Theatre breaks have finally gone on sale for Disney’s The Lion King, which opens at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 12 October 2013. The Scottish premier of this smash hit musical, that is still running at London’s Lyceum Theatre after 14 years, will run for three run spanning Autumn half term and the Christmas break – so lots of opportunities to get to Edinburgh to see the show.

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The Lion King is the stage musical adapted from Disney’s 1994 animated classic.

Set on the plains of the Serengeti it tells the story of Simba’s epic journey to become King of the Pride Lands as he battles against thge evil Scar. The musical features a magical collaboration between Elton John and Tim Rice who wrote such memorable songs as “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Hakuna Matata.”

The African rhythms, breathtaking costumes, mind blowing puppetry and superb story telling were all bought to life in the superb direction of Julie Taymor and from the unforgetable opening scene to the final curtain, Edinburgh audiences of all ages will be blown away by this unique musiucal.

The Lion King and Hotel Packages

We have both top price and budget seats for the show and our theatre and hotel breaks include a range of central Edinburgh hotels to suit all budgets. From the two star Travelodge  – with breaks starting at just £98 per person* including bed, breakfast and a ticket for the show, to the five star Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa where packages start at a mere £172 pp!

But our top pick is the 4 star Carlton Hotel on North Bridge in the centre of Edinburgh. Situated at the East end of Edinburgh’s main shopping street, Princes Street, it is also just a few minutes walk from the Playhouse Theatre and with breaks starting at just £107.50 per person it is a great deal for a central four star hotel.

Actually, if the truth be told, thanks to the compact nature of Edinburgh centre, most of our hotels are within walking distance of most of Edinburgh!  The Royal Mile, the Castle, Grassmarket and Holyrood Palace. And if you don’t fancy the walk the buses are great too (although don’t ask the locals about the tram system!)

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The Lion King will be a very popular event – as was Phantom of the Opera and Dirty Dancing last year and Cats and Hairspray will be this year, so although it seems a little early to be planning next winter, we strongly suggest that you book your Lion King Theatre Break early as it will be a sell out come opening night.

* All prices are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room and include service and VAT at 20%.

Tracy Turnblad is coming to town! BUT NOT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2013!

Yes, Hairspray the musical is on tour around the UK and in September 2013 it comes to Edinburgh for two weeks of big hair, big heart, hit songs and good times!

Book your Hairspray Theatre Break today!

Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, our big heroine with the big hair and big heart, teenager Tracy Turnblad, has a dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show.

As well as being a swinging hit musical with show-stopping 1960s-style dance music, Hairspray is also a social commentary on the injustices of much of American society in the 1960s as Tracy’s heart lets her see beyond the colour of people’s skin at a time when that is all much of America could see!

Interestingly the musical is set in the year that John Howard Griffin’s “Black Like Me” was first published, a commentary on his month of living as a black man in America’s deep south.

The brilliant comic Actor Mark Benton will lead the company as the larger than life Turnblad family matriarch Edna in the show.

***** ‘The ultimate feel good show’
Guardian

***** ‘The most happy, funny, sunny show in town’
Sunday Express

Hairspray Theatre Breaks are available in Edinburgh from 03 to 14 September 2013

The smash hit musical, Ghost – the musical, based on the romantic movie which starred starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore is coming to Edinburgh and theatre breaks for Ghost – the Musical will be available bewteen 14th May and 1st June 2013.

• Book your Ghost – The Musical Theatre break in Edinburgh

To remind you of the story, Ghost tells the tale of Sam and Molly. After Sam is murdered he becomes trapped between worlds as a ghost, bound to the human world to protect Molly. With communication only possible through the psychic, Oda Mae Brown, will Sam be able to save Molly, will we get to hear Unchained Melody and will the famous pot-making scene be included in the musical too?

With an original score a Ghost Theatre Break in Edinburgh with overnight accommodation at  your choice of a range of central Edinburgh hotels and optional discounted rail travel  will be a weekend break to remember. And if you are able to enjoy this city during the week we have some great deals and availability then too!

Performance times for Ghost the Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse:

• Evenings: Monday to Saturday at 19.30
• Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 14.30

NOTE: Ghost the Musical is unsuitable for children under 8 years old.

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9 to 5 – the musical is based on the 1980 film of the same name is coming to BACK the Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 04 to Saturday 08 June 2013. The show is a great new musical comedy with songs written by the fabulous Dolly Parton including of course, the smash hit title track: 9 to 5

• You will be able to book 9-5  the musical Theatre Breaks in Edinburgh soon

9 to 5 the Musical is a fantastic comedy taking the everyday grind of working life and turning it upside down as three female employees seek revenge on their misogynistic boss Franklin Hart, Jr. The three women come together in a series of outrageous and hilarious events as they try to bring equality into the work place. This show is every bit as entertaining as the original film which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin experiencing prejudice and disappointment in their work life’s

The musical version of the film including the Tony and Grammy nominated score by Dolly Parton, opened on Broadway on April 30, 2009, before embarking on a US tour.

