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1 2014 Venues Guide

Playfair Library Hall 24 Ross Theatre and Princes Street Gardens 26 Performances for Customers with Visual Impairment 28 Performances for

2 Contents 3 Welcome 4 Venue Access and Information 5 Key to Symbols Used 6 The Queen s Hall 8 Festival Theatre 10 King s Theatre 12 The Edinburgh Playhouse 14 Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh 16 Usher Hall 18 The Hub 20 National Museum of Scotland 22 Greyfriars Kirk 23 Playfair Library Hall 24 Ross Theatre and Princes Street Gardens 26 Performances for Customers with Visual Impairment 28 Performances for Customers with Hearing Impairment 31 Festival Special Offers 32 Festival Venues Map 34 Festival Venues Map Key Photo: Edinburgh Inspiring Capital 2

3 Welcome to the Edinburgh International Festival 2014 Welcome to the Edinburgh International Festival Venues Guide. This guide will equip you with the information you need to navigate the busy and buzzing city that is Edinburgh in August. The Festival venues are spread across the city so we have included a map, bus numbers and parking information to help you get to them. There is also access information for each venue and details about refreshments and other facilities. We want you to have a fantastic experience at the Edinburgh International Festival and enjoy the atmosphere of the city during this exciting time. With this guide and your Festival brochure you have everything you need. Have a great Festival! 3

4 Venue Access and Information Visit eif.co.uk/access to view all of this information online or as a Word document. If you would like a copy of the Festival brochure or this guide in Braille, on CD or in large print, please access@eif.co.uk or call +44 (0) We welcome calls through Text Relay in the UK. Textphone users prefix our number with If you require the use of the loop or Sennheiser systems please check with Hub Tickets when booking. There are some areas in the theatres where the signal is not available. Hub Tickets staff will ensure that you are seated in the correct area to receive the best signal. Artlink offers an escort service to help people who experience disadvantage or disability to enjoy the arts. For more information contact them directly at artlinkedinburgh.co.uk or +44 (0) Assistance animals are welcome in all of our venues. Please note: Car parks may be up to a 15 minute walk from each venue. Staff can advise when you book your tickets. 4

5 Key to Symbols Used Entrance and approach to venue Ramped Access to venue Lift availability Seating arrangements for wheelchair users Induction or FM loop availability Infra-red hearing enhancement system availability Toilet Catering / bar Braille signage British Sign Language Touch Tours Cloakroom Captioned performances Audio described performances Speech-to-Text-Reported Assistance animals General information 5

The Queen s Hall 85-89 Clerk Street EH8 9JG Originally built as a chapel in 1823, The Queen

Today it presents over 200 public concerts a year across a wide range of music including

rehearsals, conferences and recording sessions.

6 The Queen s Hall Clerk Street EH8 9JG Originally built as a chapel in 1823, The Queen s Hall was converted to a live music venue in Today it presents over 200 public concerts a year across a wide range of music including classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk, as well as hosting over 100 other events like rehearsals, conferences and recording sessions. The Queen s Hall is also one of the Edinburgh International Festival s main venues and plays host to The Queen s Hall Series, a morning chamber music series which runs throughout the Festival. 6

7 Access Ramped access Wheelchair spaces on ground floor Induction loop in stalls Accessible toilet on ground floor Buses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 45, 47, 49 Parking Single yellow line parking on side streets Café/bar on ground floor serving tea, coffee, drinks and snacks Cloakroom Gallery only accessible by stairs Photos: Michael Dawson, Claudine Quinn 7

Festival Theatre 13-29 Nicolson Street EH8 9FT Established in 1994 and currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Festival Theatre s impressive glass

Enjoy a drink in the spacious bars and take in the inspiring views across to Arthur s Seat but don t let the modern entrance fool you the traditional 1900

Located on street level are the box office and new café Th eatery, serving fresh food and drinks. Th eatery is open 10.

