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A great chance to go behind the scenes at the Festival Theatre; to see the workings of the theatre and walk down memory lane as we chat through the theatre’s fascinating history.
The Festival Theatre sits on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatre site and has played host to everyone from David Bowie to The Great Lafayette. Whether you’re interested in the history, the artform, or simply want to stand on stage this is a unique and fascinating trip to the theatre.
Includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the tour. Tours last approximately 2 hours. Tickets £15; £12 for under 16s; £2 off for Friends.
A great chance to go behind the scenes at the Festival Theatre; to see the workings of the theatre and walk down memory lane as we chat through the theatre’s fascinating history.
The Festival Theatre sits on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatre site and has played host to everyone from David Bowie to The Great Lafayette. Whether you’re interested in the history, the artform, or simply want to stand on stage this is a unique and fascinating trip to the theatre.
Includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the tour. Tours last approximately 2 hours. Tickets £15; £12 for under 16s; £2 off for Friends.
Go behind-the-scenes with a guided tour of our iconic theatres.
Perfect for people who want to find out more about the history and restoration of the Lyceum, or the brutalism of the Crucible.
Our Theatre Tours give you access to the non-public areas of our three theatres, the Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse, including the backstage and cast areas.
Allow up to 2 hours for the tour.
Please note that Sheffield Theatres are fully working theatres. Each tour is unique and varies depending upon what is available on the day. Plans may be altered at short notice so we cannot guarantee in advance which areas you will visit.
Please note there are stairs used during this tour, if wheelchair access is required please contact our Box Office via 0114 249 6000.
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