Tuesday 04 to Saturday 08 June 2013
Tuesday evening 20:00
Wednesday to Saturday evenings 19.30
Wednesday and Saturday matinees 14.30

9 to 5 The Musical – Edinburgh Theatre Breaks includes tickets with hotel accommodation. We also have tickets available without accommodation if you do not need hotel accommodation: click on the Book Tickets link above.

Breaks are now available fopr the 2013 Edinburgh Military Tattoo. As always the event will feature the stirring sounds of the massed military bands – the pipes, the drums, the dancers and display teams will all come together to selebrate the very best of Scotland’s heritage and traditions

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This year we are lucky enough to be featuring mid price and budget seats for the event itself as these seats usually get snapped up pretty quickly we would advise you to book sooner or later – what an excellent Christmas present they would be!

Every year the Tattoo begins with a vivid and intense display of traditional values to the stirring sounds of ‘Dumbarton’s Drums’, ‘All the Blue Bonnets are over the Border’, ‘The Garb of Old Gaul’ and of course ‘The Skye Boat Song’.

The 2013 event will be one of many events all around Scotland in 2013 which will celebrate The Year of Natural Scotland, promoting Scotland’s biodiversity and awe-inspiring natural beauty offering visitors a wide range of ways in which they can enjoy Sacotlan’s beautiful scenery, it’s wildlife and it’s heritage whilst protecting it for future generations.

The 2013 Tattoo will also include performers from all over the world including  the Far East,  Central and Southern America and the rest of Europe.

Book a Break to see the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2013 and maybe stay a little longer?

Edinburgh Breaks have packages including performances of the Tattoo on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday between 03 August and 24 August 2013.

In and around Edinburgh there is a vast aray of city hotels to suit all pockets: budget hotel, luxury hotels, central hotels and character hotels.

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In our pages and on the booking engine for Edinburgh Breaks and Edinburgh Hotels you will find everything from Travelodges to 5 star deluxe hotels.

I’ve stayed at the Travelodges and at the 4 star Apex Hotels and been impressed by both. I’ve visited the 5 star hotels and spent large amounts of my life wandering around Edinburgh in between!

The centre of Edinburgh is very compact, although not many city maps do justice to the number of steps you find yourself walking up and down as you walk around this beautiful place! You can usually see where you want to get to, but the view can be quite daunting!

Still, you should walk. Although there are buses and taxis and trams (well one day soon maybe!), the walking brings you closer to the city.

So back to the hotels.

Of course my eye is always drawn to the smaller hotels, with a bit of character – and if they go by the name of Hotel du Vin then all the better: OK not exactly Scottish, but a lovely little hotel set in the picturesque Old Town: I will grin and bear the 4 star comfort for one or two nights!

With two day/one night theatre breaks including tickets and full Scottish breakfast starting at around £100pp that is not a bad deal for a wonderful city break in this beautiful city.

Mystery Non Refundable Hotels offer great savings on the regular cost of the hotel BUT 100% cancellation charge applies. We cannot tell you the name of the hotel until booking confirmation but for the money you can’t go far wrong – pick a 4 star mystery hotel if you don’t want to push your luck too much!

Otherwise Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West at 107 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH4 3HL
is a 3 Star hotel which sits just 1.5 miles from the West End (yes Edinburgh has a West End as well as London so be careful when booking a West End break in Edinburgh that it is not in fact a London Theatre Break!) and is close to Murrayfield Stadium, The Botanic Gardens and the National Gallery of Modern Art.

The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh in Abercromby Place is another 3 Star hotel and offers you the opportunity to experience the different surroundings of staying in a Club with typical Georgian old world charm.

Of course there are always the Travelodges – Cameron Toll on Craigmillar Park, Travelodge Edinburgh West End on Belford Road, Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket and Travelodge Edinburgh Central. Great deals in basic hotels… and for a few nights of festival-going that is all I need, I don’t know about you!

The four star Malmaison or the King James hotels are great for a bit of posh and the Roxburghe Hotel in Charlotte Square has some two night deals that are worth a look. Actually a lot of hotels do 2 njight deals so do think about staying a little longer to get more bang for your buck!

The Apex Hotels are modern hotels and very central – the two in Grassmarket are especially great come festival time although they can be a bit expensive comparred to the prices at other times of the year.
Probably the best known hotel in Edinburgh is the Carlton on North Bridge – a lovely great big hotel with excellent facilities.