8 Festival Theatre Nicolson Street EH8 9FT Established in 1994 and currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Festival Theatre s impressive glass facade imposes a sense of occasion as you enter the sleek and contemporary foyer spaces. Enjoy a drink in the spacious bars and take in the inspiring views across to Arthur s Seat but don t let the modern entrance fool you the traditional 1900 seat auditorium, with its sumptuous decor and lavish fittings, has all the grandeur you need for a truly theatrical experience. Located on street level are the box office and new café Th eatery, serving fresh food and drinks. Th eatery is open 10.00am to curtain on performance days and 10.00am to 5.00pm on non-performance days, and serves lunch from 11.30am to 4.00pm, afternoon tea from 2.30pm to 4.30pm and dinner from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. You can also book special picnic suppers to enjoy during the interval of Les Troyens. See page 31 for details. 8

9 Access Ramped access at front and level access at side entrance Wheelchair spaces in stalls on floor 1 Lift to all levels with accessible toilet on floors 1 and 2 Sennheiser infrared system with receivers available from the cloakroom on the mezzanine level Buses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 45, 47, 49 Parking Single yellow lines and Pay and Display spaces on side streets NCP: Quartermile 1 Lauriston Place, EH3 9AU Open 24 hours Accepts card payments 255 total spaces 0 disabled bays Café/bar on ground floor with lift access to other bars Cloakroom Photos: Festival Theatre, Claudine Quinn 9

King s Theatre 2 Leven Street EH3 9LQ Built in 1906 the King s Theatre is now home to

renovation which included comfortable new seating in the stalls and the dress circle and the

10 King s Theatre 2 Leven Street EH3 9LQ Built in 1906 the King s Theatre is now home to Scottish talent and West End drama, Edinburgh International Festival performances and the King s Panto in winter. A local favourite, this lovely traditional theatre has recently benefitted from some renovation which included comfortable new seating in the stalls and the dress circle and the celebrated painting of the domed auditorium ceiling by Scottish artist and playwright John Byrne. There are bars at the stalls and dress circle levels serving tea, coffee and drinks. 10

11 Access Level access through the Box Office with level access to the foyer Wheelchair spaces in the stalls Platform lift to the stalls Accessible toilet in the box office area and another in the stalls level Sennheiser infrared system with receivers available from main foyer Bars only accessible by stairs. Please ask staff for refreshments before the performance to have them brought to you Buses 10, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 23, 24 (5 minute walk from Brougham Place), 27, 36, 45 Parking Single yellow line parking on side streets. Princes Exchange Car Park Riego Street, EH3 9AQ Mon-Fri 6.00am 10.00pm (no vehicular access 7.30am 9.30am Mon Fri) Sat 8.00am 10.00pm Sun 9.00am 8.00pm Lift Disabled Bays Photo: King s Theatre, Ron O Donnell 11

The Edinburgh Playhouse 18-22 Greenside Place EH1 3AA Completed in 1929, The Playhouse was originally a cinema and

One of the largest theatres in the UK, The Playhouse is now mainly a venue for musical theatre, opera, ballet, the

12 The Edinburgh Playhouse Greenside Place EH1 3AA Completed in 1929, The Playhouse was originally a cinema and remained as such for over 40 years attracting visits from stars such as Marlene Dietrich, Yul Brynner and Laurel and Hardy. The Playhouse closed in 1973 but after a successful campaign was refurbished and reopened as a theatre in One of the largest theatres in the UK, The Playhouse is now mainly a venue for musical theatre, opera, ballet, the occasional rock concert and the Edinburgh International Festival. The theatre has bars on all levels serving tea, coffee and drinks. There are also refreshment kiosks in the stalls and circle levels serving soft drinks and snacks. 12

13 Access Ramped access to circle level which is on the ground floor Wheelchair spaces on circle level Sennheiser infrared system. Headsets available from staff Accessible toilet on circle level Bar and refreshment kiosk on ground level and in the stalls and mezzanine levels Steep stairs only to balcony and stalls levels Buses 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22, 25, 26, 34, 44, 45, 49 Parking Pay and Display on Picardy Place and Union Place NCP: Greenside Place Greenside Row, EH1 3AN Open 24 hours Accepts card payments Lift 1000 total spaces 9 disabled bays NCP: St James Centre Leith Walk, EH1 3SS Open 24 hours Accepts card payments Lift 314 total spaces 6 disabled bays Photos: The Edinburgh Playhouse, Claudine Quinn 13

Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh 30 Grindlay Street EH3 9AX This late Victorian theatre opened in 1883 having been built for

The building has been altered three times, the glass frontage was added in 1991.

