The Steamie
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Start date
October 5, 2026 All-day Event
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End date
October 11, 2026 All-day Event
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King's Theatre Events
2 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ
The Steamie runs at the King’s Theatre from Monday 5 to Saturday 10 October 2026. Tony Roper’s much-loved Scottish play drops audiences into a 1950s Glasgow washhouse, where the chat is sharp, the humour is dry and the stories still land brilliantly.
It is one of those titles that already feels familiar to plenty of Scottish theatre-goers, but it also works as a strong autumn pick if you have never seen it live. This run brings a proper local classic back to Edinburgh, with evening and matinee performances across the week.
Key Event Details
| Event | The Steamie |
| Dates | 5 to 10 October 2026 |
| Time | Evenings 7.30pm, matinees 2.30pm |
| Venue | King’s Theatre |
| Location | 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LQ |
| Tickets | Capital Theatres |
| Event type | Theatre / comedy |
What To Expect
The play is set on Hogmanay in a communal washhouse and follows a group of women as they swap gossip, stories, and small observations about everyday life. That simple setup is a big part of why it has lasted.
Capital Theatres lists a running time of 2 hours 25 minutes including the interval, with an age guidance of 8+. The original setting and period language are part of the production, so it retains its authentic character rather than smoothing the edges.
Tickets & Entry
Tickets are available through Capital Theatres. Prices and seat availability can change during the run, so it is worth checking the live listing before booking.
If you are booking for a specific date, double-check whether you want an evening performance or a Saturday matinee, as both are listed during the run.
Location
The King’s Theatre sits in Tollcross, just south-west of the city centre. It is one of Edinburgh’s best-known venues for touring productions, Scottish theatre, and comedy.
Getting There
The venue is around 20 minutes on foot from Haymarket and easy to reach by bus via Lothian Road, Lauriston Place and Tollcross. There is no need to drive unless you really have to, especially on busy evening performance dates.
Our Tips
- Arrive a little early if you want time for the bar, toilets, or ticket collection.
- If you are not local, Tollcross and Lothian Road are the easiest bus landmarks to aim for.
- Saturday matinees can be useful if you want to make a day of it in the city centre.