Peter Capaldi in Edinburgh: Here's how to get a ticket for the Doctor Who star's La Belle Angele gig
One of Scotland’s most famous actors is hitting the road with his band.
Scottish actor Peter Capaldi is heading out on tour next year - and there’s a date in Edinburgh.
It follows the release of the Doctor Who star’s second album, ‘Sweet Illusions’, on local record label Last Night From Glasgow earlier this year - and a guest slot with Franz Ferdinand at Glastonbury.
He then played two sold-out hometown gigs at Glasgow’s Stereo venue back in July 29 - you can read our review here.
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Capaldi was born in Glasgow and grew up in Springburn and Bishopbriggs - attending St Teresa's Primary School, St Matthew's Primary School in Bishopbriggs, and St Ninian's High School in Kirkintilloch, before studying at Glasgow School of Art.
His musical career began when he formed a band called ‘The Dreamboys’, whose lineup included comedian Craig Ferguson.
But ultimately he chose a career in film and television, winning an Oscar for his short film ‘Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life’, and starring in the likes of ‘The Thick of It’ and ‘Doctor Who’, amongst a string of television and film roles.
Here’s how you can catch him on tour.
When is Peter Capaldi playing Scotland?
Peter Capaldi will be playing Edinburgh’s La Belle Angele on Friday, February 27.
Who will support Peter Capaldi in Edinburgh?
No support has been announced for the gig yet - watch this space.
Where else is Peter Capaldi playing?
Here are the tour dates in full:
- Tuesday, February 24 – Newcastle The Cluny
- Thursday, February 26 – Manchester Academy 3
- Friday, February 27 – Edinburgh La Bell Angele
- Sunday, March 1 – Leeds Brudenell Social Club
- Tuesday, March 3 – Nottingham Rescue Rooms
- Wednesday, March 4 – Cardiff The Globe
- Thursday, March 5 – Brighton Concorde 2
- Sunday, March 8 – London 100 Club
When can I buy tickets for Peter Capaldi?
Tickets for all the gigs go on sale from 10am on Friday, November 28. You can buy them here.
Are there any presales for Peter Capaldi’s Edinburgh gig?
Unusually, there are no presales for Peter Capaldi’s Edinburgh gig.
How much are tickets to see Peter Capaldi?
Ticket prices are yet to be revealed, but judging from similar gigs at the venue expect to pay around £30-£35.
What has Peter Capaldi said about the tour?
On announcing the tour, Peter Capaldi said: “I was in a band at art school, fired up by the punk explosion, we went out into the world in search of rock stardom, and well… I became an actor. But I never lost my love for music. And in recent years have produced two albums of original songs, St. Christopher (2021) and this year’s Sweet Illusions. Recording, with all the advantages of the digital age is one thing, playing live is another, but I wanted to see if I could go out after all of these years and play live in front of an audience. Well let’s see what happens. I’ve lucked out with my band, a group of wonderful young musicians who have bravely come on board for the ride.”
What is Peter Capaldi likely to play at his Edinburgh gig?
Expect to hear the majority of the following songs in Edinburgh, taken from his setlist at Glasgow’s Stereo earlier this year.
- Is It Today
- Hanger Lane
- Sweet Illusions
- Bin Night
- Not Going Anywhere
- Something to Behold
- It's Not Over Until It's Over
- The Big Guy
- A Little Bit of Class
- Beautiful and Weird
- Through the Cracks
- The Great Magnificence
- Friday I'm in Love
- No One in the World
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