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is in permanent residence at the theatre producing up to eight plays each year, including

14 Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh 30 Grindlay Street EH3 9AX This late Victorian theatre opened in 1883 having been built for theatre entrepreneurs Howard and Wyndham at a cost of 17,000. The building has been altered three times, the glass frontage was added in The interior was refurbished in 1996 and later in The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is in permanent residence at the theatre producing up to eight plays each year, including classic and contemporary works. There are two bars in the theatre located on the stalls and grand circle levels. Zucca is an Italian café and restaurant located next to the Lyceum, serving outstanding cuisine and fine wines. It can be accessed from street level or from the stalls level in the theatre where there is lift access. 14

15 Access Lift to all levels Wheelchair spaces in stalls and six seats in stalls with moveable arms for seat transfer Induction loop and hearing enhancement system available from the shop Accessible toilet on ground floor Bars accessible by the lift Buses 1, 10, 11, 15, 15A (Sunday s only),16, 24, 34, 36, 47 Parking Limited number of disabled badge spaces on Grindlay Street and Cambridge Street NCP: Castle Terrace Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW Open 24 hours Accepts card payments Customer toilets 750 total spaces 6 disabled bays Cloakroom One wheelchair available to borrow Photos: Claudine Quinn 15

Usher Hall Lothian Road EH1 2EA 2014 marks the Usher Hall s centenary and with excellent

Throughout the year the Usher Hall plays host to a range of music including orchestral, rock,

Some of the finest orchestras and musicians in the world have performed here and the Usher Hall

16 Usher Hall Lothian Road EH1 2EA 2014 marks the Usher Hall s centenary and with excellent acoustics, the venue remains one of the best concert halls in Europe. Throughout the year the Usher Hall plays host to a range of music including orchestral, rock, pop, jazz, world, blues and comedy. Some of the finest orchestras and musicians in the world have performed here and the Usher Hall has been one of the main venues for the Edinburgh International Festival since the opening concert in There are bars on the ground floor, grand circle and upper circle levels serving drinks. 16

17 Access Level access from Grindlay Street Lift to all levels Wheelchair spaces in stalls and grand circle Accessible toilets in stalls and grand circle Stalls café/bar fully accessible, upper circle bar accessible by lift Cloakroom Buses 1, 10, 11, 15, 15A (Sundays only), 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 Parking Limited number of disabled badge spaces on Grindlay Street and Cambridge Street NCP: Castle Terrace Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW Open 24 hours Accepts card payments Customer toilets 750 total spaces 6 disabled bays Photos: Thomas Haywood, Eoin Carey, Claudine Quinn 17

The Hub 348-350 Castlehill EH1 2NE This Grade A listed building was constructed between 1842 and 1845 as the Victoria Hall for the General Assembly of the Church of

It then became a temporary home for a variety of congregations and was renamed the Highland Tolbooth St John s Church, before falling into disuse in the 1980s.

Throughout the year The Hub offers a truly unique and spectacular space for a variety of other events including conferences, dinners and weddings.

18 The Hub Castlehill EH1 2NE This Grade A listed building was constructed between 1842 and 1845 as the Victoria Hall for the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. They used the building until It then became a temporary home for a variety of congregations and was renamed the Highland Tolbooth St John s Church, before falling into disuse in the 1980s. In 1999 the building was transformed into The Hub, the offices of, and a performance, workshop and exhibition space 18 for the Edinburgh International Festival. Throughout the year The Hub offers a truly unique and spectacular space for a variety of other events including conferences, dinners and weddings. Cafe Hub, located on the ground floor, is open daily, serving coffee, homemade cakes and afternoon tea in addition to pre-show suppers. Hub Tickets is also on the ground floor and sells tickets to events including the Edinburgh International Festival, Scottish Rugby Union, East Neuk Festival, Beltane Fire Festival and many more.

19 Access Buses Level, ramped or lift access to all public areas Wheelchair spaces in Main Hall Induction loop in Hub Tickets and Main Hall Accessible toilet on ground floor, others accessible by lift on main hall gallery level and in sculpture hall Bar and café on ground floor Lift to all upper levels with voice announcement and Braille buttons 23, 27, 41, 42, 67 Stop on George IV Bridge, 5 minute walk from The Hub Parking Please contact The Hub on +44 (0) for advice about parking during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1 23 August). NCP: Castle Terrace Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW Open 24 hours Accepts card payments Customer toilets 750 total spaces 6 disabled bays Bus Tours Hub Tickets sell tickets for Edinburgh Bus Tours with a choice of routes and commentaries. All of their buses have low floor access, a designated wheelchair space and a TV screen downstairs with subtitles for the hearing impaired (except MacTours vintage bus tour). For more information visit hubtickets.co.uk Photos: Blue Sky Photography, Images of Morningside 19

National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street EH1 1JF Explore the diversity of the natural world,

There are three places to eat in the Museum.

