V9-theSpace @ Niddry Street

What it’s like

A performance venue in Edinburgh's Old Town putting on theatre, dance, acapella and improv, with a courtyard bar either side of the show.

This isn't a soft play or a splash pad, it's a proper performance space tucked into Niddry Street, and what's on depends entirely on who's booked in. From what they list, you could catch theatre, musical theatre, dance, acapella or improv, sometimes physical work that leans more circus than sit-down show. The room itself can be set up in the round, seating 92, or as a three-sided thrust seating 73, so the feel of the night changes depending on the configuration they've gone for.

There's a pop-up bar in the courtyard, which is handy for a drink before curtain up or a debrief after, though whether that suits your crew depends on what you're bringing them to see. The venue is honest about its own limits too: no dressing room on site, performers arrive ready to go, and projection is a struggle here thanks to the height and stage size, so don't expect big screen visuals to be part of the show.

Getting there by car means the Radisson's underground car park, and it's limited with a daily charge, so if you're coming from outside the centre it's worth factoring that into your evening. Toilets are on site, which covers the basics, but this reads as a venue built around the performance rather than a day out with extras bolted on.

There's no age guide given, so use your judgement on the show itself, this is a working theatre space rather than somewhere with a toddler corner or a kids' menu.

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