The Book of Mormon in Edinburgh: how to get tickets to the controversial musical's Playhouse performances

Andrew Rannells and the cast of The Book of Mormon performs on stage during the 2011 Tony Awards (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

The West End smash musical is written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, as well as co-creator Robert Lopez, known for co-writing the songs for Disney's Frozen and Coco.

It follows the story of two Mormon boys from Salt Lake City trying to preach their sect of Christianity to the uninterested inhabitants of a remote village.

During their travels they visit Uganda where they are faced with robbery, famine, poverty and AIDS, in a show that tackles hard-hitting controversial topics such as female genital mutilation and oppression along the way.

It is a "satirical examination" of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – known as the Mormon Church – and is considered irreverent, profane, at times shocking, and offensive by many.

Since making its world premiere in March 2011 at New York’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre, where it won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Book of Mormon has been performed on three continents and won over 30 international awards.

The UK tour opened in Manchester in June 2019 - the first performance away from the West End for the show - and other confirmed touring runs include the Bristol Hippodrome, Birmingham Hippodrome and Newcastle Theatre Royal.

How can I get tickets?

Tickets for The Book of Mormon’s Edinburgh dates went on sale in mid November.

They can be bought through the Playhouse itself (via ATG Tickets) at this link. Tickets range in price from £13 to £70.

Show time is 7.30pm on all dates, although there will also be matinee performances at 2.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.