Scottish Cinemas and Theatres
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
13 - 29 Nicholson Street
Site of the Empire Palace Music Hall from 1892-1928. Replaced in 1928.
Used for bingo for some time, before front- and rear- of house areas entirely rebuilt around restored auditorium in 1994.
Seats around 1900. Was the site of Edinburgh's first public cinematograph show. Listed Category B.
Official website at http://www.eft.co.uk/
 | A gallery of interior photos from September 2008 can be seen here. |
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