Overview

My wife and I visited the Kings Theatre Edinburgh yesterday. As other reviews have pointed out wheelchair access was via a side door which didn’t give a very good first impression however once inside this was soon forgotten as we took in the beauty of this grand old theatre. Access to our seats was easy as I’m a power chair user but someone in a manual chair would probably find the mixture of gradient and floor covering more challenging. Our seats were in the stalls just a few rows from the stage. Normally I would avoid being so close up to the action but the person in the box office had recommended the seats when I booked and I’m pleased we took his advice. The stage is quite low so no crick in the neck even if you were in the front row. It was the Rebus Long Shadows play which had quite a sparse set and only a handful of actors so being so close up really helped to draw you into the performance. There was a wheelchair accessible toilet located just as you came into the theatre at the side door but I didn’t use it so can’t comment further. We travelled by train to Haymarket and then a 20 min walk to the theatre which was far from comfortable due the lack of proper drop down kerbs at various points along the way. I’ll make a point of booking a good wheelchair accessible taxi to take us there direct from the train station next time.

Transport & Parking

Drop off / pick up point outside We travelled by train to Haymarket and then a 20 min walk to the theatre which was far from comfortable due the lack of proper drop down kerbs at various points along the way. I’ll make a point of booking a good wheelchair accessible taxi to take us there direct from the train station next time.

Access

Pity about the side door entrance being the only way to get access makes you feel excluded from everyone else

Toilets

Didn't use the accessible loo so can't make further comment on it other than it was at least located at a good position next to the access door.

Staff

All staff were friendly. Box office staff very good with advice and info re access etc on the phone.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

I'll be back and would recommend the venue to others