20 National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street EH1 1JF Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all under one roof at the National Museum of Scotland. In 2011 the Museum re-opened after a 47m transformation with new galleries and hands-on activities. There are three places to eat in the Museum. The Brasserie serves hot and cold meals, home baking and ice cream while the Balcony Cafe serves tea, coffee, home baking, soup and cold snacks. The Tower restaurant is well known for its fine dining and fantastic views. 20

21 Access Level entrance to the Museum via the main entrance to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street Lifts are available to all floors Induction loop available at the Museum Information Desk and in the Auditorium and Dunfermline Room lecture theatre Adapted toilets are available. Many have baby changing units and changing benches Touch tours: To arrange a special tour with handling sessions for visitors with visual impairments please tours@nms.ac.uk or call +44(0) Parking Signed tours (BSL): If you wish to book a BSL interpreter for any tours or other events, please tours@nms.ac.uk, giving at least two weeks notice Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. Ask at the Information Desk on arrival Cloakroom NCP: Quartermile 1 Lauriston Place, EH3 9AU Open 24 hours Accepts card payments 255 total spaces 0 disabled bays Single yellow lines and Pay and Display spaces available on side streets. Buses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, 49 Photos: Andrew Lee, National Museum of Scotland 21

Greyfriars Kirk 2 Greyfriars Place EH1 2QQ Access Level access to all public areas Wheelchair spaces in the Kirk Accessible toilet on ground floor Grade A listed, Greyfriars Kirk s foundations go

22 Greyfriars Kirk 2 Greyfriars Place EH1 2QQ Access Level access to all public areas Wheelchair spaces in the Kirk Accessible toilet on ground floor Grade A listed, Greyfriars Kirk s foundations go back to In 1938 the historic church building was extensively restored. The interior dividing wall between the two former separate sanctuaries was removed as part of these renovations. The Peter Collins organ was installed in As well as a parish church, Greyfriars Kirk is open to the public for seven months of the year attracting over 40,000 visitors last year. The Kirk hosts events including concerts, receptions and ceilidhs. Buses 23, 27, 41, 42, 67 (stop on George IV Bridge, 5 minutes walk from Greyfriars Kirk) Parking NCP: Quartermile 1 Lauriston Place, EH3 9AU Open 24 hours Accepts card payments 255 total spaces 0 disabled bays 22

Playfair Library Hall University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, EH8 9YL The foundation stone of the present Old College was laid in 1789, with the original plan of the building prepared by

23 Playfair Library Hall University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, EH8 9YL The foundation stone of the present Old College was laid in 1789, with the original plan of the building prepared by Robert Adam. Adam died before the building was completed and work was further hindered by the Napoleonic Wars. Building resumed properly in 1816 when William Playfair was appointed to complete the building. Playfair altered the original design and was responsible for the terrace, the Natural History Museum (now the Talbot Rice Gallery) and the Playfair Library Hall which bears his name. Access Ramped access If you require a lift, the entrance is at the mail room door on the left. There is an accessible entrance sign at the door. Customers not requiring use of the lift can enter through the steep main entrance on South Buses Bridge. At the top of this ramp there are 27 stone steps which take you to the Senate Hall entrance. Once inside our box office is on the left. Lift to all levels inside the mail room, the lift is 1m x 1.2m once inside, the lift door is 74cm wide. One unisex accessible toilet and non-accessible toilets available on first floor. 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, 49 Parking as Greyfriars Kirk Photo: Univerity of Edinburgh 23

Ross Theatre and Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Gardens EH2 2HG Access There is level access via a path to the Gardens and the Ross Theatre through the King s Stables Road entrance.

