Art by Yasmina Reza

Art by Yasmina Reza comes to the Netherbow Theatre at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 November 2026.

Edinburgh People’s Theatre stages Christopher Hampton’s translation of Yasmina Reza’s sharp comedy about friendship, taste, status, and one very expensive white painting.

The production follows Serge, Marc, and Yvan as a disagreement over a newly bought artwork turns into something much more personal. What begins as a row about whether a white painting is really art soon exposes the pressure points in a long friendship.

Key Event Details

What To Expect

Art is built around a deceptively simple question: how much would you pay for a white painting? For Serge, the purchase is serious and meaningful. For Marc, it is ridiculous. Yvan, caught between them, tries to keep the peace and fails.

Christopher Hampton’s English translation had its British premiere at Wyndham’s Theatre in London in 1996. The play went on to win major awards, including the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Comedy, and the Tony Award for Best Play.

Tickets And Entry

Tickets are available from the official Scottish Storytelling Centre ticket page.

The listed ticket price is £14, with a £1.25 booking fee. Check the official booking page before travelling, as availability can change close to the performance dates.

Location And Getting There

The Netherbow Theatre is inside the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Edinburgh’s High Street, close to John Knox House and within easy walking distance of the Royal Mile, Waverley Station, and the Old Town.

• Allow extra time if you are walking up from Waverley, as the route rises towards the Royal Mile.
• The venue is central, so public transport is usually easier than driving.
• The show runs without an interval, so plan drinks, food, and comfort breaks before curtain-up.

More information about the production is available from Edinburgh People’s Theatre.