls!
Great Grog International Wine Tasting
Raise your glass and indulge in an unforgettable evening of exquisite wines at The Lyceum Theatre!
Lyceum Youth Theatre
Theatre classes for young people aged 5–25 to develop self-confidence and performance skills whilst having fun!
Black Is The Color Of My Voice
–Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live, Apphia Campbell's stunning play has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for over 10 years.
Pirates Love Underpants
–Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's treasure chest!
George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do
The "funniest dad on Instagram", George Lewis, brings his brand new stand up show to the stage.
Edinburgh International Festival 2025
From puppetry, to dance, to ancient myths, find out what's on at the Edinburgh International Festival at The Lyceum this August.
The Seagull
–Chekhov’s much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulter, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.
Myra DuBois: Cosmic Empath
Registered empath Myra DuBois returns to the stage with her brand-new show, Cosmic Empath.
The Glass Menagerie
–A gripping new staging of Tennessee Williams' iconic masterpiece.
The Big Comedy Roadshow with Kiri Pritchard-McLean
A rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent.
Cinderella: A Fairytale
–Coming to Edinburgh next Christmas, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!
The Shawshank Redemption
–Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. The acclaimed stage production of the hit movie returns.
Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
Stuart Mitchell's first national UK tour. Join the longest running panellist of BBC Scotland’ Breaking The News as he shares his amazing life story.
Prima Facie
–Jodie Comer’s Olivier, Evening Standard, Whatsonstage and Tony award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman Olivier award-winning play returns to theatres in a unique and limited national tour.
One Day - The Musical
One Day is a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever, with a soaring original score, and the warmth, wit, and raw emotion of the novel that touched millions.
Lyceum At Home
To mark 60 years of The Lyceum, we're bringing theatre closer to the people of Edinburgh.
Sweat
–Taut, gripping, and devastatingly impactful, Sweat is a powerhouse social drama of loyalty, loss, and the fight for survival in an unforgiving world.
Zog
–Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children.