24 Ross Theatre and Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Gardens EH2 2HG Access There is level access via a path to the Gardens and the Ross Theatre through the King s Stables Road entrance. This is only level at the entrance then the path has various inclines and declines as you make your way in to the Gardens. You can get in to the King s Stables Road entrance at 6.30pm if you purchase a Priority Entrance ticket. This is 17.50, non-priority tickets cost and you can enter at 7.00pm. We recommend you arrive as early as possible to find a good viewing point and settle down before the start. Spaces for wheelchair users are available for Ross Theatre ticket holders ( 27.50) where Photo: Rob McDougall there is an excellent view of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and fireworks. The route to the Ross Theatre is mainly level on proper paths though there are inclines and slopes in places. There are other areas in the gardens reserved for wheelchair users with Gardens tickets. There are some hard flooring islands along the bottom path in areas with good visibility of the fireworks and there are large screens nearby. 24

25 This is the easiest area to reach within the Gardens because you don t have to climb the steep hill. There is another area reserved at the top of the steep hill, this is at the back of the Ross Theatre seating. It takes approximately minutes to reach this area from the King s Stables Road entrance and exiting down this hill can take quite a long time in heavy crowds at the end of the concert. There are accessible toilets in the Gardens behind the Ross Theatre and in a block of toilets near the fountain on the West side of the Gardens. The accessible toilets in Inverleith Park are on the path running through the park. An alternative viewing area is located in Inverleith Park. The concert can be enjoyed from the park on a big screen and there is a good view of the fireworks. This viewing area is free and unticketed. Blue Badge holders can drive in to Inverleith Park and park on the path; they can either watch the concert from the park or from the comfort of their car. Please note that the Gardens become very crowded, which, combined with the noisy fireworks, may make this area unsuitable for assistance animals. Buses and Parking For up to date parking and travel information please visit eif.co.uk/ virginmoneyfireworksconcert in the weeks before the concert 25

26 Accessible Performances The Edinburgh International Festival endeavours to make our performances accessible to as wide an audience as possible. You can find information here about facilities for some of our customers. Performances for Customers with Visual Impairment Audio described performances Some of these performances also offer Touch Tours, please check information for each performance below to see if there is a touch tour available Ganesh Versus the Third Reich Tuesday 12 August Touch Tour 6.15pm Audio Described 7.15pm Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Owen Wingrave, Aldeburgh Music Sunday 17 August Touch Tour 6.15pm Audio Described 7.15pm King s Theatre 26

27 The James Plays, National Theatre of Scotland and National Theatre of Great Britain Festival Theatre James I: The Key Shall Keep The Lock Tuesday 12 August Touch Tour 6.15pm Audio Described 7.15pm James II: Day of The Innocents Wednesday 13 August Touch Tour 6.15pm Audio Described 7.15pm James III: The True Mirror Thursday 14 August Touch Tour 6.15pm Audio Described 7.15pm James I: The Key Shall Keep The Lock Sunday 17 August Audio Described 11.45am James II: Day of The Innocents Sunday 17 August Audio Described 3.45pm James III: The True Mirror Sunday 17 August Audio Described 8.00pm Gnosis Akram Khan Company Thursday 21 August Audio Described 7.45pm King s Theatre Sweet Mambo Tanztheater Wuppertal, Pina Bausch Monday 25 August Audio Described 7.15pm The Edinburgh Playhouse Helen Lawrence, Canadian Stage Tuesday 26 August Touch Tour 6.45pm Audio Described 7.45pm King s Theatre Ubu and the Truth Commission, Handspring Puppet Company Saturday 30 August Touch Tour 1.15pm Audio Described 2.15pm Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh 27

28 Accessible Performances Performances for Customers with Hearing Impairment Speech-to-text reported performances Culture and Conflict: The War that Ended Peace Saturday 9 August 2.30pm The Hub Culture and Conflict: High Command in War Sunday 10 August 2.30pm The Hub Culture and Conflict: The War Requiem Tuesday 12 August 2.30pm The Hub Culture and Conflict: Gallipoli: The End of the Myth Wednesday 13 August 5.00pm The Hub Culture and Conflict: Contemporary Military Operations Risks and Responsibilities Thursday 14 August 2.30pm The Hub Festival Insights: THE DEMOCRATIC SET: Back to Back Theatre and Lung Ha s Theatre Company Monday 11 August 2.30pm The Hub British Sign Language interpreted performances Festival Insights: THE DEMOCRATIC SET: Back to Back Theatre and Lung Ha s Theatre Company Monday 11 August 2.30pm The Hub Ganesh Versus the Third Reich Back to Back Theatre Tuesday 12 August 7.30pm Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh 28