If you are looking for a lot of posh then Hilton and the Sheraton have excellent city centre hotels but it is the Balmoral on Princes Street that holds the winning hand: probably just on the name, but with 5 stars obviously there is a bit more than just the name!

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It’s back, it’s back!  Cats is back! I took all my girlfriends to Cats when it was in London. Now it is coming to Edinburgh again for a four week run and we have budget and best tickets to go with our Cats and hotel packages for its performances at the Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh

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Cats Tickets and Theatre Breaks are available from 9th February to 02 March 2013

If you do not know,  Cat’s is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is based on “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by TS Elliot. So different from its contemporary musicals it was presumed that it would be an almighty failure… but instead it has become an almighty success!

Lloyd-Webber created an unforgettable  score and with a spectacular set – complete with super-sized junk – the audience are brought into the world of the cats who live in the streets around the Russell Hotel.

The night starts with an invitation to the Jellicle Ball and fom that moment on the audience is introduced to all of the Jellicle cats as we wait to find out which one will go up, up, up, to the heavyside layer!

From Old Deuteronomy to Rumpleteaser and Mungo Jerry every cat’s tale is magical – full of fun, joy and maybe a little bit of sadness. But I defy anyone to go home and look at their cat in the same way after a Cats Theatre Break.

Cats has performed to over 50 million people in over 300 cities in 26 countries!

Cats Theatre Breaks in Edinburgh

As I mentioned we have both top price seats and more seats priced more for the budget concious, so breaks start at less than £60 per person for ticket and accommodation including breakfast, service and VAT (based on two people sharing a stwin or double room).

Hotels range from the Travelodges around central Edinburgh to the 5 star Balmoral and Sheraton Grand Hotels so there is something for everyone there too!

Cats Performance times:

Evenings: Monday to Saturday at 19.30pm
Matinees: Thursday and Saturday at 14.30pm

Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the Musical stated off life as a world wide hit on the silver screen. “A movie about three friends going across Australia in a bus” doesn’t even start to describe this incredible film. But the film became a musical in the West End and now we are lucky enough to be welcoming it to the Playhouse theatre in Edinburgh, starring none other than Jason Donovan

The  show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse the weekn of 04 to 09 March 2013 and guests on a Priscilla Queen of the Desert Edinburgh break can expect an evening of feel-good storylines and heartwarming musical numbers.

Priscilla is the uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of. Jason Donovan stars as Tick, a role he originated in the West End, the drag queen travelling to Alice Spings for a gig  – a show that has probably never been seen in Alice Springs before! But it is what they discover and who they meet on the way that makes this show stand out.

Packed full of award-winning costumes and a catalogue of dance-floor favourites, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a must see in Edinburgh this winter! The iconic songs include I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men, Finally, Hot Stuff, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Boogie Wonderland, I Love the Nightlife and Go West. Wildl, fresh, funny, heart warming and unforgettable!

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Performance times:

Evenings: Monday to Thursday & Saturday – 19.30, Friday at 20.15

Matinees: Friday – 17.00, Saturday – 14.30

Parental guidance is recommended for children under 16 years old.

Edinburgh Dungeon Experience from just £94 per family of four

Delve into 500 years of Scotland’s darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon – open all year round.

come face to face with live actors, experience exciting special effect and thrilling rides as you journey through time, from the horror of the plague and the betrayal of William Wallace to the terrifying Labyrinth of Lost Souls.

This ghastly visit can be a great highlight to your edinburgh Break with 3 star accommodation and entry tickets to Edinburgh Dungeon from only £94 per family of 4.

Book now for a great short break to Edinburgh.

The iconic film starring Patrick Swayze has been loved by millions for 25 years. The musical took London by storm and now it is on tour!

Dirty Dancing in Edinburgh has now closed

Edinburgh Theatre Breaks’ next show: Cats

Dirty Dancing is a powerful story of love, freedom and acceptance. The hugely successful West End adaptation will show at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 4th December 2012 -9th January 2013.

America in 1963 and Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is spending summer with her family at an all inclusive holiday camp. 17 years old she is the apple of her father’s eye but in this coming of age story ‘Baby’ learns the ways of the world and her father must see her for the young woman she has become. Falling in love with the camps working class dance instructor Johnny Castle, ‘Baby’ and Johnny must face the prejudice of class differences if there love will last the summer.

The original film was released in 1987 and won an Oscar for the iconic song ‘I’ve Had the Time of My Life’. Dirty Dancing features outstanding dancing alongside the hit songs from the film including ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the phenomenal ‘I’ve Had The Time Of My Life’.

Theatre Breaks in Edinburgh featuring Dirty Dancing include tickets for the following performance times.
Evenings: Monday to Saturday at 19:30, Friday 20.00
Matinees: Saturday 14.30, Friday 17.00

Including interval the performance time is 2 hours 30 minutes.