Mere Mortals
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Start date
August 28, 2026 7:30 pm
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End date
August 30, 2026
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Edinburgh Playhouse Events
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AA
Mere Mortals runs at Edinburgh Playhouse from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026 as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
The official Festival listing shows tickets from £24.50 and describes a collaboration that brings together San Francisco Ballet, Floating Points and the RSNO. That mix alone makes this one stand out from a standard dance booking.
If you’re drawn to performance that sits somewhere between contemporary dance, live music event and large-scale theatre piece, this looks like one of the more unusual Edinburgh Playhouse listings of the summer. It also gives the Playhouse something a bit different from its usual run of touring musicals and comedy nights.
Key Event Details
| Event | Mere Mortals |
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| Dates | Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026 |
| Time | Check the official listing for performance times |
| Venue | Edinburgh Playhouse |
| Address | 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA |
| Tickets | Book now, from £24.50 |
| Event type | Dance / Edinburgh International Festival |
What To Expect
This is not being sold as a traditional ballet evening. The combination of San Francisco Ballet, Floating Points and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra suggests a production that leans into scale, movement and sound in equal measure.
That matters because it gives the event a wider audience. Dance regulars may come for the company, while other people may be drawn in by the live-music angle or by the chance to catch something less predictable than a straight repertory piece.
The Playhouse should suit it well. It’s a large venue, so the production has room to feel properly theatrical rather than intimate. For a festival audience, that can make it more of a night-out event than a niche specialist booking.
Tickets & Entry
Tickets are listed through the official Edinburgh International Festival event page. Ticket availability can change, so check the live listing before booking.
The Festival page lists tickets from £24.50. Performance times can vary across a short run like this, so it is worth checking the exact date and time carefully before you book.
Location
The performances take place at Edinburgh Playhouse on Greenside Place, near the Omni Centre and the east end of Princes Street.
Getting There
Edinburgh Waverley is around 10 minutes away on foot. St Andrew Square tram stop is also handy, with direct links across the city and out to the airport.
Our Tips
- Check the exact performance time before travelling, as this is a multi-date run.
- If you want the easiest route, the tram and Waverley are both good options.
- Festival weekends can get busy nearby, so leave extra time if you are collecting tickets.