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Lauriston Halls
28 Lauriston St, EH3 9DJ
Venue Description
Lauriston Halls (both modernised) are situated between the Grassmarket and Tollcross, 10 minutes walk from Princes Street. The Large Hall has air conditioning and a wooden floor. It is a regular ceilidh (Scottish dance) venue popular with locals and visitors.
This venue is signed up to the Best Practice Code.
What makes this venue special?
Ceilidh (Scottish dance) every night during the Fringe. Fringe groups who book with us get free entry and a five minute spot to advertise their show. Large Hall has air conditioning and a wooden floor. 10 minutes walk from Princes St.
Venue Programming
No blasphemy, nudity, stand-up comedy
- Genres of Interest: Cabaret and Variety, Children's Shows, Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus, Events, Exhibitions, Music, Musicals and Opera, Spoken Word, Theatre
Venue Manager Contact Details
Ken Gourlay
3 Hayfield
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Edinburgh
EH12 8UJ
Telephone: 0131 339 5374
Email: [email protected]
Viewing Details
10:00-22:00pm most days by ringing 0131 339 5374 (24 hours) or [email protected]
Disabled Access Information
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Venue Facilities
- Front of House Staff
- Technical Staff
- Bar
- Cafe or Catering
- Additional Venue Facility Details: Five ladies toilets Two gents toilets
Box Office
- Venue runs own Box Office
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Computerised Box Office
- Phone Sales
Press & Marketing
- Venue has a Press Office
- Venue has Press Staff
- Own Programme Published
- Size of Print Run: 1,000
- Website: www.edinburghceilidhs.net
- Other Marketing Support: We distribute flyers free of charge around 10 centres every week.
Performance spaces
- Large Hall (audience capacity 200)
- Small Hall (audience capacity 50)
- Ogilvie Room (audience capacity 20)
- Sinclair Room (audience capacity 20)
Performance Space Details - Large Hall (audience capacity 200)
Size of tennis court. Air-conditioning. Wooden floor
Technical Details
- Type of space: Bar Space / Empty Room
- Stage Dimensions (width x depth x height): 9.00 x 5.00 x 3.00
- Type of stage: Raised
- Lighting: Very variable
- Sound: Free PA available
- Storage: 3 rooms
- Dressing Space: 2 rooms backstage
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
- Additional Disabled Access Details: Wheelchair lift to stage
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: £30 per hour with 15 minutes get in and out free
- Usual slot duration: You choose
File Attachments
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Performance Space Details - Small Hall (audience capacity 50)
Classroom
Technical Details
- Type of space: Bar Space / Empty Room
- Lighting: Lights on or off
- Sound: Free PA available
- Storage: 2 rooms
- Dressing Space: 2 rooms
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
- Wheelchair accessibility for performers
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: £15 per hour with 15 minutes get in and out free
- Usual slot duration: You choose
File Attachments
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Performance Space Details - Ogilvie Room (audience capacity 20)
Small room useful for rehearsals, meetings, small audiences etc.
Technical Details
- Lighting: 2 choices
- Storage: Plenty
- Dressing Space: Next door
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: 15 pounds per hour
- Usual slot duration: 1 hour
Performance Space Details - Sinclair Room (audience capacity 20)
Small room useful for rehearsals, meetings, small audiences
Technical Details
- Type of space: Empty Room
- Lighting: 2 choices
- Storage: plenty
- Dressing Space: next door
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: 15 pounds per hour
- Usual slot duration: 1 hour