Established since 1963, the Traverse Theatre hosts contemporary plays as well as readings and public workshops. They also offer tours and provide a venue for conferences and meetings.
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Nov 28, 2023
Nice place for live music which I fully support but wont get my business for drinks etc. No cash accepted. Full review by mincebeanschips
Sep 21, 2023
Great little theatre. We saw the Grand Old Opera House Hotel during the Fringe here. Never been to this theatre before. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The theatre itself was surprisingly comf… Full review by Travelismylifeforeve
Jun 29, 2023
I had never visited the Traverse before, so was very pleasantly surprised by the recent Tradfest which took place in both the larger and smaller theatres here. Modern tiered seating in both theatres… Full review by Julie G
It means that you don't get a specific named seat. You just get a ticket for the event and whether you end up in the front row or at the back depends on how near the front of the queue you are.
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You’ve reflected that one of your first experiences of theatre was at the Traverse, can you tell us a bit more about what that was like as a young person?
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It felt impossibly glamorous and more than a bit intimidating to get the train through to Edinburgh for a night at the theatre. The wild thing is, I can...
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