Riverdance (Edinburgh) Theatre breaks

Riverdance will be visiting Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only as part of its 20th Anniversary Tour. The Riverdance 20th Anniversary Tour will see the show travel up and down the country, performing at 15 different venues. The performances at the vast Edinburgh Playhouse will surely be some of the most epic, due to the sheer size of the theatre. Riverdance theatre breaks for Edinburgh are the perfect short break.

Riverdance is a theatrical production based on traditional Irish stepdancing; it is a show that fuses together music, dance and storytelling into a spellbinding evening of entertainment. Riverdance was first performed at the interval of the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, receiving a standing ovation and instant popular success. It was soon adapted into a stage show or roughly 20 songs, and continues to enthral audiences around the world. This 20th anniversary of Riverdance is set to be a particularly special version of this theatrical phenomenon.

If you have somehow managed to never see Riverdance in any form, we suggest you watch a recording of a past show to see just how epic and beautiful this production can be. With the Riverdance 20th Anniversary tour, you can expect to see an exceptional performance of the traditional Irish stepdancing at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Along with your Riverdance tickets, a Riverdance theatre break includes a night at a top Edinburgh hotel, carefully selected to ensure you will be staying in comfortable, central and well-reviewed accommodation. Our list offers great value for all budgets, from modest 2 stars, to luxurious 5 stars. Edinburgh theatre breaks are the perfect romantic trip, girly weekend or family outing. Now that we offer discounted rail travel, there is no reason to miss out on a Riverdance theatre break in Edinburgh.

Reviews for previous performances of Riverdance in Edinburgh:
“The elemental force of world-class dancers in perfect synchronicity is still (even 15 years on and embedded in the cultural consciousness) able to take your breath away” The Herald
“This is two hours of entertainment in its purest form” The Scotsman
“Trying not to grin when the band plays full out and 60 feet answer right back, is a challenge” The Guardian

• Riverdance is based on a piece of music written by Bill Whelan for the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest, but it did not find real fame until it was performed in the interval of the 1994 Eurovision
• The year after, Riverdance was performed at the 50th anniversary of VE, attracting a television audience of over 20 million
• Riverdance roughly tells the story of the Irish nation, with a particular focus on the mass emigration to America

The Edinburgh Playhouse is quite an old theatre so budget sections in the rear Balcony can have restricted legroom and view. Call for seat numbers and we’ll do our best to make sure we find a cheap theatre break that doesn’t ruin your enjoyment of the show!

Tuesday to Sunday at 8pm
Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm

Running time - 2 hours

Booking until - 09/11/2014

Bronze tickets may have restricted leg room.
For Riverdance in London, please click here.

18-22 Greenside PlaceEdinburgh
EH1 3AA

Nearest tube - n/a

Seating information - The theatre is split into 3 tiers: the Stalls are at the ground level, with the Circle on the 1st floor and the Balcony at the top.

If you are booking a break more than six weeks in advance you can choose to pay just 50% of your package price at the time of purchase and settle the remaining balance a month before you travel.

Add rail to your package and save up to 50% on 'pay on the day' prices. We offer great value, flexible travel options to make your trip hassle free!