It is 1776 and in New York you can ‘be a new man’ which is exactly what 19-year-old Alexander Hamilton plans to be.
Yes, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway and West End smash hit musical has arrived in Edinburgh, where its high energy mix of hip-hop, blues and musical theatre ensures Hamilton continues to be the coolest musical on the planet and producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh was in attendance along with the great and good of Scottish theatre and politics to celebrate the biggest gala opening of Edinburgh’s theatrical calendar this year.
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The after party was held at the Playfair Library next door.
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party 
Pic Greg Macvean 06/03/2024 Capital Theatres – Hamilton Press Night at the Festival Theatre and Playfair Library after party
Leither. Writer | Broadcaster | Actor | Award-winning playwright/director| Content Creator. Entertainment commentator. Theatre consultant. Former Edinburgh Evening News Arts and Entertainment Editor. 40 years in media.
