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Venue 150 at EICC (The Edinburgh International Conference Centre)

Venue 150 @ EICC is Fringe venue number 150

Its address is 150 Morrison Street, The Exchange, Edinburgh EH3 8EE, which is in the Festival Square area of the city.  See a map of this area.

The venue's website is www.venue150.com, and you can book tickets online through this website.

The box office telephone number is 0844 847 1639.  The Fringe central box offices can also sell tickets for this venue from a limited allocation.  Scroll down to see all ticket purchasing options on a map.

FringeGuru's review of this venue

For many, the idea of watching a comedian in a conference centre is simply bizarre. It must be cold and soulless, the argument goes; the space too massive, the performer a speck on a distant stage, relayed onto a video screen. Surely you might as well just watch it on TV?

But the reality defies such pessimistic expectations. Yes, the hall is enormous, but the detail on stage is clear from the back. The rock-stadium atmosphere which greets a popular act is a worthy substitute for the buzz of a smaller venue; and the hall itself, far from soulless, is stylish and refined.

Then there are the advantages of a venue actually built for the purpose: comfortable seats, arm-rests large enough for two to share, air-conditioning, and plenty of toilets. The only criticism is the sheer length of time it takes to fill and empty the hall of such a large crowd; allow at least 15 minutes after the show to actually clear the venue.

Eating and drinking at this venue

The bar in the foyer copes well with the crowds, and there are some pre-packed sandwiches if you arrive ravenous. But, unusually for a Fringe venue, you can't take any food or drink into the auditorium.

Where to get tickets for this venue

Here's where you can buy tickets for this venue.  See below the map for a key.

Understanding ticket purchasing options

You have different options at different locations shown on this map.

This venue:  You can buy tickets in person, or pick up tickets you've pre-booked through the venue's telephone line (0844 847 1639) or website (www.venue150.com).  You cannot collect tickets you booked through the Fringe box office at the venue.

Fringe central box offices:  You can buy tickets in person at the Fringe box office, or using free self-service Internet terminals at the e-ticket tent.  At either location, you can also pick up tickets you've pre-booked from the Fringe box office (0131 226 0000) or website (www.edfringe.com).  Tickets booked through the Fringe box office or website cannot be collected from the venue - only from the central box offices shown.  WARNING: FringeGuru currently recommends you DO NOT BUY from the central box office - click here to find out why.
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