Multi-award-winning musical Hamilton is taking to the stage in Edinburgh this week and will run over the months of March and April.
The stage production, which blends the sounds of hip-hop, jazz and blues, tells the story of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
The show was created by singer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda and has gone on to win multiple awards including Best Musical Theatre Album at the Grammys.
When does the hit musical Hamilton come to Edinburgh?
"It feels like a full circle moment for the show, with Hamilton’s father coming from Scotland."
— Capital Theatres: Festival, King’s & Studio (@captheatres) February 26, 2024
🌟 The cast of #Hamilton talk coming to Scotland as they prepare for opening night in Edinburgh this Wednesday! 🎉
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Beloved musical Hamilton will come to the Edinburgh Festival Theatre on Wednesday, February 28.
It will then run over the months of March and April, giving people across Scotland the chance to watch this new production.
How much are tickets for Hamilton at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre and can I still get one?
The price of a ticket starts from £25 and includes "a contribution to the theatre development fund which pays for the restoration and upkeep of our theatres," according to the Capital Theatres.
There is also a £1.50 handling charge for those requiring postage.
Those wanting to get tickets still can and can do so by visiting the Capital Theatres website.
See the full cast list for Hamilton at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre
The production's official cast for its UK tour taking place in 2024 is as follows:
- Alexander Hamilton - Shaq Taylor
- Aaron Burr - Sam Oladeinde
- Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds - Gabriela Benedetti
- Hercules Milligan/James Madison - KM Drew Boateng
- King George - Daniel Boys
- Eliza Hamilton - Maya Britto
- Angelica Schuyler - Aisha Jawando
- Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson - Billy Nevers
- George Washington - Charles Simmons
The rest of the cast can be found on the Hamilton Musical website.
⭐ History has its eyes on Edinburgh - there's only 1 WEEK TO GO before the Scottish Premiere of Hamilton!
— Capital Theatres: Festival, King’s & Studio (@captheatres) February 21, 2024
🎟️There are very few tickets left- for the best seats available look at the Upper Circle in performances labelled 'limited' on our website: https://t.co/CaXjPJLvjV pic.twitter.com/wJEgrrRXOy
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
Alexander Hamilton was one of America's most influential Founding Fathers, rising to become George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War.
An immigrant from the West Indies and son of Ayrshire-born James A Hamilton, the country's first-ever Secretary of Treasury helped write the Federalist Papers - a series of essays promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Later in life, he was embroiled in the Reynolds affair where it became public knowledge that he was involved in an affair with 23-year-old Maria Reynolds.
In 1804, Alexander Hamilton died after engaging in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr on the bank of the Hudson River.
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