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Traverse Theatre
Address: Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1
2ED
Tel: 0131 228 1155
www.traverse.co.uk
Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre is dubbed as 'Scotland's new writing theatre'
and has an established reputation of excellence since it first opened in
1963. The Traverse showcases an extensive programme of award-winning productions
and is a highly acclaimed theatre venue for audiences and critics alike.
The Traverse has an unparalleled record for producing the finest contemporary
productions and is renowned for commissioning and supporting local and international
writers. The theatres objectives are to produce several new productions
and showcase a Scottish touring production on an annual basis. This unique
Edinburgh theatre is exclusively committed to new writing and with a wealth
of expertise and talent in its threshold, The Traverse has developed an
exponential growth of theatre culture in Scotland and the UK.
The Traverse Theatre Company have showcased productions at various cities
worldwide including London, Toronto, Budapest, Oslo, Stockholm and New York.
Their recent touring productions include, 'The People Next Door', 'Perfect
Days', 'Iron', 'Outlying Islands' to name but a few. It is one of the most
significant theatre venues in Edinburgh to stage world class premières
in its two auditoriums during the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe.
Education and outreach play an integral part to the company's remit, focusing
on playwriting for young people. Their flagship education project CLASS
ACT provides a platform for young people of school age to work alongside
professional performers and to demonstrate their acting ability on stage
at The Traverse Theatre. The Traverse Young Writers Group is also a significant
part of this programme and has been operating successfully over the last
four years.
The Theatre's two auditoriums have their own unique style and are both fully
equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and visual equipment. The Traverse
is available for hire and ideal for holding corporate events and meetings.
The legendary Bar Café can comfortably accommodate up to 300 people
offering sumptuous cocktails, freshly squeezed juices and an extensive wine
list to patrons before and after performances.
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