29 The James Plays National Theatre of Scotland and National Theatre of Great Britain Festival Theatre James I: The Key Shall Keep The Lock Saturday 16 August 12 noon James II: Day of The Innocents Saturday 16 August 4.00pm James III: The True Mirror Saturday 16 August 8.15pm Captioned performances Ganesh Versus the Third Reich Back to Back Theatre Monday 11 August 7.30pm Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh The James Plays National Theatre of Scotland and National Theatre of Great Britain Festival Theatre James I: The Key Shall Keep The Lock Tuesday 12 August 7.30pm Sunday 17 August 12noon James II: Day of The Innocents Wednesday 13 August 7.30pm Sunday 17 August 4.00pm James III: The True Mirror Thursday 14 August 7.30pm Sunday 17 August 8.15pm Helen Lawrence, Canadian Stage Tuesday 26 August 8.00pm King s Theatre Ubu and the Truth Commission, Handspring Puppet Company Saturday 30 August 2.30pm Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh 29

30 Accessible Performances Supertitled performances The War Chekhov International Theatre Festival/SounDrama Studio Performed in Russian with English supertitles Saturday 9 Monday 11 August 8.00pm Sunday 10 August 3.00pm King s Theatre Ganesh Versus the Third Reich Back to Back Theatre Performed in English, German and Sanskrit with English supertitles Saturday 9, Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August 7.30pm Sunday 10 August 2.30pm Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh FRONT Thalia Theater Performed in German, French, Flemish and English with English supertitles Friday 22 Tuesday 26 August 7.00pm Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Les Troyens Mariinsky Opera Sung in French with English supertitles Thursday 28 Saturday 30 August 5.00pm Festival Theatre Owen Wingrave Aldeburgh Music Sung in English with English supertitles Friday 15 & Sunday 17 August 7.30pm King s Theatre 30

31 Special Offers Culture and Conflict Talks Buy for 5 or more events and save 50%. See brochure pages for details. The James Plays Buy for all three plays and save 20%. Offer excludes Preview performances. See brochure pages for details. Inala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo Book for both Inala and the Ladysmith Black Mambazo concert and receive a 20% discount. See brochure pages for details. Kronos Quartet Book for both the Kronos Quartet s Beyond Zero: at the Festival Theatre and its Usher Hall concert on 19 August and get a 20% discount. See brochure pages 31 and 40 for details. Festival Theatre Les Troyens supper offer Make the most of your evening at the Mariinsky performances of Les Troyens at the Festival Theatre, with a special interval picnic supper. Enjoy a Simple, Seafood or Deli picnic supper from as little as 8.50! Suppers must be pre-booked at least 48hours before the performance. Add them to your basket when booking your tickets by phone, online or in person. All ticket offers must be booked in the same transaction, and all offers and discounts are subject to availability. Special Offers for Festival customers Festival customers can claim various discounts from some of our partners including ANTA, Cafe Hub, restaurants Kyloe and the Huxley and more. Visit eif.co.uk/partneroffers for discounts and more information. 31

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33 GREENSIDE PL The Edinburgh Playhouse NCP NCP Tourist Information Centre Ross Theatre Tattoo Office ROYAL MILE The Hub Edinburgh s Festival Centre Festival Fringe Box Office COWGATE NCP sher Hall Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh NCP Greyfriars Kirk National Museum of Scotland Playfair Library Hall POTTERROW Festival Theatre Car Park NCP King s Theatre The Queen s Hall 33

34 Festival Venues Map Key Festival Venues C3 The Hub Edinburgh s Festival Centre Royal Mile D4 Festival Theatre Nicolson Street E5 The Queen s Hall Clerk Street E1 The Edinburgh Playhouse Greenside Place B3 Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Grindlay Street B3 Usher Hall Lothian Road B3 Ross Theatre Princes Street Gardens B5 King s Theatre Leven Street D3 National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street D4 Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Place D3 Playfair Library Hall South Bridge 34

35 Other Festivals A2 International Book Festival Charlotte Square C3 Jazz and Blues Festival Box Office The Hub D2 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Office Market Street D3 Festival Fringe Box Office Royal Mile D2 Tourist Information Centre Princes Street Car Parks B3 Castle Terrace Castle Terrace EH1 2EW D1 St James Centre Leith Walk EH1 3SS D1 Greenside Place Greenside Row EH1 3AN C4 Quartermile 1 Lauriston Place EH3 9AU B4 Princes Exchange Riego Street EH3 9AQ 35

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contents For alternative formats of this guide please contact the Box Office on Access Guide For alternative formats of this guide please contact the Box Office on 020 7638 8891 contents Basics pages Access @ Barbican Centre 4 5 Contacting us 6 7 Buying tickets 8 9 Getting here 10